I am late with this blog response but better late then never.
I actually really like this chapter because It makes me feel better. I like to be bossy but I do not want the responsibility of being a boss. This linear path is what makes a major feel so stressful. You feel like your majoring in something and that's pretty much the only option when its not. On the 4th and 5th page there are two separate list. One list showing majors with a job directly connected to it and the other shows a list of majors with different fields of careers.
Of course there are majors that people study and get the jobs they want like lawyers and doctors and I'm sure there are people that stick to their major for a job ,but that is not necessary. What I got from this is we can take a breather study and get the best out of a major we enjoy and use all knowledge to achieve a job we want in a different field. Its possible and It does happen.
Who knows the butterfly effect theory can happen to me. I am studying social sciences but working at a private equity on Wall St, who's to say I don't become the director of research or next analyst in my company, by the time I'm done with school?!
Stay Positive classmates and enjoy education.
I really agree with you, I enjoyed this chapter as well. After reading the chapter I too questioned my career options. It sort of makes you really think.
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