If you obtain a degree and diligent seek work for over 3 yrs since the degree was granted, yet cannot get?

Question

work, do you think the University owes you a refund on your loans? (this is provided you can actually prove you have been seeking work all this time)

(I feel I was not educated very well and the University gave me false hopes in telling me I would be able to get work with this degree)

Answer 1

Absolutely not.

A degree doesn't translate directly into a job. It can make you more desirable to certain employers who may require a certain degree from applicants, but it doesn't mean they offer jobs to anyone with a degree.

There are so many variables. Like how many jobs are there looking for someone with your degree? What degree do you have? What were your grades? How prestigious is your school? What are your salary demands? Are you a good interviewer? Are you willing to relocate?

Lots of variables into whether someone gets a job. A lot of them are on you. There have been a few articles over the years lamenting the fact that Generation X and younger have this overwhelming sense of entitlement. Feel everything should be handed to them on a silver platter. Not willing to suck it up and grind it out or realize that they may never become rich.

Answer 2

Sure, why not? Should the degree holders with low paying jobs (degreed mcpay jobs) seek a refund too?

Your problem is you think you're entitled a job because you've obtain a degree. There are various "variables" involved in terms of getting employed, hon. People can and are attending college in record numbers to obtain degrees. Since universities are cranking out so many degrees, there's an oversupply of degrees. It's called "too many degrees and not enough jobs." Too many degrees lowers the value of the degree in terms of salary. Degree holders are offering their degrees to employers too. Besides your degree, what else do you have to offer?

Oh, why does the college owe you anything? They gave you a degree. Once they crank out your degree, you're on your own, hon.

Your problem is that all you wanted from college was just to satisfy the college requirements and obtain a degree. If you don't care about learning and getting an education, then you'll just get a degree. Colleges aren't here for job training unless you're going into medicine, law, engineering, etc. Colleges exist for mind enrichment, education, and enlightment. Get an education and not just a degree.

Answer 3

Getting a degree, more importantly an education is 75% you, in other words how much work you put into it. They provide the tools and direction what you do from there on is your responsibility. Next on the getting employment, how do you dress for the interview? what type of attitude do you show, it takes more than just an education to land a job. No they do not owe you a refund. (ps If your resume is written as this question was, the first thing I would do is rewrite it.)

Answer 4

Hey that's a good point because it's true in university they try to make it seem like as soon as you graduate you're going to get a great job in your field yet i see so many people struggling to get by. I say it's all about who you know and what contacts you have. If you know someone in a company or an agency you're more likely to get the job. It doesnt seem fair but that's life. Im wondering what degree do you have and it's sad you worked so hard and still couldnt get a job. But do you get interviews...are companies even calling you? Maybe you need a better resume or you need to practice your interview skills. There is alot of competition out there so it's hard. Good luck though.

Answer 5

Whoa! Curious? What degree may I ask did you earn? And more importantly what University? I bet you have alot of tallent and skills. 2007 Has been hard on the economy. It should pick up next year. Maybe its the resume you need to touch up? What kind of position are you in search of? Is it entry level- career change?