I'm haven't graduated but I surely do not know enough to invent my nanobots.
[QUOTE=MR-X;20658746]Uh yes, in this market a college degree is a must. You will get almost nowhere with a high school diploma. If you want a decent job that gives good pay you need to get a degree in something. You don't have to go to uni/college you can go to tech schools that provide just the classes you want.[/QUOTE]
I don't want a decent job with good pay, I don't want a life of literally 50% work. I don't want a Life of ANY work. I wish that i could just go into a coma, or be diagnosed mentally unstable or have SOME sort of hallucinogen that makes me believe 100% of my life is some alternate reality.
But no, I can't have that, For some reason Humans wanted a life of work...
[QUOTE=Kybalt;20658417]I don't think people should choose their careers just based on something like money or whatever, they should be chosen because a person has an interest in that or believes that they can better the world by being that. :3:[/QUOTE]
related to this post, I realized a few months ago, i rather live poor and do what i love.
then be rich and do what i hate.
The unemployment rate for people living in the US without a college degree is 30-35%. With a degree, the unemployment rate is 5%.
Can't find a link at the moment, but the end point is to just get a damn education.
It probably depends on what you want to do. If you want to do something real technical you'll be better off going to that specific technical school, which technically isn't a college or university. Like say you want to be a helicopter pilot, your college degree wont get you in the cockpit. You would have to go to flight school rather than college. So again, it depends on what you want to do. You should really try to get a college degree at least, if you don't want to pay for it all your life the military is a great option.
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[QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;20658847]I don't want a decent job with good pay, I don't want a life of literally 50% work. I don't want a Life of ANY work. I wish that i could just go into a coma, or be diagnosed mentally unstable or have SOME sort of hallucinogen that makes me believe 100% of my life is some alternate reality.
But no, I can't have that, For some reason Humans wanted a life of work...[/QUOTE]
Don't be so friggen lazy. You don't need to be in front of the computer your entire life.
[QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;20658847]I don't want a decent job with good pay, I don't want a life of literally 50% work. I don't want a Life of ANY work. I wish that i could just go into a coma, or be diagnosed mentally unstable or have SOME sort of hallucinogen that makes me believe 100% of my life is some alternate reality.
But no, I can't have that, For some reason Humans wanted a life of work...[/QUOTE]
Go find yourself a box, and a nice road to beg on then. I hate working. I hate the monotony of an office job. That's why I'm going into marine biology. It retains to my interests and hobbies and it's got a lab/field working environment. Hopefully work will be fun and rewarding for me.
[QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;20658847]I don't want a decent job with good pay, I don't want a life of literally 50% work. [B]I don't want a Life of ANY work.[/B] I wish that i could just go into a coma, or be diagnosed mentally unstable or have SOME sort of hallucinogen that makes me believe 100% of my life is some alternate reality.
But no, I can't have that, For some reason Humans wanted a life of work...[/QUOTE]
That's why you find something that you like and do it.
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If you do what you love doing then you will never work a day in your life.
Great quote from my dad.
I can definitely say "yes".
While going to college won't guarantee you a job, it will do amazing things for developing you as a person. After 3 years of going to college, I feel like I really am a wiser and more intelligent individual than I was after I left high school. It's given me a completely different view on life.
Also, keep in mind that getting a specific degree doesn't mean that you will be stuck with one job for the rest of your life. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of different jobs one degree can get you.
[QUOTE=OvB;20659028]Go find yourself a box, and a nice road to beg on then. I hate working. I hate the monotony of an office job. That's why I'm going into marine biology. It retains to my interests and hobbies and it's got a lab/field working environment. Hopefully work will be fun and rewarding for me.[/QUOTE]
You know what I'd love to do for a living? Assemble customized computers, or at least just put them together, because it's fun. But guess fucking what. They got machine for that now. There is nothing that appeals to me that I can do in life.
[QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;20659129]You know what I'd love to do for a living? Assemble customized computers, or at least just put them together, because it's fun. But guess fucking what. They got machine for that now. There is nothing that appeals to me that I can do in life.[/QUOTE]
Make a local computer repair/building business.
[QUOTE=OvB;20659166]Make a local computer repair/building business.[/QUOTE]
How could I keep in business with companies like hp or dell? i'd have to drop my prices dramatically. The local computer repair place that i got my pc from went out of business a while ago
I wonder what is going to happen next. Will you need an 8 year degree in order to make good enough money? It went from not needing a high school diploma to needing one to needing a college degree. What's next?!
[QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;20659235]How could I keep in business with companies like hp or dell? i'd have to drop my prices dramatically. The local computer repair place that i got my pc from went out of business a while ago[/QUOTE]
You shouldn't have to compete with those for repairs.
The local business around here buys up bulk computer that schools are getting rid of and sells them used. They also buy parts seperatley and build serious gaming PC's.
I'm a freshman in Uni and right now, I don't feel like it's really going to help me in life.
However, the way I see it, I've got nothing better to do, and it's serving as a good transition period into adulthood.
[QUOTE=I_Forgot;20659337]I'm a freshman in Uni and right now, I don't feel like it's really going to help me in life.
However, the way I see it, I've got nothing better to do, and it's serving as a good transition period into adulthood.[/QUOTE]
come on are you kidding me
you can't get a good job without a college diploma.
[QUOTE=Gummylamb;20659441]come on are you kidding me
you can't get a good job without a college diploma.[/QUOTE]
Life shouldn't be about work. life should be about everything BUT work. the shit he learns in college is NOT going to serve him.
of course there are people who go to college and have trouble finding a job but going to college usually will only help you and you will make more money statistically. if you want to work at fast food or a game store then go ahead and make your minimum wage. go to college and pursue happiness then make at least double that and not have to work as hard.
[QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;20659467]Life shouldn't be about work. life should be about everything BUT work. the shit he learns in college is NOT going to serve him.[/QUOTE]
It doesn't matter if what you learn will serve you! Good jobs still generally only care about College Diploma's.
[QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;20659467]Life shouldn't be about work. life should be about everything BUT work. the shit he learns in college is NOT going to serve him.[/QUOTE]you have the lowest amount of intelligence that i have seen thus far on this forum.
[QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;20659467]Life shouldn't be about work. life should be about everything BUT work. the shit he learns in college is NOT going to serve him.[/QUOTE]
Go live in the forest and don't come back please.
I'm almost done a 2 year course at a technical school, and I can say that I've learned a hell of a lot and gotten some much needed perspective. But this coming September I'll be starting a shorter pre-trade course, which will land me an apprenticeship with a nice full-time job. I plan to do the stuff I learned in the 2 year course on the side so money-wise I should be fine.
Most of my friends are getting 4 or 5 year degrees and I don't know how they do it. I'm sick of school already and just want to start my independent life.
[QUOTE=tumult;20659566]you have the lowest amount of intelligence that i have seen thus far on this forum.[/QUOTE]
Well you've been here for a few days so I can assume that you're just band-wagoning.
It's best to get a higher education so you could get a better job or career, or if you wish to achieve a dream job that requires a college education. I want to become a video game developer, but to do that I need to get into a college that does that short of thing, I might be one of those modelers or programmers... I think it's just best for me to be somewhat of a jack of all trades to become experience with all the skills and pick the one that seem to fit me more under the video game development career that I want.
[QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;20659661]Well you've been here for a few days so I can assume that you're just band-wagoning.[/QUOTE]
Certainly not the lowest intelligence, but it's REALLY dumb to say what you said.
[QUOTE=Gummylamb;20659933]Certainly not the lowest intelligence, but it's REALLY dumb to say what you said.[/QUOTE]
That you should enjoy life and focus on the good parts instead of constantly working?
[QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;20659954]That you should enjoy life and focus on the good parts instead of constantly working?[/QUOTE]
Work doesn't have to be bad y'know
[QUOTE=Gummylamb;20659983]Work doesn't have to be bad y'know[/QUOTE]
I always forget that
[QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;20660045]I always forget that[/QUOTE]
Sarcasm? Because yeah.
[QUOTE=ProboardslolV2;20658391]I was wondering, because it seems to most people in my grade that the end-game of highschool is college, and once they graduate college, that everything will be perfectly fine and dandy.
"I'm going to be a doctor!"
"I'm going to be a programmer!"
And it just doesn't seem likely that college is the do-all end-all for getting a job. from what i've heard, even college educated people can't find jobs. And it's only really seemed to me that people who ever use their college educations are people who do research/teach (scientists + professors).
So, tell me. Have you ever used a college education?
also: Am I the only one who can't stand people who actually achieve? I mean there's absolutely nothing wrong with being a doctor or being a lwayer, or setting goals or working hard. But i just can't imagine choosing a career. Something that you'll be stuck with for the rest of your life. Day-in, day-out, doing the same thing over and over. I couldn't imagine deciding how you were going to live your life from such a young age. I just don't want to live a life where i know where it's going. that's boring.[/QUOTE]
As one of those who used college to achieve his goal, I can honestly say that people only get out of college what they put into it. Many students go into college wanting to party, and sure, partying is fun. But the point of college is to become a nerd. To find something you [I]want[/I] to do, something you want to be an [I]expert[/I] at, and then pursue that thing to all ends. Many students don't get that, and they drop out and go sell real estate or insurance. Which is just fine.
And yes, it is true, there is a lot of competition for jobs. But here are a couple of myths I'd like to dispel:
[B]A: A college degree = a job. [/B]
This is not true. A college degree has never earned anyone a job. In fact, many college graduates feel a little lost upon getting their degree at first because there isn't a job automatically waiting for them.
However, this isn't true in all cases. Making sure that while you are getting a degree you intern and network with prospective employers is very important, even if you don't end up working for that employer. It gives experience. Furthermore, in my case, I had to work part time for 6 years until I finally got a full time job in my field. Sure, it is competitive, but it needs to be . . . when you get your degree, that means your highly qualified . . . and then only the highest qualified get the job. You don't want a mediocre expert, do you?
So, yeah, you'll have to work some shitty jobs before you actually get the one you're after. Be prepared.
[B]B: College is just about getting that degree.[/B]
Sure, some just want to power through. But college should be an experience. In fact, for most, college is the best experience of their young life. College should be a place to explore passions and try new avenues of learning . . . one never knows what they'll be interested in. Many students enter college saying, "I want to be an architect!" or "I want to be an accountant!" They power through, not really liking what they are doing. Often times these students will either near graduation, or graduate, only to find themselves unhappy. Then they return and do what the should have done in the first place, take more classes in different areas and explore what they're interested in.
[B]C: College will get you a boring job and your life will forever be boring.
[/B]This one is for you, OP. College often helps students find their passion. If they can't find what they are passionate about, well, then, they become accountants. But most of the time, students [B]actually want to study and do they things they learn about because they become passionate about that thing.[/B]
[B]TL;DR [/B](for the lazy student): If you're lazy and want a job handed to you, go apply to McDonalds. If you want to find something your passionate in, become a nerd in that subject, then pursue that thing after college, eventually you will get a job.
Pretty sure people who have completed their residency after gettin their undergraduates and everything will most likely get a job as a Doctor.. and that's just one example
of course it's worth it you fucking dumbass
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