Kabuto, I can relate. I graduated 24 years ago with a triple major, history, political science, east Central European affairs. A couple of years later the Soviet Union Collapsed an my degree was obsolete. I taught myself PC Support and Network Admin and did that until my first major breakdown 12 years ago. I have not held a year round full time job since. I'm too afraid to get sucked back in the trap of emotionally abusive bosses and HR departments that don't care.
About 8 months ago I got reacquainted with my passion for history. There are not too many jobs for a BA in Soviet History. While dreaming of a masters at Oxford I learned that it is the SKILLS required to enjoy your passion that will get you a job. In my case, I can look for jobs as a researcher, a marketing researcher, I can write copy for PR agencies, write year end reports for businesses, I teach skiing, etc. I recommend you make a list of the skills you have, for example in singing you know the importance of following steps. You can't mix the chords around! This skill could lead to being a lab assistant or PC Maintenance, anything that requires you to follow step by step instructions. As for your masters, if you are not sure, don't be afraid to take some time off until you find your passion. I ended up with three majors I've never used because I didn't know what I wanted to be. I've thought of different advanced degrees but have not taken the plunge. At this point in my life if I get a masters it will be for me to fulfill a passion.
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