let artificial and superficial barriers stand in your way - be
creative!
Mark
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From: David Graham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 3:29 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [OT] Re: Does a degree matter?
A university degree is important
: [OT] Re: Does a degree matter?
On Sat, Mar 29,'03 (02:31 PM GMT-0600), Jeff wrote:
probably only you can
make that decision. its a tough one.
Also depends on your financial situation...sucks when you have to take out
loans for school. I think I'll be paying back my loans forever
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From: Mark Galbreath [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, 31 March 2003 21:01
To: 'Struts Users Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [OT] Re: Does a degree matter?
No shit! It took me 15 YEARS to pay off my student loans - and I even had
scholarships and, at the grad level, 3 teaching fellowships.
Mark
of occasional lectures
interrupting relaxation at the university tavern!)
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From: Jeff Kyser [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, 30 March 2003 04:31
To: Struts Users Mailing List
Subject: [OT] Re: Does a degree matter?
Unfortunately, to many who are hiring, the degree
Just curious but did you find the transition from Econs to comp sc
difficult ? Cause I might do the reverse, comp science to Econs !
Mine for example is in a different discipline completely (Economics) though
having graduated from that I went straight on to do a grad diploma in
computing so I
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From: Kwok Peng Tuck [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, 31 March 2003 11:52
To: Struts Users Mailing List
Subject: Re: [OT] Re: Does a degree matter?
Just curious but did you find the transition from Econs to comp sc
difficult ? Cause I might do the reverse, comp science to Econs !
Mine
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To: Struts Users Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 8:52 AM
Subject: [OT] Re: Does a degree matter?
Wow, this has been some incredible insight. I can't thank you enough for
your advice. It has been extremly helpful in helping me to focus my
direction. As always you guys/girls
A university degree is important for employers even though you have
experience. If nothing else it might be fun to go back to school!
David
From: Brandon Goodin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject:
Unfortunately, to many who are hiring, the degree is an important
screen before further consideration. and in a tough market, where
there are many applicants for each job, they can afford to be choosy.
I've known many a bright guy who did not have a degree,
and their salary always seemed lower
On Sat, Mar 29,'03 (02:31 PM GMT-0600), Jeff wrote:
probably only you can
make that decision. its a tough one.
Also depends on your financial situation...sucks when you have to take
out loans for school. I think I'll be paying back my loans
forever:)(Biology major...not even computer
Brandon,
What I've been hearing more and more from my friends at larger corporate
institutions is that a degree does matter, especially in these difficult
times. It is reflected in your pay as well as potential for
advancement, let alone employment. It seems to be less important at
smaller
Wow, this has been some incredible insight. I can't thank you enough for
your advice. It has been extremly helpful in helping me to focus my
direction. As always you guys/girls have shown true heart in assisting a
fellow geek. Thanks again!
Brandon Goodin
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