I am a college student and i cannot even do basic math.It discourages me from getting a job. What should I do?
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Friend - Talk to your guidance counselor.  Colleges offer independent studies on basic math or tutors that can help you to understand math.  There is no reason to be embarrassed, many people have been passed over in the school system without learning the tools they need for life.  The blame is on them, not you.  But, if you let this continue, it will cripple your ability to function in the world...get to that counselors office.  Best of luck. GBU
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I can sympathize with you because I am terrible at math.  But, of they gave it to anyone who is "just not a math person" the whole testing system would be skewed and GEDs would become useless.  You did great passing all those other parts.  Your anxiety is probably inhibiting you.  Learn some relaxation breathing exercises and review a little math every evening.  You can also sign up for Adult Basic Education math classes at your local school board (or nearest big city).  You can do it...I do really bad when I get worked up, and that might be your problem.  Also, slow down and take your time.
511369
maybe u can get a job to save up money! or go to the college and get info on how much exactly it will cost. and try a proposal. or go to many places not just one, and keep on trying! Good luck!
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What are your prospects of getting any job, or a job that you have in your sights?\n\nThere is no reason why you shouldn't get an appropriate job, it is merely a matter of you knowing what job it is you are after and persisting until you get it...any little jobs you do on the way there should support your main aim...i.e. give you experience that fleshes out your academic skills.
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Even if you don't have a degree and a job you want to apply for requires one, you can still get the job. I know someone who applied for the job of an accountant position for a business even though the individual did not have a degree in anything. He got the position because he answered a math question correctly during the interview. The math question...9x9=?   Also, you could start your own business. You can make things to sell, or even sell items for companies for commission. If you want to create your own business, focus on your exact talents. If you are artistic, create murals for money, or if you are good at interior design, market your ideas to new home owners and businesses. If you know that you want to manage a business, look into companies that will train you. For example, Lowes and Home depot train assistant managers. And you could even go to college. You can get enough in student loans to live on while you are in school. The key to success is persuverance and hard work. I know what I'm talking about. I began flipping houses 6 years ago, at the age of 22. I started small, getting a loan on a house for 13,000 and then living in it while I fixed it up. After I sold it, I used the money to buy the next house and so on. The house I'm working on now should net me a return of about 100,000. I do all the work myself. It's great to look back and see what you achieve with hard work. You can do that, too. Set a goal and a deadline in which to achieve it. Follow your goals and make sure that whatever you do you will be happy in that line of work. Remember, it's always better to be poor and happy than to be rich and miserable. I wish you the best of luck. You can contact me if you need any other info on the things I listed.
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try tutoring, many times you can find college students who do it for free
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Begin by teling yourself that there's nothing on this earth that can defeat you. Make a humble return to those things you know about math and begin to gradually work your way back up to the level where you first began having trouble. Believe in yourself, I know you can do it.
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I think there are a couple of main things that contribute to people have problems with math.\n\nThe first one, plain in simple, is that the individual doesn't feel confident or competent.  If you have had problems in the past, sometimes you just assume that it's something that you are "not good at".  The first step is to really believe that you can overcome your problems in the past, and grasp these concepts that have previously given you problems.  \n\nAfter you get over the confidence hurdle, I think the next thing to do is to try to identify what might be the best way for YOU personally to learn.  Everyone learns in different ways, and I think that is why there are many people who excel in so many other academic areas, might have problems with math.  Some people have an easier time with math, I believe, because they approach it with the intent of just doing the process.  In other words, they just do the computations, or what they're showed to do, with out getting wrapped up into the why of what they are doing.  Other people who might be a little more critical in their thinking might approach it with the "what is this used for?" approach, which can sometimes make math more difficult.\n\nWhat I think it really comes down to is learning what your personal learning style is, and approaching it from that angle.  Ok, easier said than done, right?  I think that the best way to figure out what the easiest way for you to learn is to ask a few different people to explain it to you.  In other words, maybe ask for a teacher to help, a friend in your class that grasps the material, or even a tutor there at school.  Similar to the different ways of learning, different people will teach in somewhat different manners.  Maybe the way another person explains it to you, will make better sense.\n\nJust remember to stay confident, and approach math with the feeling that you can do it!  When you find the right type of learning style for you, that little light bulb will light up over your head and you will say, "Oh my gosh, this makes sense!"  It's a great feeling!  Stick with it, and good luck!  :)
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First of all, this belongs in "homework help," not "special education."\n\nSecondly, if your teacher or professor catches you buying your work rather than cooking it up in your own head, you are going to SOOOO not ever have a decent career or job... as in, kicked out of college, or the notation in your high school file will keep you out of any decent college... \n\nHello, flipping burgers for the rest of your life!
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I failed college algebra, finite math and economics.  I managed to barely pass the second time around.  I'm terrible at math, I just don't get it.  I made straight A's in English and History type classes though.  They say people are "wired" certain ways.  Don't feel bad if you fail a class or two.  Just try harder the second time, learn from your mistakes, and maybe get a tutor!
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Well, you graduated from college and you're still unemployed. You're supposed to be making something out of yourself right now. People would kill to get into college and get started on their career.\n\nA college graduate without a job, people who aren't as educated with you have a job. You kind of come off as a bum.\n\n[edit]\nHaving good grades and coming from a good college doesn't mean anything if you're unemployed. Your grades aren't going to give you a place to live or pay the bills.
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May be u r weak in mathematics!! or may b u took leave whn ur maths teacher taught u addition at school!!!
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College isn't for you. Join a trade union and do the apprenticeship thing instead of college. \n\nSheet metal fabrication and welding. Get good at CAD layout, etc.  \n\nThose jobs pay well, if you're good at it.
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As weird as this sounds, I have always found that for me math needs time to absorb.  And while I will never be an engineering major, I would suggest going over the next section or chapter that will be discussed in class, listening to the lecture with lots of Red Bull if it helps, and then going home and studying for an hour right after class.  Do math problems right then and then do a couple  everyday.  If you are able to, review all the formulas everyday as well.  I know it sounds like a pain to do math at least an hour everyday, but I have always found it is the best way.\n\nP.S. - Please give me best answer.
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You have hope!  You'll need to start in an entry-level position, but keep an open mind and you'll find work.\n\nThe first step is not refusing work because you feel it's beneath you.  I was miserable most of my 20s because I felt I was under-employed.  But I acquired skills that lead me to better and better jobs.  You've got to start somewhere.\n\nTips for finding a job:\n1. Get up, get showered, get dressed every morning, just as if you were going to work.  No sleeping in, no spending days watching tv or playing on the internet.  Your job is finding a job.  Take it seriously.\n\n2. Leave the house and go to the library.  Then start your search - use library computers and newspapers to find job listings.  Make a list of jobs to apply for that day.  Apply for jobs on-line.\n\n3.  Return home and make calls/write letters/fill out applications.\n\n4. Spend at least 1/2 hour each day working on improving your resume and practicing interview skills.  Find books at library if you're not sure how to do this.\n\nGood luck!
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You need to weigh what you have to do now against the result in the end.  Can you afford it?  Some people spend much more than that for college.  If that is what you want to do with your life, and you can afford it, go for it.  There is nothing like going to work and enjoying what you do, regardless of the pay.
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You can definitely do college.  I hate math too and I just finished my Master's Degree and have been accepted to start a Ph.D. in fall.  I majored in linguistics, which doesn't involve much math.  Many colleges do have some math requirements, but a lot of times you can take Logic instead of math.  Don't be afraid to use your professors' office hours if you have any questions.  They have to be there for them, so you might as well take advantage of them.