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I wish I had a degree but I'm doing okay for having a HS diploma only. But a trade is good alternative if you are not the college degree type. My brother is a mechanic and makes real good money.
Absolutely nothing say it again HUH
I wish I had a degree but I'm doing okay for having a HS diploma only. But a trade is good alternative if you are not the college degree type. My brother is a mechanic and makes real good money.
My brother has a History degree. Ever since he was a kid, his "thing" has been the Viet Nam War. So that interest spurred him towards history in college. But then with a degree and no job he went to auto mechanics trade school. He worked his way really fast into some kind of regional manager job with one of those "tune up while you wait places", probably because of the degree. A few years later he was fed up with that, married into a family in the propety mangement business and went to HVAC school to contribute to the business. Got a divorce, so then he left that business and got a job at with some Catholic schools in building maintenance. He ended up being the director of maintenance, because of the degree, of the oldest Catholic school in the state, that used to be a convent or something. So when funding came thru for a total building rehab, he fell into the job of director of the special project. The mechanics of the building had to be totally modernized but maintain the historical architecture. It was a dream job; he overlooked a multimillion dollar project, and worked with contractors, architects and historical societies to redo the the place. That lasted about 5 years and by the time he was done, no amt of money could keep him there, cuz he was sick of it. So then he went to the Firefighter's Academy and became the oldest graduate they've ever had! And he's very happy now.
You have to know how to sell a liberal arts degree if you get one - know that there are a lot of people that don't give a about history (especially in Texas where a lot of people learn it from some coach who doesn't really have much of an interest in it), so you need to be able to sell yourself on the basis of critical thinking, analytical ability, writing skills, etc.
ok first off there's no guarantee in aviation about anything. at any given time a pilot can be furloughed. usually tehy do this based on seniority and is more often than not affected by supply and demand.
also, a mech at the local fbo isnt going to make too much money. in fact if you pull in more than 50k/year as a a&p youre doing really good.
neither one of these jobs need a dgree in aviation related industry. in fact most will tell you to get a job in anything but aviation. bc in all honesty, there is a great chance you will leave aviation for one reason or another.
so, im looking for a degree I can get that isn't too involved. IE lawyer, doctor, psychologist. If I need to get a masters later on in life so be it. Texas will pay for me to get it bc im a vet. But i need a degree to start off with now that can be a backbone for later in life if needed. All my life Ive wanted to fly and never really looked at other jobs/degrees. However I do want a backup in case my leg gets amputated, or I lose an eye, or I get a DUI and get my ATP pulled, or I just get fed up with the lifestyle.
If you get a degree in history you will need to go to grad school.
The point I was making here is it's one of those jobs where you won't have to really "job hunt" for it. Like Jekka said, you have to know how to "sell" a liberal arts degree. There's really no selling involved in your degree, either you can do it or you can't.
I see what you are doing here...trying to have a fall back, if you can't do the pilot or mechanic thing, then what else can you do? Probably be a teacher or something with the history degree.
Wow. I don't even know how to respond to that. Most things you go to college for are going to be "involved" in some way, even history. I was going to suggest you maybe look into business as a fall back, but now I don't know if that's something you want to get "involved" in.so, im looking for a degree I can get that isn't too involved. IE lawyer, doctor, psychologist. .
Damn near every project manager on industrial size construction projects I've ever known have History degrees.
They make lots and lots of money too.
I second that.
A history degree will help him build a strong foundation for several different career paths.
i would think you would want to be some sort of scholar in research right? so you have to find grants or other places for funding your research. there are places for that
You could be President of the USA.
Sin,
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I don't know about the degree, but history classes are great places to pick up insanely hot chicks, especially if you tell them your major is engineering.
I have a great history with hot chicks. In fact, you could call me a legend.
My brother has a History degree. Ever since he was a kid, his "thing" has been the Viet Nam War. So that interest spurred him towards history in college. But then with a degree and no job he went to auto mechanics trade school. He worked his way really fast into some kind of regional manager job with one of those "tune up while you wait places", probably because of the degree. A few years later he was fed up with that, married into a family in the propety mangement business and went to HVAC school to contribute to the business. Got a divorce, so then he left that business and got a job at with some Catholic schools in building maintenance. He ended up being the director of maintenance, because of the degree, of the oldest Catholic school in the state, that used to be a convent or something. So when funding came thru for a total building rehab, he fell into the job of director of the special project. The mechanics of the building had to be totally modernized but maintain the historical architecture. It was a dream job; he overlooked a multimillion dollar project, and worked with contractors, architects and historical societies to redo the the place. That lasted about 5 years and by the time he was done, no amt of money could keep him there, cuz he was sick of it. So then he went to the Firefighter's Academy and became the oldest graduate they've ever had! And he's very happy now.
Construction....check
Firefighter....check
Damn I'm good.
What's wrong with construction management?
Or a fireman?
Be a history teacher or historian.
I think this is pretty much spot-on. History was my area of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and I have never had a job in history. I currently have a good gig in public relations.
A history degree, if you work hard to get it, will teach you to write and solve problems. This is something I stressed in my job interviews, and I think this resonated with many of my interviewers over the years.
I think my history degree prepared me to do a variety of things, and if I could go back and do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. That having been said, if you are looking at a specific occupation, particularly a technical or trade job, history probably isn't the right choice for you. If your primary goal is to get a good paying job with the least amount of education possible, history isn't for you. Choose history if you love it, have a desire to learn, and want to have a well-rounded skill set.
The bottom line is that a degree is what you make of it. If you work hard and go above and beyond to differentiate yourself, employers will notice.
It really depends on whether you are in college for an education or for job training.
PS: For what is a history degree good?
umm...thats exactly what being a pilot is. i dont know why so many people think you just get all your ratings and licenses and then delta or AA just come knocking on your door.
i knew that would come out wrong, but what i was trying to say is....im already 26. i dont have teh time left to pursue aviation and if in 10 years i dont make it or decide to quit, then have to go back and go through med school, then an intern, then residency. thats what i meant by involved. if you are going to try to tell me that history degree is as involved as pursuing a MD then i am going to stop listenting to you.
yeah thats waht im looking at. b asically somehting ot setup a foundation for in case pilot falls through and mech doesnt pay the bills.
A trade is a blue collar job. You talk so much BS... every freakin post.
As for any generalist undergrad degree, all it's useful for is proving that you can analyse, research and structure an argument, and that you have the persistence and motivation to study for 3-4 years beyond what you have to. That is essentially what any generalist degree is about.
Is there something wrong with a blue collar job?
Liberal Arts Major = H.R Department career.
http://www.payscale.com/best-college...ory-majors.asp
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