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I read that liberal arts majors only earn 30k average? What are the jobs that pays that much? Could you describe some of the common jobs that pays 30-something grands, what the work is like? I guess one 30k job that I am aware of is paralegal.
Are there any that involves being outdoors (and is not forestry, because they only hire forestry majors probably)
Are there any jobs that are very low stressful (secretary, i'm guessing - what else?)
Are there any jobs that allows you to listen to your iPod while at work?
Secretary's are NOT a low stress job. Most people do not have secretaries. Those that do tend to be VPs, or similarly high, very stressful, goal oriented types. As a result, the secretary needs to be able to rise to the level of his/her boss.
Another secretarial option would be an admin for a large organization. Maybe the one secretary in HR, or at a school. As a result, you would have many bosses/demands, and probably a fair bit of stress.
As for wearing an iPod at work? That is simply not done. It is a huge clue that you don't care, and are disconnected from your surroundings. I give my staff one warning on this, and after that, they lose their jobs.
Now, to your first point. Where did you read this? Was this for first year out of college? In major metro areas? Rural areas? This will vary tremendously on the industry, area, etc. Does it include the LA majors who got low level jobs that they don't need any degree for?
Now, to your first point. Where did you read this? Was this for first year out of college? In major metro areas? Rural areas? This will vary tremendously on the industry, area, etc. Does it include the LA majors who got low level jobs that they don't need any degree for?
As for wearing an iPod at work? That is simply not done. It is a huge clue that you don't care, and are disconnected from your surroundings. I give my staff one warning on this, and after that, they lose their jobs.
You may just be referring to secretarial jobs in your answer, but there are many jobs out there that wearing ipod or headphone listening to music/radio/news etc... from your computer is fine.
If your are required to respond to people in front of you many times throughout the day it would be a problem. But if you have a job were you do your own thing most of the time I don't see it being a problem.
I read that liberal arts majors only earn 30k average? What are the jobs that pays that much? Could you describe some of the common jobs that pays 30-something grands, what the work is like? I guess one 30k job that I am aware of is paralegal.
Are there any that involves being outdoors (and is not forestry, because they only hire forestry majors probably)
Are there any jobs that are very low stressful (secretary, i'm guessing - what else?)
Are there any jobs that allows you to listen to your iPod while at work?
1) Those are typically starting salaries. Earning potential typically goes up over time as you gain expertise in a particular field.
2) This is quite some generalizing on your part. Some L.A. majors can start out earning in the high $40s and low $50s (i.e. Physics majors, Math majors, Chem majors, Econ majors, etc.)
3) 'Stressful' is subjective. For some people, working on the floor of the Stock Exchange would drive them to insanity, whereas others thrive on that environment. Depending on the work environment, secretarial work can be extremely stressful.
4) What do you want to do outdoors? Engineering field work would obviously require an engineering degree, but I'm willing to guess there are many other outdoors jobs that don't require a college degree at all.
'stressful' as in not requiring much concentration.
i want to have a job outdoors in the sun and fresh air while having enough leisure in the brain to think about personal projects
Look into your state's Department of Natural Resources for these types of jobs. My 81 year old grandfather has exactly the type of job you described, though I'm not sure exactly what it's called. It allows him to move around outdoors and I'm sure it has very little stress.
'stressful' as in not requiring much concentration.
i want to have a job outdoors in the sun and fresh air while having enough leisure in the brain to think about personal projects
I drive a garbage truck and listen to my Zune(MP3) 8 hours a day and think about others thing while working. Average scale driver made 70k to 85k in 2009. Free insurance and a pension. Working in fresh air like you wanted. All it cost was $1600 for a class B license and a little luck getting hired.
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