What is your job?
I was wondering what is the profession you're doing. I'm personally a student in computer science.
I was wondering what is the profession you're doing. I'm personally a student in computer science.
Exactly. As much as I love science, I have no illusions about getting a regular job anywhere outside a lab. Not to mention any practical use of my possible knowledge.CostinMoroianu said:There's one thing I learned the hard way: Higher education matters shit when getting a job Tommy. So I wouldn't be ashamed of not having a degree if I were in your shoes.
Oh i`m not . I knew before i graduated high school that i wasn`t college bound and had no desire to be . However i would ask to you question me on it after i pull an 11 hour shift and i would gladly tell you different . All in all though i`m perfectly content with being a blue collar worker .CostinMoroianu said:There's one thing I learned the hard way: Higher education matters shit when getting a job Tommy. So I wouldn't be ashamed of not having a degree if I were in your shoes.
It's overrated, unless you know exactly what you want from it.Tommy said:WOW so many higher education members here ! Kinda makes me humble in comparison .
BAHAHAHAHA YOUTUBE COMMENTATOR BLLLLAAAAAHAHAHA! That's not even a real job!! Aaaaaahahahahaaaa!CostinMoroianu said:Youtube Commentator.
Before anyone laughs let me point out that there are people who earn tens of thousands of dollars each month from this and working from home with a salary that is directly influenced by how well I do my job is something I never want to move away from if I can.
There's one thing I learned the hard way: Higher education matters shit when getting a job Tommy. So I wouldn't be ashamed of not having a degree if I were in your shoes.
I have two doctoral degrees, Tommy, and I can tell you that I respect you a lot more than I respect some of my colleagues who have lots of diplomas but not one-tenth your kindness.Tommy said:WOW so many higher education members here ! Kinda makes me humble in comparison . That`s alright though ...i like humble .
I believe you to be right about that . I work side by side with college grads who are doing the exact same thing i am . I have asked them why are you here with a college degree and generally they have no definitive answer .KnightofPhoenix said:It's overrated, unless you know exactly what you want from it.
One wonders what Geralt would make of a Health & Safety Officer suggesting he should be wearing safety glasses, florescent jacket and a hard hat on the job.Tommy said:.... after which i`ll gladly hang up my steel-toed shoes , Kevlar sleeves and gloves , hard hat , safety glasses , safety lock , and ear plugs and leave it in your capable hands !
It is quite fascinating discipline, but not as high in numbers as other engineering disciplines, although I hope that recent steam cell related discoveries will change that. In addition, to find a job, I might need to leave Chicago for Boston (longer winters andliving is more expensive) or California (hot and living is more expensive).Freesia said:I´m a student of plant biology.
And by the way, bio-engineering sounds great.
I am from blue collar family too, and my father's career is actually very similar to yours. Being able to dedicate yourself and work hard is much more important than many degrees.Freesia said:WOW so many higher education members here ! Kinda makes me humble in comparison . That`s alright though ...i like humble .
Been an auto mechanic and farm and factory worker all my working life . Currently working in an auto manufacturing facility for the past 17 years and previous to that i made drill bits for 15 years .
I spend a LOT of hours here on the forum when i`m not working trying to help people that are having issues with both Witcher games . Let`s just say that i`m far enough along that i can start thinking about life after work after which i`ll gladly hang up my steel-toed shoes , Kevlar sleeves and gloves , hard hat , safety glasses , safety lock , and ear plugs and leave it in your capable hands !
Agree. The most important things employers are looking for are ability to work hard, reliability, and some valuable experiences. Few careers demand specific education.Freesia said:It's overrated, unless you know exactly what you want from it.
I lost half a year because I wanted to do grad school in Islamic history but then figured it would be utterly useless to me (the field is already saturated considering the small funding it gets in NA. That and my priorities shifted). This half a year lost was worth it as I redirected my focus on something more useful and now I think I have a pretty good idea what I want from it (academia and / or research and / or work with Canadian government. Very interrelated).Tommy said:I believe you to be right about that . I work side by side with college grads who are doing the exact same thing i am . I have asked them why are you here with a college degree and generally they have no definitive answer .
Wait a minute, how the hell do you make a living from this? What is your job description?CostinMoroianu said:Youtube Commentator.
Before anyone laughs let me point out that there are people who earn tens of thousands of dollars each month from this and working from home with a salary that is directly influenced by how well I do my job is something I never want to move away from if I can.
There's one thing I learned the hard way: Higher education matters shit when getting a job Tommy. So I wouldn't be ashamed of not having a degree if I were in your shoes.