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Originally Posted by burgundyaltima
hmmm what about those with a college degree that still cant get a job? or have a college degree but working a job outside of their degree? lol ..like seriously.. i have friends who work at walmart..mcdonalds etc WhO HAVE college degrees ..and STILL cant get a job ..because either the field they going into is already saturated OR..employers want someone with 5+ experience...lol smh...and hell i know some people without a degree that are doing very well (business, real estate, taxi drivers, sanitation workers, postal workers) ..but for me...looking at the future aspect ..i think having a solid education that you can always fall back on is important and ive notice that they are more commonly required on some applications these days...........
I'm tired of hearing this argument.
Where you went to college (university prestige), your degree (demand), GPA (proven track record/demonstrated commitment), internships (experience), networking (who you know), extracurricular activities (leadership) etc are all factors.
I'm willing to bet your friends were sub-par in at least one of those categories.
You can't just go to college...and you can't just go to any college. The system does not work like that. You need to pay your dues.
I swear like 50% of the people who attend college are doing it wrong....and wonder why they end up unemployed.
If you attend a reputable school, perform well in school, and build a good network, you will be head and shoulders ahead of the average person with no degree.