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cody8200
01-18-2005, 08:03 PM
I'm just one semester away from it at IU. I'm also a Tcomm minor. Any job ideas for a history major. Please no sarcasm about how crappy the major is. Also, I don't want to go to graduate school at this time. Any ideas?

DaddyTorgo
01-18-2005, 08:07 PM
fellow history major here. Just got out recently too though so not sure I'll be all that much help. Tried my hand at a sales job, but it was the wrong company, or the wrong fit for my personality. I'm going to teach. But I imagine you could also get jobs in museums, working for nonprofits, also for insurance companies.

gottimd
01-18-2005, 08:10 PM
A good friend of mine graduated with a history major. He then went to law school. Being a history major doesnt close doors for you by no means.

judicial clerk
01-18-2005, 08:28 PM
HISTORY MAJORS IN DA HOUSE!

I too have the vaunted history degree. I think the most common job is to go into teaching, but you would priobably need to get your credential. Maybe try subbing to tide you over and see if it interests you.

I myself was planning on a career in the military, which might be something you would be interested in.

I ended up going to law school and becomming a lawyer, but again more education is required.

How about being a police officer? Doesn't have much to do with history but all the cops I know get paid pretty well and they love their job.

Bo Jackson's Hip
01-18-2005, 08:29 PM
I majored in Political Science and minored in History. The American Civil War was my specialty.

LoneStarGirl
01-18-2005, 09:18 PM
All the history majors i've ever known are now coaches at the local high school.

Tasan
01-18-2005, 10:05 PM
I majored in History and minored in PoliSci, got my degree in 1999. So far, I've sold insurance, worked customer support and tech support for a large internet company, and I'm now currently a programmer. Liberal Arts are fun!

GoldenEagle
01-18-2005, 10:14 PM
I was a history major once.

ISiddiqui
01-19-2005, 12:43 AM
I was a history minor (Poly Sci & Economics majors) and I ended up going to law school.

Franklinnoble
01-19-2005, 11:35 AM
You could be the next Indiana Jones...

MrBug708
01-19-2005, 11:36 AM
I was gonna major in History but like most of you have mentioned, it doesn't have a clearcut path for it and I figure everyone going to Law School is a History major. So it's Hospitality Management for me

albionmoonlight
01-19-2005, 12:14 PM
http://www.jesuitvolunteers.org/

http://www.americorps.org/

Help others while you find yourself.

gottimd
01-19-2005, 12:16 PM
You could be the next Indiana Jones...


You need to start looking for a small asian boy side kick

http://www.indianajones.dk/Webside/Billeder/Indy-side/Hvor%20er%20de%20nu/Short%20Round.jpg

Samdari
01-19-2005, 12:24 PM
Check the unemployment thread.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER
01-19-2005, 12:26 PM
You need to start looking for a small asian boy side kick

http://www.indianajones.dk/Webside/Billeder/Indy-side/Hvor%20er%20de%20nu/Short%20Round.jpg

That could be me. :D

Glengoyne
01-19-2005, 12:49 PM
Check the unemployment thread.
Nicely done

cody8200
01-19-2005, 12:54 PM
Nicely done

Yet it was exactly what I didnt want...a sarcastic remark. Anyway, thanks for the other serious suggestions guys. I appreciate it.

sterlingice
01-19-2005, 12:57 PM
Check the unemployment thread.
Dang, I was beaten to this, so I'll just throw out this Simpsons quote.

Kent: Scott, things aren't as happy as they used to be down here at the unemployment office. Joblessness is no longer just for philosophy majors. Useful people are starting to feel the pinch.

SI

Samdari
01-19-2005, 01:00 PM
Yet it was exactly what I didnt want...a sarcastic remark.

And yet you asked on this board.

Interesting choice.