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 was the money spent in college worth a degree?
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madbomber31 Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 514 |
posted August 17, 2000 11:47 PM
  
i just dont think the money i spent for my degree was worth it. seems as though i could get the same jobs at the same pay with or without my degree.... feeling very cheated. IP: Logged |
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MASTERBATORIUM Amateur Bodybuilder Posts: 5 |
posted August 17, 2000 11:50 PM
Depends if you studied basket weaving or astrophysics....makes a difference. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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moe dank Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 1493 |
posted August 18, 2000 12:26 AM
nope, but the money i have spent so far is worth all the drugs, sluts and parties. IP: Logged |
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havoc Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 826 |
posted August 18, 2000 07:03 AM
Athletics paid for my schooling so yes the money I spent on herb, alcohol and every time the entire team would go to this particular strip club was well worth the degrees I have. IP: Logged |
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Vitaman Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 745 |
posted August 18, 2000 07:37 AM
Yes it was worth it to me. Got me an easy job. IP: Logged |
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runner Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 155 |
posted August 18, 2000 07:49 AM
yup, definitely worth it. what do you do madbomber? IP: Logged |
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havoc Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 826 |
posted August 18, 2000 07:58 AM
Hey RUNNER, how old are you , where do you train in Houston if you dont mind me asking, if you do then thats ok as well. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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cj Amateur Bodybuilder Posts: 20 |
posted August 18, 2000 08:33 AM
I think it depends on the degree as to what type of job you can get. Instead of feeling cheated, you should be proud of your accomplishment b/c not everyone graduates from college!!!! IP: Logged |
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Thick dog Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 1812 |
posted August 18, 2000 09:27 AM
HeHe, all money was spent on weed and alcohol since my schooling was paid in advance. I got a partial scholarship and my grandmother left me college money when she died. The good thing about college is you don't have to spend that much on girls. At least, not where I went. IP: Logged |
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WannaBeBig Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 191 |
posted August 18, 2000 09:43 AM
I went to college for two years but couldn't afford to finish. But I still knew enough to get a job in my field and now I make more money and manage a lot of these dumb fucks with college degrees. It's so funny because they always say to me,"Man, what school did YOU graduate from?" Schools's a rip off. IP: Logged |
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SynWiz Amateur Bodybuilder Posts: 35 |
posted August 18, 2000 10:14 AM
I wouldn't trade all of the great imes in school for anything, although when you get out into the real world you definitly don't make the money that you feel you should. But, who does make the money that they feel they deserve. The millionarie count would rise awful quick. My girlfriend makes as much as I do and didn't even go to college. IP: Logged |
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BIG RICK ROCK Moderator Posts: 550 |
posted August 18, 2000 10:24 AM
I kind of like the hands on approach. right now I have a job in Manhatan and I plan to "Climb the Corporate Ladder" I know a lot of people who went to college for four years and now wake up every day to a job they HATE!!! I love my job, and in four years I should be making more money that someone who just got out of college. IP: Logged |
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Romeo Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 931 |
posted August 18, 2000 11:37 AM
this is interesting ...because im still in school..only i dont get to go through the college life because i live at home ...but in a few years i will be away somewhere getting sucked a fucked at will
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Caesar Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 154 |
posted August 18, 2000 11:39 AM
I'm 21 and will be retired in roughly 5 years (give or take a year) with well over 7 digits in my bank account - I'd say college was worth twice of what I paid. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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5setsofsix Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 143 |
posted August 18, 2000 01:49 PM
Caesar - I'd like to hear your plan. IP: Logged |
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Zebo Amateur Bodybuilder Posts: 49 |
posted August 18, 2000 01:57 PM
Yes, the money spent in college is well worth it. Most (good) jobs I see today require a degree, alot of them saying Master's required. Get your ass in school and finish. It's something no one can ever take away from you. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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BIG RICK ROCK Moderator Posts: 550 |
posted August 18, 2000 02:16 PM
You guys are forgeting the value of Self teaching. there are a lot of self tought professional out there. IP: Logged |
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Steelheart Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 709 |
posted August 18, 2000 02:23 PM
Well considering nowadays, getting a job means knowing people. Im not too sure if I could justify spending thousands of dollars for schooling. I got a job starting at $51,000 per year, because my mother was high up in the company.I no longer work there, I didnt lile it too much. But it all on who you know.... IP: Logged |
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MattTheSkywalker Moderator Posts: 1344 |
posted August 18, 2000 06:36 PM
Here's the TRUTH: I paid SHIT for my degree. (Played basketball). My degree is in MATHEMATICS, and the job offes I had were for around $40K to start.. Big Fuckin deal. I had the chance to go overseas and play ball but I was burned out. After a little timein the military, I got out and looked around. Again, offers for around $50K or so. Decent. But instead I went to school and picked up some Microsoft and Cisco certifications. I am pursuing advanced certifications now. People with these Cisco certifications can START at $130K. My degree is useless. If you're not an IT guy, you may want to become one. If not, buy Cisco stock and hang on to it for 10 years. Matt
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special_bill Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 452 |
posted August 18, 2000 06:43 PM
yeah, im a certified cisco reseller....it pays pretty well.... i also own a lot of cisco stock that i got during the dip in may....that and fucking "walgreens" (WAG) has made me some scratch this yearh.... IP: Logged |
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MattTheSkywalker Moderator Posts: 1344 |
posted August 18, 2000 06:50 PM
Bill, I meant like a CCIE. What do you do as a re-seller? email me if you have a chance. Matt IP: Logged |
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The Dude Pro Bodybuilder Posts: 264 |
posted August 18, 2000 06:52 PM
Yes, for two reasons. 1. A B.S. or B.A. is a minimum requirement to get a decent job in most instances these days (at least entry level positions designed to prep you to move on up). 2. I got a lot of "excesses" out of my system before I had to enter the real world. Plus, it was too f#$@ing fun not to have gone!! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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