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Mar 20, 2019 5:23 PM
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Sinmiedo1931
Learned too late in life I have a gift for woodwork / fixing most anything. Had I known earlier, I would have just started my own business.
JifLover
Got to say....if you went to Harvard and you're working in a coffee shop...You likely also went to a lot of drug dealers. Meth.
homicidalkoala
I think I got a 1760 on the SAT and flunked out
TheRealHelmsman
With rich parents, who needs ACT?
neil137
they just got worthless degrees
ckhpics
Said by a lot of MBAs
candiedhotdogs
Kat Dennings...
n0n53n53
InTheDistanceAPlaintiveEnglishHorn
Didn't bribe his way to Harvard enough
xt1031
#1 Their parents both used the Singer side doors: Someone else took his ACT and she got a scholarship for rowing
n0n53n53
she "forgot to take it" but still got a 35. "It's OK sweetie, you don't need to take it, Mommy will take care of everything"
PapaNurgleLovesYou
I have da Google
Vyrro
+1...and i'm taking this.
snoochieboochiequeen
I got a 26, I have no idea if that's good or not, still dropped out of college, woo.
railgap
I have no degree, no college. I've worked as an engineer in a half-dozen fields, a space simulation lab tech, several non-entry IT slots...
SwashbucklingForJustice
Yeah, people who went to Wharton dont work at Starbucks...
StoneyLoner
I've heard it said that the better the university you go to, the better the restaurant you wind up working at.
CaptainStinkyVonPoopberg
Vergenbuurg
"I am so smart, S-M-R-T... I mean, S-M-A-R-T!" was an actual flub by Castellaneta, but they kept it in as it suited Homer perfectly.
tomyironmane
It's hilarious when you see some campus organization use SMRT as a name. This was the line going through my head the second I saw it.
superanth
Hah, and it’s one of my favorite lines from the show!
WeAllLiveInAUserSubmarine
I sing it under my breath whenever someone tries to explain something obvious
Asadsadsadclown
I prefer "save me Jebus!"
superanth
I still use “Jebus” lmao! XD
Raecracy123abc
I mean I worked at Starbucks for 6months (they have health insurance at 20hours) and I got a lot of shit like this about big fancy degree
Raecracy123abc
but then got employed in my field just fine. Working at Starbucks or bartender doesn't stamp you a) as a loser and b) as that for ever
Raecracy123abc
A future good job doesn't pay for broken bones now or put food in your belly now. No shame in it.
neil137
i got a degree in engineering tho. no apron
4Goals1PP
And yet here you are, seeking validation from strangers in the internet.
DaMummy
Yet here we are, both slacking off on imgur.
existe
Count me in as well
FeedMeYourSIuttyLittleDownvotes
Yea but the engineer is getting paid a lot more to slack off
neil137
In my palatial estate.
papiplantain
I did it on drugs ♂️
morelikeconsham
Yeah, a lot of people seem to be missing the fact that working at starbucks after going to Harvard is sad, not just going to Harvard on its
OmnesMundiLardum
Nope, not missing it. His parents probably just bribed Harvard to get him in & graduate. No sympathy, welcome to the real world.
morelikeconsham
own.
comacomacomacomachameleon
i got a degree in computer science and i got an apron on but that's because i'm making dinner right now
neil137
granite, cement, or quartz countertops?
comacomacomacomachameleon
vinyl-covered wood in my cheapo apartment
neil137
i see you are not working in computer science yet then
comacomacomacomachameleon
grad student problems
dancefoyobees
Ah, yes. That sad BA. I feel you
Ubityboopityboop
All about who you know.
TerriblePokemon
Every bachelor's is equally worthless. You don't really work in your field unless you have a master's. And if you do, it's bitch work.
TheTrueHat
I have an AA and a BS (one art, one computer science) and I own a small business that's relevant to what I studied.
bNoodleBandit
I mean a BSN is a nursing degree. They are register nurses.
InvertTheSpoon
I disagree. I have a BS in international business and the only two jobs I’ve worked both dealt heavily with that topic.
neil137
not with engineering lololol
ITriedOkay
My bf has his BA in EE. He now builds the electrical systems for huge research lasers, and is his company's main electrical engineer.
ideologist
Sounds like a meh company if they didn't hire a MSEE
ITriedOkay
HAH! You must not have a good grasp on how many of the engineering fields work. That's okay though, there's always time to learn.
LitchLitch
30% of people with engineering degrees are not working in thier field five years after grad
AdmJota
I bet someone with an engineering degree who wants a fine arts job probably has a better chance at it than someone with a fine arts degree.
CWStJdeNobbs
Yeah, but not working in your field can mean "got a degree in Cybernetics and is now working in electronic engineering."
Chrispybobispy
Im one of those 30% and am now a hydrologist... its a massively applicable degree
neil137
BUT. they have massive employability
DavidBrooker
That seems pretty low to me. Having spent 10 years in engineering school (PhD), a majority of my friends are engineers, and a big chunk 1/2
DavidBrooker
of those with graduate degrees. We're 30 or under, and way less than half are in the engineering field. 2/2
DavidBrooker
(That said, all are working in *some* field, which is better than most)
MrDustey
What do you do with a ba in english
ideologist
Ask if they would like fries with their burger?
RevolutionOnHerLips
I write and maintain policy and procedures for a major financial institution
Elle19
I got one because I wanted to teach.
