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CU Guru [1097]
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College Degree vs actual job
Dec 14, 2017, 8:05 AM
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Went to college for a Forestry/Timber buyer Degree and now i'm an IT Admin at an ISP. I friggin failed computer science every time I took the class. Dreamed of being a prom star but fell kinda short
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CU Medallion [60051]
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Re: College Degree vs actual job
Dec 14, 2017, 8:08 AM
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I feel like I have probably sucked more out of my degree than anyone ever thought imaginable. Its quite amazing. However, definitely have paid my dues over the years.
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All-In [35541]
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Speaking of failing at ####
Dec 14, 2017, 8:09 AM
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last night I watched After #### Ends 2
Real classy ladies. Brittany Andrews tried butt just couldn't pull her self away from a life of pegging subs.
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All-In [40353]
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business mgt degree
Dec 14, 2017, 8:14 AM
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Sales job
Kinda close...
The big fail to me is that i interviewed with mass mutual and took a personality quiz and they told me i wasn’t cut out for sales. I won’t cold call, but everything else i can handle
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All-TigerNet [10938]
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congratulations
Dec 14, 2017, 11:05 AM
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on failing the mass mutual test. a##holes are the only ones who pass that test. its always nice to have confirmation that you are not an a##hole.
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All-In [46825]
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B.S. dual degree History and Education
Dec 14, 2017, 8:16 AM
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minor in international studies.
Teach Gov/Econ and World Geography. Nothing else I could do.
Also graduating in April with Masters in Athletic Administration.
So yeah. Working in my major. Like a dumb ###
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All-In [40656]
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Didnt know they offered
Dec 14, 2017, 9:03 AM
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B.S. at community colleges.
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All-In [46825]
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There's a lot of BS everywhere***
Dec 14, 2017, 9:35 AM
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Hall of Famer [21091]
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Orange Blooded [2136]
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Business Degree/ concentration in Entrepreneurship
Dec 14, 2017, 8:22 AM
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Mainly because it was essentially a concentration that you had to take major classes in all areas. Even took the GMAT and wrote up some apps for MBA. But I went back to surveying for a big firm in Charlotte the summer after graduating. (if I stayed with that company a year they would pay for the MBA then it’s deuces)
Ended up quitting because I got in a fight with the party chief, and now I’m in pipeline again. So basically I drive my truck two hours to the job, sit in the truck and watch them dig, walk the lines for exercise, and then go home. It’s pretty nice.
Oh and I can take my dogs to work every day. But zero use of that degree.
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CU Medallion [55787]
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Well, it only took me 10 years of college, but I do work in
Dec 14, 2017, 8:25 AM
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my terminal degree field - Clinical Psychology.
BA in Political Science and English at CU (was going to Law School until I took that Con Law class my senior year).
Masters of Public Administration from UGA. Worked in State and Local gummint for about 7 years afterwards, the transitioned into the private sector.
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from VCU. Been doing this since 2002. In private practice now and doing well. But alas, nothing will ever make up for the opportunity costs of missing years of real income while in grad school. Oh well. Que sera.
My advice to all young'uns - get trained in one practical skill that can make you money as young as possible, learn some basic business mgt skills, and adjust as needed going forward. You WILL have to adjust in today's economy, bc too many things are changing at a rapid rate, but get paid while you're making the needed moves.
Gone are the days of 40-year careers with the same business and a pension.
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All-TigerNet [11640]
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Mechanical Engineering degree...
Dec 14, 2017, 8:34 AM
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Registered Professional Engineer and principal at an engineering firm.
Definitely doing what I went to school for.
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Oculus Spirit [81925]
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Same, but electrical***
Dec 14, 2017, 9:59 AM
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Heisman Winner [135623]
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I suppose my degree fits my job perfectly.
Dec 14, 2017, 8:47 AM
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A Political Science degree helped me become the highly successful bloodthirsty post-apocalyptic warlord that I am today. The minor in Brutal Torture was really just icing on the cake. I've considered getting a masters in Heinous Murder, but the online class at the University of Phoenix isn't accredited yet.
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Heisman Winner [137988]
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I'm not knocking online degrees or anything,
Dec 14, 2017, 9:26 AM
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but Heinous Murder is really enhanced in an intimate classroom setting.
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Orange Blooded [3166]
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Yeah, it's kinda like
Dec 14, 2017, 9:49 AM
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butt seggs. You just gotta get in there and get your, uhhhh hands, dirty.
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CU Medallion [64837]
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Re: College Degree vs actual job
Dec 14, 2017, 8:52 AM
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Mechanical Engineering.
I am the maintenance engineer for a heavy industrial manufacturing facility.
