Is a college degree worthwhile?

hairysasquatch · 09-01-2024, 07:04 AM

Express your opinion in the poll.

corndog · 09-01-2024, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

Express your opinion in the poll.

Can't vote without a polll.

TheHeel · 09-01-2024, 07:39 AM

It can be but it's not automatic

There are too many nonsense degrees to validate going to college. Go to trade school instead of going for a silly liberal arts degree.

oldgoldy97 · 09-01-2024, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHeel

It can be but it's not automatic

There are too many nonsense degrees to validate going to college. Go to trade school instead of going for a silly liberal arts degree.

Those who don’t learn from history are destined to repeat it….as history teachers.

hairysasquatch · 09-01-2024, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Those who don’t learn from history are destined to repeat it….as history teachers.

This is your best one in a while! Nicely done!

TheFrenzy · 09-01-2024, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

What’s a good career for someone passionate about posting 100 times a day on BO?

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

This is your best one in a while! Nicely done!

Like I said, 20% of the time...

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Originally Posted by JeremyNick

We’d know if Boo would ever post his transcripts.

Mic drop!

GoTribe!!! · 09-02-2024, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHeel

It can be but it's not automatic

There are too many nonsense degrees to validate going to college. Go to trade school instead of going for a silly liberal arts degree.

Might be the only time we've agreed on something. This is exactly correct.

jcardstore · 09-01-2024, 08:22 AM

Trade schools provide a high floor but low ceiling. College is the opposite. Low floor (worthless liberal arts degrees) and high ceiling (STEM degrees)

Of course I’m generalizing. There are some worthwhile liberal arts degrees and some worthless STEM degrees but in general that’s the pattern

oldgoldy97 · 09-01-2024, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHeel

It can be but it's not automatic

There are too many nonsense degrees to validate going to college. Go to trade school instead of going for a silly liberal arts degree.

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Trade schools provide a high floor but low ceiling. College is the opposite. Low floor (worthless liberal arts degrees) and high ceiling (STEM degrees)

Of course I’m generalizing. There are some worthwhile liberal arts degrees and some worthless STEM degrees but in general that’s the pattern

It’s not what you know it’s who you Boo.

jlzinck · 09-01-2024, 08:33 AM

The only correct answer is "depends"

A daughter of a friend HAD to go to Bentley, a school known for business and accounting and financial degrees. This girl went to get her teaching degree.

At the same time (2003 ish) we sent our daughter to Framingham State College (Now Framingham State University so they can charge more) 4 years we were fortunate enough to be able to pay for it as we have always lived within our means. 4 years to live there cost us $50K.

Bentley girls parents were able to kick in about the same as us over the 4 years and she still came out with $165K in loans.

$165K in loans ti start out making $35K a year MAX makes no sense.

JustRachel · 09-01-2024, 08:46 AM

I think that kids coming up today should strive to do something they enjoy, whatever that is. For some careers a degree is absolutely necessary. For others not so much.

ccssports713 · 09-01-2024, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JustRachel

I think that kids coming up today should strive to do something they enjoy, whatever that is. For some careers a degree is absolutely necessary. For others not so much.

Bingo!!!
Find something you are passionate about and get into that field. If it's plumbing, welding, etc go to trade school. If it's construction, medical, etc go to necessary higher education.
Too many people look at salaries as their number one indicator on what career they should go into. There is money to be made in most industries. Don't be miserable to make x amount of dollars.

To answer the poll question, it's complicated. If you need a degree for your path, 100% worth it.

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jcardstore · 09-01-2024, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ccssports713

Bingo!!!
Find something you are passionate about and get into that field. If it's plumbing, welding, etc go to trade school. If it's construction, medical, etc go to necessary higher education.
Too many people look at salaries as their number one indicator on what career they should go into. There is money to be made in most industries. Don't be miserable to make x amount of dollars.

To answer the poll question, it's complicated. If you need a degree for your path, 100% worth it.

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This all sounds great until you learn that most people’s “passion” is worthless in the market place and you need to make money

jplarson · 09-01-2024, 08:48 AM

It was for me, for others YMMV.

JeremyNick · 09-01-2024, 08:55 AM

For fields that require a knowledge base without apprenticeship, yes. However the importance of degrees has been overinflated to the point that it is seen as more than a basic understanding.

Too many companies have become lazy and disconnected from the hiring process because of a reliance on a standard degree requirement.

They have also become so ridiculously expensive that the ROI is upside down. You should not have to go in debt for 15 years for 4 years of education.

Siberian13 · 09-01-2024, 09:22 AM

I say get a degree. Look at all the amazing polls you can create with a degree

oldgoldy97 · 09-01-2024, 09:36 AM

What’s a good career for someone passionate about posting 100 times a day on BO?

