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 Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:03 am
Zelyhon LunaInverse Zelyhon It's infuriating to look at how people act about them from the outside. I can't imagine how it is to be stuck in the middle of it right now. What would you want to do if you do start looking for a new career path? I've been debating that for some time now. I thought about teaching, but I don't want to teach at the primary or high school level. I'd rather teach at the college level, but I'd need a Master's Degree to get anything decent. I've also been thinking about pursuing becoming a paralegal for the time being, but I'm not sure if the field of law is where I want to go. I don't want to become a lawyer. And really, my only reason for thinking about becoming a paralegal is because I can get certified in a short amount of time, and I'll make much better money doing it than what I make now. Not exactly noble reasons. Most other things I'm interested in require me either going for a different BA, or going for a Master's in the field of psychology. All require a lot more time and money. Nothing wrong with doing a job for a while because it'll pay well. Paralegal-ing would be a good interim if you do decide to work towards a different BA or a masters. I've talked to a few people that have done paralegal work who didn't expect it to be something they were interested in, but really got something out of the experience. So even if your main goal is money, I'd think it would still be a worthwhile job to do for a while or on a more permanent basis, if you like the work. With the law as varied as it is, I'm sure there's some area you'd be interested in that you could work with. Even something you're not that interested in can still prove fascinating when you actually get into the work (like my internship working with political asylum applicants was after my first year). That being said, the legal economy right now is terrible. So this might be more practical once the economy turns around. XD Either way, I hope that you're able to find a job you enjoy (or at least don't mind) doing. This one seems to just be causing more and more frustrations based on the stories you've been telling.
I'd have to pull up the actual article though and I'm just too lazy >_____>
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:19 pm
Rae x Rae Zelyhon Nothing wrong with doing a job for a while because it'll pay well. Paralegal-ing would be a good interim if you do decide to work towards a different BA or a masters. I've talked to a few people that have done paralegal work who didn't expect it to be something they were interested in, but really got something out of the experience. So even if your main goal is money, I'd think it would still be a worthwhile job to do for a while or on a more permanent basis, if you like the work. With the law as varied as it is, I'm sure there's some area you'd be interested in that you could work with. Even something you're not that interested in can still prove fascinating when you actually get into the work (like my internship working with political asylum applicants was after my first year). That being said, the legal economy right now is terrible. So this might be more practical once the economy turns around. XD Either way, I hope that you're able to find a job you enjoy (or at least don't mind) doing. This one seems to just be causing more and more frustrations based on the stories you've been telling.
I'd have to pull up the actual article though and I'm just too lazy >_____> Yeah, I've read that in several articles, as well, which is why being a paralegal is something I'm looking at. I'd have to look into certification programs in the area and see what I have to do and how much it will cost.
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 1:30 pm
LunaInverse Zelyhon That being said, the legal economy right now is terrible. So this might be more practical once the economy turns around. XD Either way, I hope that you're able to find a job you enjoy (or at least don't mind) doing. This one seems to just be causing more and more frustrations based on the stories you've been telling. LOL...the economy in general just sucks. But yeah, the YWCA is getting so mired in politics and money issues, I really wonder if they've lost sight of the fact that our motto is Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women...because I know most of my co workers don't feel particularly empowered. It's sad, really. I wanted to make a difference in people's lives, and maybe to a small extent, for some of my clients over the years, I have done that. And the job isn't even that stressful, in the grand scheme of things. My problem is the the program seems to be less and less about helping the clients, and more about covering our asses and saving money. That's not good at all. If the program has gone that far off-base, you're right to start looking elsewhere, whether it's paralegal-ing or a different program or something. But I believe/hope that if you do move to some other career path, you can still find a way to make a difference like you wanted to. My first year internship had a feeling like we were doing good work and making a real difference for our clients, and the paralegals there were a huge help with all of what we did. I was working with trying to get political asylum for people fleeing to the US from other countries (mostly Guatemala, as far as who I worked with). That was good work, even if it's not where I want my career aimed, and I hope you're able to find some other job less political/self-serving that would let you keep helping people. Rae x Rae Zelyhon LunaInverse Zelyhon It's infuriating to look at how people act about them from the outside. I can't imagine how it is to be stuck in the middle of it right now. What would you want to do if you do start looking for a new career path? I've been debating that for some time now. I thought about teaching, but I don't want to teach at the primary or high school level. I'd rather teach at the college level, but I'd need a Master's Degree to get anything decent. I've also been thinking about pursuing becoming a paralegal for the time being, but I'm not sure if the field of law is where I want to go. I don't want to become a lawyer. And really, my only reason for thinking about becoming a paralegal is because I can get certified in a short amount of time, and I'll make much better money doing it than what I make now. Not exactly noble reasons. Most other things I'm interested in require me either going for a different BA, or going for a Master's in the field of psychology. All require a lot more time and money. Nothing wrong with doing a job for a while because it'll pay well. Paralegal-ing would be a good interim if you do decide to work towards a different BA or a masters. I've talked to a few people that have done paralegal work who didn't expect it to be something they were interested in, but really got something out of the experience. So even if your main goal is money, I'd think it would still be a worthwhile job to do for a while or on a more permanent basis, if you like the work. With the law as varied as it is, I'm sure there's some area you'd be interested in that you could work with. Even something you're not that interested in can still prove fascinating when you actually get into the work (like my internship working with political asylum applicants was after my first year). That being said, the legal economy right now is terrible. So this might be more practical once the economy turns around. XD Either way, I hope that you're able to find a job you enjoy (or at least don't mind) doing. This one seems to just be causing more and more frustrations based on the stories you've been telling.
I'd have to pull up the actual article though and I'm just too lazy >_____> I hadn't heard that, but it does make sense to a certain extent. The economy is so bad for lawyers right now, but it's not like people are filing fewer suits or not doing stupid things. So it makes sense that lawyers would need to still have a full, active staff of paralegals to help out with everything except those pieces that must be done by a lawyer. I'm glad to hear that it's a valid option as far as jobs to switch into goes. It'd be pretty depressing if the market there was as bad as it is for lawyers right now, which is most of what we're hearing from the CDO. Especially those of us who want to work for the state. gonk
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 2:12 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 2:21 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:03 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:12 pm
LunaInverse I am so disgusted with my program right now. That they're going to sacrifice the quality of care and support we give our clients to save a little bit of money is ridiculous!!!! stressed scream This place is going to go to hell within the next year...
I'm gonna have to figure something out too but I want to get my MA in experimental psychology. Just got to get my s**t together.
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:04 pm
If this fact troubles you, I could see fit to correct the problem for you. Do you ever go on XBL anymore? I'm not sure if your old tag has no activity due to total x-box abandonment or just because you got a new one.
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Streamjumper Vice Captain
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Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:17 am
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Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 1:57 am
And now for something a little lighter from me..
For all you Fallout: New Vegas types...
http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-ways-fallout-new-vegas-made-me-worse-person/
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Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:17 am
LunaInverse And now for something a little lighter from me.. For all you Fallout: New Vegas types... http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-ways-fallout-new-vegas-made-me-worse-person/
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Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:09 am
Dr. Fomite LunaInverse And now for something a little lighter from me.. For all you Fallout: New Vegas types... http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-ways-fallout-new-vegas-made-me-worse-person/ I don't even play the game, and I was cackling like a maniac.
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Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:03 pm
Step 1: Contact schools for information about paralegal programs.
CHECK!!!!
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Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:39 pm
Getting the new phone system here at work is really making me want to start drinking early... On another note: ANTIMATTER, BITCHES!!!!!
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Streamjumper Vice Captain
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Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:13 pm
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