Anonymous
08/02/2025 06:50
Subject: Re:Recommend A Career/First Job for Me
Anonymous wrote:Congratulations on your achievements thus far! I’m a Gen-X mom who graduated with a degree in English from a large state university, and wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do upon graduation. I’d also done some health education volunteer work, so I applied to the Peace Corps on a whim and was accepted for an assignment in West Africa. I ultimately ended up with a career in healthcare as a nurse practitioner, something I never could have imagined before that experience. All this to say that I think you should take advantage of these types of opportunities to travel, volunteer, etc. while you’re still a young adult. I’m sure the Peace Corps experience has changed since I was a volunteer 20+ years ago, but it was just such a valuable experience and taught me so much self-reliance. And I commend you on your choice to major in English! I think the ability to read and write clearly is so important and will serve you well in whatever career you choose. Best of luck to you!
So you returned to school for your BSN and MSN to be a nurse practitioner? Did you complete an accelerated nursing program?
Anonymous
08/01/2025 18:34
Subject: Recommend A Career/First Job for Me
What about becoming an SLP? I agree with the other posters about trying for other internships.
Anonymous
08/01/2025 11:13
Subject: Re:Recommend A Career/First Job for Me
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Major props for you posting here and using all the resources you can!
So many struggle finding a career. And will even more with AI and other tech advancements. There is one lawyer for 2 persons in the great US of A. All those who majored in humanities and social sciences and "pre-law" when it was more of a thing, went into law because what else were you going to do if not get a phD to be a professor or if you didn't want to get a teaching certificate to teach let's say history. So an influx of lawyers. Maybe tech is similar to law. good luck
I was laid off last week. I haven't been job hunting in five years but the AI boom that took place during those five years really is evident. I was advised by several friends that I need to reformat my resume entirely for AI screening. It's insane.
Anonymous
08/01/2025 11:12
Subject: Recommend A Career/First Job for Me
OP, have you considered fundraising? Look at job listings for "development coordinator/assistant" (that's the level you would start at) and see if that sounds like something you would be interested in.
It is a *little* like sales but it is not at all soul-sucking if you're at an organization whose mission you believe in.
It is a *little* like sales but it is not at all soul-sucking if you're at an organization whose mission you believe in.
Anonymous
07/31/2025 20:58
Subject: Re:Recommend A Career/First Job for Me
Anonymous wrote:Major props for you posting here and using all the resources you can!
So many struggle finding a career. And will even more with AI and other tech advancements. There is one lawyer for 2 persons in the great US of A. All those who majored in humanities and social sciences and "pre-law" when it was more of a thing, went into law because what else were you going to do if not get a phD to be a professor or if you didn't want to get a teaching certificate to teach let's say history. So an influx of lawyers. Maybe tech is similar to law. good luck