JeremyNick · 09-01-2024, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

What’s a good career for someone passionate about posting 100 times a day on BO?

We’d know if Boo would ever post his transcripts.

bigdog2003 · 09-01-2024, 10:09 AM

For the most part, college is a scam. A lot of jobs that “require” a college degree are jobs where a simple internship would be fine. But, we have our economy tied to expensive college at this point so nothing will change.

Bosoxfan5990 · 09-01-2024, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog2003

For the most part, college is a scam. A lot of jobs that “require” a college degree are jobs where a simple internship would be fine. But, we have our economy tied to expensive college at this point so nothing will change.

Agreed.

Gatorsmld · 09-01-2024, 04:55 PM

Depends but wouldn’t/doesn’t in my field.

hairysasquatch · 09-01-2024, 07:03 PM

https://www.newsweek.com/college-sti...say-no-1946705

JustinVerlander07 · 09-01-2024, 07:26 PM

Did 2 years of community college, glad I stopped after that. I think you can do just fine (as I am) without a degree, but I suppose it depends what your aspirations are. Student loans are a scam though and that's one of the issues with college.

NYBBFAN · 09-01-2024, 07:52 PM

Edit: never mind.

Seahawks fan · 09-01-2024, 08:36 PM

If you don't want to get your hands dirty, work in potential weather, and plan on being pain free/active into elderly age. I would say a college education is the way to go.

View Poll Results: Is a college degree worthwhile?
Yes almost always	7	13.46%
Usually	5	9.62%
It can be but it's not automatic	28	53.85%
Not anymore	8	15.38%
A grad degree is usually necessary	1	1.92%
Not sure	2	3.85%
IDGAS about post-secondary education	1	1.92%
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jcardstore Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 21,695 Jcardstore	Trade schools provide a high floor but low ceiling. College is the opposite. Low floor (worthless liberal arts degrees) and high ceiling (STEM degrees) Of course I’m generalizing. There are some worthwhile liberal arts degrees and some worthless STEM degrees but in general that’s the pattern __________________ Just moonwalking through hell on my last brain cell

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jlzinck Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 35,656 jlzinck jl_zinck	The only correct answer is "depends" A daughter of a friend HAD to go to Bentley, a school known for business and accounting and financial degrees. This girl went to get her teaching degree. At the same time (2003 ish) we sent our daughter to Framingham State College (Now Framingham State University so they can charge more) 4 years we were fortunate enough to be able to pay for it as we have always lived within our means. 4 years to live there cost us $50K. Bentley girls parents were able to kick in about the same as us over the 4 years and she still came out with $165K in loans. $165K in loans ti start out making $35K a year MAX makes no sense. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/jonzinck

09-01-2024, 08:46 AM	#11
JustRachel Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 5,663	I think that kids coming up today should strive to do something they enjoy, whatever that is. For some careers a degree is absolutely necessary. For others not so much.

09-01-2024, 08:48 AM	#14
jplarson Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 15,578	It was for me, for others YMMV.

09-01-2024, 08:55 AM	#15
JeremyNick Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 22,801	For fields that require a knowledge base without apprenticeship, yes. However the importance of degrees has been overinflated to the point that it is seen as more than a basic understanding. Too many companies have become lazy and disconnected from the hiring process because of a reliance on a standard degree requirement. They have also become so ridiculously expensive that the ROI is upside down. You should not have to go in debt for 15 years for 4 years of education.

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Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 76,240 shiller13	I say get a degree. Look at all the amazing polls you can create with a degree __________________ O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

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bigdog2003 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Newberry, SC Posts: 8,907 jammons52 bigdog2003	For the most part, college is a scam. A lot of jobs that “require” a college degree are jobs where a simple internship would be fine. But, we have our economy tied to expensive college at this point so nothing will change. __________________ Looking for Football: All South Carolina Gamecocks. Baseball: Carl Edwards Jr, Nick Ciuffo, Jackie Bradley Jr, SEARCHING FOR BILLY O'DELL PSA/SGC GRADED CARDS FOR THE PC

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hairysasquatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the Woods, Central NY Posts: 35,252	https://www.newsweek.com/college-sti...say-no-1946705 __________________ I am going signature-free

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JustinVerlander07 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 16,708 gladdyontherise gladdyontherise	Did 2 years of community college, glad I stopped after that. I think you can do just fine (as I am) without a degree, but I suppose it depends what your aspirations are. Student loans are a scam though and that's one of the issues with college. __________________ Collecting Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Spartans, Miz, Jey Uso, Kelani Jordan, Macho Man, WWE "Cavs in 7. Write it down"

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Seahawks fan Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 7,807	If you don't want to get your hands dirty, work in potential weather, and plan on being pain free/active into elderly age. I would say a college education is the way to go. __________________ Always looking for Kam Chancellor and Rare Marcus Trufant cards. I will buy or trade just message me.