I somewhat agree with Hooker. Look at it from a managerial perspective. Who has money now (both people and companies)? What services are going to be in demand in 5 or 10 years? (best guess) What are you inherently good at? Ask others around you. So many people think - "what do I want to do when I grow up" They should be asking "where can I win?" .... "what kind of jobs, companies, etc can give me the lifestyle I want?" Think more lifestyle and money, and less "what you want to be". Basically, think bigger picture.
If I could do it again I would get a degree in engineering, or do something in the medical field or a technical type of degree. All of my buddies with engineering degrees or tech degrees are gainfully employed. Others like myself with say a law degree… we may be employed, but its anything but gainful.
Solid advise right here. I agree with it 100%. If "winning" is not your style or lifestyle, go for the wildlife degree and as one other person said, be prepared to move anywhere for your first few jobs.
alright guys ive narrowed it down to a couple of majors. Construction engineering, building construction science major, but architect and forestry is still in the mix a little. what do yall think would be a good major. Which one do yall think i could get a decent job right out of college with?? yall helped a lot with what was said above. any input is appreciated. Thanks
Now your thinking. This has worked out fantastically for a guy I know. I see him every morning while I'm shaving.
Go into healthcare - business side or the patient care side. Great benefits, great money and it aint going no place. Sure I would rather be outdoor some days, but that's what I have vacation days for and they roll over. So I'm taking a week in September and will take a week in early November to dedicate toward hunting. So basically (the way I look at it), I will be getting paid to hunt. Hunting is expensive and I got into the sport late. I am glad I chose a career that is stable, is a people business that cares for people and great compensation for your efforts. A lot of healthcare fields you can go into - I would highly suggest the business side of healthcare. Finance, Billing, Risk Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, IT - a lot of fields you can go into. Then maybe one day you can become a hospital administration if you want. Make any where from 200k to 600k per year no problem. What ever you decide you want to do I would find an internship ASAP - that can give you great work experience and sometimes they have paid internships, mine was at the hospital in Administration, granted I knew the right people and kinda walked into.
My dad is a partner (partial owner) of a local construction company. In 2005 when I graduated from college the economy hadn't really showed signs of tanking at that point. My dad told me during my freshman year NOT to major in anything Construction. My logic: Dad is a partner in the company and it's an immediate job - I won't have any issues finding a job, I will get to work with my dad and I will get to do something I've been around my entire life. My dad is a Chief Estimator. His logic: Don't do it - the construction industry has been in the ****ter for the past 8 years and he knew it. It's like he knew things were going to get bad. The construction industry aint like it used to be. People are a lot more crooked than they used to be just to save a couple bucks. They will sell out your bid numbers just to get a lower number. It's not a very good industry IMO to be in right now, very cut throat and more throats being cut than prospering. Just my two cents - that said, two guys I ran with in college were Construction Mngt majors and one works for a local Engineering firm and does very well and another works for a different local construction company and does well. Both probably making 60k plus starting out and in my part of the state of Indiana that's good cash. One friend did have to relocate because of his work though.
Have you considered internships or pursuing a part-time job with one/both before chosing your major? Just throwing out a possible "try it before you buy it" strategy. I agree with RCs advice up top.
