Over-educated?

[Shawnee123]

Originally Posted by DanaC

Which just goes to show that formal education and knowledge/wisdom are not one and the same.

Absolutely.

I would bet Flint searches knowledge on his own, if not formally educated, with a thirst some college students would find admirable.

Though I would ask for your definition of no graduation from formal education if you don't mind, Flint.

[Flint]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Though I would ask for your definition of no graduation from formal education if you don't mind, Flint.

I dropped out of high school, and later went back to a work-at-your-own pace high school, but left before finishing the required credits. Then I dual-enrolled in a junior college, but lost interest and left to pursue other interests.

Later, after stumbling into a computer career, I got my GED and re-enrolled in junior college. Started on a two-year networking degree. My plan was to finish something before looking for a new job.

Later on I realized that none of these credits would transfer to a University for a full degree, so I started taking core curriculum. Around this time the recruiters started calling me. I found some certificates I could acquire quickly.

But, before I had a chance to even finish my certificates, my dream job opened up. Now I am entirely too busy to do any academic studying--however, the job is teaching me more than any college degree ever could (and in fact, there is no degree available for my field.)

So, basically, I have a GED.



I do plan to finish up on some of this stuff, some day.

[tw]

Originally Posted by Flint

But, before I had a chance to even finish my certificates, my dream job opened up.

The irony is that, with a 4 year degree, you may have been "too qualified" for that same job. It says much about how we rate the value and capabilities of people. When how much you cost is more important than what you can do.

[Flint]

Originally Posted by tw

The irony is that, with a 4 year degree, you may have been "too qualified" for that same job.

Yeah, not really. Most job listings for this position describe a superman with a list of accomplishments it would take three lifetimes to amass. I manage to get by on the "or equivalent experience" clause (having proof that I have done, and can do, the actual job).

Originally Posted by tw

It says much about how we rate the value and capabilities of people. When how much you cost is more important than what you can do.

I think my current employer understands that how much I am costing them is directly related to how much I can do for them, as opposed to whether I've got a degree that they can cover their ass with. They're not saving any money by going with me, if that's what you mean.