Should I pursue a career in education, even though I got my undergrad in marketing?

Question

I graduated in 2006 with a marketing degree and I've been working in advertising since. I'm starting to think this is not the career for me. I love the work I do but I don't like business in general...the people, the environment, etc. I've always wanted to become a teacher but my dad (who paid for college) wouldn't let me. I'm starting to think I want to pursue a masters degree in education, but I don't know where or how to start and if its a good decision. Maybe I should just stick it out here...I don't know, any suggestions?

Salary is not an issue with me. I rather do something I love and make less money, than something I hate. I make a very good living now but I'm miserable, I can't enjoy it.

Answer 1

I would suggest you stick it out while you start some classes.

You can take your experience in the business world and already existing degree as a way of getting into education. When you get the Masters, you can then go and teach business in a college somewhere.

I've thought about doing that after I've retired. I would love to teach some classes, but it doesn't pay enough for me to do that right now (I want a family, and teacher's pay is pretty bad for that).

Answer 2

I was going through this same scenario two years ago. I was in TV production and did not know where I was heading, after career counseling I decided to do a career switch and go to school to become a teacher. I am going into my last semester and will be receiving my MS in Childhood Education. There are a lot of programs that cater to career changes, the depart of ed in your state will have a lot of information about the certification you will need to teacher. Start there and then you can research universities that offer those types of tracks. You have a large amount of options available to you. You can look into Teach for America, which will get you into a classroom this September and will pay for your masters. Your dad can't say no to a free masters! But overall I would say to follow your dreams. If you know right now that you do not want to be in marketing then get out now, don't wait until your are really burnt out. Good Luck!

Answer 3

First of all, I respect parents for wanting what is best for their children, however, I believe that in order to do what is best for them, they need to fulfill their own lives with what makes them happy. If you are not completely satisfied, try continue working where you are to earn up some extra cash. Once you reach a set goal of how much you would like to save, start looking for online colleges. This is a good way to go to school to get your degree and it still allows you to work a full time job without being tired.

I have two kids under the age of five and I attend Kaplan University Online. It has been a great experience. I am studying to become a educational paraprofessional-Teachers Assistant. It will take me two years to graduate but I only take two classes each semester. I have a virtual classroom where I still interact with collegeus, and a Professor who helps me. If you are worried about weather or not it will cover your learning style. DON'T, I am a hands on visual learner and I am doing great. I have just started my second semester and I love it.

Go to www.ask.com and punch in college search online. Check out your options.

So short answer, stick to your job and go for what you think you want. You are a young adult and you can still respect your parents decision while still making your own. Make sure that you research all the pros and cons of what you hope to do. I would suggest starting small too. This way if after you receive your associates in Arts and Science for Interdisiplinary Studies and you decide you do not think it is for you--no harm no foul you have just earned another degree so it opens up more doors for you.

Answer 4

You need to ask yourself if you can stomach the brainwashing education classes. I started teaching while I was in law school, so by the time I took the classes, I had already been teaching and I was immune to the brainwashing. Nevertheless, after serious school (political science and English at University, and then Law School) I had a very low tolerance for the touchy feely, self esteem based, idiotic graduate level classes in education that I had to endure.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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