That's fine. And I didn't go to Uni to get a job. I got it for the education. - Edit 1
Before modification by Rebekah at 01/06/2010 09:29:42 AM
Which is more important for a well-rounded life, I think. Employers like people who have broad horizons.
As for the "English degrees teach you to think" comment: you're missing the most important word in that much-used phrase - critically. One of the reason's it's a "good" degree to do if you've got no set idea of a career path is that it teaches you critical analysis of ideas. Most big firms love that.
I got a pretty decent job through other skills (which was always my plan) and now I'm working in a job which does use my degree (to an extent). As an editor/proofreader of documents, I don't have to argue my position on correct wording very often since I've got three years of an English degree backing me up against (usually) a 1-day proofreading course.
As for the "English degrees teach you to think" comment: you're missing the most important word in that much-used phrase - critically. One of the reason's it's a "good" degree to do if you've got no set idea of a career path is that it teaches you critical analysis of ideas. Most big firms love that.
I got a pretty decent job through other skills (which was always my plan) and now I'm working in a job which does use my degree (to an extent). As an editor/proofreader of documents, I don't have to argue my position on correct wording very often since I've got three years of an English degree backing me up against (usually) a 1-day proofreading course.