For example, do you have a bachelor's or higher and working as a salesperson at a retail store or as a waiter in a restaurant? If so, do you feel like your degree was a waste or your job is kind of beneath you?
2007-03-25 16:16:03 · 3 answers · asked by lc 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I won't say a degree is a waste of time, but college does not value ones intelligence in the job market. A degree helps you get your foot in the door and can be a huge benefactor when determining salary and or management capabilities. If a job is beneath you then you have nobody to blame but yourself for keeping the position. I am not sure what the current job market is in your immediate geographical location, but people with college degrees should be able to work just about anywhere entry level.
2007-03-25 16:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by SKULL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right after college I applied to a bunch of places, including for sales and waitressing jobs. I got turned down for a bunch of those! Ouch. It has felt like a waste at times, even though I feel like it made me a more educated person also. Right now I'm going back to school for a post-degree certificate, something that is specific and definitely needed by employers, unlike my degree!
2007-03-25 16:27:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anne R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately. I have a degree in marketing and I'm working at a customer service job (for an internet based company). I can't picture myself doing this job forever, but I need the money.
2007-03-25 16:29:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