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I'm definitely not sorry. I believe that education still offers the best opportunities for upward socio-economic mobility. However, climbing that ladder requires certain choices.
We're also going to push our kids to, at a minimum, earn a bachelor's.
People with degrees are having just as much of a terrible time making ends meet as those w/o. It took me 11 years to get my B.S. and I vow no more school for me!!! I still don't understand why we encourage and push education onto our children only to earn a degree and still find oneself w/o. My sister has 3 degrees and can't get a job in Human Resources because she lacks the experience. Which brings me to my next question, how is one to gain the experience if no one will give them the chance?
I am definitely NOT sorry. I would not be where I am today without it.
You took 11 YEARS?
As far as experience, did she (or you) not join clubs to gain leadership experience, have internships, or network while in college?
I have 2 children who have recently (as in the past few years) graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in their respective majors. Both, while in college, joined groups, clubs, and associations geared towards their interests and degrees. They both also had internships/coops while in college. These all combined for valuable experience (AND CONNECTIONS), which they could list on their resumes AS EXPERIENCE.
I am definitely NOT sorry. I would not be where I am today without it.
You took 11 YEARS?
As far as experience, did she (or you) not join clubs to gain leadership experience, have internships, or network while in college?
I have 2 children who have recently (as in the past few years) graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in their respective majors. Both, while in college, joined groups, clubs, and associations geared towards their interests and degrees. They both also had internships/coops while in college. These all combined for valuable experience (AND CONNECTIONS), which they could list on their resumes AS EXPERIENCE.
Both were hired before they graduated.
Many people go to school, quit, return to school, quit, return, etc. for a variety of reasons. Many attend part-time while working...Life events/work/health issues often crop up that interfere with 'normal' college attendance. Many people obtain degrees later in life as well.
Regardless of how long it took to obtain the degree -- He/she obtained it.
I would hope that somewhere over the course of eleven years spent in a university setting, one would have availed one's self of career services, professional networking opportunities, volunteer and internship opportunities, and other sorts of benefits that prepare one for the work force, though. If you can't swing it at any point in over a decade to do any of that, I don't know what to tell you.
I am definitely NOT sorry. I would not be where I am today without it.
You took 11 YEARS?
As far as experience, did she (or you) not join clubs to gain leadership experience, have internships, or network while in college?
I have 2 children who have recently (as in the past few years) graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in their respective majors. Both, while in college, joined groups, clubs, and associations geared towards their interests and degrees. They both also had internships/coops while in college. These all combined for valuable experience (AND CONNECTIONS), which they could list on their resumes AS EXPERIENCE.
Both were hired before they graduated.
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Originally Posted by TabulaRasa
I would hope that somewhere over the course of eleven years spent in a university setting, one would have availed one's self of career services, professional networking opportunities, volunteer and internship opportunities, and other sorts of benefits that prepare one for the work force, though. If you can't swing it at any point in over a decade to do any of that, I don't know what to tell you.
My life is backwards. I did everything backward which is the reason it took me so long to finish my degree but I took a few breaks due to health and I made a transition in the companies for which I worked. I should have graduated from high school in '88 but didn't until '97 (4 children later). I began my college courses in '04 while working full time and took no more than 2 courses a session. I was making 60K before I started my journey to my degree. I've always worked to support mine and my husband did the same up until he was classified disabled. His CDL was yanked away from him and there went his dreams to own his own dump truck. I knew that I would not retire from my current position but I am undecided about whether or not I'd like to go into management. I have a 7 year old set of twins and a lot of time and responsibility comes with management. I don't want a job requiring me to spend 16 hours a day at work on a salary. I need to spend time with my family and a lot of employers don't respect that.
I'm glad that most reap the benefits of having their degrees but there are so many that don't which is plenty sad. One thing that I do know for sure is that I will NEVER give up!
I'm very happy I got my BA. Working in education pays more than the minimum wage and work conditions are better. Starting grad school this fall. I love academia.
I am definitely NOT sorry. I would not be where I am today without it.
You took 11 YEARS?
As far as experience, did she (or you) not join clubs to gain leadership experience, have internships, or network while in college?
I have 2 children who have recently (as in the past few years) graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in their respective majors. Both, while in college, joined groups, clubs, and associations geared towards their interests and degrees. They both also had internships/coops while in college. These all combined for valuable experience (AND CONNECTIONS), which they could list on their resumes AS EXPERIENCE.
Both were hired before they graduated.
Or they could use these as letters of recommendation should they apply to grad school.
Or they could use these as letters of recommendation should they apply to grad school.
Yes, exactly. The point is they got involved, were active in clubs and organizations, and made connections.
They did more than simply show up for class, do the work, and take the exams.
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