I say a degree technically means less to, And for those who's families have gone to top ranking uni's for generations, but for some one who scraped themselves through uni, despite being technically from a low socioeconomic background, it speaks absolute volumes about their level of commitment and determination.
I don't have a degree, I was born this way.
I understand your viewpoint here but to me what's the point in knowing everything and being qualified in everything if you lack the sense to put it to use. I value uneducated home owners higher than educated bums. I know plenty 'real smart' people who suck at life and 'imaginary smart' mansion owners. Each to their own.
I'm sure there have been a couple of shitty heart surgeons too.
The post below me VV sums up my thoughts on the issue.
You've got to wonder what's wrong with the person that thinks a grade school education and a HS diploma is enough to compete in the real world. For most of you, it's not and you'll be competing for the minumum wage jobs. How much intelligence does that require? Would an intelligent person settle for that? Probably not.
Just curious about how everyone here in the NT section views the importance of a university education.
So...if you met someone who hasn't gotten a university degree by, say, age 40 would you think less of them? Would there be a moment where you might consider them to be less intelligent regardless of whether this was the truth or not?
What does a university education mean to you when it comes to your own worth or the worth of another individual?
IDK. I have only know one person without a university degree by the age of 40. I don't think he is less intelligent than others. But he does seem to have a chip on his shoulder regarding people who have degrees, especially PhDs.
A degree generally certifies that you have gone through a certain program and met its requirements. In the U.S. that is a mix a some general knowledge and some specialization in some field for a B.Sc.
From someone who has a B.Sc. in a particular field, I would expect a certain amount of general knowledge, and specific knowledge in the field they got their B.Sc. in.
You've got to wonder what's wrong with the person that thinks a grade school education and a HS diploma is enough to compete in the real world. For most of you, it's not and you'll be competing for the minumum wage jobs. How much intelligence does that require? Would an intelligent person settle for that? Probably not.
Looking back it makes me feel greedy that I'm going to do a second degree and hopefully if all goes well my masters and evetually my phD.
You know only one person by the age of 40 who has no university degree ? Wow you must be living in smartville, where I come from I know only one person who is about to hand in his master thesis next monday
Interesting!
Would you say you ever feel insecure about that? Do you think you'd ever go get a degree eventually? And, if you don't mind me asking, how old are you?
What made you decide not to persue a degree? Or was it less a decision and more just what happened in your life? How would you say you are faring in the workforce without a degree?
Hope you don't mind the questions. I'm just very interested.