Psychology careers don't exist. Do you agree?

Cothrom na Feinne

In terms of demand, is it a waste of time to pursue a career in psychology? I read somewhere that psychology graduates have the highest rates of unemployment.

And another thing, counselling in many countries isn't free so I can't imagine the general population being able to access it.

Is a a phd in psychology the only viable option for a graduate who wants to pursue a career in it?

I think psychology is total bluffology and that psychologists in general don't contribute anything to society apart from pointing out the obvious and appearing to be intelligent people, although I'm open to correction.

I'm basing my opinion on the fact that societies laws and codes arise without the contribution of psychologist's 'wisdom' and without psychologists, the world wouldn't be any different.

Are they just the new priests and sharmins of the 21st century?

PanBrian

A generalisation but with quite an amount of truth, especially for Ireland. It is different in the USA where "shrinks", both psychiatrists and psychologists can make a good living....Dr. Phil is for example...

Cothrom na Feinne

Thank you. I think demand for the profession says a lot about how society values it as a profession. I mean if society doesn't value it, then what use is it?
The only people that make money from psychology are the ones you mentioned and universities! It's apparently a very popular subject, but why?

''I want to know what makes someone thick...'':rolleyes:

dar100

From building design, to how to market a bar of chocolate, psychology has imput

JuliusCaesar

Cothrom na Feinne wrote: »

''I want to know what makes someone thick...'':rolleyes:

I think you'll find the expression is '...makes someone tick' but yours is funnier, in this context.

dissed doc

Cothrom na Feinne wrote: »

In terms of demand, is it a waste of time to pursue a career in psychology? I read somewhere that psychology graduates have the highest rates of unemployment.

And another thing, counselling in many countries isn't free so I can't imagine the general population being able to access it.

Is a a phd in psychology the only viable option for a graduate who wants to pursue a career in it?

I think psychology is total bluffology and that psychologists in general don't contribute anything to society apart from pointing out the obvious and appearing to be intelligent people, although I'm open to correction.

I'm basing my opinion on the fact that societies laws and codes arise without the contribution of psychologist's 'wisdom' and without psychologists, the world wouldn't be any different.

Are they just the new priests and sharmins of the 21st century?

Ireland is roughly at the level of witchcraft treating diabetes when it comes to mental health, roughly the 16th century.

There is a considerably more developed and normal job market in Netherlands, Germany, Austria, US, Australia, etc., . Ireland is like the NHS so rations healthcare and has a state-controlled system; mental health used to get 15% of the health budget, even 20 years ago, now it's under 6%.

That's what people vote for!

bluefinger

Cothrom na Feinne wrote: »

In terms of demand, is it a waste of time to pursue a career in psychology? I read somewhere that psychology graduates have the highest rates of unemployment.

Really?, higher than philosophers? some would say that computer science and architecture have highest rates of graduate unemployment.

And another thing, counselling in many countries isn't free so I can't imagine the general population being able to access it.

psychology and counselling are separate disciplines?

Is a a phd in psychology the only viable option for a graduate who wants to pursue a career in it?

no. but any graduate might be limiting their options by not committing to further training

I think psychology is total bluffology and that psychologists in general don't contribute anything to society apart from pointing out the obvious and appearing to be intelligent people, although I'm open to correction.
sure all scientists do is point out the obvious too :rolleyes:

I'm basing my opinion on the fact that societies laws and codes arise without the contribution of psychologist's 'wisdom' and without psychologists, the world wouldn't be any different.
not sure where to start here...
Are they just the new priests and sharmins of the 21st century?
generalise much?

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