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Originally Posted by JackThe Ripper
it IS pretty direct sometimes on the job role that will be had with tech training, i dont think that somone with a 4 year degree in this type of work has much of an edge though. my experience (while not overly vast as ive been in the same place for a while) is they are more concerned about working experience than degrees.
College definatly offers a more rounded education, but i think unless you are aiming for a masters a person would be more financially secure with more immediate monetary compensation with more specialized technical training.
Im not against going to college, but i dont think i will ever do much more in college than take occasionall classes that interest me.
as far as growth in the career field which somone mentioned, the most harm of lacking a degree will be if somone is trying to get into management of some sort.
Right now i work in maintenance, i fix network troubles and such. The only places i could go would be into engineering, which might be nice but it is easier to get laid off there... i could go into the test + turnup group where they do the initual service builds, however, that is more of data entry. I think maintenance is about the most challanging for my career field...
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College is not for everyone, nor should it be. But don't let a few examples teach you to go against the odds. It is statistically proven that the more education you have, the more money you make. Also, many jobs that offer solid wages now, offer no room for advancement later.
Keep in mind while trade schools have good potential, the averages fro college grads are diluted by some people with stupid-ass majors etc...
As far as income, I would rather have tech degree from a solid program, then a theater or english degrees from the University of Sloan Island - lol.
BUT, if you have a solid undergrad degree from a good school and an MBA, the average income is well over 100K for these folks all day long.
In all honestly, I think we will see some parity between college grads and trade school degrees in the next few years as the labor force dwindles, BUT professional people such as myself also can earn money in different ways. For example, besides my salary, we have agressive bonus programs, advancement, 401k with a match, and a full company paid pension. Not to mention, that as a manager, I will be eligible for stock options in a few years. AND, I have never belonged to a union.
Look, PLEASE do not think for a minute that I knocking the trades. No way....no how. I think this is a great way to go for lots of people. I wish I had more hands-on experience and I would promote it for my kids if it makes sense for them.
Whatever you do, if you want to make money, you need a skill. No matter if it is using your head, or your hands. Most people nee to do both.