I really don't mean to sound like a jerk but that's what I'm talking about. Same could be said for a lot of degrees. I can't tell you how many people I know with generic marketing degrees that end up doing call center jobs (etc.) because they really don't have any specific skills to offer.
In college I wanted to be an english teacher and started as an english/journalism double major. I liked writing for the paper and I worked for a newspaper and radio station in high school. I was decent at it as well and felt confident that's what I wanted to do. Got into teaching a little bit, realized it wasn't for me, also realized I was closest to graduating with an English degree so that's what I did.
As the other guy said, I have an ability to learn, a great attitude about work, and I'll do anything asked of me. I'ved worked in finance for 3 years and I've received high praise from my managers throughout that time. My ability to move in the company is impacted and if I had to do it all over again I'd probably major in Finance or Economics because I have a huge interest in them now and not just in regard to my career. I was never encouraged to learn about that in high school though because I could write and my teachers encouraged me toward that. Thanks guys. :wink:
I wouldn't post about my friend if I didn't feel like he could have similar success. I see him being an asset especially for a company like Pioneer or John Deere because he speaks Chinese and other languages pretty well. Which is where his lingusitics degree is helpful.
