Forums Harmony Hills & Anniversary 2023 Hang out with Tink!
@Totalanimefan: I figured you didn't have one so I thought I'd just make one because I do need event monies. xD
Whatcha making?
Whatcha making?
@Totalanimefan: Ohh that sounds super yummy!
Idk I have some pork I should make, so I guess that and maybe potatoes?
Idk I have some pork I should make, so I guess that and maybe potatoes?
@Totalanimefan: Ohh that sounds good! Melty cheese and all!
It's only 5 for me. I'm hungry but I've been writing a roleplay response for someone on another site. I have like... 5 1x1 roleplays to reply to.
It's only 5 for me. I'm hungry but I've been writing a roleplay response for someone on another site. I have like... 5 1x1 roleplays to reply to.
@Totalanimefan: Oh, no that's the tip of the iceberg. The one site only has 5, but another site I'm on, I have like...15 there. I haven't replied to anyone in a while but the slower/easier site is better for my own mental health so I haven't been on the other one in a bit. Between college and stuff, it's a lot.
@Totalanimefan: I love to write so it's easy enough for me.
Meh, college is just college. I am going for social work and I'm not thrilled but my mother likes to remind me that i'm old and I just need to get a damn degree and a career already.
Meh, college is just college. I am going for social work and I'm not thrilled but my mother likes to remind me that i'm old and I just need to get a damn degree and a career already.
@Totalanimefan: I'm 28, so I feel old and all.
Turns out my 7th grade english teacher is an associate dean and I ran into her which made me feel even older lol.
Sounds like fun!
Turns out my 7th grade english teacher is an associate dean and I ran into her which made me feel even older lol.
Sounds like fun!
@Totalanimefan: Yeah, me too. I'm trying to just push through even though I'm pretty sure I'm going to hate the career in being a social worker. It's probably going to be dull and lame, and I'm not optimistic about any real change happening because of me.
Idk, im almost done with an associates, but I need a bachelor and a masters for social work.
But yeah, I was like... damn, that was more than 15 years ago.
Idk, im almost done with an associates, but I need a bachelor and a masters for social work.
But yeah, I was like... damn, that was more than 15 years ago.
@Totalanimefan: I basically got told I shouldn't change my major because I'll be a "professional student", if I do. My mom is very judgy.
@AlexiAkira: Well fine then. xD
@AlexiAkira: Well fine then. xD
@AlexiAkira: I outsmarted you?
@Totalanimefan: She got all pissy because I wanted to double major and is all "You'll run out of financial aid if you do that". I haven't had a chance to meet with an advisor.
@Totalanimefan: She got all pissy because I wanted to double major and is all "You'll run out of financial aid if you do that". I haven't had a chance to meet with an advisor.
@Totalanimefan: I was going to major in elementary education because I always wanted to teach kindergarten, but it's fine if I don't I guess. It's not that realistic because it is a low paying thing anyways.
@AlexiAkira: Lmfao I have no idea what we were talking about.
@AlexiAkira: Lmfao I have no idea what we were talking about.
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Hello! I don't mean to butt in, but I agree with Total. If you're not happy and have no interest or passion in this field, it'd probably be better for you to pursue what you want. You have one life to live and time is so precious, it's best not to waste it doing something you might find yourself hating. Something else to consider is once you're in the field how will you manage to help others if you're not passionate about what you're doing to help them? You might find yourself regretting not pursuing education and I fear that's a void you will find yourself continuously trying to fill. This is a truth I had to confront last year (at age 28) and confronting it changed my life for the better. My degree is in animation, but after graduating I tried to pursue the dental field because it seemed more appealing to those around me (and because of the money). Deep down I hated it and was unhappy, but after speaking with a therapist and an advisor they both suggested I reconsider pursuing art. Getting back into art and rehashing my goals has been a work in progress, but I'm the happiest I've been in all of my 20s. Whether art makes me money or not, I wouldn't trade this for anything because I felt lost trying to pursue something that wasn't for me. Fortunately, my pursuits of dental assisting and getting into dental hygiene school failed, and after all of that effort I've only managed to land a job as a dental receptionist, but that's okay. I'm able to get by decently while working on my passion on the side (I also see the failure as a sign that I was meant for something else).
I'm just another stranger on the internet and I can't tell you what to do, but if you're not happy I really hope someday you'll reconsider doing what you truly want. I say this not only from experience, but also from a genuine place. In my opinion, your happiness matters more than pursuing something your family wants you to. Because when you're at work loathing your job, that's something you'll have to sit with, not them.
I'm just another stranger on the internet and I can't tell you what to do, but if you're not happy I really hope someday you'll reconsider doing what you truly want. I say this not only from experience, but also from a genuine place. In my opinion, your happiness matters more than pursuing something your family wants you to. Because when you're at work loathing your job, that's something you'll have to sit with, not them.
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@totalanimefan: I saw the forum on the main page and got carried away reading the conversation. I'm sorry to butt in like this, but something inside told me to chime in. ^^;
I'm glad things are better now, too. I found myself falling into a very dark place, which is why I sought therapy.
All of that aside, I hope everything is going well for everyone! Happy Friday! ^^
@totalanimefan: I saw the forum on the main page and got carried away reading the conversation. I'm sorry to butt in like this, but something inside told me to chime in. ^^;
I'm glad things are better now, too. I found myself falling into a very dark place, which is why I sought therapy.
All of that aside, I hope everything is going well for everyone! Happy Friday! ^^
Hey @Tink: how are you? I was being slightly nosey. You can have any degree to be an Elementary Educator. You will most likely need to get an Education Certificate at the same time or after getting your degree. My middle sister just got hired by LAUSD this past Summer and she majored in Environmental Science. I think, if you have a Math or Science related degree, you might get hired faster. Also, LAUSD is paying for my sister to get her Education Certificate if she works with them for a certain amount of years.
My father was pissed off when I majored in Art (Graphic Design). He was pissed with me for 2yrs, since he wanted me to major in Math. Also, my father is a foreigner so, he had a different POV about college. I can write about the clashing of cultures of having a Foreign father and an American mother. When he saw how serious I was with my Art major he finally decided to support me.
Since, I was sort of in a similar situation as you, when I went to college, be ready for your family to not support in your decision of your major. It will f*cking hurt and you need to decide if your ALL IN when you make that decision
My father was pissed off when I majored in Art (Graphic Design). He was pissed with me for 2yrs, since he wanted me to major in Math. Also, my father is a foreigner so, he had a different POV about college. I can write about the clashing of cultures of having a Foreign father and an American mother. When he saw how serious I was with my Art major he finally decided to support me.
Since, I was sort of in a similar situation as you, when I went to college, be ready for your family to not support in your decision of your major. It will f*cking hurt and you need to decide if your ALL IN when you make that decision
I love how everyone popped in to point out that fact.
@Qiqi Agatha: Oh what? Any degree at all?
@Qiqi Agatha: Oh what? Any degree at all?
@Totalanimefan: I feeel like lurking is a thing anywhere tho. xD
@macsen191: I totes get that lol!
@macsen191: I totes get that lol!
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Having you as a Voltie would be awesome.