New Career

[Ponyup]

I've decided I'm going back to school; However I'm not exactly sure what I'm going to go for. According to my therapist my intelligence lies in Math, Interpersonal; & music. When I was in collage I was a Math Education major the 1st year; then I switched to Elimentary Education; then Psychology; Then management (which is what I got my degree in). I intend to meet with a Career counselor at the local college & take the Strong interest Inventory test to see what direction that leads me in. My two leading ideas are a master in psychology or finishing my math education degree. My husband is afraid for my safety as a teacher; so if anyone is a teacher or has any insights on that it would be helpful. I thought psychology was the way I was going to head, but a lot of my friends that work in that area tell me it's very stressful; the pain sucks; they burn out in 5-10 years. So any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks.

[DianaB]

I think that it's great that you're going back to school! I don't have any suggestions that can help you but I'm sure that some of the other girls will. Good luck!!!!!

[HALEY]

I just wanted to tell you good luck in whatever you choose! Having a career is a wonderful step for any woman..

[Marilyn]

If you love math, how about engineering. There is a shortage, and beginning pay right out of college now starts at $65,000.+. Mechanical engineering is a particularly versital field, and women are in demand in this profession. Whatever you decide, wish you the very best!!!

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

If you love math, how about engineering. There is a shortage, and beginning pay right out of college now starts at $65,000.+. Mechanical engineering is a particularly versital field, and women are in demand in this profession. Whatever you decide, wish you the very best!!!

I do love math & I know, with my husband's help I could get an engineering degree, but I'm not sure I'd love. Right now I work basically as a data entry/MET, but quite frankly i'm lonely. One of my intelligences is interpersonal which means I love being around people & helping people; there's not much of that in engineering; at least not the engineering i'm around. But it might be an option. I'm also thinking about business law or contract law.

Thank you everyone for the well wishes. I just figure now the time to figure out what i would truely love. I'm young, no kids yet, & I have the time & money to become anything i desire. Now i just have to figure out what that is.

[AngieDoogles]

I don't have any suggestions, but I just wanted to wish you luck. It's great that you're actively taking steps to make yourself more happy and fulfilled! Way to go!