Members companyman Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Beggers can't really be choosers.....or can they? Gotta take what you can. hmmm...profound life lessons in this post.... unfortunately student loan debt and expenses does not allow for just any job . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StompboxMan Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 All the pedals on Page 5 of the Spam Thread got to go for rent and utilities. I'm getting Food Stamps so I can eat! Thank God! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 hmmm...profound life lessons in this post.... unfortunately student loan debt and expenses does not allow for just any job . Some income is better then none, and this is coming from a pessimistic person.It happens. I'm just thankful I haven't been in a tight spot like you have.Mojo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 ummm....I have a B.S.in Art Education and a Masters Degree in Fine Art... Have you considered substitute teaching? The requirements probably vary from state to state, but out here, all you need is a bachelor's degree and a passing score on the CBEST (basic knowledge / competency) test to sub for grades K-12. Pay isn't great - a hundred dollars, or a little more, per day - but it beats not working at all... And to all of you who are feeling the economic crunch (and aren't most people?) - mojo sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dkerwood Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 ummm....I have a B.S.in Art Education and a Masters Degree in Fine Art... And you were working as a cook? With your masters, you could at LEAST be subbing (as someone else suggested), and when the school year rolls around, you could be teaching (assuming you have a valid license). You could even be an associate professor in a local college. Money's not great, but it's at least consistent. And heck, even when you quit your job (as I did last year), you've got several months to find another. And teachers are ALWAYS needed. Of course, if that's not your bag, I do understand. If student loans are killing you, I'd suggest working on a second masters or a doctorate. Gets the student loans off your back for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Have you considered substitute teaching? The requirements probably vary from state to state, but out here, all you need is a bachelor's degree and a passing score on the CBEST (basic knowledge / competency) test to sub for grades K-12. Pay isn't great - a hundred dollars, or a little more, per day - but it beats not working at all... That's exactly what I did when I graduated from college. I liked it so much that I decided to get my certification to teach K-6. I taught elementary for 3 years, middle school for 4 years, and high school for 1 year. During that time I got my masters degree. Now I work as the school district media specialist training in technology and managing a database. I could easily transition to the private $ector with my skills now, but I haven't because I've become addicted to the hours and vacation time I like working in education. I feel I'm making a positive contribution to something I believe in, and I'm not conning anyone into buying some crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ambient Exposure Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Much mojo sent. I had to sell a lot of gear when I lost my job not too long back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 brojo sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 All the pedals on Page 5 of the Spam Thread got to go for rent and utilities. I'm getting Food Stamps so I can eat! Thank God! sorry to hear that man, mojo sent yer way ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Have you considered substitute teaching? The requirements probably vary from state to state, but out here, all you need is a bachelor's degree and a passing score on the CBEST (basic knowledge / competency) test to sub for grades K-12. Pay isn't great - a hundred dollars, or a little more, per day - but it beats not working at all...And to all of you who are feeling the economic crunch (and aren't most people?) - mojo sent. yeah man I've been looking into it, pay is redonkulously bad, I serve tables fine dining stylee and get paid a lot more than tenured teachers. I have taught before in NY, where the pay was better, but still make more in the service industry. This sad fact says so much about this countries priorities doesn't it? I really aspire to teach College and/or University, and have the credentials to do so, but the competition is brutal and have had zero luck landing a position. I am not a money hungry person, I just want to pay off my education and keep a roof over my head (maybe a music toy once in a while) My lady is working on her PHD in Cancer Research Medicine so she is on a tight budget as well...these are very lean scary times indeed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 And you were working as a cook? With your masters, you could at LEAST be subbing (as someone else suggested), and when the school year rolls around, you could be teaching (assuming you have a valid license). You could even be an associate professor in a local college. Money's not great, but it's at least consistent. And heck, even when you quit your job (as I did last year), you've got several months to find another. And teachers are ALWAYS needed.Of course, if that's not your bag, I do understand. If student loans are killing you, I'd suggest working on a second masters or a doctorate. Gets the student loans off your back for a while. I have been thinking about doing a PHD in Art History , but this type of Academia seems a bit risky, just adding more debt to an already overwhelming pile . I have been actively pursuing a College/University position for years with no luck, and pay in Public school is far less than serving tables. Obama needs to remedy this, it keeps many qualified people out of education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dkerwood Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 I have been thinking about doing a PHD in Art History , but this type of Academia seems a bit risky, just adding more debt to an already overwhelming pile . I have been actively pursuing a College/University position for years with no luck, and pay in Public school is far less than serving tables. Obama needs to remedy this, it keeps many qualified people out of education. My wife and I want to get out of the midwest and move to the coast, but teaching salaries out there are atrocious, comparatively speaking. At least here, we can eek out a lower-middle class living. Once my wife gets out of school and into education, we'll jump to upper-middle class... and I'm happy with that. We might eventually get to Chicago, which is about as close to a coast as we can afford to live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L_Z_nut Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Have you ever considered selling your body to the night? Companyman! Wear that red dress tonight? Walk the streets for money? Do you care if it's wrong of it's right? Companyman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Have you ever considered selling your body to the night?Companyman!Wear that red dress tonight?Walk the streets for money?Do you care if it's wrong of it's right?Companyman! well there is always that I guess.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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