Is it wise to study first (into higher education) then work, or just work 1st.?

Answer 1

If you can work in a Field without going to school do it.

Answer 2

If you already know what you want as a career, then go to school and get a degree in that field. If you're not sure, at least work on your General Ed. Take courses in unrelated fields and see what interest you most. Some people aren't ready to jump in to college and actually get the most out of it. Some go to college and think it's great to scrape by with a 'C'. I think that's a waste of time, money and education. For example, right out of high school I went to college. I was happy with a 'C'. I never really knew what I was doing there except trying to get enough classes under my belt to get a degree. 10 years later, I'm back in school and I'm more focused, more determined, and I'm actually learning. I'm getting 'A's now. If I had stayed in school, I may never have found that I wanted to be a Pharmacist. I might have chosen a career that I hated. I know of people who have 2 or 3 degrees. What for? They end up going back to school to get into a different field that they feel better suits them.

If you choose to work, don't wait too long. if you don't have children yet, then get your education done first. I can tell you first hand that it is a lot easier to study when you don't have to stop to change a diaper or fix a booboo.

If it feels like you aren't succeeding, just go with the flow, try for the best. Fate will bring you exactly where you belong.

Answer 3

It depends if the job is relavant...

Ie if you want to get into TV production... Getting a job as a runner would help you find out what you really need to learn whats bullshit. Plus which colleges/uni the boss would recruit from...

ie in the UK this would be Ravensbourne College.

Likewise for other industries.

Then you could use the experience to show you were serious when applying for the course.

Once on the course you could use what you saw and learnt on the job in say your production projects.

Such as when the director says action you wait a few seconds having started to role the video 20 seconds before. Then film the whole thing from several angles one at a time. You would understand the techniques and then use the course to learn the skills. Then set up your portfolio for the industry knowing what they want and hopefully if you did both you would then have good contacts into the industry.


Whilst your class mates would be clueless about the real world and how things actually work, having made up portfolios nody cares about and seen all before. And having learned all the wrong stuff.

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Also you could start with more money and maybe be able to run the real job along side the course so your part time job is helping your studies not getting in the way of it.

Your employer hopefully would want you to do well in your course as hoping you went to work for him... As opposed to some crappy burger joint where they think the study gets in the way of their business.

And your job gets in the way of study.

Thats sort of thing would help.


However **** dead end mac jobs in a burger joint or stacking shelves etc gets you nowhere. And then future employers see you as a loose with no relavant experience. The job get in the way and the employer has no interest in you doing well.

Answer 4

My grandfather used to tell me that during his days,as a young school boy,he had to work to pay his school fees.In the morning,he had to sell some bread before going to school,and he'd have to sell oranges after school.I felt sorry for him.But,doing the two made him a very strong and responsible man .

Well,as for me,I dont think I can cope with the two.I am lucky to have financially capable parents .So,I gave school full attention and graduated as the best in my class.

If u can cope with the two,fine.But if u are financially capable,kindly be patient enough to study,earn ur degree and then get a good job.The opportunity u have today may not be there for u tomorrow,so dont work first.

Whatever u do,make sure u go to school and get educated.

Answer 5

I hated school and didn't want to go to college etc..

I got an apprenticeship to train to be an accountant and worked a full time job and went to college one day a week. I loved it and found it really good actually working and learning the theory side at the same time and would recommend it to anyone though not all professions can be entered in this way.

If your in the UK try your local 'connexions' or job centre to see if they can be of any help. Be patient there are a lot of rubbish apprenticeships out there that don't pay very well but once you start to prove yourself the pay will get better.

Good luck.

Answer 6

If you have all the money you can spend why not study first. Study,study and study.But if you can't afford to further your study
maybe you can work first. Once you've earn enough then pursue your study. Always stick to your goal (you know to get a degree,PhD etc.). This is simply becoz some people forget about their goals when they starts making money.Remember the more you learn the bigger chances are to get high salary(if you are in the right field).Good Luck and all the best to you!

Answer 7

Id recommend higher education, or an apprenticeship first.

Im currently halfway through a 4 year apprenticeship. Once i leave, i shall go to university.

After that i will become more serious about a job, and will have a much greater chance, as i will have a qualification and a degree.

Answer 8

Probably study first. You may be able to land a job with a corporation that will pay for most of your education though. Sometimes it is worth looking around a little to see.

Answer 9

Work first. Most employers in the UK will let you some sort of external training/education while you are working for them. You will learn so much faster and better if you put what you are learning in the classroom into practice at work straight away.

Answer 10

What do you desire to do?

Does it require you to go for further qualifications/experience?

You could work while you train?

You could do an apprenticeship!!

It all depends on what you want to do and how?

Set your Goal..and aim for it!!

At 16/17 the world is your oyster... don't let opportunities pass you by seize the day!! This Is Your Time... Make the most of it!!

Answer 11

The more education you have, the more you will get paid. Also, it opens up better jobs to be educated. I would say, work while you get your degree, and then work in the field you studied.