I despise the job I have now. What are some options for someone with a BA in Psychology?
119949
If you don't want to do the "back to school" route, there are some options to choose from. \nAsk yourself what you really like doing. Usually we don't mind working hard at something we like.  For me the hard work isn't so bad in my profession when I think about how much I love what I am doing.  Makes it easier to come to work and when I get home I don't feel like I am carrying so much heavy weight with me.  But yeah, with any job there are the ups and down; it's easier though when you enjoy what you are doing.\n\nI found this really great site about what you can do with your degree. http://www.psichi.org/pubs/articles/article_68.asp\n\nAt the bottom of the article it has many careers you can choose from.  I even found out something new today too-I didn't realize so much can be done with a BA in Pyschology!\nAnd there is a great bibliography at the end to help with your research.\nGood luck and best wishes in finding a new career!
671526
STAY IN SCHOOL! You will need all the education you can get. Because last time I checked, there are no jobs in 'pyscology'. I would not want you as my Psychologist if you can't even spell it OR FIND THE SPELL CHECK button!
459814
You should try to get another job.  It won't hurt to look, anyway. \n\n Look into local community colleges and see if they have any programs for single mothers.  They sometimes have programs that you can complete in months, to have a new skill or set of skills.  Even if you have to work while going through it, it will be worth it when you're done.\n\n     community colleges are more affordable and might have some child care that is convenient for you.   Or look into a facility where you could use your caregiver skills.  Sometimes nursing facilities train people to work as a CNA or caregiver right on their premises.  You have to work for them when you're done training, but you don't have to pay for the training.  \n\n    Or you could go work in a day care center.   They might allow you to keep your children there while you work for a reduced price.
274525
Go where your passion is.  You'll never be happy in life if you get a degree in a field that you hate.  Than again, you don't want to get a degree in a field that is being heavily outsourced, such as computer engineering.  But, psychologists are always going to be in demand, so go for it.
565537
I'm not sure what your whole situation is, but why not go back for a bachelor's in education part time? Try searching for jobs at your local colleges/universities as a Staff Assistant or something similar (which you would be qualified for), and it's pretty common that most colleges will let you go for free/at a discount there if you are an employee.
101625
Yep, I quit my last job.  I worked in a furniture store, and for the most part it was okay.  But customers yelled at me for things I had no control over -- do they really think a cashier has control over the color of wood finish a bed has?  And my boss was a pain, she would yell at me for not going up to a customer and asking if they needed help every 20 seconds.  Excuse me for not wanting to harass people.  And worst was one of the assistant managers who was incredibly condescending.  So I quit and went back to school to get my masters.  Soon I'll own their asses.
599679
well an associates degree isn't all that good, look into going for the full BS\n\nas for the job, just go to every large company and apply for a job, you might not start with the kind of job you like but always keep looking, good luck
152030
Thanks for your advice. But what's the method could be if you really HATE your job?? I have a good-earnings job which I hate it, and it made me depressed already. I decided several times to change it to my favorite (which has about half-earnings) but I failed due to difficulties of life and the reasonable expectations of my family. Have you any special advice for this case too?\nThanks and Regards
90489
Maybe a psychologist, social worker, or a victim's advocate who would work with abused women or children.  Perhaps you could work in a drug rehab or half way house, but get a degree, so you get paid well; few people have good skills like yours.
498884
I've worked as a debt collector for 3 years and I hate it, I need a new job.
288968
Go back to school and get another type of job.
339258
find a better job, enlist in the army, go to college, those are your options i can think of
312425
stick with a job--even if you dont like it, this is no time to be picky, I know it will be extremely difficult with the little kiddies, but take some college classes, one at a time if necessary, and you will broaden your options and open doors that were once closed and then you will have more control over your destiny I commend you for wanting to take care of your kids by yourself that is admirable but for now you have to do what you have to do
536171
I was a psychology major and I decided that I didn't like the way the mental health system works.  I have continued my education on my own terms (IE. researching on my own time).  I also had a drug problem during the two years I attended college from 2000-2002.  \n\nI became a manager for a while, but wasn't happy dealing with people in a retail setting.  I was a good manager and I was reliable.  I hate retail.  I'm working in the field I studied, but I'm not doing what I'd really like to do (art therapy).  \n\nCollege was an institution I could not conform to.  I felt trapped and confused the entire time.  I was constantly wondering why it takes a degree to make a person respected.  How does that little piece of paper prove a person's intellect or passion?  I suppose I'm still defiant, approaching age 30.  Maybe I'm just unwilling to compromise my standards.  \n\nI think that everyone should attend college for at least a semester or two.  It can truly build character and enhance the desire for learning.  The degree is just one small result of the learning process.  I don't think that people deserve to be molded into what society expects of them.  However, that's the way this world turns and when you choose the alternative route, others look at you as though you're a loser.  \n\nI may eventually go back, but right now, I'm working on me.  I'm more important than that piece of paper that others let define themselves.
108893
My sister had sort of the same situation. Luckily her job let her go to work a few years later to pursue her master degree. It looks better on the job resume anyways. Tell your future boss that it would look better and help you do your job better too. Go after a college degree. Education is worthless, and even if you don't get this job, by the time you have your college degree, more jobs will be rolling down teh street for you. With more education, more jobs are likely to accept you. =D
354801
Quit.  You shouldn't have to deal with that.  Find a better job with similar pay, or go back to school!  Every state has programs that will help you support yourself while in college.  You should take advantage!
485618
The best way to get out of this hell, is to start with small numerical and then keep going  in all directions. The baby steps you would take would ultimately lead you to a great goal. Regarding the depression part, its very expected that you would be having such problem due to your illustrious career in the past, but you dont need to think about the past and others too. I know its easier said than done, but your consistent and committed efforts will surely bear fruits.