Uneducated vs educated- during recession

[hnsq]

Originally Posted by Aconite

So basically, what you're saying here is that your mind is made up based solely on personal experience, and no one should confuse you with the suggestion that the whole world does not mirror your own existence? Mmm-kay. There's little reason to continue to discuss anything with you, in that case.

Everyone views the world through the lens of their own experiences. To claim otherwise is foolish.

But if you want literature which supports my philosophy about work, I suggest you read 'Purple Cow' and 'Linchpin' by Seth Godin as well as 'The Art of Non-Conformity' by Chris Guillebeau to start. I can give you more if you would like.

What literature and research have you done to back up what you are saying? I love reading and will read any books you have for me on this subject.

[FW transplant]

Overall professionally and personally, earning a college degree is better than not having one. I've seen several recessions during my lifetime, and those with college degrees succeed better than those who don't.

One thing that I've noticed is professions vary in job opportunities. What was a hot field 5 or 50 years ago may no longer be hot now and have lots of jobs. As recently as 2007, finance degrees were the ones to get and now they're not. I'm sure, though, finance degrees will again be valuable.

The thing I've surmised is to be open. Be willing to move, learn new skills (either on-the-job or return to school) outside your initial field of knowledge, and be personable with supervisors and co-workers. The one constant is change.