What would you do?

I've narrowed down my options, but it's still too much. Just wondering, based on what little you know about me, not to mention your own criteria, which major would you choose? And why? Thanks in advance.

 

I would choose Philosophy because I can use it while on unemployment.

 

Accounting because there is always such a strong demand.

 

Philosophy is a good one if you don't mind serving coffee at Starbucks for the rest of your life.

 

1. Computer Science
2. Engineering
3. Geography (GIS)

 

Some years ago a survey from a north Carolina university showed the average geography major earned hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. A deeper review showed that the average was skewed because it included the income of a famous basketball player.

 

I'm having a hard enough time picking a major for myself. lol

It's all on you and what you like. You have to do what's best for you. I know one thing, every engineer I know is living a good life.

 

Yep, that says it all.

 

Nursing - People will always get sick and you will never have to worry about finding a job. There are many different career paths that you can take in Nursing.

I always recommend that you pursue something that you really enjoy. School (and life) will be really long if you pursue something of little interest, just for the money.

 

You really need to sit down and do some soul searching. Create a Pros/Cons list that includes your personal interests - if you can combine what you enjoy doing with a vocation then you'll never work a day in your life (I am sure you have heard that adage.)

Do you want to work in the health sector (Nursing), Reserach (Biology), IT (CS, Math), Academia (Philosophy), etc.

While I am interested in math, I could never pursue a math degree; I once thought about entering the medical field (MD), but am glad that I turned away from that field (dealing with death and diseases, especially where children are involved and numerous other reasons I am glad I chose not to go that path)... and I could go on about every topic you chose.

Narrow it down - you can do CS with a minor in Math; you can do a GIS with a minor in ..whatever.. but first and foremost, research each field, create a list, look for related jobs in your area (are you willing to relocate?) and what is the future in that job? Some careers are getting crowded while others are and will be experiencing a huge gab (i.e. Nursing).

I voted for none as I would vote for my choice which represent my interests and really, it's about you.

 

If you're looking for a well-paying career that's always looking for help, nursing is the way to go.

 

I work in healthcare and say nursing. You can work anywhere and anytime. If I made any changes I would go with nursing because there are so many options: floor nurse, critical care, mental health, rehab, training, infection control, management, etc. You could do 3 - 12 hour shifts and have four days off.

 

LOL!

Roscoe

 

At one point I considered veterinary medicine but I know the blood and internals would likely make me faint. Adopting animals is as close as I have come to being Dr. Dolittle.

 

I think that a most critical factor is what is interesting to the person. I think that the arguments presented here for nursing is true and convincing. Personally though I would be interested in Computer Science or engineering.

 

It all depends on what you like/can handle.

If you like numbers, math, and meticulous work: accounting.
If you like/can deal with blood, bodily fluids, sickness, and death: nursing.
If you like technical things, fixing problems, and can deal with peoples' dumb questions: computer science.

A business degree is a rock-solid choice if the above three do not apply.

 

Yes, I agree. If someone is not sure, I tell them to pursue a general business degree. The principles of business can be used in any company. Of course, there are many people who want a degree in anything to check a box. Better to have any degree than none.

Abner

 

Not all nurses deal with blood, gore, and body excrement; the ones in emergency departments do for sure, but there's pediatrics, internal medicine, dermatology.....just about every physician needs a nurse.

There's also the option of becoming a nurse practitioner if you're interested in clinical work.

 

History is an even better major if you want to work at Starbuck's.

 

Obviously. I was trying to make the point that nursing can/may/does involve things that may be disgusting. I will expand my nursing list:

1. Deformed children.
2. Rashes under the folds of the drooping fat of an obese person.
3. Tumors the size of baseballs protruding out of the side of a person's face.
4. Severe acne on the face of a teenager that you know has severely altered the course of their life.
5. Patients that are on twenty prescription medicines, and the doctor is eager to prescribe more.

I could go on. You get the point.