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Because I didn't want to add more any more debt. And quite frankly at the time I figured anyone I would would want to work for would not care...sure that piece
by paulie_a 8y ago
Because I didn't want to add more any more debt. And quite frankly at the time I figured anyone I would would want to work for would not care...sure that piece of paper on the wall is cute but it's a meaningless trophy after a while. What have you actually done and how can operate in a team environment is more important
The "prestige" of the degree. Meh
- scarface74 8y agoShe isn’t a “terrible” person for suggesting it. It was the most logical thing for her to suggest knowing statistically the lifetime salary outcome for someone with a degree vs. no degree. Her job is to give general advice that works for “90% of the people 90% of the time”.
- michaelt 8y agoIt was the most logical thing for her to suggest That's far from obvious without knowing the specifics of the case; putting $25,000 of tuition on a credit card with a 24% APR, could get mighty expensive. A student might be better advised to take a leave of absence, or finish up their degree part-time, or transfer to a less expensive or in-state school.
- scarface74 8y ago- Yes. But if it gets to onerous. There are ways to get out of credit card debt - see above. There is no way to get out of student loan debt. - most colleges don’t take transfer credits for junior/senior level classes - even if you go part time, most schools charge fixed fees per quarter + per credit hour. That would make it more expensive.