feeling so lost in my professional life you guys…..I so badly wish I was one of those people who knew exactly what they wanted to do and what they wanted to study in school but it’s been 2 years post grad and I have no idea what to do, the job market in America is so clapped and I feel like going back to school for a Masters will put me in the right direction. However I have no idea what to get my masters Degree in and I feel like I’m running out to time to decide 😭😭
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what did you get your undergrad in?
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@zaki.h information science 😶‍🌫️
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@zay is personally recommends against going for a masters right away. The job market is bad across the board but if you’re not strapped for finances, I would say take up any role you get regardless of the money (don’t get ripped ofc) but like it’s okay if it’s not a competitive package. Being in the industry in any role would have you meet more people who do similar work and that will improve your chances to find something better sooner. A masters will take up time ans most graduate programs assume you to have some work experience in the field. It’s a tough job market but it’s also a game of probability in these cases. The more jobs you apply the better your chances. And for now keep your criteria of the kind of work and the kind of money you want lose. Get a foot in the door and you’ll be able to move around comparatively easier than languishing outside the work industry
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@zaki.h thank you for your wisdom and insight 💟 I’m gonna look more into masters programs and hopefully the outcome will be great!
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Best of luck!
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Some things to ask yourself: 1) What am I passionate about? 2) What are my career goals? 3) What fields align with my passion and career goals? 4) Which field has the highest demand? These can help you figure out what works best for you.
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@valdet this is definitely something that I need to think long and hard about 😩🥲
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Take your time, which you have plenty of. Don’t pressure yourself by accelerating the made up social clock we tend to impose on ourselves. It’ll come to you. The pieces are already there.
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@mathew thank you for this 🫶🏾 I really appreciate your insight 💟💟💟💟
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