GTKY Poll

tayray1

What do you do for work? Do you love it? Did you need a college degree to get into your field?

 

I will start.. I work full time as a nanny for three children, almost 8, almost 4, and just turned 1. I love it! The kids are so fun and I love being my own boss (essentially)! I didn't need a college degree per se, but I do have a lot of experience with children, and just received my AA Degree in Early Childhood Education. After this gig is up, I plan on teaching preschool, so I can put that diploma to work!

behapy2day

I am the Career Development Coordinator for a state university. I love working in higher ed.

A Masters/Ph.d is a must to move up anywhere within the university.

bethj516

I own my own business and plan to go full time with that next year. Currently, I also work in Real Estate. It's okay but it's definitely not my passion. I don't need a degree for either but I do have my BA.

AshleyR711

I am an admissions counselor for several master's level programs for a local private catholic university.

I do have my Master's contemplating a PhD possibly down the road... either way I also would like to stay in higher education < giving behappy2day a holla for being in higher ed too!>... moving my way up in admissions or another area of student affairs such as orientation or student developement. We will see what the future brings tho!

jessie1324

I am an Academic Counselor.  I do love my job and it is something that I have wanted to do since I was in high school.  In most schools, a Master's Degree is required to be an Academic Counselor.

SchruteBucks

I also nanny and do some independent contract work from home.  No special education required for either.  The last job that I had outside of the home, before having children, was as a Payroll Associate for a large regional library system.  No special education required for that either. 

ETA that I love what I do!  I feel blessed that I'm able to make money and be home with my kids.

ATXBarber

I am a stylist at a men's barber shop. I love my job (most of the time) and I love getting paid to chat with people all day long. Most of the time it doesn't feel like work because I have a lot of entertaining/fun clients. The only downside is the standing-I'm 22 and already am getting varicose veins on my thighs WTH.  I don't have a college degree, but I have my cosmetology license

tayray1

bethj516:

I own my own business and plan to go full time with that next year. Currently, I also work in Real Estate. It's okay but it's definitely not my passion. I don't need a degree for either but I do have my BA.

 

If I may..what kind of business?

tennisanddance

I work in accounting. It is boring but I like it. I loved working in audit but right now it's not an option so I prepare consolidated financials. Its okay. I def. don't wake up dying to come to work. You do not need a college degree for all accounting positions but for what I do, you need an undergraduate at the minimum. I just got my MBA and am working on the CPA. It is desired but not required.

 

ETA: I would LOVE to find a job or own a business that would allow me to be at home more. Is it possible to be a SAHM and still run a business from home?

kygirlie113

I am a middle grades Language Arts and Reading teacher.  Most days I love what I do.  I love spending time with the kids. Everyday brings new challenges, and I love that no day is the same. You definitely need a degree (bachelors and masters). 

RaeDae29

I rent beach houses. I love it most days. You don't need a college degree for my job, but I have a BA.

lanejam

I am a SAHW (and SAHM to our two furbabies).  I LOVE what I do!  I have a degree in Elementary Ed. which I used for a couple of years.  As much as I "loved" taking care of other people's bratty children, every day, without any gratitude, I would much rather be here taking care of my home and family!

brookelynpaisley

I'm a tax analyst for a large company. I enjoy it, but I'm craving experience in different areas of tax (I currently do transaction taxes). Yes you need at least an accounting degree, and I also have a Master of Taxation.

GermanGirl2007

I am job searching, but before I moved I was a Public Policy Assistant for a statewide nonprofit organization.  BA was necessary for the job, but I do have an MA in Nonprofit Management.  In order to get the best opportunities in nonprofit and move up the ladder, a masters is helpful. I would love to get the job I am interviewing for next week. I could see myself staying there for a long time, and hopefully moving up.

rocky_star

I'm a Project Manager at a marketing & communications company.

Generally speaking, you need a degree to get in to this field. I sort of fell in to this job without a degree, but now I am unable to get a job anywhere else without one! So I'm going to school part-time (distance education) to get my BMgmt in Marketing. Love the field/industry, not such a big fan of my boss/company though!

bwe1100

I'm a doctoral student and research/teaching assistant. A MA is pretty much required to get into the program, but every so often someone comes in straight from undergrad. (I have an MA in Cinema Studies; this PhD is in Media Studies)

 

ElinJ

I work in the Entertainment/Media industry. (I'm paranoid, so I don't want to get specific.) I do love it! My entire life I dreamed of working in this field. Every day is different, and my job is highly creative, but also technical. A college degree isn't necessarily required, but I do have one.

