Is a College Diploma really worth it?

**antonio** · 05-06-2010, 05:19 PM

I dont get the point, but sounds insightful, dont ask me. Maybe i would be worth checking the meaning of "whip" to get a clue.

**~~Bloodeagle~~** · 05-06-2010, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by antonio

I dont get the point, but sounds insightful, dont ask me. Maybe i would be worth checking the meaning of "whip" to get a clue.

I mean that I like being the one who motivates the backsides of the men in the trenches, "The Superintendent".

**antonio** · 05-06-2010, 05:51 PM

It's great to be a charismatic leader, but usually takes a whole laboral living (and plenty of unrewarded sacrifices). I once upon a time dreamed to be one of them, but I stalled on being the buffon of the court, speaking loud the truth disguised on merry clothes...and not working too much.

Of course, in the private sector there would not be room for me. At public service they can affort some (poorly payed) luxury...at least till the whole country do not fall down. For then my salary will be accounting little more than a junkie subsidy.

**Óttar** · 05-06-2010, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Me

If you are poor and you want a Master's or Ph.D., go for it. Otherwise, focus on practical certifications.

Originally Posted by SotV

Wouldn't it be the reverse-for the reasons Stegura described? The upper middle class and better can get the degree, but it's a bad idea for the moderate to lower income to get in debt for it?

I think what I meant with this statement was, if you're poor, don't settle for the B.A. bust your ass and get a terminal degree so you can make the big money as a professor or psychological counselor if you really, really want it. But usually, if you are working class, you're more likely to have working class values and a working class outlook on life, which means you will be more practically minded anyhow.

**~~SwordoftheVistula~~** · 05-06-2010, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by Loddfafner

The basic abilities to write coherently and to glean information from texts no matter how dull should come with just about any major

You can get that without going to college. Based on discussions with people currently in undergrad, today it would actually inhibit that

**Absinthe** · 05-06-2010, 11:33 PM

I'm one of those people who end up wiping their asses with their Diploma but I wouldn't have it any other way.

The educational experience was priceless to me, and what I've learned can never be taken away from me. Even if I end up cleaning up toilets in Moldavia.

**RoyBatty** · 05-07-2010, 12:20 AM

A degree / qualification isn't the be-all and end-all but it doesn't hurt to have it. If you're a motivated person and have a clear idea of where you're going and what you're trying to achieve then you *may* be wasting your time at college / uni.

However, if you'd rather "play it safe", then sticking it out at college / uni is the better option.

A qualification won't guarantee you a job or good salary though. It also won't guarantee that you have a clue about the job you're doing or that you'll be able to "learn and adapt" to your role.

Still, it's probably a worthwhile experience if you have the means to realise it.

**CommonSense** · 08-16-2018, 02:53 PM

Nowadays it sure is. In public services and firms people with a university degree have more responsible jobs and higher salaries. Everyone wants a fancy diploma in their CV. It's the reason why so many here where I live finish shitty private colleges and plagiarize their theses.