Controversial Opinions
Work is more important than School (college)
https://hbr.org/2023/02/how-important-is-a-college-degree-compared-to-experience
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percentage of jobs requiring a college degree fell from 51% in 2017 to 44%
percent in 2021
https://graduate.northeastern.edu/knowledge-hub/education-vs-experience/
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many managers and employers consider internships, employment during college,
and volunteer experience more important than GPA or relevant coursework when
evaluating a candidate’s readiness for a job.
https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0511/work-experience-vs.-educationwhich-lands-you-the-best-job.aspx
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Better educated workers also have lower rates of unemployment
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Higher education is especially important for people early in their careers. As you
move along, job experience and the acquisition of new skills can take on added
weight.
Furthermore, with work experience you already have hands on work and don’t need
training and start making money.
Educated people do normally get paid more but the amount of time and money needed
to go to college isn’t worth it for a lot of people. Yes, if you have the opportunity and get
a good path to a college with a scholarship or pay without debt/loans is worth it.