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Unemployment ("university") rules

I may never earn above minimum wage but studying humanities is great

@ludwig

Mar 18, 2025

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Consider Higher ed

I thought I posted this earlier, but it disappeared into the ether. I have worked at a couple different universities in the past decade, and they have been some of the most interesting and chill environments you could ask for. For most departments, the bottom line is supporting the organization in educating people, not money. It makes the pace of everything a bit more tolerable, and you won't be working just to push an unnecessary product into the world or directly contribute to the harm of others (m*l*t*ry c*ntr*ct*rs). There's also a good chance you'll have between Christmas and NYE off. There are caveats of course - many universities are suffering from low enrollment and budget cuts in the past few years, but it's worth getting a sense of places near you that might be reputable places to work.

@theclack

Apr 4, 2024

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what hard skills can i learn at university

i'm really unsure about my field of study, comparative literature. i love studying it, but i'm not sure it's what i want as a career. i would however be very happy to made a living off of a trade or some kind of hard skill (instead of teaching, academia, freelancing, etc.), but i'm struggling to see what's useful to learn. what kinds of niche skills or classes have you taken? what kinds of skills can earn you a living with a good kind of out of the way career?

@FFH

Feb 26, 2025

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Be Logical

I worked full time for 2 years before i went to university, when at university i also had a student loan, which i'm paying back now. I saw numerous people who i went to university with drop out or become severely depressed due to financial struggle - DO NOT TAKE IT LIGHTLY, if you cannot afford it, figure it out before you commit to it. As for where to go, look for places that are the best for your area of study AND for the quality of life in that area. I went to a university which was amazing for my field of study but beyond abysmal for everyday life. It made my 3 years very boring and tedious. And finally, have fun. It's your first time living, take risks, try new things and talk to new people. It's all scary but then again, what isn't :)