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Title: Just got into College.
Post by: SAS_KID on March 29, 2009, 09:16:03 PM
I have just been accepted into U.T.I Rancho Campus. (Universal Technical Institute) CHEA! :rock
Where I will be studying auto motives and be put into a FORD FACT program. :D
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: Serenity on March 30, 2009, 02:04:22 AM
I have just been accepted into U.T.I Rancho Campus. (Universal Technical Institute) CHEA! :rock
Where I will be studying auto motives and be put into a FORD FACT program. :D

Wicked! Great job SAS!
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: Vudak on March 30, 2009, 06:46:43 AM
FORD

Glutton for punishment, are we? :D
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: Denholm on March 30, 2009, 08:03:44 AM
Ford?! Apparently someone has high self-esteem.
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: ariansworld on March 30, 2009, 10:39:48 AM
I have just been accepted into U.T.I Rancho Campus. (Universal Technical Institute) CHEA! :rock
Where I will be studying auto motives and be put into a FORD FACT program. :D


You should have went with Audi/Volkswagon.   The mechanics where I work absolutely hate them.
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: oakranger on March 30, 2009, 11:02:46 AM
WTG.  good luck
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: smkelly13 on March 30, 2009, 11:54:17 AM
Congrats.

I just got accepted to CMU, myself.
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: Grayeagle on March 30, 2009, 01:15:14 PM
WTG :)

College is all about *you* paying *them* to teach you . . burn into it and learn all you can.

It aint high school and, usually, what you learn will have a direct impact on what you can earn.

ie: two applicants . . one has a degree . one doesnt .. guess which one gets hired? .. and at a higher rate?

-GE aka Frank
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: SmokinLoon on March 30, 2009, 01:29:10 PM
WTG :)

College is all about *you* paying *them* to teach you . . burn into it and learn all you can.

It aint high school and, usually, what you learn will have a direct impact on what you can earn.

ie: two applicants . . one has a degree . one doesnt .. guess which one gets hired? .. and at a higher rate?

-GE aka Frank

Ah, but the one thing that cant be taught is .... ....

experience.

I highly suggest that anyone in any career field do all they can to gain the much valued experience that employers are looking for.  As someone who has hired/fired in the past, I will take almost anyone who has X number of years experience vs someone with a higher degree (or any degree) simply because classroom knowledge does not equate to field expertise.  That I guarantee.  Whether it is law enforcement, the medical field, or auto-mechanics, it all holds true.

btw... best of luck to those heading off for an education.  It is well worth it once you actually earn your degree.  It is something on one can take from you.
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: Grayeagle on March 30, 2009, 02:56:54 PM
If you have two applicants .. one has 10 yrs exp .. one has 10yrs exp and a degree . . which one gets the job?

No experience? .. ok . . you have two applicants ..one out of high school, one just out of college with a degree, which would you prefer?

Experience and no degree usually means the guy gets low balled.
He's got no degree, you can squeeze him.
Been there.
I have had to train people that were hired at more than I was makin who didnt know squat ..but .. they had a degree.

It's been my experience that 'experience' is only half the equation ..if that.

-Frank aka GE
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: Tr1gg22 on March 30, 2009, 03:20:42 PM
congrats  :salute
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: SmokinLoon on March 31, 2009, 11:42:25 AM
If you have two applicants .. one has 10 yrs exp .. one has 10yrs exp and a degree . . which one gets the job?

No experience? .. ok . . you have two applicants ..one out of high school, one just out of college with a degree, which would you prefer?

Experience and no degree usually means the guy gets low balled.
He's got no degree, you can squeeze him.
Been there.
I have had to train people that were hired at more than I was makin who didnt know squat ..but .. they had a degree.

It's been my experience that 'experience' is only half the equation ..if that.

