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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes! That's what I was planning to major in, but I ended up choosing something else in preparation for law school (never went, oops!)

I supported a kid pursuing a major in performance and a minor in jazz studies.  He would not have finished college majoring in business, finance, econ, STEM etc. (or English lit for that matter) because he has no interest in those things.  If he can make a go of doing what he loves (he's still in grad school) then who am I to try to stop him?

My other kid has a federal job related to her non-lucrative major and is happy.  Not everyone needs or cares about making $200k when they're 23. [/quote]

We need people doing all of these jobs/areas.  Key is for a kid to understand the average pay they will get and choose a lifestyle that supports that.  I support doing what you love for a living.  You just have to make choices.  If you are only making $40K, you most likely need a roommate or to live at home for a few years.  [/quote]

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