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I think that the value of higher education this days is really questionable...
And i also know that if I don't have a college degree, eventually I will encounter a glass ceiling. what do you guys think? college or work?
I wouldn't say it's overrated but a college degree does not hold as much value as it has in the past. The perception is that if you go to college you will be handed a career on a silver platter upon graduation.
That's just not the case anymore. Myself and many of my friends that have graduated in the past 5-6 years have had hard times finding decent jobs. MOST of us have moved back in with our parents after graduation and worked crappy admin jobs. Many have resorted to careers outside of their majors. Most of us feel shortchanged because we thought it would be easy to land a job after graduation.
I dont believe colleges curriculum and teaching provides students with actual skills that can be used in the career field. A college degree helps employers perception of you as much as a nice suit helps your first impression. But not many people can say they use what they learn in college in the careers.
Its mixed... my advice for people to consider... get an AA, and go to a trade school(assuming one interests you) Also in something that is a little less popular. Like seems there are that many electricians and such, but you see, culinary schools full of people.
Get a job with a bigger company, work hard, move up and see if they offer a program to help pay, finish the last two years up on company dime, then look to move up.
I think it's hard to generalize about college degrees since outcomes are so variable. The poster above related the experience that he and many of his friends have had. Others can relate far different experiences.
I think the most important thing to remember is in this highly competitive job market is, a college degree alone is rarely enough. The internships and experiences you have during your time at college are extremely valuable. Employers like to hire recent grads who have some experience already under their belts. I know summer internships are difficult to get and are often unpaid. If they are not feasible for you, look for an on or off campus job that relates to the work you hope to do. If no jobs are available, look for volunteer opportunities you can do after classes or on weekends. You not only will make yourself stand out to employers, you may also make contacts that help you land that first job.
No'Have three neieces who garduated the last three years.One three years ago and two promtions. Second was just promayed into management position, This year the last two had ytwo offers before she finished school and took one ;do well and loves the work.I think like always the right degree and good grades payoff.Stats also show this on unemployment and earnings.
Definitely college, if you can go without racking up a lot of debt. Don't confuse education for life, which lasts as long as you do, whether you're rich or poor, with job training, which now has a shelf life of about six weeks and declining. A third aspect is the matter of a credential -- the degree itself -- which will probably help you in the long run, whatever you do. Also I second the recommendation that you work hard in college, max your grades, and then go as far into graduate school as your ability will allow (but again, only if you can do it without amassing a lot of debt).
The one million dollar figure is misleading, the mean is obscured. They've used those numbers for decades. The market is constantly changing, be very careful before taking out loans. Now, a scholarship is different but the debt from some of these loans are so large they can, funny enough, prevent you from getting your foot in the door/bottom of the ladder entry job.
The perception is that if you go to college you will be handed a career on a silver platter upon graduation.
That's just not the case anymore.
Anymore?
I don't feel that was ever the case....
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