Monday, May 3, 2010

Humanities Degrees and Jobs

Reflections on the reality of searching for a job with a degree in the humanities:

http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/mama_phd/more_on_the_humanities_and_the_marketplace

Something my better half is struggling with at the moment.  The writer’s response to a solicitation for donation from her alma mater will make you smile:

“As all of the benefits you gave me were intangible, I assume you understand and appreciate the value of my sincere gratitude, in lieu of a financial contribution.”
--"Isn't it pretty to think so." --EH