Dissatisfied with myself

I got a bachelor degree and I became the lunch lady at the school getting minimum wage. I had a teaching job but the behaviors were just so outrageous it wasn’t worth my sanity. I feel like I can’t believe I went through all that schooling just to become a lunch lady. I love the lunch position and I’m happy doing it but I am dissatisfied with the pay and hours and respect. I don’t even know if I like teaching anymore. I thought I knew what I wanted when I was going to school but that now I’m in the working world I am truly confused and don’t know how to navigate further.

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WillaKissing · 56-60, M

I have friend(s) that got a political science degree and went into banking to become bank presidents and leaders. There are so many professional skills jobs out there that only care that you completed a 4-year degree that you can use your degree to get a job at. Look at state, Your countries government and city job postings as well. Think broadly/Broader and not just what field you got your degree in.

Fifidog · 26-30, F

@WillaKissing oh okay that’s good to know! Thanks for giving me some ideas! Very helpful!

WillaKissing · 56-60, M

@Fifidog You are welcome. I like to help where I can, good luck.

Teirdalin · 31-35

@WillaKissing that's really good advice just in general for people who can't get a good job in what they graduated in.

WillaKissing · 56-60, M

@Teirdalin Thank you and why I shared it here. A lot of folks get a degree and then find out the field they chose was not for them, and they sit and think they made a huge mistake, but there are so many companies and governmental type jobs that only care that you completed a degree, so why not share this.

Fifidog · 26-30, F

Which careers in city/government usually accept people from any major? @WillaKissing

WillaKissing · 56-60, M

@Fifidog Any that require a degree completion in the administration, human resourcing. You have degree in education so look into school administration, Legal, all kinds really all you have to do is go on the Government job list postings and work through what you may think you would like to do and read the requirements. Maybe the prerequisites you have taken to attain your degree an apply to other fields too. Read through and market yourself to your interest fields.

Fifidog · 26-30, F

@WillaKissing that’s awesome thanks! I’m looking into it right now

WillaKissing · 56-60, M

@Fifidog Good luck, and I am glad you are.