I'm 23, I work in the casino business as a poker dealer. Most of my co-workers all have degree's of somesort. One has a bachelor's in biology, another has bachelor's in geology, a couple of them have bachelor's in communications. They all have degree's but they don't have job's in their field. One of them actually has a chemical engineering degree, and he worked as one for 8 years but he quit because it was too boring, but he said it was good money. I know it depends on what field you get your degree in, but i'm not sure what I want to do. any ideas? I'm halfway through school, should I finish?
2006-06-21 09:38:58 · 15 answers · asked by Ad Just 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
To answer some of your questions...
It doesn't take much to become a poker dealer, all you need is for someone to teach you how to deal and a gaming license (requires no crimes with money laundary). And to get the job you have to do an audition (kind of like for acting, but for dealing).
No I don't work in vegas, but I was thinking about moving there. I seen the ULV across the street from the palms, but I didn't think I could concentrate on school in that type of enviroment.
I'm "halfway through college" means that I completed most of my prerequisites for a science degree.
I like to thank everyone for their feedback, it really is helping me out a lot.
2006-06-21 15:21:30 · update #1
In today's slow economy, it's all about competition. If you go for a job interview and the other people have degrees and you don't - you'll lose every time. A degree is a gauge that employers can use to determine your willingness to "follow-through" and show dedication. The field you study is unimportant. Pick a major you enjoy. I worked for 20 years in a company with over 1500 employees, and even the receptionist had a college degree. Do it. You won't regret it.
2006-06-21 09:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by Buster Van Buren 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Definitely finish! Even though you didn't state what you are "halfway through" studying, I can tell you from personal experience that you will need that degree. I am 38 years old, and still work at below my desired wage. I know that having a college degree would tack around $10,000 US onto my current annual salary at any place of employment.
I never finished college, came home after the first disastrous semester and got a job instead. Always thought "I'll go back some day" - well, so far not only have I not gone back, now I have a child of my own and will have to put their education costs before my own (and possibly before my own retirement!).
Finish your degree. Even if you don't end up in that field, you will still end up with better opportunities.
2006-06-21 10:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by SmartAleck 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 22 years old. And in my reality, a business degree from a 4-year university is supposed to increase your chance of landing a career in the field that you would like to excel in.
If you're already making good money working at the casino and will eventually have enough for a comfortable retirement, then why bother pursuing a degree? School's not for everybody. If you can find your fortune without it, then more power to you.
Take a long view of your life and carefully think about where you'd like to end up in the next 40 years. If you feel that you'll need that piece of paper (because that's really all a degree is), then pursue it. If not, then finish it anyway since you're already halfway done.
2006-06-21 09:50:49 · answer #3 · answered by Jose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should finish school. In this globally competitve world the difference between getting the position and not is in the credentials. A person with a degree and work experience has a better chance of getting the position before a person with no degree.
2006-06-21 09:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by tanyammcdaniel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been trying to go the route of no degree. I have worked in a particular industry for the last 3 years and although I am doing alright, I often see promotions available that I can't get because I don't have a degree. I will have to put in more time in my current position to make up for it. Overall, I am considering going to night school so I can speed up my advancement in my career.
2006-06-21 09:52:47 · answer #5 · answered by dextrose79x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you in Vegas? because at the Univ. of Nevada @ Las Vegas, they have a Bachelor's degree program in Casino operations (Hospitality-connected, I believe). This'll give you an advantage over others with degrees in other fields when it comes to moving up in the gaming indusry!
2006-06-21 11:06:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Scandalous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finish college. It will pay off in the long run. Your circumstances could change. A college educated person will more often than not make more money and go further than a person with a high school diploma.
2006-06-21 13:58:28 · answer #7 · answered by ronnieneilan1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finish it. It will benefit you in the long run.
Plus you might make more money than someone who doesn't have 1.
2006-06-21 09:42:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the Doctor calls the plumber for a broken pipe, the doctor goes back to work the next day and asks for a raise.
2006-06-21 11:10:40 · answer #9 · answered by JaysterMCNY 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Finish school!!
There are so many options that are open to you with a degree. Without it you are taking your chances.
It's much harder to do it later...
2006-06-21 11:26:53 · answer #10 · answered by Money Maven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