Is it worth it?

[igotrhythm]

Re: Is it worth it?

ive been passed up on some jobs that i was hella qualified for just because someone with less work experience but has a piece of paper also applied. ~_~

I took three years off to struggle with depression after losing my full ride more or less broke me. In retrospect, 14 credits over 4 classes fresh out of high school without some kind of intervention from the student assistance office was NOT A GOOD IDEA, especially considering I needed such help just to stay above water before.

I've always been vocal about the idea that I'm gonna get my degree first so I'll have a fighting chance in the job market. Also, community colleges that let you pay by credit hour. Marvelous things. (Hmm...no previous work experience hurting just as much as no degree? Damn you Ungh.)

In the end, though, only you can answer whether you want to work or study first. Some employers will even subsidize your education if you decide to do both, I hear.

[Xiz]

Re: Is it worth it?

Some employers will even subsidize your education if you decide to do both, I hear.

True dat. That's what im doing right now.

But its hard, i dont have a lot of free time anymore to balance it all xD

[25thhour]

Re: Is it worth it?

I have decided to tough it out for my first year... It's gonna be hard but, I'm going to finish school with zero outstanding debts... I'll have enough after this summer to pay for my whole first year with roughly 1.5 grand left over (this is including books/rent/food). Plus there is 6 months to work for summers so I can easily make 20-25 grand there.

After my first year I'll decide what I want to do.

[bmah]

Re: Is it worth it?

Sounds like a good idea. Btw 25thhour, it's ideal to get a degree, because it's more or less a prerequisite for many geology jobs in Alberta. Also, it's recommended you take the courses necessary to fulfill the requirements to join APEGA, which many geology-related jobs here are looking for. Ever since completing my degree, I've been a geologist-in-training (GIT) at APEGA. However, there are expensive annual dues, like with all memberships... ._.