Temp878586125009588

I have 2 jobs, I'm a photographer, and I work in retail. I do love the photography, retail is fun sometimes, Thankfully it's a small store! As far as degrees go, it's good to have one for photography and for retail, If you want to do management, I'd say yes. Although my degree is not in either of these 2 fields, but it has helped.

Karrotelle

I'm the Financial Officer of a mid sized family owned Landscape company. The title really implies I do a lot more then I do lol Basically I over see anything Financial to do with the company, including the Accounting. I also manage the HR because it's a small company and there is just 2 of us in office, alongside the 2 owners. I like what I do but am definitely ready for a change. I thought the family owned type business was better then the corporate world I was in a few years ago but it has far too much drama and I miss the fast paced life so I keep my eyes open for what's out there.

You typically need a University degree in Accounting or at least Business Management to do what I do. I took "Legal Administration" in College but that's it. I happened to get sh!t lucky that the last company I worked for a few years ago took me under their wing and trained me as a shadow type position to be the F.O's assistant. So when I applied here, they took experience over qualifications.

kasekase86

I'm a doctoral student in psychology and also a research assistant and counselor. I love everything but the research Master's degrees aren't required to get into my program, but bachelor's degrees are.

shellb1978

I work in home health care, right now, my client is my mom.  Love my job because I get to help people, and well since my mom is my client, I get to spend a lot of time with her and my dad.

I work through a disability company and I love it, not sure if it's something I will continue doing, but it is what I love for now.

Degree wise, you must have your CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) to do this.

bwe1100

kasekase86:

I'm a doctoral student in psychology and also a research assistant and counselor. I love everything but the research Master's degrees aren't required to get into my program, but bachelor's degrees are.

doc student high five! 

jan_it_2004

I work Front desk and audit at a Hampton Inn...I love my job most days...sometimes guest can be ridiculous....the best part of working for a hotel are the insane hotel discounts i get.  You def don't need a degree to do my job. Not sure how much longer i will work in the hotel industry. There is no room for growth at my Hampton but i would love to work for a bigger Hilton brand hotel! 

behapy2day

AshleyR711:

I am an admissions counselor for several master's level programs for a local private catholic university.

I do have my Master's contemplating a PhD possibly down the road... either way I also would like to stay in higher education < giving behappy2day a holla for being in higher ed too!>... moving my way up in admissions or another area of student affairs such as orientation or student developement. We will see what the future brings tho!

 

Hi! I started off in undergrad admissions!

workingmama

I'm an attorney.  I love it and I (obviously) needed a law degree to get the job.

AshleyR711

behapy2day:

AshleyR711:

I am an admissions counselor for several master's level programs for a local private catholic university.

I do have my Master's contemplating a PhD possibly down the road... either way I also would like to stay in higher education < giving behappy2day a holla for being in higher ed too!>... moving my way up in admissions or another area of student affairs such as orientation or student developement. We will see what the future brings tho!

 

Hi! I started off in undergrad admissions!

 

Ha. This is definately the place to start! I love Master's students but do love the freshman too of course.  How fun!

KMac570

I am a commercial litigation lawyer.  Sometimes I love it, sometimes (less often) I hate it - I usually at least like it.  You need a law degree.

Mrs.Slick

I'm a teacher. I love the kids/teaching but not much else. To teach you need a college degree but we have many jobs within our school that do not require a degree (but my district does require new hires to have at least 18 or maybe it's 24 college hours). 

BearWombat

I am a biochemistry research scientist.  I don't like it.  You absolutely need at least a Bachelor's to work in this field, but you are not eligible for promotion unless you have at least a Master's.  I have a Master's.

behapy2day

AshleyR711:

behapy2day:

AshleyR711:

I am an admissions counselor for several master's level programs for a local private catholic university.

