I'm a law student in Ontario, just about done 2 years out of 3. I absolutely hate the academic aspect of it, and I'm pretty miserable. I didn't particularly enjoy the practice experiences I've had either, at 3 different legal-aid type clinics working as a student in family law, criminal law, and landlord/tenant matters.
I have invested a lot of money into pursuing this law degree. Should I be giving serious thought to finding something else to do with my life as soon as I graduate, or should I stick it out and work my hardest to try to get a paying job in the legal profession, in the hopes that I will be able to pay off my student loan debt?
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posted by spicytunaroll
on Apr 9, 2013 -
14 answers
What jobs outside of education would fit my interests and experiences (most of which are education-related)? Are there jobs related to my math major that will appeal to my need for creative outlets in my work?
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posted by violetish
on Apr 9, 2013 -
9 answers
I'm a late-twenties adult finishing my BA a little late. I'm still a little unsure as to what I'd like to do, but I've always had an interest in solving crimes. What are my options for doing this as a career, preferably NOT for a local police department, at least in the long term?
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posted by ancient star
on Apr 1, 2013 -
20 answers
As a counterpoint to
this question, which educational/career tracks
do offer solid job prospects and a good return on investment (both time and money), secretly or not?
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posted by pullayup
on Mar 27, 2013 -
16 answers
I'm a really bad student, but I want to do something I love and get paid decently for it. Tell me what to do.
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posted by madsy
on Mar 26, 2013 -
18 answers
I'm trying to figure out what direction I should guide my future in. Problem is, when I take most personality (*cough* Myers-Briggs *cough*) or skill tests, I can never overcome the bias of what I "should" want, or what my field (the sciences) have conditioned me to. What can I do that can help me figure myself out that isn't sensitive to bias and will basically catch me "off guard" so I can figure out my strengths/weaknesses/potential truthfully?
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posted by Seeking Direction
on Mar 13, 2013 -
8 answers
I want to be an early childhood educator. Difficulty: I'm losing my job in my current field and need to make a next step quickly.
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posted by anotheraccount
on Mar 8, 2013 -
9 answers
I need some advice about career plans, graduate studies and whether to rent or to own. Mostly in the financial context but also, of the bigger picture view -- am I being overly optimistic, am I too focused on career?
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posted by table
on Dec 31, 2012 -
8 answers
Is there some sort of 'career/life counselor' out there that can help me navigate college/university programs and requirements after dropping out last year?
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posted by Huck
on Nov 16, 2012 -
11 answers
I am about to graduate college ten years after I started and would love some suggestions on how to approach this topic in a job interview?
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posted by sely
on Jul 4, 2012 -
16 answers
I've landed a temporary graphic design job. When it ends, I'd like to be an attractive candidate for other graphic design jobs. What should I focus on learning?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 4, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm a PhD student, and I'd like to do more academic networking over email. How does this work, and what should the emails sound like?
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posted by anonymous
on May 16, 2012 -
14 answers
CFA worth it for a role in Real Estate Investment? I was wondering if the CFA will be useful to me if I want to work in Real Estate Investment – starting probably with a Commercial Brokerage firm in their asset management department, which would involve buying and holding investment properties for their income as well as possible capital appreciation. Ultimately perhaps work for some kind of REIT.
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posted by web74
on May 12, 2012 -
6 answers
I am thinking about majoring in Art History, and would like to know from others that have obtained a bachelors in this area if it was worth it to them?
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posted by Lillian7
on Apr 19, 2012 -
42 answers
What are the options for going back to university once you already have a degree?
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posted by Jehan
on Apr 2, 2012 -
9 answers
Tell me your stories about/examples of people that either started college later in life (after 21) or returned to college after dropping out, and went on to become famous or wildly successful (or both!) in academia or their chosen careers.
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posted by Seiten Taisei
on Feb 27, 2012 -
16 answers
I enrolled in a veterinary technician program this past fall, and I've realized that I don't want a career in this particular field. The main reason I actually returned to school was not to pursue a career I want, but just to get away from my previous job, which I hated. If I choose to quit the program, how do I tell those supporting me, specifically financially, that I don't want to take this path anymore even though I appeared so sure of it before? Also, where do I go from here?
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posted by DanielleT
on Feb 25, 2012 -
16 answers
Quit my job and go to school, or stay in the same spot and not really get anywhere? Special snowflake details inside.
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posted by nurgle
on Jan 10, 2012 -
25 answers
After a year's break from college, I'm gearing up to go back into the fray. For a number of reasons, however, this is harder than it sounds.
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posted by wanderingchord
on Jan 4, 2012 -
22 answers
What are some jobs that are task-oriented but will still make use of my creativity and university education?
