Should I study something I like or something that is easier to get a job in? ARTS VS BUSINESS

[cherrynabongss]

So, I've already posted like 4 different posts on OH within 3 days hahah. 

I keep changing my mind. At first, I was only interested in getting into the arts because it's the easiest and the topics are more interesting to me. However, the 2 things I was interested in (Asian Studies & Psychology) don't have many jobs.. 

 

My friends and a lot of people are trying for business, and I didn't even consider it at all because business seems really hard and it's extremely competitive. But then I thought about how AS and Psych won't get me any jobs, and I became interested in Human Resources Management (which is in Business   ). 

 

Idk if I should try for business because I will have to do another supplemental application/personal profile and I feel like I'm not prepared because idk much about business, you have to be really creative, and so many students are passionate/were aiming for business since grade 8 so they've done a lot of business-related stuff. I don't stand a chance against them. Applying for business is also double the amount of money. :/

 

If I don't try, I think I will regret it, but at the same time, idk if I should waste my time/money on applying for something that I probably won't get into. 

 

What should I do?

[Nini Bear]

I studied what I liked at first but eventually switched to something that is in demand... 

I think I'm finishing this first and hopefully can take it up to study what I love to do in the future. 

I would normally say do whatever makes you happy, but at least make sure you always have a Plan B.

[GodBot]

Computer Science or Engineer or Doctor

[Tae.]

Business. Find a good job with a good salary and then take art class

[Baby Don't Cry]

You should study something you're really interested in. It's also a waste of money and time if you study something you're not really interested in and then you have to work like 40+ years in this job.

 

I study Psychology and really like it! Maybe some universities/colleges you want to apply for offer open days and you can check out some courses.

Can I ask you why there're no demands for psychologists in your country? 

[hellopanda]

something thats easier to get a job in 

[cherrynabongss]

Business. Find a good job with a good salary and then take art class

Thanks! Well, I hope I get in LOL..

[tillapia]

If you want a guaranteed job it might be better to do something like computer science. honestly I wanted to go into art and I decided to go the safe environmental science route... and then by the time I graduated government funding was cut so there were a lot less jobs. I wish I had stuck to art since I could have at least done freelance. but my brother is a programmer and there are so many jobs. you don't have to declare right away. take a bunch of different classes in different concentrations and see what you're good at.

[lisali]

Try your best to find a major that's in a middle ground, you might not love it but you like it and you can still get a job. If you end up hating business or you just don't have the knack for it, you're going to lose time and money. However AS won't get you anywhere and just gonna tell you, cross Psychology off your list unless you intend to get a masters. You think it's great now, but you won't be taken seriously or get a proper work flow with only a BA.

[cherrynabongss]

You should study something you're really interested in. It's also a waste of money and time if you study something you're not really interested in and then you have to work like 40+ years in this job.

 

I study Psychology and really like it! Maybe some universities/colleges you want to apply for offer open days and you can check out some courses.

Can I ask you why there're no demands for psychologists in your country? 

tbh, if I studied psychology I would only be interested in being a high school counselor, not a psychologist, psychiatrist, or an addictions worker.    are you planning on becoming a psychologist? and for human resources, I think I would enjoy it as a job but idk about trying to get into business and studying it. 

[cherrynabongss]

If you want a guaranteed job it might be better to do something like computer science. honestly I wanted to go into art and I decided to go the safe environmental science route... and then by the time I graduated government funding was cut so there were a lot less jobs. I wish I had stuck to art since I could have at least done freelance. but my brother is a programmer and there are so many jobs. you don't have to declare right away. take a bunch of different classes in different concentrations and see what you're good at.

Where I live, accounting, computer science, and nursing have good job prospects. I'm not good enough at math to do computer science though.   I'm okay at math, not terrible but not a high A student. 

[cherrynabongss]

Try your best to find a major that's in a middle ground, you might not love it but you like it and you can still get a job. If you end up hating business or you just don't have the knack for it, you're going to lose time and money. However AS won't get you anywhere and just gonna tell you, cross Psychology off your list unless you intend to get a masters. You think it's great now, but you won't be taken seriously or get a proper work flow with only a BA.

oh okay thanks. for psychology, I'm interested in becoming a high school counselor but not becoming a psychologist, psychiatrist, or an addictions worker.. 

[janiedee]

Where I live, accounting, computer science, and nursing have good job prospects. I'm not good enough at math to do computer science though.   I'm okay at math, not terrible but not a high A student.

 

You can try web design/development if they provide it. It's a bit less rigorous in its math requirements. If you do web design it's still technical, but a tiny bit more creatively-geared.

[Baby Don't Cry]

tbh, if I studied psychology I would only be interested in being a high school counselor, not a psychologist, psychiatrist, or an addictions worker.    are you planning on becoming a psychologist? and for human resources, I think I would enjoy it as a job but idk about trying to get into business and studying it. 

 

Ah, I see! Yeah, I want to become a child psychologist. We don't really have professional counselors at schools in my country, but there's always a demand for psychologists.

But I hope you find a major you like. :>

[Jiraishin]

You all say study this, study that like it's that easy. Some subjects may be in demand, but they aren't as easy to achieve due to the complexity of the material. And if you have zero interest in the subject you would invest much less efforts in it. In the end you'll be stuck doing something you have zero passion for, curse the job and stress out more, but hey, at least it would pay the rent.

[wiaraewiwiarae]

Human Resources Management is just as useless as Asian Studies & Psychology. All 3 is a major waste of money.

