tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380026113343238335.post7353500960019059538..comments2023-10-24T09:02:46.460-04:00Comments on allison wrote.: i unintentionally did good.allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05699884615574079730noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380026113343238335.post-81964283977635657772009-01-08T13:17:00.000-05:002009-01-08T13:17:00.000-05:00Sociology is very useful in the realm of formulati...Sociology is very useful in the realm of formulating policy. The new presidential administration appears to be much more scientific, pragmatic, and multi-disciplinary, so I see no reason why demand for disciplines such as sociology would go anywhere but up.<BR/><BR/>I know I say it often, but you are really fortunate to live in D.C. Relative to the amount of people worldwide who are affected, only a handful of people are involved in evaluating and making policy. It's a place where you could do your part. Once you snag that internship, you'll see how many options there are.<BR/><BR/>The business world gets all the press, because, well, they control the press. But government policy determines the constraints of the heating system in your house, the aspirin you take for a headache, the car you drive, the food you eat, the choices facing your generation, and so on and so on...<BR/><BR/>As a sociologist, (if you want to practice in that field), you can teach or work in government. The money, travel opportunities, and action is in the government realm.<BR/><BR/>This was listed as in Aviano, Italy:<BR/>http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=76931395<BR/><BR/>This was listed as in the UK, but there are many openings:<BR/>http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=76645102<BR/><BR/>Just some examples. Once you get into a certain community, you will find the opportunities that are not advertised. Seeing your interests, I would advice you to find a job in D.C. that you can leverage into an overseas position.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380026113343238335.post-40730315072474955362009-01-07T12:00:00.000-05:002009-01-07T12:00:00.000-05:00i'm terrified of carpal tunnel.i'm terrified of carpal tunnel.ms. foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381533698730812690noreply@blogger.com