I don't want to be filthy rich and abandon myself if that's what you mean, but I do want to be able to live comfortably and have some security. I've just thought over and over about what would suit me and I keep coming back to social worker/psychologist simply because I think psychologically. Unfortunately, you need a master's degree to be a reputable psychologist.
My associate's degree is an AA. I wanted to be an archivist at the time of deciding upon that, thinking it would be pretty good pay, interesting, and somewhat low stress. I had an "archival science" internship fall in my lap a few years ago, which was basically just filing records in a stacks house of millions of military records. I turned out to be the best in the building. Then, again, last October a job as a document management specialist fell into my lap and I did very well with limited resources before quitting.
Organization seems to be a forte of mine. It's not necessarily just finances. I'm incredibly capable and I feel like it's my duty to not settle. I just have a really hard time seeing myself from the perspective of others despite almost always being able to help everyone else. Almost everyone around me sees how much I have to offer, it doesn't really make sense. I'm even a pretty good looking guy.
Though those jobs were good opportunities, ultimately I felt without a degree I have nothing to fall back on. I don't want to work myself to death for some company and hope for a dollar raise after five years. I feel I should be in control of my future and where I'm headed at all times because relying on someone else is foolish.
Hmm. I see. Well, it sounds you're already on the right track. I agree. Don't ever settle. I would suggest honestly going to the community college if you have some core/ degree-related classes to take. I wouldn't waste time with the 4 year college now because that is a big jump but if you have to, you have to.Save up money as usual.
You have to see what you value the most at this time and figure how that goes into play with the decision you made in the future. Keep your contacts with people and certain organizations that need help with psychology/social work activities and you won't have to worry about that. Smiles.
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I don't want to be filthy rich and abandon myself if that's what you mean, but I do want to be able to live comfortably and have some security. I've just thought over and over about what would suit me and I keep coming back to social worker/psychologist simply because I think psychologically. Unfortunately, you need a master's degree to be a reputable psychologist.
My associate's degree is an AA. I wanted to be an archivist at the time of deciding upon that, thinking it would be pretty good pay, interesting, and somewhat low stress. I had an "archival science" internship fall in my lap a few years ago, which was basically just filing records in a stacks house of millions of military records. I turned out to be the best in the building. Then, again, last October a job as a document management specialist fell into my lap and I did very well with limited resources before quitting.
Organization seems to be a forte of mine. It's not necessarily just finances. I'm incredibly capable and I feel like it's my duty to not settle. I just have a really hard time seeing myself from the perspective of others despite almost always being able to help everyone else. Almost everyone around me sees how much I have to offer, it doesn't really make sense. I'm even a pretty good looking guy.
Though those jobs were good opportunities, ultimately I felt without a degree I have nothing to fall back on. I don't want to work myself to death for some company and hope for a dollar raise after five years. I feel I should be in control of my future and where I'm headed at all times because relying on someone else is foolish.
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Hmm. I see. Well, it sounds you're already on the right track. I agree. Don't ever settle. I would suggest honestly going to the community college if you have some core/ degree-related classes to take. I wouldn't waste time with the 4 year college now because that is a big jump but if you have to, you have to.Save up money as usual.
You have to see what you value the most at this time and figure how that goes into play with the decision you made in the future. Keep your contacts with people and certain organizations that need help with psychology/social work activities and you won't have to worry about that. Smiles.