I can't finish the teaching credential without money, and I don't want to be renting a room forever. I'm 39 and recently divorced so my confidence in applying for work is shaky. What do I do?
2007-01-13 18:19:15 · 5 answers · asked by barbara 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I suggest you take out a student loan and get your teaching credentials since you have some experience in it. I am sure there are plenty of school districts who still need qualified teachers. Teachers can make decent money and get a good amount of time off for the summer, where you could take on a part time job for extra money.
You could always work on a masters in something else. You may have some deficiency courses to take, and it will take some more money and some more time. But if you don't do something soon it will only get worse.
2007-01-14 06:03:28 · answer #1 · answered by Dana Katherine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew a guy with a BA in Philosophy and one in Lingistics and a Master's in Philosophy. He worked as a manager at some car parts factory. Philosophy degrees directly relate to any specific job. Personally, I'd continue to rent a room and finish the teaching credential. If you cared about money, why did you choose philosophy?
2007-01-14 02:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a BA in history, so I feel for you. Honestly, those of us with liberal arts degrees have to rely on our job interview skills. I have worked in a lot of different fields, but never in one that relates to history at all. 10 years ago, companies were taking anybody with a degree in any major. Its not like that now, and you are probably going to have to get used to changing careers several times in the future. Even if you get your teaching certificate, there is not a big demand for liberal arts teachers. Schools are looking for teachers in the natural sciences, foreign languages, and those able to teach exceptional children.
I don't mean to be a pessimist, but that is the way it is. I am 31 and work in insurance. I hate it, but it pays my bills. Good luck to you though.
2007-01-14 02:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by wileycoyote_the_supergenius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, well i knew a guy with a masters in philosophy and well he is a manager at wendy's, find a community college and get educated in something else
2007-01-14 02:22:52 · answer #4 · answered by az_ zoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can be a professor.. a lot of places will hire you if you're working on your mba.
2007-01-14 02:22:34 · answer #5 · answered by GMaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