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HelpImSurrounded

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5. Great way to lock yourself out of the job market

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Mon Jul 28, 2025, 03:20 PM

Jul 2025

While I am the first to point out that the current ROI on a college degree is negative, it's still the only way to access huge segments of the job market.

I have friends who are as qualified as I am at what do but have a GED instead of BA/BS and, as such, have always been hindered in the job market.

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