 

Honestly saying in 2016 I think that all those subjects are for rich people who don't really have to work. Otherwise you'll be stuck without a job or with a job that has nothing to do with your education and a huge student debt.

 

If you're not rich and you don't want to study the moneymaking subjects, I suggest considering a career that doesn't require a college diploma. Hair & makeup stylist, yoga teacher (there are more technical ones like car mechanic, plumber, builder, etc., but i doubt you're into that). - these people make loads of money, they rarely out of work and their training is nowhere near as expensive as college.

[sakurahanabira]

you can double major in business and AS or Psychology if double majoring is possible for you. A lot of EAS (East Asian Studies) majors at my alma mater university paired their major with another major like international relations, political science, economics, a major that's related to business, etc. You might not find a lot of jobs with just AS alone, but pair it up with business and you'll probably find more or even land a job at an international company in Asia if your language skills in a particular Asian language is good enough.

[tillapia]

You can try web design/development if they provide it. It's a bit less rigorous in its math requirements. If you do web design it's still technical, but a tiny bit more creatively-geared.

 

 

Where I live, accounting, computer science, and nursing have good job prospects. I'm not good enough at math to do computer science though.   I'm okay at math, not terrible but not a high A student. 

 

sevaug made a good point. you originally said art, right? graphic design is actually also a pretty good idea. you could major in graphic design and minor is cs and do something like web page development. I think the trick is to mix something that you enjoy with something that you could actually get a job in. like with asian studies, could you major in a language and minor in asian studies? then you would be able to get translation jobs. 

[Ivonite]

Where I live, accounting, computer science, and nursing have good job prospects. I'm not good enough at math to do computer science though.   I'm okay at math, not terrible but not a high A student. 

I'm studying computer science and now in 3rd year. I'm terrible at math really lol but if you interested in IT, you can try it. Math only used at 1st and 2nd semester, one course each semester. And in 3rd semester there's math but only basic math combined with another discipline. In 4th semester there's only statistic-kind of math haha. And in 3rd year, you can choose your focus, like intelligence system, network, software engineering, mobile, or game. And because you're interested in art, you can choose game. Game is the only one artistic specialization in computer science   many of my friend that wanted to study visual design but didn't get accepted are taking game course.

[A Hamster Named Loneliness]

Human Resources Management is just as useless as Asian Studies & Psychology. All 3 is a major waste of money.

 

Honestly saying in 2016 I think that all those subjects are for rich people who don't really have to work. Otherwise you'll be stuck without a job or with a job that has nothing to do with your education and a huge student debt.

 

If you're not rich and you don't want to study the moneymaking subjects, I suggest considering a career that doesn't require a college diploma. Hair & makeup stylist, yoga teacher (there are more technical ones like car mechanic, plumber, builder, etc., but i doubt you're into that). - these people make loads of money, they rarely out of work and their training is nowhere near as expensive as college.

Psychology isn't useless if the college offers a B.S. for Psychology and not just a B.A. One of my suitemates in college majored in Psychology with a biological science emphasis, and her career goal was to become an occupational therapist. She's certainly not jobless as she's now working with autistic children while saving up for occupational therapy school.

[wiaraewiwiarae]

Psychology isn't useless if the college offers a B.S. for Psychology and not just a B.A. One of my suitemates in college majored in Psychology with a biological science emphasis, and her dream was to become an occupational therapist.

 

Is there a high demand for occupational therapists where you live? - Because i was talking about it being useless in terms of difficulties finding a job and so-so pay, not in terms of value for society.

[janiedee]

sevaug made a good point. you originally said art, right? graphic design is actually also a pretty good idea. you could major in graphic design and minor is cs and do something like web page development. I think the trick is to mix something that you enjoy with something that you could actually get a job in. like with asian studies, could you major in a language and minor in asian studies? then you would be able to get translation jobs.

 

Most of the web developers I know actually majored in CS, so unless there's a specific program for Web Development might not be advised to go into it. If you want a programming job, it's better to major as that instead of minoring. Web development is still actually very technical so scratch that. Web Design can be an option instead but it doesn't make as much money.

[cherrynabongss]

you can double major in business and AS or Psychology if double majoring is possible for you. A lot of EAS (East Asian Studies) majors at my alma mater university paired their major with another major like international relations, political science, economics, a major that's related to business, etc. You might not find a lot of jobs with just AS alone, but pair it up with business and you'll probably find more or even land a job at an international company in Asia if your language skills in a particular Asian language is good enough.

I asked one of my teachers today, and she said pretty much the the same thing as you. She said that business will be really hard to get into directly from high school, and even though there are many jobs, there are also very many people trying for business so it ends up being pretty equal(?). She suggested that I do Asian Studies & take some business classes in uni, I won't find a job with just Asian Studies alone. thank you for your advice!!

[tillapia]

Most of the web developers I know actually majored in CS, so unless there's a specific program for Web Development might not be advised to go into it. If you want a programming job, it's better to major as that instead of minoring. Web development is still actually very technical so scratch that. Web Design can be an option instead but it doesn't make as much money.

 

I honestly don't really know what it's called. like designing webpages and logos. like my bother works on a webpage as part of his job but he's doing more of webpage applications. this is making it pretty lol. I think it is web design (and he does development).

[Ivonite]

I honestly don't really know what it's called. like designing webpages and logos. like my bother works on a webpage as part of his job but he's doing more of webpage applications. this is making it pretty lol. I think it is web design (and he does development).

Yeah you can make web design. But for example I've made a psd type design for web design, and a css template for wordpress. Both have different prices. For psd type you can only get max 20-40$, but for a css template you can get until 500$ for each download.