What to Consider When Choosing a Major Presentation

Introduction

• Some people find themselves stuck in careers they are unhappy about. That is because they did not choose the major wisely while in studying.
• The major one chooses when studying determines the type of job one acquires in future.
• However, unsatisfied employees are likely to face various problems from work stress.
• This document outlines the problems, possible solutions and reasoning behind them.

Problems

• Some of the problems employees face due to lack of satisfaction in their jobs include;
• Emotional burnout resulting from constant workplace stress; Maslach and Leiter emphasize that stress is considerably more severe in those who hate their jobs and gain no satisfaction from work (2016).
• Both physical and mental health of people influenced by low-paying jobs.(Stafford ,2017).

It is reasonable to consider the own interests, goals, and preferences in the first instance and possible income on a second-priority basis

Solutions

• For one to avoid landing in unsatisfying occupation, they should consider the following:
  • One should choose a subject intertwined with the profession one would like to master, which, should be appealing.
  • Try a profession from the list of most income-generating ones, hence a subject, a degree in which is needed to apply for the appropriate vacancy, as a major. According to Torpey, the highest-paying sectors in business involve finance-related management and analysis (2017).
  • It is critical to take personal characteristics into account when deciding what to specialize in.
  • Analyze the labor market thoroughly to ensure that there is a sufficient amount of vacancies (Torpey, 2016). An occupation with many jobs offers better employment prospects.

It is essential to remember that hardly any job is well-paid immediately after the employment. Normally, wages grow together with experience, which means the need for significant dedication and diligence that are crucial for acquiring a higher qualification.

Reasoning behind the solutions given

• Some jobs require a sociable and friendly individual, while others need high concentration more peculiar to introverts. One should choose their field according to their personal traits.
• A high-paying job reduces the employees’ stress when most of their needs are easily met by the salary, thus, job satisfaction.
• An occupation with many jobs offers better employment prospects.
• An appealing job is interesting and enjoyable, hence, job satisfaction.

References

Maslach, Ch., & Leiter, M. P. (2016). Understanding the burnout experience: recent research and its implications for psychiatry. World Psychiatry, 15(2), 103–111. Web.

Stafford, J. (2017). Having a bad job can be worse for your health than being unemployed. Web.

Torpey, E. (2016). Business careers with high pay. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Web.