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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
I don't disagree, however I have talked to several students looking for work before I left the placement business and they were telling me that they were worth 6 figures because of their degrees, and they wouldn't accept less.
Somewhere along the line degreed students decided that entry level positions were not worth their time.
In the European nations its a far different kettle of fish because the young and inexperienced are the first ones on the chopping block because the more experienced workers with families and kids are willing to do a whole lot more for a whole lot less.
Plus a degree is no guarantee that your going to get a job in your choosen field.
Plus some people when they decide to go to school might want to follow their dreams which is admirable, but at least do some research into the employment options of your chosen fields so that you know what your prospects are coming out of school.
A degree on far eastern religeous theory is cool and all, but there aren't a whole lot of jobs that need that degree.
In this economy its probably really smart to hedge your bets and go after a degree where there is some demand, and be prepared to take a whole lot less to establish yourself.
Surprisingly the most in demand jobs over the last three years in the U.S. are occupational Therapists, Pharmacy sales roles can't be filled fast enough. Estimators and construction project managers are hitting a shortfall.
As a young kid going to school you almost have to go where the demand is, not what your heart tells you.
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I also slap my forehead at fresh kids looking to walk into a six figure position. They're often requesting a higher salary than their would be supervisor earns.
My advise for young job seekers is to diversify their skillset and not restrict themselves to finding something directly related to their degree.