#UselessUndergradDegree #CareerRegret #RedeemingMyself #SecondChance #PrestigiousCareerOptions 🎓
Are you feeling like your useless undergrad degree has ruined your life? You’re not alone. Many people find themselves in a similar situation, and it can be incredibly disheartening. But fear not, there are steps you can take to redeem yourself and turn your career trajectory around. In this article, we’ll explore some options and strategies to help you overcome the challenges of having a degree that doesn’t seem to align with your career goals.
##Understanding Your Options
###1. Pursuing Further Education
It’s great to hear that you’re currently pursuing a Master’s in CS at an Ivy League school. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a new skill set and open up avenues for career advancement. Additionally, considering law school as an option could provide you with a prestigious and stable career path. It’s essential to weigh the pros and cons of each option and assess which path aligns best with your long-term goals.
###2. Exploring Alternative Career Paths
Consider the possibility of exploring alternative careers that may not directly relate to your undergrad degree. Your high GPA and exceptional GRE score showcase your academic capabilities, which can open up opportunities in various fields. Don’t limit yourself to traditional career paths – there are numerous industries and roles that value analytical and critical thinking skills.
###3. Seeking Professional Guidance
It’s important to seek guidance from career counselors, mentors, or professionals in your desired industry. They can provide valuable insight, advice, and potential connections that may lead you to fruitful career opportunities. Networking and building relationships within your desired fields can significantly enhance your job prospects.
##Overcoming Regret and Anxiety
###1. Embracing Self-Compassion
It’s understandable to feel regret and anxiety about your past decisions. However, it’s crucial to practice self-compassion and acknowledge that everyone encounters setbacks and challenges. Embracing a positive mindset and self-forgiveness can empower you to pursue new opportunities with vigor and determination.
###2. Challenging Societal Expectations
The pressure to meet societal and cultural expectations can be overwhelming, especially as a South Asian male. However, it’s essential to challenge these preconceived notions and define success on your own terms. Your journey is unique, and there are various paths to achieve fulfillment and prosperity.
###3. Prioritizing Mental Well-Being
Addressing feelings of depression and anxiety is paramount. Seeking professional therapy or counseling can provide the necessary support and coping mechanisms to navigate through challenging times. Your mental well-being is integral to making informed career decisions and pursuing a fulfilling future.
##Exploring Second Chance Options
###1. Researching Educational Programs
While traditional second bachelor’s degree programs may be limited, there are alternatives such as certificate programs, boot camps, or specialized training courses. These programs can equip you with relevant skills and knowledge to transition into high-demand industries, providing a renewed sense of direction and purpose.
###2. Leveraging Transferable Skills
Evaluate the transferable skills gained from your psychology degree, such as critical thinking, research abilities, and communication skills. These competencies are highly valued across various industries and can serve as a foundation for transitioning into new career paths.
###3. Remaining Resilient and Persistent
Recognize that setbacks and rejections are a natural part of the journey. Stay resilient and persistent in your pursuit of meaningful career opportunities. Each experience, whether positive or challenging, contributes to your growth and resilience in navigating the professional landscape.
In conclusion, it’s important to acknowledge that the road to career fulfillment may be fraught with obstacles and uncertainties. However, by exploring alternative paths, prioritizing mental well-being, and embracing self-compassion, you can gradually carve out a promising and meaningful career trajectory. Your journey is not defined by your past choices, but by the resilience and determination to create a brighter future. Remember, it’s never too late to redefine your career path and pursue your aspirations. Stay motivated, stay hopeful, and keep pushing forward. You’ve got this! 🌟 #CareerRedemption #EmbracingSecondChances #NavigatingCareerUncertainty #CreatingABrighterFuture
You have a psychology degree and a CS degree. You sound very academically successful. Neither of those are useless. yes the market for CS job may be bad right now. I encourage you to keep trying. If you’d like I can refer you to my job when our new grad applications open. Feel free to send me a DM
Lmao dude not only are you currently in an Ivy masters program, but you think you have a good shot of getting into an Ivy league law school and you’re upset? You really need a reality check.
You, my friend, have a perspective problem. You look at yourself with such negativity. You said your scores were “alright,” but you went to an Ivy League masters cs program. It seems like you applied to law school ON A WHIM and you have a good chance of getting in. Dude, you have parents that support you.
Whether you’ve actually made a mistake in your decisions or not, it doesn’t matter. It’s in the past, can’t change it. Life isn’t over if you mess up a perfect speed run, it keeps going.
So take stock, meaning take an objective account of yourself and your possible paths, then make the best informed decision you can. Life may derail you but it goes on.
What path do you want to take? Do you actually want to be a lawyer or just have a prestigious job? Is it what you want or your parents/society wants for you? What do you enjoy?
Don’t be such a pussy. You have amazing education and your parents should be proud. Also you need to start living your life for you. You are fortunate to have an education which gives you opportunities. Don’t mope around about the past. Start building a career or life you want – if that’s law great. But do the thing you want, not the thing you think others will be happy with .
