Anyone Majored in Philosophy?

[QueHuong]

Originally posted by: gotsmack

Originally posted by: QueHuong


Perhaps that's true for some; but that belief is not my thing. I'm not saying I live for money, I'm saying I want to be financially independent and be able indulge on nice things. But this issue at hand is not solely about money; I've stated it twice now: it's about choosing a major that will limit her career choices, of which a low-paying and unsatisfying job could be a consequence of that limited choice.

The statistic quoted earlier:

"* Of the 7500 with full-time employment
o 79.7% worked in an educational institution "

So 8 in 10 with a PhD in philosophy eventually become some type of educator. That's a pretty high statistic. Undoubtedly, some of those with a PhD have a purely academic interest and would only want to teach it, but also likely is that a PhD in philosophy is probably only sought after in academia. So if she wants a job that deals with philosophy day to day, then her only practical option is to teach it. And that is why I say this degree will limit her career choices. This is my primary issue for getting a degree in philosophy: LIMITED CAREER CHOICES (you have been clearly missing my point on this...so hopefully saying this for the third time will get through).

She has never expressed interest in teaching; perhaps if she does teach, she'll love it. But if she doesn't, then she's going to be in a difficult position.

The compromise I've proposed to her: minor in philosophy, but get a practical degree that she could be satisfied in. I don't feel this is an unreasonable suggestion.

Anyway, who put you in charge of running her life?

Shut up and read the whole thread

 

[gotsmack]

I read every word of it and it seems like you're just butting in.