I am just finishing up my first quarter in a graduate program for library science and seriously doubt future job prospects in my area. I don't want to be in thousands of dollars of debt for a degree that may leave me without a job in my field .... Plus, after working at my public library as a circulation assistant, I've found the public service aspect of the career to make me feel very frustrated and annoyed.
Since I also had an interest in the legal field but had no interest in pursuing law school, I have considered abandoning the library degree and getting a paralegal certification (there seem to be frequent postings for these positions in my area).
Is this a bad idea?! I'm so lost and confused!
2007-11-15 05:15:58 · 4 answers · asked by Annie 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
Many librarians are of an age where they'll be retiring not too far down the line, so job prospects might improve - that's the good news.
The bad news is that pay for librarians, unless you're in a very large library, is far below what people in other fields with the same level of education and experience would make.
It's your decision, obviously - good luck in making the right one for you.
2007-11-15 13:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a graduate degree AND paralegal certification you could make decent money as a paralegal, but not until you have built up a lot of experience. The paralegal field isn't very lucritive and I am going to guess that you may have pretty hefty student loans...I love this field and do not forsee wanting to change my career in the future. Good luck with whatever you decide! =]
2007-11-15 05:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by ♥New Mommy♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost any field of study you go into, you can correlate into a related sales position. Sales jobs, while you have to deal with some rejection, typically offers the best perks, great salaries with the potential to earn a LOT more, and flexibility in your schedule (IF you are working hard and doing well).
Say for instance, you were interested in law...there are plenty of industries that sell TO law firms or you need to be on the up and up with all the recent laws that came into effect.
Say you're intersted in building stuff, you can go into industrial sales and not get your hands dirty but be around it all day.
These are just 2 examples. Sales is what makes a capitilistic society survive and a good sales person keeps anywhere between 5 to 10 people employed.
Good luck!
2007-11-15 05:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by Tom C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately,
Working with the public sucks.Go forward with your studies and get that paralegal certification too.
Do not limit yourself.
Life is a journey and I assure you that you will succeed with faith and prayers.
2007-11-15 05:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by Mr realistic...believer in truth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