What is the purpose of college? Education, or Employment?

[Gatornation]

Originally Posted by hnsq

You are absolutely correct, and this is not a black-and-white issue. We are debating shades of grey. My point was if you look at high stress, high reward professions, most people do NOT do it only for the money. Take doctors, for example, virtually no one does it for the money (talk to a few if you don't believe me).

Or take CEO's, executives, etc. Most of them like getting paid what they are worth, but do it for more than money alone.

I am saying that focusing on knowledge instead of money (even for a pharmacist or lawyer) will, in the end, make you MUCH more successful than if you pursue money alone.

Business field is a bit different. When talking about specific professions that require a doctorate where kids get that degree right after undergrad I think the motive has plenty to do with money.

I'm not saying your theory isn't a good one to have. I think in this economy especially, money is being considered as more of a factor in the job people choose.

[annie_himself]

Originally Posted by hnsq

You are absolutely correct, and this is not a black-and-white issue. We are debating shades of grey. My point was if you look at high stress, high reward professions, most people do NOT do it only for the money. Take doctors, for example, virtually no one does it for the money (talk to a few if you don't believe me).

Or take CEO's, executives, etc. Most of them like getting paid what they are worth, but do it for more than money alone.

I am saying that focusing on knowledge instead of money (even for a pharmacist or lawyer) will, in the end, make you MUCH more successful than if you pursue money alone.

People learn in college these days?

[hnsq]

Originally Posted by annie_himself

People learn in college these days?

lol...touche