Would you support your child in pursuing a degree in English Literature?

[Anonymous]

Yes, I’d support that. I realize I cannot control my children indefinitely and they are independent people with their own interests and passions. Will I provide input and advice? Yes. Will I withhold support just because of their chosen college major? No.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a great major. There are few better ways to spend four years for both mind and soul. And anyone who can both think and communicate is employable.

+1000

Some of the most successful adults I know are former English majors

This was before AI - it's easy to be a good writer these days. I would worry about this major - maybe double major in math or business or econ or something to have a few hard skills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a great major. There are few better ways to spend four years for both mind and soul. And anyone who can both think and communicate is employable.

+1000

Some of the most successful adults I know are former English majors

This was before AI - it's easy to be a good writer these days. I would worry about this major - maybe double major in math or business or econ or something to have a few hard skills.

This is a great way to say you know nothing about AI.

[Anonymous]

My English major sister just cracked $300k in salary with no graduate degree. So.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
This is a great way to say you know nothing about AI.

Agreed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I’d support that. I realize I cannot control my children indefinitely and they are independent people with their own interests and passions. Will I provide input and advice? Yes. Will I withhold support just because of their chosen college major? No.

Once they are independent of my money then they get to indulge their interests and passions independently of my wishes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Only if they plan to teach and get a phd.

Narrator: that is a bad plan and a way to waste even more time and money in order to end up in the same place (unemployed/underemployed)

[Anonymous]

I think there used to be a glut of English majors. Now I think there aren't. I think having evidence that you can read extensively, interpret nuance and write a critical argument is going to be more and more valued. Acquire a few timely job market skills for the moment/ career interests and a good English major will do fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I’d support that. I realize I cannot control my children indefinitely and they are independent people with their own interests and passions. Will I provide input and advice? Yes. Will I withhold support just because of their chosen college major? No.

Once they are independent of my money then they get to indulge their interests and passions independently of my wishes.

So until then they are your puppets to control? And what college majors exactly do you deem worthy? Nice relationship!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I’d support that. I realize I cannot control my children indefinitely and they are independent people with their own interests and passions. Will I provide input and advice? Yes. Will I withhold support just because of their chosen college major? No.

Once they are independent of my money then they get to indulge their interests and passions independently of my wishes.

So until then they are your puppets to control? And what college majors exactly do you deem worthy? Nice relationship!

I don’t control them. They are free to choose whatever they want. And I am free to choose whether or not to pay for it.

Fortunately I raised sensible kids who will not major in anything as idiotic as English Literature.

[Anonymous]

I am a English literature major who makes more than many engineers and others in STEM fields. My husband studied philosophy and is also paid well above those in STEM. Tech professionals get laid off all the time. Some of you all need to get out more and learn about what is actually going on in the economy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Fortunately I raised sensible kids who will not major in anything as idiotic as English Literature.

I call troll.

[Anonymous]

yes

[Anonymous]

Yes but with some guidance on what to do with it afterward.

I was not an English major but I write very well. I was an avid reader, so I have a decent understanding of tone, a large vocabulary, and insight to the perspectives of diverse authors.

I work in Comms after being a SAHM for almost 10 years and make over $100k.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a English literature major who makes more than many engineers and others in STEM fields. My husband studied philosophy and is also paid well above those in STEM. Tech professionals get laid off all the time. Some of you all need to get out more and learn about what is actually going on in the economy.

lol sure thing troll