The devaluation of post-secondary education

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Frustration is being beat out by someone JUST because they have that damn little piece of paper. I mean, it's frustrating enough looking for employment. But, when that is the reason given it sucks.

That almost happened to me, where I am now. Someone who was already working in a university, who had university rather than college, was also in the running for my job. He missed an interview, that I aced.

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Honestly I think we need more blue collar workers... more welders, and skilled trades. But it's hard work, and oh no.... you might get dirty!! To make worse, you might not be able to wear dockers and a collared dress shirt!! And perhaps the $30/hr job won't be enough for you...

Have you seen Mike Rowe's speech on that topic, by chance?

[Lamnidae]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Frustration is being beat out by someone JUST because they have that damn little piece of paper. I mean, it's frustrating enough looking for employment. But, when that is the reason given it sucks.

that right there is the reason I'm getting my piece of paper....

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Have you seen Mike Rowe's speech on that topic, by chance?

No? Got a link?

[pauldun170]

No college - minus
More than two years + work experience + couple certificates or something - neutral to plus
College grad - plus
College grad straight to MBA program - minus
College grad couple of years experience and working toward masters - plus
PHd - Major plus

Anyone over the age of thirty, college or no college with work experience - nuetral

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by Amblyopic

No? Got a link?

It's lengthy, but I would highly suggest cracking open a beer and watching the whole thing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-udsIV4Hmc

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Have you seen Mike Rowe's speech on that topic, by chance?

I passed it around on FB a while ago... here you go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h_pp8CHEQ0

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by azoomm

I passed it around on FB a while ago... here you go.

Not the one I was referring to. An interesting watch, but I like the other one better.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Not the one I was referring to. An interesting watch, but I like the other one better.

same here... both were very good, but I enjoyed the first more

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Not the one I was referring to. An interesting watch, but I like the other one better.

Either way, I think it's pretty cool that he uses his power for good.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Either way, I think it's pretty cool that he uses his power for good.

No doubt. He's got me thinking about picking up a trade.