I took a college course in recreation and I can't seem to find a job that pays well, plus I live in a small town where there are no jobs available. Will moving away from a small town and also getting a degree help me find a decent paying job? My advisor thinks it's a good idea to do so. It will cost a lot of money to go to university and that worries me.
2007-05-08 09:04:16 · 4 answers · asked by Chris W 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I took a in recreation and leisure course at a college and got a diploma. I can't seem to find a job that pays well, plus I live in a small town where there are no jobs available. Will moving away from a small town and also getting a degree at a university help me find a decent paying job? My advisor thinks it's a good idea to do so. It will cost a lot of money to go to university and that worries me.
2007-05-08 10:08:07 · update #1
The average 25 year old with a college degree makes more than $20K per year above the average 25 year old without a degree. The gap widens as you age.
Yes -- you may need to go elsewhere for that perfect job. You may also need to make yourself more marketable by taking something other than a class in recreation.
2007-05-08 09:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Think of the tuition as an investment. It costs a lot now, but it will pay off for the rest of your life.
Imagine if you hand't finished high school, if you had dropped out after middle school and started working at a local restaurant. Sure, you'd know a lot about being a waiter or cook by now, but would you know how to run the business? Fill out the tax forms, balance the books, calculate if staying open an hour later will result in higher profits or cost you more in overtime pay?
Just as high school gave you a much better understanding of the world, so will college give you a MUCH much better understanding! It will qualify you for all sorts of jobs that a high school degree alone won't.
One recreational college course is far different than a dedicated course of study in an academic subject resulting in a bachelor's degree. Expand your horizons!
2007-05-08 10:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friend,
any degree is worthy , provided you complete it in a committed way and come up in it in distinction .just holding a degree in hand is just as if having a pamphlet in hand.
you have done additionally the college course in recreation .before doing a course you have not studied the employment potential in your area for the courses you are doing.
finding a satisfactory job in small towns is difficult.You have to move to near by cities or big towns where there are are lot of colleges .Take help of any friends there for your stay temporarily until you get a job.
You can better tuition to some students , high school grade ,as a part time.Or as advised take up some accounts writing and balancing job too.Definitely if you think, you will find means of additional income.
If it is possible study the market and see what better skills you can obtain,doing evening courses .
For a sincere student nothing is impossible.God also will bless your EFFORTS and reward you.
be brave and you will definitely settle well.
Good luck
2007-05-08 10:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by Radhakrishna( prrkrishna) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer is Yes, a small town doesn't need people majored in recreation or philosophy or something like that. Save money and go to a bigger city and/or get another degree and find work there. good luck,(im getting my other degree now...)
2007-05-08 10:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by Top Contributor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