"Least Practical" Degrees In America

mspearl
Mon, 09 May 2011 20:00:46 +0000

I originally entered college and majored in English. I got pregnant, moved home went to community college. Goal was to become language arts teacher…we were desperately poor so I did a two year degree and am now a registered nurse. With my two year degree I make more money every two weeks than my family members with masters in teaching…but I have no awesome retirement waiting for me, I have no paid sick days, only 16 vacation days this year. I do have the benefit of working 4 days per week but it is a physically demanding job, 5 days would be overwhelming. So, if I could go back I would take a deep breath and realize that to go where your passion lies is always better in the end. I don’t hate being a nurse but I don’t love it either. It pays the bills. But as soon as I can sell my house and make a tiny profit I will not be doing it!