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Is Linguistics a career worth pursuing?

Of course, one must possess a certain level of enthusiasm for whatever career they choose for that career to prosper, of that I am certain. That aside, I want to know what you guys think about linguistics.
Socialclutz · 36-40, M
it would be a really cool major to study for, possible jobs might be at a university teaching linguistics, teaching english, teaching english in foreign countries. The pay might not more than 35000. You can live on that and if you like words and the study of language go for it. You may spend your life paying college debt though depending on tuition.
1angrytitan · 22-25, M
Hmmm
Socialclutz · 36-40, M
My personal opinon would be to avoid unless you have a passion for languages. You could potentially earn more as a translator in a single language.
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
You'd have to get to the doctoral level and then teach it in a college or university.
1angrytitan · 22-25, M
@greenmountaingal: I will definitely do it then. :) you only live once.
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
I have four college degrees with honors and no debt and a good credit rating. Most of my college degrees were gotten on grant money and scholarships plus work/study and other part time jobs. I also got a few loans here and there as an absolute last resort and have managed tp pay them off. You can get your degree if you want it. The longer you've been at it, the easier it is to get college money. You can go all the way to the doctoral level with no debt or minimum debt if you are determined.
1angrytitan · 22-25, M
@greenmountaingal: I'm so going to do it then. I've always wanted a Docterates.
Ynotisay · M
This is definitely a calling. The job opportunities are very limited compared to most other professions.
1angrytitan · 22-25, M
How about computational linguistics?
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1angrytitan · 22-25, M
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greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@1angrytitan: being a linguist means you study different languages in a scholarly manner. You learn and teach about different language structures, grammars and language development and evolution.You do not necessarily have to be fluent in many; two or three is usually enough.
1angrytitan · 22-25, M
@greenmountaingal: Very true. Most people assume it means polyglotism.
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1angrytitan · 22-25, M
Very.
Goralski · 51-55, M
Is accounting filled up
1angrytitan · 22-25, M
Lmao. Nice one, gramps. 👴
sure if you really like it.
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1angrytitan · 22-25, M
Explain.
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1angrytitan · 22-25, M
@Biankakelly: I demand.

 
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