2007-04-25 16:01:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Author. Try writing something.
2007-04-25 16:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by John 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wow Jay D., what county do you work for? Pretty scary, because that is exactly me, Philosophy Major who dropped out with two classes to go, and now I work for the Gounty myself.
As for me, I became a Philosophy Major by neccessity, not by choice. The questions were being asked in my head, and I needed to tools to deal with them.
Problem is, if you're like me, having the training (these are not the droids you are looking for) you will be too moral to work in most of the more lucrative fields.
How can you sell people crap they don't need, when you know they can't afford the debt they are in now?
So oddly enough, the County was a good choice, working for the common good, decent wages, solid benefits, and stability.
Depending on your inner strength, there are options from CPS (too rough for me) to working in the courts, to working in the jails, to working in the Welfare department.
They are all good options, plus, you can move around and do different things, without having to mess with new benefits, or pension plans. Another bene, from my point of view.
If times were better, I would even suggest a stint in the MIlitary, five great years for me, but with the War going on, well, you get my point I assume.
So, government work is my suggestion. County is good, but look at federal and city options as well. Lots of interesting things to do.
Good luck fellow philosophy drop-outy person.
2007-04-25 23:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by PtolemyJones 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Many companies these days require applicants to have a bachelor's degree, but don't care so much what field it's in. Every industry in the world needs a sales force and if you're good with people, this may be an area to look into. My husband works with dealers for a major auto company and was required to have a degree in something.
You could look into Pharmaceutical Sales (lots of money there!). You could look at manufacturers of anything and get in as a business to business sales person. The options are endless.
Just remember to think outside the box and look for companies that just want a degree in "something."
Good luck!!!
2007-04-25 23:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by acidantheras 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Philosophers tend to be better at ideas and concepts than decision making. Working on issues related to public policy, government and politics is a good area for someone with a PHI major. Social services and/or human services is also a good sector for a philosophy student to work.
Although the choice not to continue with one's education in an area of interest and specialty is likely to greatly curtail one's future earning potential.
2007-04-26 01:24:04 · answer #4 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question reminds me of an episode of Simpsons, me and all my classmates from the Philosophy block were watching together.
That newsguy in the Simpsons said, "It used to be that the unemployment line was a line reserved for philosophy majors."
We all had a great laugh.
2007-04-26 00:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by ragdefender 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a job with a charity that you are passionate about. Philosophy majors tend to make great grant writers for causes that they can get behind.
2007-04-25 23:09:02 · answer #6 · answered by nola 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I enjoyed tending bar and made fairly good money at it. Plus, you learn a lot about people as well.( and where they buried the bodies)
2007-04-26 00:08:58 · answer #7 · answered by BANANA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any numerous forms of self employment.
2007-04-25 23:57:50 · answer #8 · answered by Izen G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
work @ the county
2007-04-25 23:05:15 · answer #9 · answered by xX-l-Armand-l-Xx 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree, a writer.
2007-04-25 23:35:52 · answer #10 · answered by sandyfirewind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