I do have my Master's contemplating a PhD possibly down the road... either way I also would like to stay in higher education < giving behappy2day a holla for being in higher ed too!>... moving my way up in admissions or another area of student affairs such as orientation or student developement. We will see what the future brings tho!

 

Hi! I started off in undergrad admissions!

 

Ha. This is definately the place to start! I love Master's students but do love the freshman too of course.  How fun!

 

Yeah, it was great for the travel experience! I did it for three years before I transitioned into Student Affairs.

PattersRN

What do you do for work? Do you love it? Did you need a college degree to get into your field?

I'm a registered nurse

Do I love it?  That's a loaded question.  Some days I love it, some days I hate it.  I think it's partially  because I'm a new nurse, and partially because I'm in an area of nursing that I don't want to do long term.  I currently work in a skilled nursing facility (read: nursing home) and I'd much rather be in an outpatient clinic setting or the operating room.

Yes, you need a college degree.  You can become an RN by getting an associates degree or bachelors degree, both degrees will let you sit for the national licensure exam.  I currently have an associates in nursing and am working on my bachelors (I also have another bachelors degree in kinesiology)

Rejufsovelem

I sell insurance (auto and home).  I don't love it.  No you don't need a college degree, but I make more than a lot of college graduates.

angelsnight

I work for a brokerage firm...sometimes its ok, other days I dread coming.  It's ok, but definitely not want I want to do for the rest of my life.

My job doesn't require a degree (which I think is weird, it's not THAT easy) but I will have my Masters in a month and I hope it will open more doors for me.  My dream job is to teach online, I think I would really enjoy it and being able to work from home would be awesome once LO's come along.

byrne15

I am an occupational therapist on a brain injury rehab unit.  I enjoy it.  I needed a masters degree to work as an OT.

rellicdragon

I work as a Systems Analyst for Insurance Company.

I don't know if I love my job every single day but I do enjoy it.

I have a Computer Systems Engineering Degree, and my job requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Engineering degree.

 

 

SParkman80

I am a pastry chef but I don't have a job at the moment. (We're moving.)

I do love being a pastry chef, it's a lot of fun and the only thing I would choose to do over this is being a SAHM. I did get a degree in culinary arts but it isn't really necessary. You could start as a pastry chef assistant or a pastry cook and eventually move up.  

irish city girl

I am an outpatient therapist.  I like it a lot.  I especially love that I set my own schedule!  I needed a master's degree and then had to complete 3000 hours of supervised work to get a license.  So happy to be done with all of that!

katyms7

I am a licensed social worker. I work in a skilled nursing and rehab center. You do have to have a college degree for my profession. My bachelors degree is in social work and I tookba seperate test for my license. I am also in nursing school to have my bachelors in nursing very shortly. I want to work in a Icu or cardiac nursing unit at the Cleveland clinic upon graduation.

almostapearl

I'm a SAHM but before DD I was a lab tech. I hated it which is why I quit when she was born. You needed a biology or chemistry degree for it (I have a biology degree). I'm currently pursuing a nursing degree, going for an RN but will eventually get a BSN and then find a job in that field. 

Emily&Chad

Wow I am so late on this one but... 

I'm a local TV show host on the side.

I am a Project Manager for a video production company managing producers and editors in 21 markets Yes, I love it.. and yes, I needed a Bachelor Degree to get this job. My degree is in Criminology minoring in Psych so it has nothing to do with my job. 

katyms7

PattersRN:

What do you do for work? Do you love it? Did you need a college degree to get into your field?

I'm a registered nurse

Do I love it?  That's a loaded question.  Some days I love it, some days I hate it.  I think it's partially  because I'm a new nurse, and partially because I'm in an area of nursing that I don't want to do long term.  I currently work in a skilled nursing facility (read: nursing home) and I'd much rather be in an outpatient clinic setting or the operating room.

Yes, you need a college degree.  You can become an RN by getting an associates degree or bachelors degree, both degrees will let you sit for the national licensure exam.  I currently have an associates in nursing and am working on my bachelors (I also have another bachelors degree in kinesiology)

Hi! I work in a skilled nursing facility too but I am an LSW. I am finishing up clinicals now and will be sitting for the NCLEX. Should be all set by the end of the year. I want to work in a hospital setting when I get my license. Do you have hospitals around you? Is it hard to get into them?