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I don't mind my current job (which is retail, and hoping I can get out of it soon) or my coworkers for the most part, but I've recently discovered a pattern with my coworkers.
Any time my classes come up, or the fact that I'm finished with school now, my least favorite question to answer from anyone: "What did you major in?"
When I answer the question and tell them I got a bachelor's degree in English, I swear, every single time, they go,
"Oh, so you're going into teaching?"
Then I say no, which leaves them struggling to understand why I bothered getting an English degree whatsoever.
Not only do I have to explain becoming a teacher requires a separate degree altogether, or more classes to acquire a license, I spend the rest of the conversation defending my choice, explaining that an English degree is flexible and can be applied to multiple fields. And I also have to stress that I understand what I got myself into with my degree.
I don't want to be rude when people ask about school, but it's happened on so many occasions that I dread the topic every single time in comes up. I wouldn't mind if they were more polite about it, but they don't hide the fact that they believe I wasted my money. Never mind it's difficult for anyone from college to get a job right out of school. My brother was unemployed for nearly two years after graduating with an engineering degree, for crying out loud.
Bleh. Sorry to be a little negative today, but it's been on my mind lately, and I'm not really sure what's the best way to opt out of the conversation without being a jerk.
At any rate, yesterday and today were very busy. We had price changes, so all the merchandise that got marked down was moved around and resized. I managed to find a new coat on clearance for $32, and I only paid $17 after I used my employee discounts and reward cash. I needed a new one anyhow - not only was I tired of wearing my current one, the bottom of it got chewed up by my sister's bunny Duck. I also got my sister and my two-year-old niece sweaters.
Any time my classes come up, or the fact that I'm finished with school now, my least favorite question to answer from anyone: "What did you major in?"
When I answer the question and tell them I got a bachelor's degree in English, I swear, every single time, they go,
"Oh, so you're going into teaching?"
Then I say no, which leaves them struggling to understand why I bothered getting an English degree whatsoever.
Not only do I have to explain becoming a teacher requires a separate degree altogether, or more classes to acquire a license, I spend the rest of the conversation defending my choice, explaining that an English degree is flexible and can be applied to multiple fields. And I also have to stress that I understand what I got myself into with my degree.
I don't want to be rude when people ask about school, but it's happened on so many occasions that I dread the topic every single time in comes up. I wouldn't mind if they were more polite about it, but they don't hide the fact that they believe I wasted my money. Never mind it's difficult for anyone from college to get a job right out of school. My brother was unemployed for nearly two years after graduating with an engineering degree, for crying out loud.
Bleh. Sorry to be a little negative today, but it's been on my mind lately, and I'm not really sure what's the best way to opt out of the conversation without being a jerk.
At any rate, yesterday and today were very busy. We had price changes, so all the merchandise that got marked down was moved around and resized. I managed to find a new coat on clearance for $32, and I only paid $17 after I used my employee discounts and reward cash. I needed a new one anyhow - not only was I tired of wearing my current one, the bottom of it got chewed up by my sister's bunny Duck. I also got my sister and my two-year-old niece sweaters.
