this post was submitted on 07 Sep 2023
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What did you spend your money on?
A degree focusing on intensive career training in a field that is highly demanded, and networking,...
or a "life experience" and a degree in underwater basket weaving?
I mean I get why people like being edgy about this, but the statistics don't lie. A bachelor's degree on average increases weekly pay by about 50% over an associate degree or trade/apprenticeship. You can absolutely make a good living without a degree, but they are definitely worth the cost for most people.
Yeah editing my comment,y my "success" part just meant following a profitable major
This meme was more a commentary on the overall job market conditions declining rather than reflective of my current situation.
I.e. real wages are declining.
The meme doesn't discuss real wages.
As far as "good paying" jobs go, going to university is statistically aligned with getting a better compensation trajectory vs not going.
Among those who go, getting a useful degree aligns strongly with good employment.
Outside of the meme, yes, wages are pretty rough, and the market is very volatile right now, but you're best suited entering that market with a degree or trade certification of similar notoriety, than not