seems reasonable...

[ggiese]

Meh, I would agree if it were talking about high school - but college is unnecessary for many career choices. I know a lot of guys making more money than I do who don't have a fancy diploma hanging on their wall. Plus, they don't get the annoying phone calls from the Alumni Association begging for donations. I've given enough money to the U of A thank you very much.

Or maybe I just feel like being contradictory today... Castle!

-Buzz

I don't generally disagree, as I have seen the "no college" in action (being a product of the 70's). In those days, I saw an awful lot of people interview only to be told they were "overqualified".

However - having now been on the hiring decision side, many companies (rightly or wrongly) first consider education prior to giving the opportunity for an interview. As unfair as that is - the person without the education is at a huge disadvantage. It could mean the difference in being able to interview (for a respectable position) at least half the times than if someone with a degree.

Especially in this economy - when applying for a job or an internal promotion - the degree would definitely not hurt. Otherwise - you've got to be as sharp as a tack.

My suggestion - go to school and get a degree! You can always practice your DARE learnings and just say "NO!" to the alumni associations.


BTW Buzz - I choose when/where to make my donations, and it never happens by someone calling me cold. I start off my conversations with someone trying to solicit donations with "Take me off the list - do not call back!" - it works extremely well.