MrDustey
It's a quote from a musical called avenue q, would recomend
Elle19
I have actually seen it, it’s hilarious, but it was years ago. So *whooosh*
saeheria
My parents and teachers told me that just having a college degree opened doors and it was okay to study the arts. Boy was that a lie.
catapulter
that was true very long ago. im surprised you didnt know :/
saeheria
I’m 33, life has not gone the way I planned
catapulter
if you really hate your field you might want to take a short QA course. admittedly its the crappiest job in programing, but look it up.
saeheria
What I studied was only a small problem for me, I had medical problems after college and it got to the point where I’m on disability
Bendercrackedcorn
Exactly the advice I got but employers just cared about experience and practical degrees. Welp.
shutupandpolka
BA in Creative Writing helped immensely in my LE career. Art translates, just gotta find a compatible job
InsouciantSausage
Law enforcement, for those confused.
aap71
lesbian empath?
shutupandpolka
If only
DeusExSpockina
I studied biology and never worked in my field. Took me two years post grad to find a job that wasn’t retail.
PrincessKuzco
Why not? What stopped you from working in the field?
DeusExSpockina
Economy had crashed. Everyone in the cohort just before mine went back for a masters degree, so they got hired for bachelors level jobs 1/2
DeusExSpockina
when they got out, since there were so many of them. Degree inflation plus biotech didn’t take off as expected.
pizzapartyhard
Almost have my PhD in philosophy and that’s even probably a dead end.
Ffleance
Network like fuck my dude. Go to as many conferences as you can possibly afford. Kiss up to your advisors and get them to introduce you.
beastofburidan
‘Even’
SpruceWillis93
Become a professor!
Sugarblade
Do a code bootcamp. Get into web development. There's a surprising amount of philosophy that's useful for computer science.
loismustdie
You never know, your town might open up a new philosophy factory soon.
CharlesOffdensen
tomthecavetroll
Kid might be a douche, but I bet he's not paying for his school...
CarlottaVonSprockett
Also, iirc, eastern schools care about ACT and western schools care about SAT. So maybe he took it and then went to a western school.
Vaanhalen
And good schools allow a converter metric.
SpecialContainmentProcedures
I didnt pay for my school... chances are you did. As the american tax-payer. YEAHHH
DnDInsanity
I got a 34 on my ACT, was awarded a $300 scholarship.
Vaanhalen
You were also awarded an acceptance. With a score like that though, dude take the SAT and get your National Merit scholarship. Free tuition
Vaanhalen
To any participating university on the globe. You could do a year abroad at Oxford free tuition
ElectricOwl99
He’s definitely a douche I can tell from this unbiased and totally honest tweet.
Urgalicity
I had outstanding grades and SAT scores, notta thanks to the new FAFSA rules.
pennygwen
Same. Over 4.2/4 gpa, 31 on ACT. Accepted in a heartbeat but no scholarship.
PurplePenguin87
The fact that you could get a 4.2 GPA shows that the scales isn't fair. At my hs, it was impossible to get above a 4, even with honors/AP
5po0ky
Nice! Twinsies on the score, not so much on the gpa. Skipped 1/3rd of my senior year lul
waitwasthatreal
I’m sure he is, probably just at a significantly reduced rate.
FistfulOfAssholes
That kind of score likely goes along with good enough grades to warrant a hefty scholarship. Possibly a free ride like FL Bright Futures.
waitwasthatreal
For sure, I was just pointing out academic full rides are exceedingly rare.
nch77
I got one, it is pretty convenient. My sister got paid by the school to get a degree.
AREALLTHEGOODNAMESTAKEN
I only had a 32, and was offered full rides at 3 schools. Not bragging, I'm a fucking dropout loser. They just aren't as rare as you think.
CheesecakePi
Can depend on what schools/degree you’re wanting too. I think there were a few where I would’ve had a pretty good shot at a full academic /1
waitwasthatreal
I had a 34 and had 0 full ride offers. So I guess it’s all relative
neverborne
I had a 33 and the college i wanted to go for only offered me 10k a year in automatic scholarships. Coulda gone elsewhere for free/cheaper
DavidBrooker
Fun fact: I was awarded $400,000 in scholarships over my university career. Scholarships are not taxable in my country. Study hard, kids.
BrisketSandwich24
I didn't get taxed on my scholarships, awards ,grants, etc either. I'm in the US. Where would you expect to get taxed on them?
DavidBrooker
In the United States, scholarship amounts in excess of tuition, fees and books is table as regular income.
BrisketSandwich24
Is that new? As recent as 6 yrs ago none of my excess money was taxed. I got two benefits that paid my tuition and fees and a stipend
DavidBrooker
Checking Google, this has been the case since at least 2005. Did you report your scholarships to the IRS?
DavidBrooker
Alternatively, after deducting tuition, was your remaining stipend under a personal deduction amount?
YesButAlsoYes
It’s seems absurd that you would ever need that much unless you go to school for 15 years or something
BuckeyeBTH
Also worth noting Mr Brooker has an Aerospace Engineering (rocket science) degree of some type based on previous interactions with him
LarvaLamp
Yeah, well, he's no brain surgeon
DavidBrooker
It was about 10 years total (B.Sc. through PhD). Tuition averaged around $4k/year. Most of that money was meant to go to living expenses.
StrangeLorenz
PhD tuition/stipend is a little misleading. You can't pay to go to a real PhD program and.
DavidBrooker
Sure, only about a quarter of that was during my MSc or undergrad. But few PhD students are paid $70k after tuition and tax, just the same.
TheBlueMuppet
Money goes to whatnow? Ive been to college twice and never saw a single actual dollar from a loan.
DavidBrooker
I never had a loan. Some scholarships awarded by my university were applied directly to tuition, but most were granted directly to me 1/2
Memeeater
Oh wow that's amazing, as a kid who wants to go into economics research that sounds amazing!
FlatPlutoSociety
It also sounds amazing to me, as a 37-year-old lazyass who would really just like to have his living expenses paid for.
Memeeater
...I realised I said amazing twice haha