Becoming a "professional" these days seems to carry a heavy load of liability and instability if you go into business for yourself or join a team of like-minded individuals. Having good benefits are not always part of the package either. Sometimes it take years to pay off that education versus a good basic technical education where your skills are in demand and good benefits usually part of the package.
2006-06-11 08:44:47 · 5 answers · asked by metallic moment 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A college degree doesn't "buy" you a job at a certain salary..but it does teach you how to learn and gives you a base from which to grow professionally. So many positions doing wildly creative and fun things begin with having a college degree. And now with "no child left untested"... high school where much learning once occurred is falling behind the pace... and a college degree is even MORE important than before.
And I must add a voice to the "4-year college" or other non-traditional route... There are MANY state colleges and universities that ARE affordable. If you have the grades - GO to a 4 year college away from home. A college degree tells employers more than you can pass tests... and those things are most often not learned at community colleges, on-line colleges or living at home with mom and dad.
Sure - if your only option for school is to live at home... then DO IT !!! But, if you can - a state college or university is usually a lot of bang for your buck.
You can't begin the university degree endeavor with the only goal to be earning potential. Getting a college degree is about much much more. Of course you must be practical in degree choice and earning POTENTIAL, but in the end a 4 year degree is seldom regretted.
2006-06-11 22:01:47 · answer #1 · answered by dubhshessa 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hmm it doesnt have to be costly.. I disagree with the comment of goin to a four year school.. Yes go to one after two years but you dont have to start there.. Go to a two year and get a degree, its very inexpensive, and youll still learn a great deal.. Then transfer off to a four year. BUT this doesnt have to be some richy rich private university that will cost you $40,000 a year! Whatta waste.. Go somewhere local and small. State colleges dont charge much at all! And if you stay with in your state it costs even less than if you were to travel outta your state of residence! In the end it will def pay off! Companies much rather hire someone with a degree.. and even if you get a job with out a degree there isnt much promise of promotion.. I actually know two people that worked at the same job one was fresh outta college the other just highschool degree.. they both made decent money.. however my friend with the degree was offered and accepted a better higher payin job at a different firm. while her highschool diploma friend is still crunchin numbers back at the old place.. and he was there longer than her. just no promotions comin his way =(
2006-06-11 15:54:44 · answer #2 · answered by Lola 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't say "YES" with more emphasis. And don't take the shortcut college path, go ahead and attend a four year college, take out a loan if you have to. There are so many jobs now-a-days that you'll only be considered for if you have a college degree. Otherwise, even if you could easily do the job, you won't even be in the running for it.
2006-06-11 15:48:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the education is totally worth it. I have not completed my education and I feel like I am paying for it every day.
2006-06-11 15:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by dzr0001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes well it carries a paycheck and a job that does not include the phrase "would you like fries with that" or "paper or plastic?"
2006-06-11 15:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by Shopaholic Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