I know a LOT of people that aren't using their degrees.
Dad has his bachelor's in journalism, his master's in law and a JD. He is an executive senior vice president at one of the nation's largest bank and designs/implements/maintains their software. He also serves on some sort of committee hand-picked by Bill Gates. He doesn't "use" any of his degrees.
Mom has her bachelor's in English and has been a mainframe administrator at another one of the nation's largest banks for over 20 years.
Aunt has her JD and works as an elementary schoolteacher.
Cousin has a music degree and works as a manager at Enterprise rent-a-car.
Friend has a film degree and works as a residence hall director at a university.
In fact, my uncle is the only person I know that actually uses his degree (he is a lawyer).
My father says that when he's hiring employees it often doesn't matter WHAT their degree is in, but simply the fact that they HAVE one (except for a few professions, obviously). So don't go thinking that your degree is useless -- it shows that you at least had the dedication and intelligence to finish college. It's actually quite valuable, even if you don't "use" it.
And you're only 25, forchristssake! It's not like you can't go to a culinary arts school for some training or even a second degree.
Good luck!
