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anyone with philosophy degree?

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Hayley

Hayley Report 16 Mar 2004 12:37

Im in my last year at uni and desperately trying to figure out what to do with mine, what have others done?

Mike

Mike Report 17 Mar 2004 01:16

Je pense, donc je suis.

Janet

Janet Report 17 Mar 2004 10:05

Cogito ergo sum

Mike

Mike Report 18 Mar 2004 00:29

Thanks, Janet. Now, all together with 'Monty Python' : 'Rene Descartes was.....'

Janet

Janet Report 18 Mar 2004 00:42

......liked a drink?!! Is that near enough, Mike? Janet

Mike

Mike Report 18 Mar 2004 01:33

Thanks again, Janet. Yes, that'll do nicely! Where are you in the county? - my wife had roots in Badby, Byfield, Charwelton and Everdon. Mike

Bob

Bob Report 18 Mar 2004 01:43

Never saw an ad "Philosophers wanted"... I once read that the most useful phrase for PHDs was "Do you want chips with that?" There is nothing so absurd that some philosopher has not already said it. ~ Marcus T. Cicero I have tried too in my time to be a philosopher; but, I don't know how, cheerfulness was always breaking in. ~ Oliver Edwards ~ A serious and good philosophical work could be written consisting entirely of jokes. ~ Ludwig Wittgenstein ~ Being a philosopher, I have a problem for every solution. ~ Robert Zend ~ Bob

Linda

Linda Report 18 Mar 2004 10:28

HI Hayley I Know how you feel I am just about to finish my Psychology and Health degree and haven't a clue what to do next. Well I will finish If I don't spend too much time on GC. Good Luck Linda P

Linda

Linda Report 18 Mar 2004 10:29

HI Hayley I Know how you feel I am just about to finish my Psychology and Health degree and haven't a clue what to do next. Well I will finish If I don't spend too much time on GC. Good Luck Linda P

John

John Report 18 Mar 2004 10:51

Marketing, now consulting. It helps when comprehending clients whose proud philosophy , to paraphrase Mike, is.. Je ne pense, donc je suis le CEO. John in Aus

Janet

Janet Report 18 Mar 2004 11:57

How very sillyphophical, John! Mike. I'm not very familiar with the part of the county you mention - although I've obviously heard of those places. I live on the eastern side of the county, very close to the Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire borders. I believe that the places you refer to are nearer to the Warwickshire border? Poor Hayley! A serious question, with (mostly) non-serious answers. I'm sure that whatever you decide to do will be made so much easier by the insight you've gained while studying for your PhD. Just follow your heart - what do you really WANT to do? THAT is the question! Where do your interests lie - what are your hobbies - that should give you a clue. Have you a head for business, or do you like to 'help' people? Whatever ladder you decide to climb, enjoy the journey to the top. If you're not enjoying each step, then you're probably on the wrong ladder, so you will just have to find another one and start again. Just bear in mind that life happens while we are busy making plans, so make your initial decision and then go with the flow. It's quite an exciting time for you really - like an artist starting with a blank canvas - with everything to look forward to. The choice is yours ........... Good Luck in your studies and whatever you choose to do with your life. Janet

Lindy

Lindy Report 18 Mar 2004 21:20

Hayley, Why did you decide on philosophy? What are your options? You can always teach while studying for your Masters. Good luck Lindy:-)))

Naomi in SW

Naomi in SW Report 18 Mar 2004 21:25

Just going out on a limb here, but why do you do the degree's if you don't know what you're going to do with them? Naomi

Len of the Chilterns

Len of the Chilterns Report 18 Mar 2004 22:28

Hayley In reply to your question: Journalism with teaching as a fall-back. Len

Janet

Janet Report 19 Mar 2004 11:24

William in de Pool Stanwick. Know it? About 4 miles from Rushden. Janet

Hayley

Hayley Report 19 Mar 2004 14:47

thanks for all you who gave serious replies, to answer a few of your questions, i took philosophy because i enjoyed it at a level, and i dont know why people take degrees without knowing what job they want to do with them. Maybe they just took them to avoid getting a job straight away.