I use my degree somewhat, but mostly I pull from my 5 years as a lead mechanic working swing-shift.
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110%er [7736]
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I attended Lessons Learned U.
Dec 14, 2017, 9:00 AM
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Failed every course. Wound up in IT supporting networks. I should have paid more attention during class at LLU.
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Lot o points [155978]
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I wish I could have majored in my current field,
Dec 14, 2017, 9:04 AM
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but at the time, there was no degree in Shucking and Jiving with a minor in bad guitar playing and bourbon drinking.
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Heisman Winner [135623]
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Really? SERIOUSLY?!?
Dec 14, 2017, 9:13 AM
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Are you saying that Clemson got rid of Political Science degrees between the time I left and the time you arrived?
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All-In [47750]
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I was thinking RPA***
Dec 14, 2017, 12:46 PM
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All-In [38514]
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Mechanical Engineer
Dec 14, 2017, 9:09 AM
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Work as a software developer and data/database specialist.
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CU Medallion [53271]
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Re: Mechanical Engineer
Dec 14, 2017, 9:19 AM
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I feel yurr pain....
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Heisman Winner [135623]
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This sort of begs the question
Dec 14, 2017, 9:26 AM
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Why aren't we getting tdrake's college football ranking every week?
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CU Medallion [53271]
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Re: Engineering > Operations Manager > IT SysAdmin
Dec 14, 2017, 9:18 AM
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I think I'll be janitor here before they bury me
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All-TigerNet [12270]
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civil engineering degree, been a register professional
Dec 14, 2017, 9:23 AM
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civil and structural engineer for 28 years. the last 9 as a self employed consultant.
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Orange Blooded [2140]
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Re: College Degree vs actual job
Dec 14, 2017, 9:24 AM
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B.S. Computer Science 1986, worked continuously in that field. Went back part time to get my M.S and finished that in 2015. Retirement to me would be teaching CS part time at the university level, but for now I get to use my degrees and love what I do.
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All-In [47750]
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Chemical Engineering
Dec 14, 2017, 9:27 AM
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Went into textiles in 1983 then into nonwovens. Never done a lick of chemical injuneering.
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Heisman Winner [135623]
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If you'd like put that degree to use...
Dec 14, 2017, 9:34 AM
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I know some motorcycle enthusiasts over in Gastonia that probably need a good meth cook.
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All-TigerNet [12763]
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Re: Chemical Engineering
Dec 14, 2017, 1:55 PM
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My co. sells resin into the non wovens industry. jussayin'
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All-TigerNet [12851]
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BBA Management (HR concentration)
Dec 14, 2017, 9:53 AM
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VP HR
#Winning
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Hall of Famer [23693]
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Learned to be a Forester.
Dec 14, 2017, 9:56 AM
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Currently employed in the tax avoidance industry.
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110%er [5791]
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Ceramic Engineering
Dec 14, 2017, 10:09 AM
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Worked in the industries for a while (brick, then capacitors, then glass). Joined the National Guard after college, now work for them full time doing the Army equivalent of HR.
So...yeah. Not using my degree at all, and if I ever go back to the private sector, would probably have a hard time getting back into engineering.
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CU Medallion [50635]
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used my CrE from start to finish***
Dec 14, 2017, 12:20 PM
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All-In [47879]
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Started in mech eng, but changed major to accounting
Dec 14, 2017, 10:42 AM
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Worked in the accounting field for about 10 years, became self-employed, now work for the federalis cleaning up the mess from the cold war managing hazardous and radioactive waste.
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Walk-On [136]
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BS Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
Dec 14, 2017, 10:57 AM
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MS Biology
MS was with fish, but found first job with birds and prescribed fire.
Now working in environmental dept of electric utility.
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Heisman Winner [105622]
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Civil Engineering with MS in Env. Engineering
Dec 14, 2017, 12:25 PM
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I am a fluffer at an all-gay #### studio in Rock Hill, SC so you can say I TOTALLY am working in the field I went to school for*.
*I'm a P.E. and a Construction Project Manager for a place of business that works on some REALLY cool projects. I only fluff on the sides.
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CU Medallion [64837]
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Sounds intradesting.
Dec 14, 2017, 12:39 PM
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Do you have any openings available?
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Heisman Winner [105622]
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I have one that is always available***
Dec 14, 2017, 12:49 PM
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CU Medallion [64837]
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Re: I have one that is always available***
Dec 14, 2017, 12:51 PM
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Next time I'm in Clover, we can meat up and you can fill me in.
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All-In [47750]
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I wonder if OSF went for a MRS degree?***
Dec 14, 2017, 12:47 PM
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