Calm down. Consider talking to a life coach or therapist. Sometimes it takes a while to get a job. I once applied for multiple jobs in my field and got shutdown. Eventually, I got a desired job in my chosen field/major field of study. Don’t give up.
Use resources such as careers services offices at your college. Read books on resumes and interviewing. My favorite books on these are the Knock Em Dead Series.
Take a walk. Visit a park. Enjoy nature. Go for a run. Take deep breathes.
I have a psychology degree and decided to career switch into tech. Right now it’s an entry level contracting gig – it’s not glamorous but it does require a college degree.
You’re getting a masters in CS and you’re more academically inclined than the average person. You’ll be fine
Time to grow up. That’s it.
You sound incredibly whiny and hung up over shit that has no impact on you: Comparing yourself to other South Asians, thinking about “prestigious safe options” so you can be as successful as other South Asians, thinking of yourself as a loser even though you have been very successful academically and are going to an Ivy League school for a Masters degree. You need a dose of reality. People out there are actually struggling through some very difficult situations.
Meanwhile, here you are wringing your hands over possibly needing to go to Law School so you can be as “prestigious” as the other South Asians, all while being very successful in everything you have done in school while you are also attending an Ivy League school? Grow the fuck up and gain some perspective.
Degree doesn’t make or break you. You will have 2 degrees. Yeah, CS market is weak now, but there are still jobs available, but there are also other good gigs out there.
Get a job as a financial advisor. They can make great money. There are a ton of things out there with a lot of potential.
Lmao I went to art school and now $100k in debt with a bachelors in fine arts, you’re doing wayyyy better
An alright gpa (3.8) bro whattt that’s an amazing gpa don’t down yourself like that 😵💫… I guess growing up is a part of this but fr you have to forgive your self and move forward and fuck all that resentment shi. It’s just gonna hold u back
Asian here, psych undergrad degree from state school too, graduating with a master in Cyber Sec in May 2024 (not an Ivy League college nor WGU). You’ll be ok.
Market is shit, yet I landed a remote job in cyber. It’s possible. Think positive and surround yourself with people who support you. Reach out to me if you need to talk to someone.
Go outside, touch grass and then dm me.
Sounds like you’re setting yourself up for a nervous breakdown. Which may be good for you. Release yourself from others expectations
this is a mental health issue lmfao
Anxiety over finishing undergrad and thinking his life is over? This really sounds like someone that’s never had to pay a bill in his life.
Dude just because you’re not hauling in 200k a year doesn’t mean your life is ruined.
you are escaping by just getting more degrees and getting more debt.
As somebody who also went to an Ivy and met a lot of yous, focus on therapy, not your degrees. I’m not gonna downplay that deep unhappiness you’re feeling like others here have because it’s real but it’s coming from here 🫀 and here 🧠, not here 📜
The worst that could happen is you go to a tier 2 law school, the horror
You seem like someone who grew up in a similar bubble to me – ultra competitive high school in the Bay Area with a predominantly Asian demographic.
Sounds like you have some internal work to do to refresh your perspective. In terms of educational background and opportunities it sounds like you are in a better spot than most Americans, let alone folks from other countries. What you really need to figure out is how not to rely on arbitrary notions of ‘prestige’ to dictate your happiness and sense of control over your own life.
For CS the market is tough, but you’re bound to find something if you keep applying and keep honing your technical and interview skills.
And please don’t commit to law school just because it’s prestigious lol – that’s one sure fire way to sink yourself into more debt and not have any more assurance in terms of career unless law is something you’re actually interested in.
You graduated with a 3.8 GPA, are in an Ivy League masters program, and have a good chance of getting into an Ivy League law school. Get some perspective and get over yourself
I’m sorry big dawg, but this shit made my eyes roll. Chill out, you’re doing better than most. Comparison is the thief of joy.
My god man, you couldn’t be any more of a cliché if you tried.
Everyone is professionally fucked right now, good luck!
Don’t go to law school unless you really, really want to be a lawyer. As bad as the tech industry is right now, the legal industry has been 1000x worse even in boom times. Do your best in the final round interviews you got and you’ll probably land something. Lean on your networks. Friends, professors, old internship employers, parents, etc. Forget about prestige and do what makes you happy and allows you to best navigate the tradeoff between living the lifestyle you want now and building enough savings for the lifestyle you want for the future.
If you are a US citizen, consider joining the Air Force or another military branch as a cyber officer. It’ll give you a clearance that you can parlay into a civilian defense contractor tech job afterwards.
Or since you are at an Ivy League consider recruiting for management or tech consulting roles. Management consulting jobs don’t care what your previous internships were in and they love prestige.
You have a million options in front of you. Get some therapy first and then figure out how to use them. Milk the ivy league brand name for all it is worth to get yourself where YOU want to go, not your parents or anybody else wants you to be.
