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I am thinking about going back to college, or going to grad school, any advice?

I graduated college 5 years ago, and haven't found a job with my current degree. So I am faced with this conondrum, do I go back to college and get a degree in a different field, or do I go to grad-school to get a masters degree? The problem is I'm not employed, and money is tight in my family as my mother just went on disability. So I will need loans, grants, and other forms of asistance to do either. What would you recommend as my best course of action?

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Viper · M

What field is your current degree?

Honestly I can't say, because that's a tough one, especially without knowing how the job market will react.

If the two choices were equal, I'd definitely say go for a master's over just another four year degree, but it's not equal, it's probably more costly and harder.

Plus, from what I've found, in general, companies are just checking a box, does this person have a degree? Maybe in a certain general field.

I'd say keep applying, to different jobs.

Also, online school might be cheaper and easier to get to, but it's harder as in some respects you are teaching yourself. Though certain schools have gotten more videos which is nice.

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Razoreye001 · 31-35, M

@Viper Criminal Justice, Psychology, or something to do with the government.

Viper · M

@Razoreye001 👍 one of the first things my Psychology professor taught everyone (I took it as an elective), was that basically you have to get your doctorate if you want to work in Psychology, with a master's you can work as the manager if a restaurant, basically, is what he said.

Criminal Justice surely would like more people, and they certainly have some communication roles.

Though, like I said, maybe talk to someone at a police station?

Also, like I said, if I would go back to school, I'd be going for the masters as it just looks better (in my opinion) than another 4 year degree.

Razoreye001 · 31-35, M

@Viper I see.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

Tough spot to be in but your story is probably true for many out there at the moment.

Thing is, can you safely predict what grants and loans will be available ?
THIS YEAR let alone any further into the future ?
And how would you get on for money if the grants and loans available this year aren’t next year ?

Razoreye001 · 31-35, M

@Picklebobble2 I'm trying to figure that out, and asking for advice on what to do.

Quetzalcoatlus · 46-50, M

Pursue whatever your passion is, it’s the only way..

MURD3RM0NK3Y · 26-30, M

It's been 5 years and you can't find a job ? What you been doing since then ? Just laying around on the couch ??

Razoreye001 · 31-35, M

@MURD3RM0NK3Y Looking for work, writing a blog, and have a youtube channel.

Fairydust · F

Follow your heart and what you enjoy the most.

Razoreye001 · 31-35, M

@Fairydust My question is how though?

Fairydust · F

@Razoreye001 what do you want to do career wise?

Razoreye001 · 31-35, M

@Fairydust I wanted to do pr, or something creative. I also have an interest in government.

Penny · 46-50, F

whats your degree in?

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Razoreye001 · 31-35, M

@Penny Criminal justice, psychology, or some kind of government work degree.

Penny · 46-50, F

@Razoreye001 not too much you can do with a ba in psychology, though maybe you could find a job in advertising. idk really. im probably the last person who would know how to find a good job lol. criminal justice doesnt sound that good to me. i'm thinking about going back to school to try and be a social worker.

Razoreye001 · 31-35, M

@Penny I see.

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