Anybody else is working a job not related to biology?

[FattySlug]

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I got a B.S in biology but currently working as a junior account for a CPA firm. I got the job through personal connection and only planned to do it until I land another job that better suits my degree. However besides the good pay I really get along well with people at work so I ended up staying for almost 2 years now.

I have been trying to switch job but could not land any biotech position that pays equally; there are either too many well qualified people for those jobs or I am just that unlucky. I thought about getting any biotech job even with lower pay but I really need the extra money so I am still with that CPA firm.

Are any of you in the same situation? Should I be worried about this aspect of my application at all? Seeing that they encourage people from different education background to apply I assume that it should not be a problem but if anyone can give any insight I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Edit: I only volunteer for special fund raising events at the clinic since it's closed on the weekends.

 

[CodeBlu]

continue volunteering/demonstrating commitment to medicine.

 

[Pierson5]

Casino Slot Attendant

continue volunteering/demonstrating commitment to medicine.

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[latrala2300]

i'm doing americorps, which (at least my program) has nothing to do w/ medicine

 

[gettheleadout]

There's nothing wrong with non-science/non-medical jobs. Do whatever you like the most that pays the most. Some people choose to kill two birds so to speak by doing paid research or getting clinical job, but that's solely preference. Just make sure you cover the normal clinical experiences, and the job may even give you something interesting to talk about in an interview. At worst, you won't be looked down on for it. No worries.

 

[CodeBlu]

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Hahahahahaha that could work. When they ask how casino slot attendant relates to medicine. Proceed to describe how many times you've saved an old that was ashing her cigarette on the other old ladys oxygen tank.

 

[versus]

I worked at a grocery store for six years...

 

[pkwraith]

I was also a professional (consultant), although my job was healthcare related (my customers were hospitals). It was only marginally related to my major (engineering), but I got over it by sleeping on a big mattress of cash.

Stay in your job, assuming you're going for med school. Why does it matter how it related to your field, if you're not planning to go into your field professionally? High pay, good lifestyle, and you can start saving up for med school. I already have a retirement fund and can pay a few years of medical school out of pocket. If your company is decent, you should get plenty of opportunities for leadership. Plus, as you said, you're already getting healthcare experiences elsewhere. The pros definitely outweigh the cons

Live the high life as much as you can before medical school.

 

[Goblue89]

coffee shop x4 years! Actually has helped me meet and form relationships with members of local adcom

 

[nisarg2010]

I got a B.S in biology but currently working as a junior account for a CPA firm. I got the job through personal connection and only planned to do it until I land another job that better suits my degree. However besides the good pay I really get along well with people at work so I ended up staying for almost 2 years now.

This is whats wrong with a biology degree or any other straight science degree. Its useless if you don't get into med-school and 99.9999% of pre-meds are hardcore science degree majors.

Continue with the volunteer work and look into shadowing opportunities. Working as an account wont hurt you as far as med school admission but it probably will come up during interviews so think about how you would answer that question (It could be as simple as "the job paid well".) Also look into some non-clinical volunteer work such as tutoring kids, coaching a team, or organizations such as united way, and habitat for humanity.

 

[kami333]

I graduated with a degree in biology but worked in IT for a number of years. I ended up taking a 50% paycut when I moved back to academic research, but on the plus side I've gotten raises in the last couple years while many people I know (in IT) have gotten laid off or furloughed.