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Cannot move on from MT'ing!! - tiredhands

Posted: Sep 17, 2010

After finally completing my Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts/Sociology last May, I really thought I'd be able to find a new job, outside of this house, making more money!! I've applied to just about everything I'm remotely qualified for. I've posted this before, but has anyone moved on successfully to something else or have any suggestions?! It's so frustrating after spending so much money to finish school that I can't find something else. By the way, I've been an MT for almost 14 years now.

I've considered doing more schooling, like surgical tech or even just starting as a nurse's aide but I hate the thought of spending more money on school or finding the time for it. I'm a single mom with 3 kids and a mortgage. Just sooo frustrating, I feel like crying just about every day. I thought having an education these days meant something but apparently not.

Is the MT field just not valued these days? It's the only conclusion I can come to.

Well, they apparently value you more and are paying you more than those other fields - that you paid big $$$ to get into

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I'm only half teasing you about that. You paid big money and spent lots of time trying to get into those other fields. Instead of saying, "What's wrong with ___ field" or "Why doesn't ____ industry value my education and training?" you chose to comment only about MT.

Doesn't the same thing apply to these other fields? In other words, are there any jobs in any field and/or any employers that value any employees?

Good point. - Value

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A decade ago, burned out on MT, I went to school. Got a B.A. went on to get a Master's. In a social work type of field. Pay? $37k WITH the Master's.

I'd been doing MT all along and fell back in love. Bumped around trying to find a gig that fit and thankfully have done so.

I'm valued. I'm paid more as an MT that I would be as a graduate-degreed professional. I get to be home still!

IMO, trying to find a job no matter what your background right now is going to be a rough go.

To the OP, I think you may find your degree may help you more 5 years from now than it does today.

TiredHands, we're in a severe recession. Real unemployment - Poppy

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rate is fluctuating somewhere in the 20-something percents, depending on how it's counted, not the cooked-up official figures put out. No matter how you count it, that's a lot of people who need a new job. Sure, why not go back to school? When life hands you a lemon...

three sisters in social work - sm

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All make over 50,000 a year. There are many branches to social work though, just have to find the right one. I'm looking forward to entering the field.

depends on where you are in the country - too

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Not in this area.

Those jobs being CUT in our area - apparently considered expendable - nm

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I know there are some who are keeping their jobs, but their situation is shaky to say the least.

Sociology - jeannieb

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You might try the federal government website to look for a job. You might have to take a slightly lesser job than your degree should get you, but once your foot is in the door . . . you'll move up. I kept applying for any position that was open & I finally got a job in my field as a paralegal. I am now retired and doing MT work. You really need a masters in sociology to find a job in that field. I truly understand your frustration, but the masters makes a huge difference. How about getting a teaching certificate? I know you may have to work to get a job in the economic climate, but it's there for someone who has gone the extra mile like you have.

Thanks for all the replies... - tiredhands

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You really do need a masters in Sociology to get anywhere in that particular field but I just don't think that's feasible right now. Teaching certificate is a thought. It's just so frustrating when I do hear of other people getting decent jobs when I keep applying and applying and getting no where. I just need to be making more money, like now, but I guess I'll have to keep plugging away. Teaching certificate is an interesting idea....

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