They show the stats of college grads who don’t ‘use’ their degrees in their career.
LIKE WTF YOU THINK YOU WERE GOING TO DO WITH ENGLISH AND MEDIEVAL RELIGION?
Nah it’s not, that’s why I dropped out. It wasn’t because I was about to fail 3/4 of my classes at all…
Depends on the job you want. STEM subjects, yes.
I’ve a degree, and I’m doing a second one. I can’t even get a job interview.
A degree in bubblegum flavours most loved by teens is not going to do much for you. Choose wisely.
It’s all well and good saying higher education is good in its own right, which it is. But it’s also a huge investment of time and money, both financially and in opportunity cost. Going to college just because it’s the done thing isn’t a good enough reason so it’s definitely worth thinking past college to see what’s out there for you after graduation. The days of doors opening for you just because you have a degree are long gone now that the value of a degree has become so diluted.
Secondary schools have been forcing people into college the last 10 years. They don’t care what degree, its about doing a degree is better than not doing one no matter the quality of the degree.
There’s a load of shit degrees that are unnecessary and so many people who are getting pushed into college by family and friends who just haven’t been shown the idea of alternative thrid level progression
Depends on what career someone is aiming for. The idea that everyone should aspire to a college degree regardless is the last generation’s dream. People need to be more strategic with their time and money these days.
When considering any career choices the first port of call should be talking with as many people as possible who do that job. They can often give you good advice on whether or not a degree is needed and crucially what certs and short courses have the most value.
I got a 1.1 in psychology last year. I was so proud of myself, but it turned out to be nothing more then a piece of paper. I can’t even get grunt work in the field.
I’m starting a master’s in psych next week. This one better count
It’s still worth it to get a degree, but you have to be careful in what you choose. Tbh, very few people really end up working in the area that they studied these days from what I hear. Like, I have a Cert and degree in marketing from TUD, and I currently work in mortgages lol.
The problem lies more in jobs requiring you to be bloody Superman before they’ll even consider you. All this needing 5+ year experience, worked abroad, and being heavily involved with the GAA all by the time you graduate is insanity.
As a recruiter. No it isn’t. Unless it’s a very technical field. Outside of that, no.
Yea
Engineering degrees tend to do well – usually in finance, heh.
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They show the stats of college grads who don’t ‘use’ their degrees in their career.
LIKE WTF YOU THINK YOU WERE GOING TO DO WITH ENGLISH AND MEDIEVAL RELIGION?
Nah it’s not, that’s why I dropped out. It wasn’t because I was about to fail 3/4 of my classes at all…
Depends on the job you want. STEM subjects, yes.
I’ve a degree, and I’m doing a second one. I can’t even get a job interview.
A degree in bubblegum flavours most loved by teens is not going to do much for you. Choose wisely.
It’s all well and good saying higher education is good in its own right, which it is. But it’s also a huge investment of time and money, both financially and in opportunity cost. Going to college just because it’s the done thing isn’t a good enough reason so it’s definitely worth thinking past college to see what’s out there for you after graduation. The days of doors opening for you just because you have a degree are long gone now that the value of a degree has become so diluted.
Secondary schools have been forcing people into college the last 10 years. They don’t care what degree, its about doing a degree is better than not doing one no matter the quality of the degree.
There’s a load of shit degrees that are unnecessary and so many people who are getting pushed into college by family and friends who just haven’t been shown the idea of alternative thrid level progression
Depends on what career someone is aiming for. The idea that everyone should aspire to a college degree regardless is the last generation’s dream. People need to be more strategic with their time and money these days.
When considering any career choices the first port of call should be talking with as many people as possible who do that job. They can often give you good advice on whether or not a degree is needed and crucially what certs and short courses have the most value.
I got a 1.1 in psychology last year. I was so proud of myself, but it turned out to be nothing more then a piece of paper. I can’t even get grunt work in the field.
I’m starting a master’s in psych next week. This one better count
It’s still worth it to get a degree, but you have to be careful in what you choose. Tbh, very few people really end up working in the area that they studied these days from what I hear. Like, I have a Cert and degree in marketing from TUD, and I currently work in mortgages lol.
The problem lies more in jobs requiring you to be bloody Superman before they’ll even consider you. All this needing 5+ year experience, worked abroad, and being heavily involved with the GAA all by the time you graduate is insanity.
As a recruiter. No it isn’t. Unless it’s a very technical field. Outside of that, no.
Yea
Engineering degrees tend to do well – usually in finance, heh.
Yes it is.