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posted by asnider
on Dec 29, 2011 -
3 answers
Can you give me any advice on how to help my very troubled friend? She seems to be very despairing but I can't convince her to see a therapist.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2011 -
7 answers
After years of mulling about, I've come to realize that I want to to go to university and gain a proper liberal arts education. For the first time in what feels like eons, I feel enthusiastic and motivated. Trouble is, my first attempt at doing so was three years ago and under much different and more trying circumstances. It seems that the consequences of my halfhearted younger self have severely damaged my future possibilities. What can this 21-year-old do to demonstrate his new-found ardor for all pursuits academic?
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posted by shoebox
on Oct 5, 2011 -
13 answers
I am looking for a way to advance my career in science without a doctoral degree and am wondering if the Professional Science Master's degree is a good option.
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posted by RedMapleWhiteOak
on Sep 9, 2011 -
12 answers
With no background, how long will it take to build and manage an android app from scratch?
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posted by kanemano
on Aug 4, 2011 -
13 answers
December (graduation) is coming soon, and I'm terrified. I have two things I want to do, and I can't decide which way to go, or where I'm even qualified to go. Um, help?
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posted by patheral
on Jun 14, 2011 -
5 answers
Tools for process improvement, quality monitoring and reporting/metrics?
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posted by Gorgik
on Jun 13, 2011 -
6 answers
What could I study, learn, and eventually do (for a career or otherwise) that would help the most amount of people in the most meaningful way?
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posted by makethemost
on Jun 3, 2011 -
27 answers
Any tradespeople out there? I'm trying to narrow down what trade I'd like to go into & have a bunch of questions.
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posted by mingo_clambake
on May 28, 2011 -
6 answers
My government has made severe cuts in education, due to that and the fact I'm only in my 2nd year of teaching the probability that I would be laid off is very high. I have a sociology degree and an education degree, but I'm struggling any job that asks for either.
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posted by bluehermit
on Apr 19, 2011 -
11 answers
Please help two hardworking yet poor 30 year olds get careers and move out of this tiny one-bedroom apartment.
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posted by powerbumpkin
on Apr 7, 2011 -
20 answers
Help me decide whether or not to go to library school.
What is it like to search for jobs and work as a (special) librarian?
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posted by equivocator
on Mar 28, 2011 -
20 answers
Type A Filter: For those of you who have big ambitions and plans for your life, how did you arrive at them? How did you go about creating a vision for yourself?
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posted by 3491again
on Feb 27, 2011 -
30 answers
I am a back and front end web developer - primarily a coder (that's my background) but can also hold my own in html/css/UX/GUI design. But I don't know the first thing about vector graphics. It it plausible for me to learn Adobe Illustrator? Is it worth it?
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posted by tempythethird
on Jan 22, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm currently a Harvard undergrad majoring in Economics and minoring in Government and I am still somewhat unsure of what career paths to pursue after college. The typical route for others like me is of course ibanking or consulting I was wondering what other options for work right out of college are out there, or what some good resources are to research those options. Additionally, I was considering pursuing a Masters in Economics and was wondering whether that is a worthwhile pursuit, or whether its simply better to get a PhD or not bother at all. Thanks.
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posted by da_wump
on Jan 6, 2011 -
18 answers
I'm ready for a career change and I've always wanted to work in IT. What would you recommend?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2010 -
12 answers
My girlfriend's company has offered to pay for her PhD. However, for one reason or another, they would like her to get it abroad (outside of the US). Should she accept? Details inside.
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posted by cad
on Nov 15, 2010 -
39 answers
I've been seriously considering becoming a high school math teacher. I have some experience teaching in a classroom, and lots of experience tutoring. What I'd like to know now - before I jump into an alternative degree program - is what it's actually like
being a teacher day in and day out. If I'm not going to be able to hack it, I'd rather know now.
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posted by Gori Girl
on Nov 9, 2010 -
30 answers
Advice for getting a job teaching high school in a private school or a charter school? I am a un-credentialed scientist looking to start teaching math or science next fall.
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posted by Candide
on Oct 25, 2010 -
20 answers
My boyfriend is in his late 40s with no career and a Bachelor's Degree in an area he didn't pursue. He's miserable in his current customer service position and he wants to reinvent himself, but doesn't know where to start. Help me help him find the happiness (which right now means job stability) he deserves!
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posted by goodetyme
on Oct 19, 2010 -
12 answers
I have a good job as an academic that benefits my career each day that I am there. I am hooked into a pretty cool network of scholars. Yay... but my commute is a nightmare. I am interviewing for a full-time faculty position that I will like and that will make my commute enjoyable and that will allow me to do the kind of scholarship I want to do.... but it may stain my resume. Yes, it is a for-profit school, but I get the sense that it is "one of the good ones," to the degree that that is possible. (It's not a chain, it has been around for many decades, they are moving in the right direction in terms of best practices.)
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 25, 2010 -
9 answers
