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Aug 24, 2012, 08:25 AM
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Member Since: Apr 2012
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Originally Posted by anthony81
unfortunately I made the mistake of going into liberal arts.. it was the 90s and "everyone is doing it". No one really cared about whether it makes you employable because jobs were in abundance as was financial aid.
Much like buying a house it was the cool thing for everyone and their mother to go off to college.
However a decade later I feel like I don't have "specific" skillset like engineer, scientist, doctor, lawyer, etc. but I simply learned to be a good writer in college. I have a hard time in business roles because I dont have the analytical background required. My first job required me to use Excel and I was like what is excel?? haha
If I could go back I would much rather go for something specific.. even if its an electrician. Its so much easier to market yourself when you're an expert rather than a jack of all trade, I've noticed.
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I'd suggest going to your local community college and enrolling in a 2-year program that interests you. Many state unemployment agencies will help with the cost, as long as it's a program in a field that desperately needs trained workers. Your resume will look better because when you graduate, you'll have had the last 1.5 - 2 yrs filled with studying for the field you're applying in. Also, instructors in programs like that get calls on a regular basis from employers looking for trained fresh graduates.
I'd also suggest going to a local social service outfit to see if you can get no or low-cost therapy and/or career counseling. From what you said, it kinda sounds like you might have some self-esteem or motivation issues that would benefit from therapeutic support. Having a girlfriend won't solve your problems - would probably complicate things right now because of the emotional ups and downs that romantic relationships bring with them initially. However, getting in a 2-yr college program would certainly get you in a social situation that might lead to building relationships of all kinds.
I know the medical field has tons of areas in desperate need for trained workers. It's going to take some effort on your part, though. With all the competition out there created by high unemployment, opportunities are not going to just fall in your lap.
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