Worried i'll be underemployed forever, any suggestions?

[randomlikeme]

Where I live, if you are willing to teach in more urban areas as opposed to the richer suburban areas, you will be employed quickly.

[redroses777]

Originally Posted by mkpunk

The issue with these programs are that they are all options that all teachers who cannot get jobs. I am not trying to say this as a cop-out, it's just the reality. Teach for America and JET are looked at as options for those that cannot land teaching jobs in America. They are highly competitive programs.

Yes, these programs are competitive. However, if you don't apply, then you have 0% chance at getting in. At least if you apply, you have a shot. OP could also look at private schools. Fewer applications, lower pay, might mean a higher chance at a job.

[greenbay33]

Originally Posted by ImtheBrilliantest

As a sociology graduate, that 2nd line made me laugh. I'm not sure why I should be hitting the unemployment line because I took classes that were actually fun for me. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you just said that out of frustration rather than actually believing that your major should award you priority employment over others.

Right now, you seem to be blaming rich kids, sociology/english majors, and the previous generation for your troubles. You need to stop blaming others. It wasn't them that couldn't get you a job. It wasn't them that chose your major. They didn't force you to do anything and it wasn't them that brought you to this point.

Now, if you want to move forward, I'd recommend the same thing as redroses777. There's a bunch of countries that would love English teachers. From what I understand JET (Japan) and EPIK (S. Korea) are two of the highest paying programs. I believe all you need to qualify for EPIK is a bachelors degree in any field. Not sure about JET. You might want to look into those. While you're there, you can figure out what you want to do, while saving money or traveling.

I like your idea about Japan or South Korea, I had a good friend of mine do that. It was pretty good for him. I might do that. Where did I blame rich kids in my post though. I'll admit I blamed the others (granted I'm responsible for my actions, they just led me there. At the end of the day i realize i'm the one who chose my own actions. I hardly think they forced me to.