Thinking about careers and/or money is very common. Actually, when you chose study any degree it’s very difficult not to think about money. I think that a lot of people choose a lot of things throughout their lives based on getting or not 
getting money. For some people money is decisive. In my case, I couldn’t to think about it, for me, the main reason to choose anthropology was that the “studies program”. When I applied to university, I thought that it was very interesting. Then, when I got into, the “studies program” changed and it stills doing. After all I still thinking that anthropology is really interesting, but I’m not sure about how to make money by being an anthropologist. In my opinion, today to be a social scientist in Chile isn’t so good, because today our social system “doesn’t need” people who to set out much criticism; people who are working at the government probably don’t want to make changes in our society, so the social study isn’t necessary. .. It is a shame… we can’t ignore our problems and we need to improve some things of our social life. This situation was other reason to study anthropology: I want to do something to help to rest of the people, even though sometimes is too hard work for it.
getting money. For some people money is decisive. In my case, I couldn’t to think about it, for me, the main reason to choose anthropology was that the “studies program”. When I applied to university, I thought that it was very interesting. Then, when I got into, the “studies program” changed and it stills doing. After all I still thinking that anthropology is really interesting, but I’m not sure about how to make money by being an anthropologist. In my opinion, today to be a social scientist in Chile isn’t so good, because today our social system “doesn’t need” people who to set out much criticism; people who are working at the government probably don’t want to make changes in our society, so the social study isn’t necessary. .. It is a shame… we can’t ignore our problems and we need to improve some things of our social life. This situation was other reason to study anthropology: I want to do something to help to rest of the people, even though sometimes is too hard work for it. After all, I couldn’t say what is more important for me: anthropology or money?
I really like to study it, but I can’t stop thinking that I need money to live. I mean, if I don’t have money I couldn’t eat, for example; so I need it. In the future I’ll have to work to get money, even more if I want to have a family. But the thing is… how important is money for me? Well… it is enough important. I know that I need it, I know how can I getting it, and I know that there are a lot things more important for me, like have a family and/or friends or to be in good health; and those things money can’t pay.
I want to make any money on December working in a big shop as “Christmas support”; with that money I hope to buy some presents to my family and boyfriend for Christmas and to keep it for any “unexpected situation”. Actually I’m very careful spending money.
Good Bye!
source: the money tree http://www.toleads.com/Photos/money_tree.jpg and an anthropologist http://media.photobucket.com/image/antropologo/ariferret/evanspritchard.jpg
Yeah....money isn't all in life
ResponderEliminarand oviously it isn't something relevant when you choose anthropology no?
I agree with you ;)
See you around! :)
Dania, your blogs are a pleasure to read and very long. I'm glad you've used the blog time to productively create in English and express yourself.
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