<p>It is well known that MAs generally have a better time in the job market than PhDs.</p>
<p>When talking about unemployment rates, it is crucial to differentiate the sector. The region is also essential. During this recession, some sectors experienced massive unemployment in certain regions. But this information is rarely reflected in the “news,” and frankly, I believe the powers that be (government and media) don’t really want to let us know. But an unemployment rate thrown out there - “7%” - is just not that meaningful.</p>
<p>Bromfield, you mention a couple of points that are interesting to me: your husband originally found his job after the academic denial through the “career services/old boy network.” Let’s not underestimate this. When I was attending a job skills center, the most important thing one could do they said, the lynchpin, was networking. </p>
<p>And the other thing you alluded to is personality. Personality is not that changeable, and some personalities are more successful in any given culture. I think one of the best things our students can do is assess their personalities and really try to come up with a work plan that is in harmony with their own inclinations.</p>