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  • January 12, 2020 at 2:22 pm #332951
    Anonymous
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    Dear Ray:

    I would like to read your original post (and anything you may add to it) when I return to the computer in about 14 hours from now. I will reply to you then. I hope other members reply to you before I return.

    anita

    January 12, 2020 at 8:26 pm #333039
    Ray
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    Thanks anita, you’re such a faithful and active member on here. I’m glad you’re someone to count on for a response.

    January 13, 2020 at 6:18 am #333079
    Anonymous
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    Dear Ray:

    You are welcome and thank you for your kind words.

    You have a B.A in psychology. In the US it is one of the degrees that is not marketable as far as employment. The great majority of jobs that have to do with the field of psychology require higher education, a Master’s or a PhD.

    As far as I know, a B.A in psychology (like a B.A in many other subject matters) can get you many jobs that require a Bachelor in any area, doesn’t matter which. It can also get you a teaching job (with further education while you work on a provisional certification).

    Is this input relevant to you, where you live?

    anita

    January 13, 2020 at 10:23 am #333159
    Lara
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    Dear Ray,

    finding a job after university can be so difficult! Hang in there! Maybe you can get an entry level job in marketing?

    Did you talk with your profs about going into research, ask them for advise? Even if you finished your studies, you can still do that usually, talk to them I mean.

    Also I don’t know if this is available in your country, but check if there are people who can advise you. Voluteers who advise and coach jobless people, goverment paid advise, forums for job seekers in your country, or even your family and friends. Talk to people instead of trying to do it all alone, even though it can be hard at first.

    January 19, 2020 at 6:21 am #334201
    Inky
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    Hi Ray,

    May I just add that it is SO common for Millennials to live with their parents! Don’t beat yourself up for it. In my day people would joke of the thirty year old guy still living with his parents. Now it’s not funny. It’s reality.

    Best,

    Inky

    January 20, 2020 at 4:57 pm #334351
    Ray
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    Hey, all. Sorry for the late reply. Had a little anxiety scare, but I’m good now. I’m so grateful I have a good therapist 🙂 Any-who:


    @anita     Hey, Anita. Actually, there are positions in psychology where they accept post-baccalaureates, it’s just a matter of finding them and landing one. Yes, most of the solid career positions require a PhD. I have faith though.


    @Lara     I don’t really like marketing. Yes, I am utilizing the mentors around me to get what I need at this point. Professors, supervisors, and the like. It struck me the other day that it’s best not to do this alone, so you’re right on the money with that. I have faith in myself because there are plenty of psych majors who don’t have the kind of experience under their belt like I do, so I’m trying to stay in a place of gratitude.


    @Inky     It is common, but for some reason it still doesn’t feel good. I’m the type that loves to be a free spirit and do as I please without the opinion of my parents. having my own space is what I daydream a lot about, but I think it takes me away from the present moment. I’ll have to ask my therapist how I can handle this craving.

    January 20, 2020 at 5:35 pm #334355
    Anonymous
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    Dear Ray:

    “a little anxiety scare”- I wonder what you mean by it. Glad you have a good therapist and hope you will soon find a job and soon after live away from your parents, having your own space.

    anita

    January 21, 2020 at 6:39 am #334399
    Anonymous
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    *testing

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