Jbs2763 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 I have no idea where I should go with the rest of my life..I know I need an education, and am looking at online schools... But i have no idea what to major in? I am thinking like Business managment....but doesn't everyone have a business degree? I know i NEED a degree to eventually support a family, and I guess i gotta grow up and get a "real job" currently I'm back working as a demolition contractor, but that is dependent on the weather, and only if the price of scrap stays where it is, or goes up. And that is not quite for sure so here is what i am sorta thinking, and any of you hiring types please put in your input.... I'm looking for the monent at American Intercontentental University.. its an online thing, that i can get a bachelors degree in a couple three years for about 30k.....it is broken up into 10 week classes, 2 each and 90 hrs...total.. do employers acknowlege online degres at all? is it worth it? i really have no idea what to do at this juncture..... i need to do something, but really have no clue...not even sure what i lwant to do for a living...i'm just to the point where i need to be in position to support a future wife and fam..... thanks in advance Quote
Jbs2763 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Posted February 1, 2009 oh yeh, i forgot to mention that it would be either general business management, or specialty in accounting or healthcare management, not sure what that is exactly, lol Quote
Palerider Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 To my knowledge.....they only care if you have a degree and what in....I don't believe they ask...where did you go to get that. Quote
Guest tomk Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 Let's begin with how old are you? What are your religious beliefs? Are you LDS? Have you given thought to serving a full time mission? The most important thing is to try and match your true passion for a profession that will put food on the table and allow you to take good care of your family. What things do you enjoy doing? Quote
Jbs2763 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Posted February 1, 2009 Let's begin with how old are you?What are your religious beliefs? Are you LDS? Have you given thought to serving a full time mission?The most important thing is to try and match your true passion for a profession that will put food on the table and allow you to take good care of your family.What things do you enjoy doing?29, now active/worthy LDS, didn't serve a missioni actully enjoy working with my hands, even though they hurt all the time when i do so, not really found of cube farms...but i think that is where our society is headed..... I drove a semi for years, but got in a wreck out in philly, and i won't be able to get into that feild again for at least 1 year if not 3...and i really don't want to get into it either...the lifestyle sucks.....so i really don't have a clue... Quote
Guest tomk Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 It's okay to not have a clue about what you want to do. I didn't either. I didn't seriously begin pursuing a career until about age 25. You mentioned you enjoy working with your hands. What kinds of things do you enjoy doing? Do you enjoy fixing things that are broken? Do you enjoy construction? Quote
gigi Posted February 2, 2009 Report Posted February 2, 2009 Why don't you take a survey to determine what career meets your abilities and interests? In Nevada we have an online survey called Nevada Career Information Systems. I think most states have a version of this. It's quite eye-opening. I'm not sure who'd you'd ask about this....maybe a high school librarian (like me). I'm actually supposed to be a film director (tee hee). I just want you to pick a career that you will enjoy! I don't think the online thing makes much of a difference! Quote
Jbs2763 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Posted February 2, 2009 I did one of those, said 100% construction...lol Quote
gigi Posted February 2, 2009 Report Posted February 2, 2009 Do you want to do something on the business side of construction? Unless you're planning on being a brain surgeon or an astronaut I think online schools are fine. Just check the credentials to be sure. Good luck! Quote
Jbs2763 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Posted February 2, 2009 not smart enough to be a brain surgeon...to "fluffy" to be an astronaut....and i've managed to tear my body up already so i gonna fly a desk of some sort Quote
hordak Posted February 2, 2009 Report Posted February 2, 2009 I think (or I should say i hope as I am attending an online University) that it depends on the employer, degree and school. My wifes best friend from H.S. has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and is working as a telemarketer for Cingular. Her (my wife) supervisor has a masters in Business Administration and can't find a job for that degree. The important thing to understand about education is it is a business and like all businesses they are out to make a buck. I recall a few years ago when CSI was a huge tv show and every online school in the nation started started offering a degree in crime seen investigation. A quick check of the hiring page of many police departments would show a FAQ explaining how you must spend x (5 -10) amount years as a beat cop or hold a doctorate in Pathology or chemistry to get that sort of job, but the colleges didn't care and kept selling the dream. Point is do your research. I called 25 schools before committing to my program to make sure i got the best for my situation. And don't underestimate the "trades" no matter how bad the economy gets people need, plumbing, electricity, and HVAC. Quote
Just_A_Guy Posted February 2, 2009 Report Posted February 2, 2009 Have you considered being a paralegal? I work with a couple who earn between 45 and 55K/year. I'm in a government office, so you'd probably do a little better in private practice. Quote
gigi Posted February 2, 2009 Report Posted February 2, 2009 Ah, the CSI thing....I work at the high school where the creator graduated. The theater is named after him. We have forensics classes. I even use a CSI format when I work with classes on research projects. Everything on TV looks so glamorous/dangerous. Reality is a completely different story. You'd be surprised at how many students want to be crime scene investigators, or doctors, but they hate math and science, or they want to be lawyers, but they hate to read. Geesh, what are they thinking? Anyway, good luck in finding the right educational program and career that you'll enjoy! Quote
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