i love philosophy, deep thinking, and having deep conversation with people. career/major possibility?

Question

i love philosophy, deep thinking, and having deep conversation with people. is there any way i could put these passions into a career?

Answer 1

Maybe as a psychologist, therapist or life coach? Or working for a think tank?

I think it would be wise to have a back-up option -- for example, a degree in engineering or MBA. Real life experience adds a great deal of credibility to your words, and it also gives you more food for thought. AND, if the philosophy thing doesn't work out, at least you can make enough to keep a roof over your head.

But I would say these passions can benefit almost any serious career. And any career that deals with people -- bartender also comes to mind as a career option.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Aww! You see, I wouldn't even mind A. I would live up to his expectations if he lived up to mine. I wouldn't mind taking care of the household while he is a bread-winner. I think I would absolutely love to be a mom and a wife, I still would have a job or a profitable hobby on the side though. Provided a man like this gave me freedom to socialize with my friends, take vacations, grow as a person, while loving me, respecting, and challenging me, I would have no difficulty providing him with a home, comfort, and a yummy dinner at the end of the day. B is great too, but then again, this person may give you all the freedom you want, but this is where it stops. You get nothing else. Then, why be with him, where I can have my freedom when I am single! There is no need to go one extreme or the other, and what I look for is a mix of A and B plus mutual respect, love, challenge, romance, support, and intimacy. Plenty of couples I've witnessed have that. Just look at some successful marriages in Real Housewives - Jaqueline Laurita, Kyle Richards, Caroline Manzo, Lisa Vanderpump - just a few examples of perfectly loving marriages where a man is a main breadwinner who allows his wife freedom. It is possible to have the best of both worlds, and I would not settle for less.

Answer 3

Hey Smitty,

I was a philosophy major way back in the day, but I'm afraid to say that the transition to a marketable/ lucrative career is not so easy after college. However ... fear not ... because like most liberal arts degrees, academic philosopy -- ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, logic - can teach valuable skill sets like deep analysis and critical thinking that most employers are looking for. But, BEWARE... unless you're planning on going on to grad or law school ... competence in "deep thinking" in the market place will most likely not be as attractive to prospective employers as concrete skill sets and knowledge like accounting, computer science, business or engineering.

Word to the wise: Double Major if you can and/ or at the very least, pick up a minor in something that translates more easily into the work place (e.g. finance, marketing, graphic design, etc.). :)

Plato ;)