Have you considered labor studies or something like that? The highest level of math you'll likely need is Stats or Business Calc. You don't have to like it, you just have to get a C, and honest to god if you put the work in just about anyone can accomplish that.
It's a major that would more naturally align with your politics than economics but allow you to do similar jobs. It's also a great way to get an entry level job with a Union.
Please do! I'm trying to get in to that line of work now, and it's tricky without a directly applicable degree it feels like. You'd have to probably start out with a lib union, but after you have a year or two experience at the entry level it's much easier to lateral into a more militant union. Alternatively, you can work on advancing your career to a position with more responsibility and push for more radical policies/education yourself. And go figure, unions tend to pay decently and have great benefits for staff.
Now, one true leftists will say that you're selling out a bit and organization needs to be by and for the people, not 'professional' organizers, and I think they're kinda right - but at the end of the day we all have to eat. Organizing workers for a living is harm reduction at worst, and it'll give you INCREDIBLY valuable experience if you decide to join an Org. There certainly seems to be worse ways to make a living.
If you end up needing to take a math class and want some help, hit me up; I’ve started tutoring a former coworker remotely (through texting/calling but I’m pretty sure discord screensharing/voice chat would work at least as well). I used to teach math and miss doing it.
This applies to anyone btw, just send me a PM and we’ll hook up on discord, for now or in case you want to talk math in the future.
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do not, this shit is only for the most soulless, ambitious libs. it's an industry made for them.
chances are op is being too hard on themselves. choosing a field on the basis of 'I'm not too stupid for it' is a recipe for legit depression.
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If you can solve a basic quadratic with a textbook next to you and do a vlookup in excel you can be an accountant.
You may need to take a calculus course...but I've met accountants and they know next to zero mathematics.
You'd probably be fine, especially if you go to office hours at every opportunity. You get a lot more 1-on-1 attention there, and a lot of practice.
Also, office hours are a great way to make friends. I went to the wedding in 2019 of a friend I met at office hours.
Source: I was a math major and now teach math.
Have you considered labor studies or something like that? The highest level of math you'll likely need is Stats or Business Calc. You don't have to like it, you just have to get a C, and honest to god if you put the work in just about anyone can accomplish that.
It's a major that would more naturally align with your politics than economics but allow you to do similar jobs. It's also a great way to get an entry level job with a Union.
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Please do! I'm trying to get in to that line of work now, and it's tricky without a directly applicable degree it feels like. You'd have to probably start out with a lib union, but after you have a year or two experience at the entry level it's much easier to lateral into a more militant union. Alternatively, you can work on advancing your career to a position with more responsibility and push for more radical policies/education yourself. And go figure, unions tend to pay decently and have great benefits for staff.
Now, one true leftists will say that you're selling out a bit and organization needs to be by and for the people, not 'professional' organizers, and I think they're kinda right - but at the end of the day we all have to eat. Organizing workers for a living is harm reduction at worst, and it'll give you INCREDIBLY valuable experience if you decide to join an Org. There certainly seems to be worse ways to make a living.
If you end up needing to take a math class and want some help, hit me up; I’ve started tutoring a former coworker remotely (through texting/calling but I’m pretty sure discord screensharing/voice chat would work at least as well). I used to teach math and miss doing it.
This applies to anyone btw, just send me a PM and we’ll hook up on discord, for now or in case you want to talk math in the future.