Want to double Major in Philosophy and ? I enjoy writing

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<p>So, from what I hear philosophy majors get slim pickings when it comes to the job market, and that it is more of a stepping stone to a graduate program. Even then it's either law, which I hear people loathe and I personally have no interest in, or med, which I am interested in (neuroscience) but probably lack the conviction to stick with it. I would much rather write for a living, pretty much about anything not including sports. But I have no illusions about being a writer. The chances of making a living at it are against me, I know, but I am more than willing to try. What would be a good second major for me, given that I want to write? </p>

<p>This question doesn't appear to make much sense. Given my qualms about not finding a job as a philosophy major, what is the point in double-majoring in an equally 'impractical' subject? I guess what I really want to hear is that my dreams aren't as silly as they actually are, that what I want to achieve is perfectly achievable and is not outside the realm of possibility.</p>

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<p>I’d avoid putting all of your eggs in one basket even if your chances were great. :/</p>

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<p>How am I supposed to avoid that? Going to college and majoring in a subject is essentially doing just that, I’m just doubling up.</p>

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<p>If you like neuroscience, look at technical or scientific writing. You can learn about topics you like and will have the background to write for either a scientific or a general audience. Researchers need competent writers. So do pharmaceutical companies. So do websites about health issues. Pay is good, and jobs (at least in Philly and NYC) are available.</p>

<p>In your spare time you can write poetry or novels or plays or whatever.</p>

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<p>philosophy majors from where</p>