Uh, thanks.....

[kak]

I had a call this morning from a job that I'd applied for about a month ago (what's up with that???). The guy was like, "I see you have an MA and an Hon. BA. Why do you want to work in an office?" I tried to explain that I'm looking for office experience and career goals etc. Then, he asked me what kind of pay I was looking for, and when I told

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[prairiefyre]

Hey Sweetie,

I don't know if I can offer much advice...but I can tell you that I relate absolutely. Shhh...don't tell anyone this....but I too have been thinking of packing in the idea of doing work at the graduate level in favour of working, or at least taking classes to lead to a (imagine) JOB. Although I believe the whole 'do what you love and the money will follow' mantra, you do, every once in a while have to say 'what's up' to the whole situation. What does your dad say?

BTW - need to talk to you about the publishing courses. I think I might apply for my M.A. just in case I change my mind, but otherwise will be doing the publishing thing next summer/ fall.

[the_watchmaker]

i'm considering simply leaving the MA off my resume for some jobs...which seems completely idiotic, and yet, i've applied for 30 or so jobs and gotten 4 interviews, so...

[kak]

Wow. that sucks. I've actually had a similar experience. Have you found a job yet, or are you still looking?

[the_watchmaker]

still looking. i'm doing a follow up at the silver snail today...that's right, the comicbook store. i figure that if it's nearly impossible for me to find work, i might as well push hard for something i know i'll enjoy.

[kak]

Yeah, I'm reaching that point myself. Starbucks is looking pretty darn good right now.