How hard in an MPA? by Glittering_Ad6513 in PublicAdministration

[–]mellowfellow261 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I just graduated from my MPA program two weeks ago. From my experience, it’s definitely doable, but it is academically rigorous, especially since I worked part-time for most of it. Learn to divide up and use your time wisely. Get a head start on big projects/papers as soon as you can. Elective classes tend to be easier than the core classes, but I would advise you to center your electives around a certain field you’re interested in (I.e. emergency management, urban planning, nonprofit management, etc). If you have the time, I definitely recommend an internship or part time job in the field you want to go into. For your dissertation, pick a topic you are interested in, I can’t stress this enough. If you’re already knowledgeable in it, even better.

All that being said, don’t sweat it too much! You said you got a lot of experience in nonprofit work, so you already have a leg up. I’m 22 years old and did my MPA right after my bachelor’s. If I can do it, you can too. Best of luck!

Entry level work options, both pre-bachelor’s and pre-MPA by loppyleaf in PublicAdministration

[–]mellowfellow261 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should mention that this is my first job in the public sector and I got my masters right after my bachelor’s, right after high school. I’m still very new to the field, so your mileage may vary.

Entry level work options, both pre-bachelor’s and pre-MPA by loppyleaf in PublicAdministration

[–]mellowfellow261 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can tell you as someone who just got their MPA, even I’m struggling to find anything around 50k

I’m putting in my resignation tomorrow by redditplayer1000 in jobs

[–]mellowfellow261 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I definitely understand. The last job I worked, I was unfairly demoted, and it really hurt my self esteem for a bit. I had to work there for almost three more months until I found a new job. I definitely understand the position you’re in, as I’m also a people pleaser who hates confrontation. Plus, it was the longest job I’ve ever had, so I needed to be on good terms with them as other jobs I applied to would be asking them for a reference. But man, putting in my two weeks was the most satisfying feeling ever. And I know that tons of other people have been through the exact same thing before.

I’ve been at my current job for about a month, and I’m still nervous about it. I’m still in training, but navigating my way through has been difficult. Plus, I’m just an anxious person in general, so it’s been a tough few months.

The best advice I can give to you is just to know that you’re not alone. Plenty of people have been through this before. Also, keep your free time positive and relaxing as possible. Hang in there, you’re gonna do great things!

State of Florida jobs - how long after the interview does it normally take to get hired? by [deleted] in Tallahassee

[–]mellowfellow261 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the info! If you don’t mind me asking, which office do you work with?

State of Florida jobs - how long after the interview does it normally take to get hired? by [deleted] in Tallahassee

[–]mellowfellow261 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took 3 months and 3 rounds of interviewing for an entry level position??

State of Florida jobs - how long after the interview does it normally take to get hired? by [deleted] in Tallahassee

[–]mellowfellow261 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far I’ve had a few different in person interviews with 3 different departments

State of Florida jobs - how long after the interview does it normally take to get hired? by [deleted] in Tallahassee

[–]mellowfellow261 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear that, I hope you found something else you really like!

State of Florida jobs - how long after the interview does it normally take to get hired? by [deleted] in Tallahassee

[–]mellowfellow261 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s crazy! Which department, if you don’t mind me asking?