Should I go back to school or keep trying to find a job?
Asked by Amy A
I obtained a degree in fine arts (I know it was not a wise choice but I can't really take it back now) this past spring. Since then I have been trying to find a job doing anything that involves some type of creativity or even a clerical or administration job, but I can't find anything. I turn in resumes with cover letters and I don't even get a response. It has been five months since I graduated. I can not move away from this area (pittsburgh) because I have inherited a house here. My loan repayments (17k) are going to start coming in at the end of October and all I have is a crappy sales job that pays 8$ an hour which I can not live off of especially with these repayments. Should I keep trying to look for a job that I may never get or should I start looking at vocational schools? I already went through four years of school and don't want to go that much longer. I could also work more than 40 hrs a week but my job really sucks and is very depressing. I know my decision is ultimately up to me but I just wanted to get some opinions on what I should do. I did not foresee the economy slowing down. I am almost living at poverty level, so I know I could get a lot of financial aid for school but I would still go into more debt in loans.

Best Answer:
grad school, it'll be much shorter this time around. by the time you're done hopefully hiring will be better.

Pennsylvania doesnt reward creativity. Move to California
Answered by Cj C

SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Education can't be putoff since it IS what helps you get more money.....i gets harder down the road........ GO.....2>>>>SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -please ;p
Answered by C-los

look for a slightly higher paying job, maybe nights and week-ends. then take classes part-time for something else. then do some volunteer work in the area of fine arts like at a children's theatre or something . you may open a door that will get you full time employment.
Answered by ernest j