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Currently an undergrad in college, I plan on getting a BBA in some business related major, but haven't decided yet. The thing is, I don't want to spend a lot of my time working, and would prefer live a middle class life with a salary of 40k - 50k if I get to work 35 hours a week. Are there any jobs that fit this bill?
I used to make almost $50K working 30 hours/week, as a librarian (manager) for a public library... but this job requires a Master's degree, so you'd be looking at another 2 years after college. Are you considering a graduate degree?
Not in the immediate future. Im hoping to get a job right after undergrad so I can help pay off loans, but I would consider getting an MBA 6 - 10 years later if I feel like it would help.
I'm no expert, but it seems most business jobs require long hours... I know quite a few people with MBAs/BBAs/etc, and they typically work 50-60+ hours/week. Maybe something more sales-oriented with set hours? Or perhaps retail or bank management? I dunno.
Sales would be your best bet--- if you have that talent. Some folks in sales can work minimum hours and make 6 figures--- others can work 60+ hours a week and never hit the minimum quota.
35 hour work week at 40-50k is rather not gonna happen for a BBA out of college--- unless you have some nice connection.
Most people in "business" (finance, analysis, marketing, accounting, etc) do not work 35 hours a week. I know of some people who work part time now and are high level, but that came from having the experience and then negotiating a deal with their employer-- i.e. caring for a sick parent, after having a baby, etc.
I work 40 hours a week currently-- but I am no longer in an operations day to day role in "business". I do much better than 50k, but there were A LOT of years making not even 40k and working 40+ hours a week in "business"
I'm in the same boat as you and am out in the workforce. You could probably find a job that was around 40 hours a week at 40-50K. However, if you want to go into management expect to work very long hours. I'd recommend getting into local/state/federal government or an educational institution. That's my goal. Good hours, decent pay, great benefits, good work environment, etc.
Currently an undergrad in college, I plan on getting a BBA in some business related major, but haven't decided yet. The thing is, I don't want to spend a lot of my time working, and would prefer live a middle class life with a salary of 40k - 50k if I get to work 35 hours a week. Are there any jobs that fit this bill?
Plenty of jobs fit that bill. My govy buddy works 40 hours a week and (I think) get's an hour a day for physical fitness - paid.
Nine to five jobs with an hour lunch are 35 hour weeks.
In fact, you could go $80K to $100K.
Middle class lifestyle is location dependent. $50K means different things in Mississippi and Los Angeles.
How about a doctor? They make $150K+ and this is a transposition of a doctor's office answering machine:
"Hello, You have reach Dr. Golf Infidelty's office. If you have a life threatening emergency call 911. Our normal business hours are 9 to 5 with lunch from 12 to 1:30 Mondays through Thursdays and 9 to 1 on Fridays. Our last appointment is at 4PM. The next available 4PM appointment is in four months."
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