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Stay in school or get a real job?

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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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see if the company will pay for your education. win win situation...you make money, get degree, and dont have to pay (as much) for the degree.
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 02:57 PM
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if u r at the 2nd year that means u dont have much years left
good luck
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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I have to recomend you take the job. Preferably take classes while you work. but remember after two or three jobs the school you went to doesn't matter. Its work expierence that employeres are looking for.
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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Just entering my 20th year in the IT industry having started working at 18. IT is really one of the few industries where a degree is not necessary. Just make sure the job offer you have is with a secure company that you think will keep you employed while you get some good work experience (but that's a hard thing to predict in this day and age )
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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I'd recommend stay in school or work and continue your education on nights. If this job ever goes sour, you are back in the job market with experience and no degree. More often than not, the degree gets you in the door so you can prove what you can do. Without the degree, many prospective employers may never take a serious look at you despite your experience.
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 04:02 PM
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It is up to you....if someone is willing to offer you 60large a year, and this is regardless of your education...I find that very hard to resist. Lots of college graduates are not making half of that at graduation.

However, you also need to look at the potential for growth in that company.....
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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I dropped outta college after one year and have a very good life. I'm 23 and make over 100k a year. School isn't everything. I always told my mom that Now she can't argue.
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 04:16 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by SLiCKYV
I dropped outta college after one year and have a very good life.
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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Finance manager @ Honda dealership Worked my way up from sales.
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by SLiCKYV
Finance manager @ Honda dealership
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