What should I do for a living?

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I know me and a lot of other people would have killed for that kind of education and credentials...Why the hell did you blow that kind of money (or the parents money) on that degree there if you dont know what you want to do?

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this attitude really pisses me off - education is not job preparation. there's something to be said for learning for learning's sake, studying what you find interesting, and picking up some good critical reasoning skills and work habits along the way.

college is not about learning skills for a job, its about becoming more mature intellectually. i bet you were one of those people who majored in business and didn't nderstand why they'd make you take any classes outside the department, and dreaded filling all your liberal arts requirements.

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No, actually im one of those guys that had to support himself at an early age and wasnt able to go to college. I know that makes me inferior to you.

Hello Mr. IBM executive, I don't have a college education but I am very mature for under 30 and have picked up some very good critical reasoning skills and work habits. Please hire me for $100,000.00 a year....please.

You want to know what I hate....people that take opportunity for granted. Some of us havent been so lucky as to be spoon fed a backup plan in life....such as an ivey league....or any college education.

And IMHO the only thing a degree is good for is job training and credentials. Try getting a good job without one.

Sorry if I seem heated up on this issue, but the college thing hits home for me....for others in the same situation im sure it hits home to them as well.

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And IMHO the only thing a degree is good for is job training and credentials. Try getting a good job without one.


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The flaw in your argument is that there are more important things in life than money. There is intrinsic value in a liberal arts education, whether it helps you get a job or not. This is Ed's point (or should be). It's unfortunate that you didn't have that opportunity but it doesn't mean that someone who spends a lot of money on school has to think of it solely as a financial investment.

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Good point....very well put together, seriously.

I'm still sticking to my guns and saying that there are far too many people (some in this thread) that took or are taking college for granted. I was just making that point. I understand your point but cannot relate to it. If I was able to college now, I really would care less about anything other than my degree. I don't know, maybe im just more of a realist I guess, there's nothing wrong with either side, heck live it up in college, do what you want...but I think everyone "given" (literally) the chance to do so should be appreciative and humble. If I see one more "Im 21 and going to quit college that my parents pay for to play poker" posts (not that this is one, but it adds to my point) I will literally puke.
I just know how hard the job market is if you are on your own, degreeless, and I'm going to respect someone a lot more for something they worked their ass for, and dedicated their whole life to one decisive thing...rather than someone finishing an ivey league school who still doesnt know what they want to do when they grow up, (after spending way too much money)and posting life-decision questions on a gambling forum.

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You don't sound like you would have done well in college anyway. So no loss.

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