I can't take all the new college grads on Facebook saying they're ready to conquer the world with their degree in Gender Studies and minor in Lesbian Dance Therapy.

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I guess my point is: Isn't all undergrad is a place to learn to think? There are a couple majors that line up with a career, like accountants, but consulting isn't one of them. Conversely, my college roommate who was a history major is now the chief accountant for a huge company, probably because all his BA in accounting colleagues couldn't think or write very well.

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Engineering majors are the golden ticket. You can do pretty much anything if you're also personable

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I like tacos. That is all

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The "conquer the world" part made me laugh. I've met several new grads that won't settle for any roles unless they're leading a Strategy project for a client. Lofty aspiration but client execs would never put their company strategy in the hands of new grad with no experience.

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Finger-banging 101 was my favorite class

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this made me giggle

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OP 🙄

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Then I can finally tell you what I think - stop spewing that racist and ignorant crap you're getting from the tv. You used to be an independent and great thinker. Be a better man again.

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But I only watch FOX News. 😂

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LOUD... NOISES...

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Music major here. Consultant by day, jazz saxophonist by night; No complaints!

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That's so funny that some are downing certain majors..... We are all doing the same shit here, consulting! Social work major here. Offers from Accenture and Deloitte.

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Someone told me "to solution." I have given up.

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This post wins the interweb

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Fingerbang bang, bang bang bang!

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How about anything business / quant related... since, ya know, you'll start as an analyst and advise businesses

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I'm guessing D4 voted Obama is leaning FeeltheBern16

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Preach OP Preach

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+1 for D8

I will say that economics as an undergrad gave me a leg up. I use incentive theories nearly every week.

If they taught me how to more effectively "leverage" others work, the degree would have been perfect.

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Finance, accounting, engineering. That's about it

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I miss lesbian dance theory

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When I first started out, I was told to tone down my writing, @EY3... It was described as "too fluffy"... Like jargon isn't? LOL

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