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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I mean, I’m paying for a music major so I don’t see why not. In fact, I think humanities majors will have much less competition now that all these parents are forbidding their students from it.[/quote]
I think the question is what kind of job can your kid find with just a humanities undergrad degree.

Most grads don't come from family money. They need to find a job and pay the rent. Look how many millennials are living with their parents after graduation.  It's expensive to live on your own and financially take care of yourself.[/quote]

I get that, but young people aren’t widgets. My kid was born to be a musician and it’s the only thing he’s ever wanted to do. He won’t (and shouldn’t) turn into a computer science major just because I ask him to. If not for music he wouldn’t be going to college at all.[/quote]
Sure, but will he be able to pay his rent, cell phone bill, buy groceries and get health insurance after college?[/quote]

I know plenty of music majors who do just that and have for 30+ years.  They love their careers and are extremely happy.  Do they live in a McMansion and drive the newest luxury cars?  Nope.  But they live in a nice house, all expenses covered, they are paying for their kids college without loans and are set for retirement. Life is about doing what you love.  Do they have a 9-5 schedule?  Nope, but you don't go into music expecting that (even music education means after school events from time to time).  They perform, they teach, they enjoy their jobs immensely.

Now the "most successful" who have not landed a professional major symphony job have one member of the household in Military band.  You get good benefits, good pay, and are set for retirement if you do 20+ years.  And yes, I know several musician couples, as many music majors tend to gravitate towards similar people. [/quote]

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