This is laughable. Get a reality check and realize the incredible place you’re in
Coming from an Asian background, it sounds like you have a distorted perspective on how life is supposed to be with the influence of your parents vs. what purpose you can make in society to have a fulfilling holistic life. I have a personally similar warped experience in my teens and 20s. I constantly felt empty although I was achieving the things they expected me to do (but never enough). When I got to a point when I was earning six figures, I hated my job and the people around me. I had a crisis of realising the many years of worrying what my family and their peers expected of me was not what fulfilled me.
I know it may be hard to see at the moment but you have quite a decent resume, skills, and qualifications that many others don’t. Even if you can achieve the societal expectation I think you will feel like something else will be missing… which is your purpose in life that only you can dictate.
First world problems
You need therapy friend. You need to change your perspective. You have an abundant life and need help seeing that. There’s probably millions of people that would trade places with you in 2 seconds.
I’m a Refugee, I don’t have a degree, esl and I’m again out of work my rent is due next month because I moved to a bigger city to get jobs and for the access to public transportation. You need to grow a pair and stop freaking out. I’m sorry for the language.
Consult a psychiatrist and a therapist. You have tunnel vision.
Have you focused on networking? Sounds like you got the school part down, but you need connections
There is no such thing as a useless 4 year degree.
University education is about preparing well-rounded and educated people who can apply their critical thinking, communication, and research skills to nearly any field. Outside of the hard sciences, your major is basically meaningless and the vast majority of folks will not work in their field of study. A University education is not explicit professional preparation.
If you are truly an Ivy League grad or close to it, then I am sure you received lots of information and preparation on the critical importance of networking. Networking is probably about half of the value of any University education, and that number skyrockets when from a prestigious institution. Lean into the networks you have built there and establish yourself with alumni in your fields of interest. Connect with the Career Services department.
From what little you have shared, it seems like the lack of focus in post-graduate decisions is your actual issue. Advanced degrees and the institutions from which you received them matter approximately 748936294873689743 times more than your undergrad studies. Medical school to CS to Law shows that you have not carefully considered your options and trajectory at all.
Psychology is not at all a useless degree, it’s just very poorly explained what you were supposed to do with it at most universities; you don’t help people with it, you go into corporate America HR with it.
Privilege be hitting
Honestly, I’d stick to the Master’s in CS. Right now you’re not gonna get many opportunities for a job, but come January, you’ll see prospects improve considerably. The market is ass for sure, but it’s still a numbers game. At some point, you and the company that is in need of your skills will match, and you’ll wonder why you ever worried in the first place, especially since you seem smart and capable of passing the technical and behavioral interviews.
You need to close yourself off from thinking about others being better than you and focusing on accomplishing what you can. If you like CS, stick with it. If you like Law, go for it. But do not get stuck with something that you can’t at least tolerate, otherwise you’ll be back in the same boat you are now
You posted this shit 2 months ago and didn’t take any advice. Bro chill. You haven’t even graduated. You need to adjust your expectations. The job search sucks. People who do well academically are often surprised by the reality of it. You ain’t special, it sucks for everyone, even those with good jobs, trust me, you don’t know their journey. The difference will be whether you let setbacks stop you from trying again or keep up a positive attitude and plow through.
You are not a loser. You simply have a entitled childish mentality. Nothing is slipping from your hand if you don’t think you are entitled to anything to begin with. Start from zero, there’s relief in that.
Dude, you’ll be fine.
This has to be a joke
I don’t like this guy, perfect example of not counting your blessings
I can’t help but to think you’d have multiple panic attacks if you experienced the life of a poor person. I’m not saying you don’t have problems going on, but I also have a hard time even trying to feel bad for someone in an infinitely better position than I. This is some of the most privileged sounding nonsense I’ve seen in a while
How did you go from a psychology undergrad to Ivy CS masters if you don’t mind me asking
A 3.8 is just an “alright” GPA?
100% troll post lol
Hi OP, this is a kind reminder that you’re not a ‘loser’ just because you’re not making a bank in your early twenties. Your worth isn’t simply measured by how much money your earn (despite what the Asian community wants you to believe or how you perceive yourself). I felt genuinely lost after I finished my Master’s degree at Cambridge and got rejected by more than fifty companies. I really lacked confidence and viewed myself as a ‘failure’ (because I kept comparing myself to my peers in the corporate world). Now I’m in public education and still lost but what I’m trying to say is, get out there and try different jobs.
A degree in either Psychology or Computer Science is extremely versatile. You can pursue a career in almost any field you want.
As an Asian person myself, I completely understand that it’s difficult to constantly try to meet our parents expectations. However, you need to free yourself from those expectations in order to be genuinely happy (something I still struggle with right now).
Good luck.
emotionally dumb but smart. Good for you
If it makes you feel better, everyone is struggling for work right now. I graduate next week and have been looking for jobs since august. nothing. companies don’t want to hire because of inflation. i’ve cried a few times about it too, but you just gotta keep your head up and keep moving forward. imposter syndrome is keeping you from seeing your wins. a 3.8 gpa and ivy league admittance is incredible. far from alright. be proud of yourself and all you’ve accomplished.