Does pursuing a job that isn’t related to one’s major mean that the major is useless?
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I studied environmental science, but I found a job in quality management that isn’t related to my field of study. Does that mean my degree is useless?
It won’t happen. You might not need it now, but there’s no guarantee you won’t need it in the future. You only realize how useful something is when you need it; knowledge is never useless
There are also similarities; the original poster will realize this after working for a while! ! !
Learning more is beneficial for oneself.
Knowledge never becomes obsolete; quality management also involves knowledge related to the environment.
There are some similarities, but not many; they don’t match up, and it feels like the major is useless
Whether one is working in their field of specialization or not, it is always necessary to keep learning. What you have learned remains yours, whether you can use it at the moment or not. Learn more*!
What is there to cherish about environmental science?
I’ve studied it for 4 years, and I still have feelings for it
It’s not that bad; if you don’t keep practicing, you’ll definitely lose proficiency. It’s very important to keep learning – the four years in university are just a foundation!
It can’t really be said that a profession is useless or not; one should love whatever job they do. I used to study agriculture, but now I work in the chemical industry. As long as one puts in effort, I believe they can achieve something worthwhile
Correct, knowledge never becomes obsolete. Also, I think there’s no need for us to confine ourselves within the \"major\" defined by the school. If you look at things from a broader perspective, you’ll find that there is no strict professional division in work or society. If you confine yourself to the \"professional\" sphere, you restrict your own growth, which is not good for you. We should approach our work with a learning attitude. The “major” you studied might not be useful to you for the rest of your life; if you don’t believe it, ask your friends or colleagues around you So if you still insist on this, won’t you be troubled for the rest of your life?
I’ve been thinking about this too. Right now, with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, I feel like I’m starting from scratch and don’t see much future ahead of me. If I change careers, it will be a waste of those four years of study; or maybe I should take things slowly and only change careers if I really can’t find something good. What does “good” even mean? I’ve made quite a few mistakes because of this issue, but as long as I don’t regret it in the future, that’s enough
Learning at school is just one method of learning; there’s no need for the original poster to worry.
Correct, knowledge never becomes obsolete
I feel that most of them are interconnected