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pipoman

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3. I have advised both of my sons

Reply to FarCenter (Original post)

Sat May 5, 2012, 10:15 PM

May 2012

not to go beyond a bachelors degree before getting a job and gaining experience. Many companies aren't interested in masters and phds with no actual work experience. Also a college grad should realize it does not equal entitlement, rather it can qualify a person for a job.

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What's the value of a college degree? [View all] FarCenter May 2012 OP

Apparently the value of a college degree is strictly monetary. Huh. (nt) Posteritatis May 2012 #1

No, but the cost of getting a college degree is certainly monetary (nt) FarCenter May 2012 #2

One of the costs is monetary, but there are other costs as well. nt ZombieHorde May 2012 #5

I have advised both of my sons pipoman May 2012 #3

It really depends on your degree and field. Drahthaardogs May 2012 #7

I don't disagree, certainly one couldn't get a job as a MD without a phd.. pipoman May 2012 #9

Developing your mind is one way of contributing to society through your self bhikkhu May 2012 #4

Major in something marketable. Minor in what you love. nt Gidney N Cloyd May 2012 #6

a college degree is an official recognition iemitsu May 2012 #8

It's worth as much as the material it's printed on. cherokeeprogressive May 2012 #10

Monetarily, mine is virtually worthless. bluedigger May 2012 #11

there are a lof of fucking morons with college degrees Skittles May 2012 #12

They're not worth much Vorwarts May 2012 #13

Education is priceless, MadHound May 2012 #14

College degree proves two things that employers want to know. vinny9698 May 2012 #15

Also the best years of your life. vinny9698 May 2012 #16

I had a decent professional job quaker bill May 2012 #17