If you have one, does your college degree mean anything to you?
People always throw their degrees in conversation like it’s important.
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Cyclist · 46-50, M
The people here saying no have no idea what it’s like to be an engineer, a scientist, a nurse, a physician, an accountant, an attorney, a data analyst, a teacher, or any other skilled profession. Trust me, you will need what you will learn in college unless you want to be restricted to entry level jobs like retail, hospitality, etc. The one exception might be small business owners. I’ve seen many who are self made because they learned their trade in some other way, but it must have been a difficult path.
Those here who say you don’t need a degree are most likely restricted to jobs for which you don’t need a degree, and don’t realize that the options can be much wider than that.
Those here who say you don’t need a degree are most likely restricted to jobs for which you don’t need a degree, and don’t realize that the options can be much wider than that.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@Cyclist So true..The degree you acquire incorporates a series of skills, PLUS it demonstrates a level of intellect capable of tackling the job competently..
Furthermore, there is a strong argument that simply acquiring any generalist college degree is the key to even getting your CV looked at for an interview. You have shown you have the potential to learn and the brain power to produce..😷
Furthermore, there is a strong argument that simply acquiring any generalist college degree is the key to even getting your CV looked at for an interview. You have shown you have the potential to learn and the brain power to produce..😷
Cyclist · 46-50, M
@whowasthatmaskedman and to the point of what people are saying here, I don’t think it is possible to get the pile of textbooks corresponding to a degree and just learn on your own. At least in my case it was not. You need the guidance and the discussions. So, it is not just for the degree. It is actually for the knowledge content of going to college.