I was thinking of going back to school. I'm not even sure if it's worth it anymore.
36-40, M
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
I echo @Turtlepower, I've done alright without one but it has definitely impeded my career growth and opportunities.
But I've also stayed at the same company for over 20 years and my company is only beginning in the past few years to accept recognize and accept years of experience in the industry as being on par with people 4 year degrees for many/most roles.
Personally I feel degree requirements are a form of classist discrimination and I won't come off that soapbox.
Many companies have tuition reimbursement programs and if you have the bandwidth to work full-time while earning a degree part-time, I'd say go that route. I have that opportunity myself but I just don't think I have the energy for it. I like/need my off work downtime too much. I tried the work/school thing a little bit before I had my kid and I just don't think I could burn the candle at both ends like that anymore.
But I've also stayed at the same company for over 20 years and my company is only beginning in the past few years to accept recognize and accept years of experience in the industry as being on par with people 4 year degrees for many/most roles.
Personally I feel degree requirements are a form of classist discrimination and I won't come off that soapbox.
Many companies have tuition reimbursement programs and if you have the bandwidth to work full-time while earning a degree part-time, I'd say go that route. I have that opportunity myself but I just don't think I have the energy for it. I like/need my off work downtime too much. I tried the work/school thing a little bit before I had my kid and I just don't think I could burn the candle at both ends like that anymore.
Turtlepower · 36-40, M
@Starcrossed probably even tougher from a mom perspective than mine as a Dad. I'm in the same boat with reimbursement options and it's 100% in my company but it's so hard to find that energy. I totally agree with you here.
Turtlepower · 36-40, M
I'll tell you that I'm doing great without a 4 year degree but not having one closes a lot of doors and has slowed my promotions down and prevented me from advancing where I should be based on my work experience. If you can do it without going into significant debt then you should (depending what you want to do of course).
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Turtlepower · 36-40, M
@RisingMorningStar7 seeing your other response I'm in the engineering field and not having that degree is probably costing me at least 50k/year at this point.
RisingMorningStar7 · 36-40, M
@Turtlepower oh that's a lot, what kind of work do you do?
Turtlepower · 36-40, M
@RisingMorningStar7 I work in aerospace engineering in process engineering. I do well for myself but I'm only here because of the network I built and it's been a wild path. But I'm one of the most qualified people to take over for my boss but I can't even get an interview because of the degree situation.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
Education isn't the 'fall back' it once was.
Lots of people are seeing reduced grants and accumulative debt while on their courses.
Landlords are asking ridiculous rents just about everywhere.
Even if you're at home that can have an effect on parents taxation as a result.
You need to talk to folk currently doing it.
They'd give you practical advice on how they're getting on
Lots of people are seeing reduced grants and accumulative debt while on their courses.
Landlords are asking ridiculous rents just about everywhere.
Even if you're at home that can have an effect on parents taxation as a result.
You need to talk to folk currently doing it.
They'd give you practical advice on how they're getting on
For me my degree opened the door to a career in finance. And statistically , college graduates are more likely to be in higher paying jobs.
TurtlePink · 22-25, F
Go back to school! So that you have back up, but just in case. And you don’t even have to get another degree you could just get a trade. Because trade schools are just as relevant
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
Education is always worth it
It is.
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
What kind of degree would u want
RisingMorningStar7 · 36-40, M
@smileylovesgaming finance or Engineering.
MyNameIsHurl · 41-45, F
It's not
acpguy · C
It isn't except for trade schools. College is mostly just socialists doling out poor education and concentrate on on teaching you to be a liberal / socialist.
YoMomma ·
Depends on what you study ☺ if its in demand or not
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
only if you think it would be fun and worth it for self improvement.
