I wanted to study computer science, emphasizing in networking. I had already completed my GE, and was transferring out. The admissions and course advisors steered me down the path towards a degree in that field. Right before graduation did I find out from classmates that this degree is for people already working in the field looking to get into management positions. I've tried making up for my lack of knowledge and experience by applying for basic IT jobs, but it's just not working. So, I've decided to go back to school and fill in the holes. A coworker said that I could sue the school from which I graduated for misinforming me. Can I really do this?
2007-09-27 11:52:00 · 5 answers · asked by nohe812 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
No.
A school offers classes. You took the classes.
A school does not guarantee you success in life. You have to make your own success.
2007-09-27 11:58:06 · answer #1 · answered by hottotrot1_usa 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not without solid evidence, proof, witnesses, signed statements and anything else that an attorney would need to present your case to the judge.
Misinformation can be checked out quite easily now via the web and by calling the entities involved. There's no reason for not checking for yourself other than you simply weren't experienced enough in the world to KNOW to check for yourself. That's cool, too.
Why don't you try a different tactic and apply for "management' positions in your field? Since you already have the schooling for it, you can start at the low end of management and work your way up - learning as you go. Some companies will even pick up your additional training/schooling tab if you are studying in the field that you are currently in. My corporation does 100% pick-up on schooling if it's work-related studies.
So get your foot in the door at the management level and work your way into the position that you really want!
2007-09-27 19:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by avonfromstubby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your coworker is dreaming, or pulling your leg. You don't have any basis for a lawsuit. It's YOUR responsibility to research your intended course of study and to choose it. What you "found out" from classmates might not even be right! And if the course catalog says that's what that degree is for, you should have read it.
IT jobs can be very competitive, especially for people with no experience. Without top grades, and a solid internship, you could have a tough time finding a job.
Good luck.
2007-09-27 19:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If that were the case, then there would be millions of lawsuits against colleges.
It just doesn't exist. Tell your friend to find a SINGLE court case where a student SUCCESSFULLY sued a school for misadvisement and won b/c they couldn't find a job after graduation.
I would bet she can't.
2007-09-27 19:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by Expert8675309 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly doubt it! These people are "advisers" or "counselors". You are ultimately responsible for your decision and you might have benefitted from doing some research on your own before committing to that path.
Chalk it up to experience and move on. I wish you the best of luck.
2007-09-27 20:54:12 · answer #5 · answered by anon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