Real Life Adventures by Gary Wise and Lance Aldrich for September 26, 2024
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Transcript:
Boy: Why should I got to college? Woman: So you can get a good job. Boy: But there aren't any jobs out there. Woman: Well, after college you'll be prepared to not get a better job.
By the time he gets out of college, all the fast food places will have kiosks and automation, so at least he won’t have to worry about working at one of those.
Read an article today about employers firing and hesitating to hire Gen Z employees due to concerns about their work ethic, communication skills, and readiness to do the job.
I have a college degree and a binder full of Military Technical Certificates in Chemistry, Biology, Radioactives, HAZMAT, Emergency Management and Computer Modeling. I have done everything from scrub toilets to stand SAC Nuclear Missile Alert, run my own business, and salvaged ships, planes, cars, and lost jewelry. I’ve served on Ambulance crew, and Swift Water Rescue. I’m now a 72-year old retiree training Public Service divers for the State Guard. There is nothing wrong with honest labor. Get a job, any job. Do your job well and take pride in your work.
Yet, I’ve had many, many employers tell me that what they want teachers to do is train students to think critically. THAT is what someone is supposed to get out of a college education. IF it is done well. By the student, the university, the classes taken, etc.
Yes, people should consider the trades if that’s their skill set. But, to simply toss aside the Liberal Arts because it “produces nothing concrete”, is very short-sighted. Society needs people who can think too.
My First Premium Member about 22 hours ago
It all depends on your choice of a major. Gender studies probably won’t help that much.
Kroykali about 20 hours ago
By the time he gets out of college, all the fast food places will have kiosks and automation, so at least he won’t have to worry about working at one of those.
Chris about 19 hours ago
well that’s discouraging, my brother worked hard on getting that college degree… :J
LakeBill about 17 hours ago
It’s all a matter of degree.
julie.mason1 Premium Member about 16 hours ago
Well there aren’t any jobs for sofa testers out there so you’ll have to look for something else.
Julie478 Premium Member about 15 hours ago
Read an article today about employers firing and hesitating to hire Gen Z employees due to concerns about their work ethic, communication skills, and readiness to do the job.
nypost.Com/2024/09/24/business/heres-why-companies-are-rapidly-firing-gen-z-employees/
nypost.Com/2024/09/14/us-news/gen-z-hires-are-easily-offended-and-not-ready-for-workplace-business-leaders/
wildlandwaters about 15 hours ago
there’s a help wanted sign in almost every store and business in my area… she should send ’im here!
billfl Premium Member about 14 hours ago
There are tons of jobs in the trades that pay very well. Kids who go into the trades will have a good paying job and no school loan dept.
Chris Sherlock about 11 hours ago
He’s going to end up being a lifelong Bachelor.
Mr.doom about 10 hours ago
Some students think they are too sophisticated and cool to be skilled laborers.
Ed Brault Premium Member about 7 hours ago
I have a college degree and a binder full of Military Technical Certificates in Chemistry, Biology, Radioactives, HAZMAT, Emergency Management and Computer Modeling. I have done everything from scrub toilets to stand SAC Nuclear Missile Alert, run my own business, and salvaged ships, planes, cars, and lost jewelry. I’ve served on Ambulance crew, and Swift Water Rescue. I’m now a 72-year old retiree training Public Service divers for the State Guard. There is nothing wrong with honest labor. Get a job, any job. Do your job well and take pride in your work.
Havel about 6 hours ago
Yet, I’ve had many, many employers tell me that what they want teachers to do is train students to think critically. THAT is what someone is supposed to get out of a college education. IF it is done well. By the student, the university, the classes taken, etc.
Yes, people should consider the trades if that’s their skill set. But, to simply toss aside the Liberal Arts because it “produces nothing concrete”, is very short-sighted. Society needs people who can think too.
jvscanlan Premium Member about 5 hours ago
and I can predict the future. There won’t be jobs four years from now. How many of us went to school in a good period and graduated in a recession?