-Frank aka GE


10yr experience vs 10yr experience AND a degree?  The odds will be with the person who has a degree, but even then the quality of that experience comes into play because if the degree has not facilitated that person's performance... then it matters not.  Dont get me wrong, I think having a degree and being educated is important but if one were to look at the number of self made millionaires in the US you'll find that the majority of them do not have a degree. 

Like I said, I am speaking from the education, law enforcement, and medical fields point of view.  Experience means everything.     
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: Grayeagle on February 03, 2013, 05:29:43 PM
They do not hire RN's without a degree as far as I know.
(several years as an LPN) .. for that particular field it is degree first just to begin to get experience.

I am not sure about Law Enforcement
.. pretty sure they do not hire someone without any formal education
.. places I actually applied for had some kind of academy you had to go through first, just to get experience.

So I disagree .. experience is not everything in a LOT of careers
.. it won't even get you in the door in far too many places unless you have some formal education in that field to start with.

Of course, if you know someone who works there ..all bets are off.

-GE aka Frank
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: Fish42 on February 03, 2013, 06:08:40 PM
They do not hire RN's without a degree as far as I know.
(several years as an LPN) .. for that particular field it is degree first just to begin to get experience.

I am not sure about Law Enforcement
.. pretty sure they do not hire someone without any formal education
.. places I actually applied for had some kind of academy you had to go through first, just to get experience.

So I disagree .. experience is not everything in a LOT of careers
.. it won't even get you in the door in far too many places unless you have some formal education in that field to start with.

Of course, if you know someone who works there ..all bets are off.

-GE aka Frank

Umm, Kid might have dropped out or finished by now Grayeagle.
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: The Fugitive on February 03, 2013, 06:38:44 PM
ya don't ask GE a question! It takes him over 3 years to answer! Dude must be really busy!
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: Hoarach on February 03, 2013, 10:55:14 PM
They do not hire RN's without a degree as far as I know.
(several years as an LPN) .. for that particular field it is degree first just to begin to get experience.

I am not sure about Law Enforcement
.. pretty sure they do not hire someone without any formal education
.. places I actually applied for had some kind of academy you had to go through first, just to get experience.

So I disagree .. experience is not everything in a LOT of careers
.. it won't even get you in the door in far too many places unless you have some formal education in that field to start with.

Of course, if you know someone who works there ..all bets are off.

-GE aka Frank

RN hiring is BS now.  They want nurses that have experience before being hired instead of students coming straight out of school yet there is no way to have these students coming out of school having real world work experience without being hired first.  Its very very counter intuitive.



But to be honest an undergraduate degree means nothing anymore.  It is like a high school degree now, now you need to earn a Master's degree or greater for work.  Unless you are an engineer or some other specific job, you will need to get a Master's for the workforce of the future. 
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: Shuffler on February 03, 2013, 11:53:55 PM
Ford?! Apparently someone has high self-esteem.

At least they circled the problem.
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: SilverZ06 on February 04, 2013, 05:45:10 AM
Glutton for punishment, are we? :D

He's just smart and realizes the job security that comes from fixing fords. He's gonna be a busy man. :aok



Doh! just saw this thread is from years ago  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: Grayeagle on February 05, 2013, 04:23:54 PM
-grin-

Ya sometimes it takes me awhile to reply.. it has been a busy few years with a bit of life changing goin on.

Retired and I am up before the sun is most days .. what is *up* with THAT??
..and spend most of these days foolin around in EVE online.

Weird stuff.

-GE aka Frank
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: smoe on February 05, 2013, 11:04:49 PM
u don't know how lucky u are. :rofl :aok :rofl :aok :rofl :aok :rofl :aok
Title: Re: Just got into College.
Post by: Grayeagle on February 06, 2013, 11:53:40 AM
u don't know how lucky u are. :rofl :aok :rofl :aok :rofl :aok :rofl :aok

Yes .. yes I do :)
Good friends, good times,
..an still able to sit up and take nourishment thank God :)


-GE aka Frank
 When I was younger I thought I was invulnerable.
 The fact I am still here proves it.