Seamaiden
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Ok... ya got me chuckling with that one.
Somewhat agree. If you currently in college and are seeking a degree that has a good income and future stay. If you are in college seeking a Liberal Arts degree you are wasting your time on a 4 year degree that is unless you are there for the good times that college has to offer. I loved college but I took the easiest classes I could and played pool, ping pong, drank beer and chased girls. What an education. Would have been better off going to a trade school, which I later did. But I SURE HAD FUN FUCKING OFF.I no longer advise young people to spend their time and whomever's money on a college degree. Learn a high level technical trade. In fact, if you're up for it, join the military in a non-combat area, let them teach you that high level technical trade, then go on to earn some fucking BANK after you've done your stint.
That's what I advise young people to do now.
Ok... ya got me chuckling with that one.
So true. If you want to have a better life....get off your ass and do something about it. This is STILL the land of opportunity. Those who are willing to work hard and learn from the mistakes along the way will generally prosper in this country. Even with our corrupt government.;)... Many complain about "Why" things are the way they are but the #'s you hear "Nothing" from or "Anything" about that "Find A way"... for Education / Job / Life are @ least 10 fold... Those that can't find these things their selves. As for the "Have" and "Have Not's"... Those that "Do" more generally "Have" more, through no fault of their own or monetary or educational advantage... The "Proof" of this is overwhelming and indisputable. Placing blame will always be pointless because the proof is in the #'s of those that are Employed (not all College grads) vs. Not and would consider their selves successful... Whatever their view of that is or someone elses $$$ value placed on that success (In the Eye of the Beholder) Those that truly have the "Wish" and "Drive" to succeed generally do... and the road is littered with those that ask "Why" or "Place Blame" as others pass by... that travel the same road daily...
Just look at Squiggy as a perfect example, all kinds of schooling and no job. ;)
There is no need to apologize. Unfortunately it's an altogether very safe assumption to make (even though it doesn't fully apply to my situation).My apologies to the Squiggs reference.
But I am sure there are many folks who are in those same shoes. Lots of college, lots of debt, no job. For most it was no fault of theirs, they worked hard, put in the time and money only to find out the job market dropped out and it continues to plummet.
I agree with C-man...as there is something to be said for learning how to fix a car, grow plants, build a shed and do other things with your bare hands and some old-fashion sweat...not to mention the self satisfaction one receives from it.
Now, it's time for a cold beer, some chips and a smoke on the deck, loving being back in Colorado.
Why aren't you working. How old are you? I started working in HS part time and worked my ass off right up until I retired. Know a lot of peeps I went to school with that just kept going and going in order to not have to go out in the world and make something of themselves. You get a masters/doctorate degree in real life experiences not from book. Anybody that is able and old enough should be paying into the system helping to support our country rather than leaching off it.I'm lucky enough to have had a grandfather who insisted upon this type of knowledge and spent the time with me making sure I knew my way around a bucket of tools.
I've always said there are more than one ways to be "smart". I'm book smart, sure, but if you throw someone who is ONLY book smart out into the wilderness it's not going to get them very far. I've always taken the balanced approach to learning. No job is too menial or boring for me to learn how to do. If there's anything wrong with my generation it's the general snootiness when it comes to stuff like this.
What are you doing back in Colorado???? Job didn't work out? Hmmm....goes right along with this thread.I agree with C-man...as there is something to be said for learning how to fix a car, grow plants, build a shed and do other things with your bare hands and some old-fashion sweat...not to mention the self satisfaction one receives from it.
Now, it's time for a cold beer, some chips and a smoke on the deck, loving being back in Colorado.
And Then... ^^^^ Weed Farmer and A Virtual Bowl Load :woot:Well, I just want you all to know that I am generation Y and I am not lazy!
In The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, I have gotten all the way to Level 78!
Heck, using the Hearthfire DLC I even built my own sprawling mountain home. I look after a couple of computerized cows and chickens too, and a horse!
Not to mention the scores of trolls, druegr, vampires and dragons I have slain! I'm a damn hero is what I am.
Oh look at the time! I've been up since noon....I better go take a nap and rest these tired fingers...I have a lot of texting to do later...;)
Why aren't you working. How old are you? I started working in HS part time and worked my ass off right up until I retired. Know a lot of peeps I went to school with that just kept going and going in order to not have to go out in the world and make something of themselves. You get a masters/doctorate degree in real life experiences not from book. Anybody that is able and old enough should be paying into the system helping to support our country rather than leaching off it.
LOL...Squig, you are the definition of gen x, to quote you, and frankly what I have said in the past " I don't have a job that justifies my degree". You are 27 years old and claim to be some kind of wizard, and don't have a job working yourself to the top????????? Yep, you want to start out at 6 figures and a management position. Well I guess your short stent here in management pretty much sums up the facts. My advise to you is go and get a job and if you are so good at what you do the cream will rise to the top. Even cream needs a little time to separate itself from the "as you think" INFERIOR.
What are you doing back in Colorado???? Job didn't work out? Hmmm....goes right along with this thread.