Searching for your first full-time job can feel like a futile endeavor. Unemployment makes you vulnerable and it’s easy to jump at anything that bites. When you finally do receive an offer, negotiating for more money can feel out of the question, or may not even cross your mind. But you should absolutely try to negotiate for more money! We decided to break the ice on this taboo topic by reaching out to our readers for some real-world advice. Read on to find out how they approached their salary negotiations, and what the results were!
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How Much Money Do English Majors Make?
In this article, you'll find information regarding the income of English majors using data from national organizations and anecdotal data that we have collected from our audience of English Majors.
How much money do you make?
Yep, that's right—if you have an English degree, we want to know how much money you make (anonymously, of course). We have plenty of facts and stats from handy government sources, but we want YOUR anecdotal info.
Why? We want to let English majors know what's really out there in terms of income. What's their earning potential? Is an English major worth it? (Remember this article? It's time to get some fresh data!)
We will be using this information in an upcoming blog post on the income of English majors. Although it is anonymous, do keep in mind that we will share whatever you submit verbatim.
100+ Holiday Gifts for English Majors
Looking for a holiday gift for your favorite English major? We rounded up a few gift ideas for writers/book lovers/word nerds that won't disappoint! (You'll definitely want to keep this guide on-hand for graduations, birthdays, etc. too!)
Full disclosure: This blog post includes affiliate links, and Dear English Major will receive a small percentage of any sales at no extra cost to you. Thank you very much for helping us fund Dear English Major!
GOOD MORNING
BEAUTIFY YOUR WORDS
TIME TO PLAY
OUR FASHION FAVES
FOR YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY
ON THE GO
FOR THE HOME
JUST PLAIN FUN
KEEP YOUR BRAIN SHARP
STAY CURRENT
Explore more gift guides for English majors here:
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Lovers of Libraries & Books
Searching for the perfect gift for a bibliophile? Our gift guide is PACKED with gift ideas for those who love books and libraries! Whether you're on the hunt for a Christmas gift, birthday present, or something special to give a recent grad, we've got you covered.
The Ultimate Shakespeare Gift Guide
If you're searching for an AWESOME gift for a Shakespeare fanatic, then you've come to the right place! Our William Shakespeare gift-giving guide is packed with fun gift ideas that any Shakespeare admirer is sure to delight in.
The Ultimate Jane Austen Gift Guide
Welcome to the ultimate Jane Austen-inspired gift guide! Discover 130+ unique items designed for the Jane Austen fan in your life!
Building a Better Bookshelf: Anti-Racist Reading Lists & Black-Owned Bookstores
There are many resources that will help educate and empower you to become an anti-racist ally. As you research, if you are planning to buy books on anti-racism (etc.), consider purchasing these books from Black-owned bookstores. There are several Black-owned bookstores throughout the United States.
