Petsmart all the way?

[xanth26]

Okay so my immediate manager comes up to me and asks me how long I'll be at Petsmart. I explain that I have a masters in social work, that I'm actively searching for a social work job, and when I find one I'll be quiting Petsmart. After hearing that she says that Petsmart has very good upward mobility and that I should consider making Petsmart a

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[irocv28]

Sometime, people go to school only to find out that their chosen profession might not be the best one for them and their family. Obviously you want to do what makes you happy but....I have known several people that ended up doing & loving jobs that are nowhere near what they hold college degrees in. The sales manager trainee at my current job has a degree in psychology. HE is great at it and seems to enjoy it. Not to mention, management of any kind looks great on a resume.

[xanth26]

I agree. I'm only partially into the Social Services field. I might really hate it and try something else... but I just got my degree so I'll go explore that avenue before I try somethng new. Good point though =)

[joeyfalconetti]

Yeah, you never know. I have a masters in psychology and I install video surveillance systems for a living...and I love it.

[xanth26]

Maybe it just has to do with people with psychology degrees....

[slimpeeper]

Could be worse, you could have a degree in business.

Or a Math Degree.

Or any degree where you're stuck being a teacher, and that wasn't your goal in the first place.

=D

[xanth26]

I figured I might be a teacher after I retire from whatever I'll be doing. Pry a community college though. I hate that "publish or perish" concept.

[anonymous]

Sara, sometimes I wonder what goes on inside yer head.

[xanth26]

Did you know animals had protective services before children did? Back in the 50's you could beat you kids but not beat your dog. I could be wrong with the time though...