Detectingfreak
Gold Member
A little update, have been working and taking classes. Now I am currently doing contract Desktop Technician work for a company. Contract ends soon, and I will be going back to school as a full time student and not doing part time anymore. As of December, I will have graduated with my AA in Technical Support, and I am going to be working on my transfer credits/degree for Central Washington University.
My only question is, why are people so down on other people getting bachelors degrees? I am personally doing this for fulfillment and so I can work in the job that I want. I know the IT industry is changing, that's why I am getting my degree as a Bachelors of Applied Science in Information Technology and Administrative Management. I figure I could get any entry level job that has to deal with both and work my way up.
People on other forums are always telling me that experience is the king and that degree's are useless. I am so torn and get headaces now because not only do I have to keep up my grades, 3.79 GPA (that I have right now). I have to worry about how my industry is doing and whether I choose the right path. ARGH!
People are also saying I should join the military. I would, but I am what they call a class D for selective service. What that means is that they will only draft me as a last resort because of my heart condition. I contemplated on joining the military before, but decided against it. I don't want to try to gain experience in the information technology field by going into the military. I would rather do it career wise. My milk allergy is also what is stopping me from joining the army. Anyways. I really respect veterans and anyone who goes into the army. I would do it, if I could/wanted to at this point in my life.
Anyways, what do you guys think about bachelors degree's in general? Do they get you far in your career? How did you deal with the stress?
I don't have time to metal detect anymore, so that is out of the question. Lame.
My only question is, why are people so down on other people getting bachelors degrees? I am personally doing this for fulfillment and so I can work in the job that I want. I know the IT industry is changing, that's why I am getting my degree as a Bachelors of Applied Science in Information Technology and Administrative Management. I figure I could get any entry level job that has to deal with both and work my way up.
People on other forums are always telling me that experience is the king and that degree's are useless. I am so torn and get headaces now because not only do I have to keep up my grades, 3.79 GPA (that I have right now). I have to worry about how my industry is doing and whether I choose the right path. ARGH!
People are also saying I should join the military. I would, but I am what they call a class D for selective service. What that means is that they will only draft me as a last resort because of my heart condition. I contemplated on joining the military before, but decided against it. I don't want to try to gain experience in the information technology field by going into the military. I would rather do it career wise. My milk allergy is also what is stopping me from joining the army. Anyways. I really respect veterans and anyone who goes into the army. I would do it, if I could/wanted to at this point in my life.
Anyways, what do you guys think about bachelors degree's in general? Do they get you far in your career? How did you deal with the stress?
I don't have time to metal detect anymore, so that is out of the question. Lame.
