I'm graduating with a BA in Psychology. I'm a good student, received mostly As, worked full time. I should be proud of myself for graduating, especially after taking two semesters off due to mental health struggles, but I feel so scared for the future and worried about the job outlook, I kind of just want to curl up and cry.
There are so many psych students, the field feels very over-saturated. I'm aware of the fact that finding a job can be difficult because of this. This is what worries me, as well as the chance of only finding a job with a very low yearly. I'm not gonna lie, I care about the money. I grew up poor and I am still poor. I know that it matters if I like what I do for a living and I agree, but the money is certainly a big factor.
I definitely want to get a Masters. I love learning! If college were free and I could keep going back to collect degrees, I would. I am very much open to a higher education.
I'm an introvert and enjoy a quiet workspace. I'm doing office work right now (accounting) and I like this kind of environment, but it does not pay well and I would like a job in my field. I'm adaptable, however, and can adjust. I want to help and I have a hefty amount of empathy. When someone starts crying, I always tear up, just because it's so sad that they are sad and I know how much it sucks to feel that way. I've been told that I'm good with children and that they adore me; the only thing that worries me about pursuing anything like that is that my social battery gets very low very fast. Perhaps working with children is different than interacting with people?
Does anyone have any advice or suggestions? Or any comfort? :'(