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Monday, August 15th 2005

12:51 PM (1100 days, 18h, 52min ago)

Why didn't I just get a degree in Computers?

  • Right now I'm feeling a little depressed
A long time ago when I first started my college career, my dad advised me to go into computers.  I was like, yeah, whatever...PoliSci all the way!!  Well, here I am with two degrees in Political Science under my belt, and I can't find a job.  I'm a little frustrated.  I mean, I have a Masters degree.  I'm a very talented, skillful individual.  I'm smart and can learn things very quickly.  But I'm still having an incredibly tough time finding employment.

Everyday I get up, walk Peaches, and then hop on the computer for hours scrolling through job postings and sending out resumes.  There are a ton of job postings for accountants and people with degrees in computer science, but very few jobs that will allow me to make use of my education and skill-set.  It's disheartening...and kinda depressing.

Anyhoo, maybe I should have listened to my dad.

Well, gotta run.  Ciao, peeps.
15 Hello.

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK aka WDHIII:

LOL i went thru the same thing back when I was taking Petro Tech... we had the oppourtunity to change to comp but I didnt....as soon as i graduated the industry went down the tubes! Never too late my friend!
Tuesday, August 16th 2005 @ 4:20 PM (1099 days, 15h, 23min ago)

Posted by Michael Thomas:

DC baby
Wednesday, August 17th 2005 @ 5:24 PM (1098 days, 14h, 19min ago)

Posted by Barbara A.:

Beth, I am so sorry things are not going your way. Here are some links I found for you. I think you should network as much as possible. You can call different places as you also send them your resume. I hope you feel better soon! Things will get better for you :-)

http://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/internships.html

http://www.nasajobs.nasa.gov/howtoapply/default.htm

http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/hr/

I know you are done with school, but some of these websites have contact information on them- maybe you can find out more about the kind of job you are looking for...
Thursday, August 18th 2005 @ 3:30 PM (1097 days, 16h, 13min ago)

Posted by Candy Flowers:

The perfect job will come along - I really do believe in things happen for a reason, just you wait and see. I know it doesn't help how you feel but it will all turn out great in the end. Keep your chin up.
Sunday, August 21st 2005 @ 4:15 PM (1094 days, 15h, 29min ago)

Posted by Grandpa Chuck:

Beth,

The best in looking for work.

GPC
Friday, September 2nd 2005 @ 12:32 PM (1082 days, 19h, 11min ago)

Posted by nanza:

over educated and under utilized eh ??????
dang....not good bethie....michael may be right....D.C. BABY....

my first husband got a poli sci masters and went on to be a pipefitter....lol....

DANG !!!!!!
you're in my "get a job" prayers sweetie...first on the list.....nanza
Monday, September 12th 2005 @ 5:54 PM (1072 days, 13h, 50min ago)

Posted by Moni Smith:

Hi Beth, Michael has the right idea, go to DC unless you can find a job with your local congressman or a civil service job in St. Louis. It's not happening in St. Louis honey, sorry.;)
Sunday, October 23rd 2005 @ 6:06 PM (1031 days, 13h, 37min ago)

Posted by nanza:

so we haven't heard from you since August.......does this mean you have a JOB.....hope so.....have a lovely holiday season....nanza
Saturday, November 12th 2005 @ 1:28 PM (1011 days, 17h, 16min ago)

Posted by CAPTAIN CANUCK aka WDHIII:

Couldnt let this day pass without dropping in.

Hope this finds you and yours well.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from all of us in THE GREAT WHITE NORTH!
Thursday, November 24th 2005 @ 11:46 AM (999 days, 18h, 58min ago)

Posted by Moni Smith:

Hi Beth, hope you have found the job of your dreams. When I was young and lived in St.Louis, I got a job at the Federal Building, way before computers! They have a form when you are hired and they ask if you will work at a very long list of countries and places. I checked "yes" to most of them and just when I was about to be married, I got an offer to work at the Navy Building in DC for 3 grades higher. You might want to consider it, better than nothing although I understand you family and your sweetie live in the St.Louis area.
Saturday, December 3rd 2005 @ 9:38 PM (990 days, 9h, 5min ago)

Posted by Sevina Imogen Snape:

Here in Montreal Computer Masters are delivering pizza and driving cabs.
You'd be better off delivering chinese food I'm afraid.
Monday, February 20th 2006 @ 6:06 AM (912 days, 0h, 38min ago)

Posted by nanza:

Bethie...so i hope the fact you haven't been around means you're WORKING in a field of your choice...lets us know will ya..... nanza
Monday, February 27th 2006 @ 11:45 PM (904 days, 6h, 58min ago)

Posted by Rogers Place:

This is one nice site. Keep up the good work and sharing the Great information. Will visit again and recommend to others.
Tuesday, January 16th 2007 @ 8:24 PM (581 days, 10h, 20min ago)

Posted by nn:

Posted by Rogers Place:

You'll find the right job. Unfortunately there are lots of people with high degrees that can't locate suitable employment. This is one thing that keeps some from pursuing a degree.
Thursday, July 19th 2007 @ 10:24 PM (397 days, 9h, 19min ago)

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