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Old 03-27-2013, 11:58 AM
 
Location: The Greater Houston Metro Area
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Yes true but what kids want to take up construction trades in school when the current and future condition is so bleak. Besides......kids don't want to get their hands dirty anymore.
I am talking about useless degrees. I have a friend that cannot retire, because his daughter is working on her 4th useless degree, and cannot support herself. So many do not translate well to the business world.

jek74 mentioned one.
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Old 03-27-2013, 12:08 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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Not everyone wants to be in the business world. People do best in life when they do what they love. There is a market for niche careers but you have to be at the top of your game to find work or be self employed and a go getter.
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Old 03-27-2013, 12:18 PM
 
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I am talking about useless degrees. I have a friend that cannot retire, because his daughter is working on her 4th useless degree, and cannot support herself. So many do not translate well to the business world.

jek74 mentioned one.
No offense, but your friend should cut the cord or demand his kid learn a trade or useful degree.
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Old 03-27-2013, 03:29 PM
 
Location: The Greater Houston Metro Area
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No offense, but your friend should cut the cord or demand his kid learn a trade or useful degree.
That was suggested by all, when she was working on the second useless one.
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