College Educated?

[sunnydale slim]

I left college just short of a degree in the early eighties and worked through the late nineties at good paying but labor intensive jobs. I then went to Tech School and got a diploma followed by college to finish up my Bachelor of Science. This turned out to be a good path for me because as my body was wearing down I was blessed with a position to use my acquired skills and education to lead others and not rely only on my physical strength. If I had not earned the degree I am sure this would not have been possible. So for you guys in your 30's it is not too late.

 

[webicknell]

Graduated in Accounting... Earned my CPA certificate in Florida.... Getting ready to retire from a fortune 100 company with pension, 401(k) and other investments... Is this possible without a college degree? Maybe , but much more difficult....
Too many companies these days have so many candidates for every position, they need a way to reduce the number.... The quickest... No College degree, we don't talk to you.....

 

[potenza]

AA, I majored in chemistry!!! Been in business for along time,, never used what I studied for but, have used my Spanish I used.

 

[jeffdt]

It was worth it for me but back in my day, if you went to a state school you didn't have to mortgage your kids. My freshman 1st semester at Wisconsin, tuition, dorm and meal plan combined was $1284.00. Now-a-days, not so sure.

 

[white]

So I was just thinking how many people on here went to college and if it was worth it for you? I chose to not go and work my way up the ladder the hard way in sales. I make decent money but now at 37 years old I wish I would have got a better education.

I skipped college and just started going to work. Worked my way up in the company till I lost my leg/job at 28.
Going back to college now because the job I want to do now requires a degree.
I say if you can do what you want without a degree skip college, but if your dream job requires it then go.

 

[rdogger]

I'd say 50%** of our members are college educated.

** (Based on proper use of sell/sale in classifieds section)


I did not, but still earn a very comfortable living in sales.

 

[mkdhotrod]

I have a B.S and currently working on my M.S.

 

[oldmetlfan]

People say I'm full of B.S., but I don't have one.
Started school back in the day and finished about 1 1/2 years, but cash in the pocket was more important than going to college.

 

[TheGman]

Yes four year degree and yes its been worth it.
I worked two years after high school decided to work part time put myself through college.

 

[webicknell]

Yes four year degree and yes its been worth it.
I worked two years after high school decided to work part time put myself through college.

I started the Fall after high school.... Partied my ass off for 2 years, had about a 2.0 average.... Realized this was not working.... Quit and joined the Air Force.... Straighten myself out.... had a good 4 years in USAF, came of and finished the rest or my college with very good grades... Would not have changed a thing....