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there's something about a cs degree from state school opening doors that a high school diploma simply can't, even if the path feels messier now.
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University degrees are the biggest scam of our generation
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degrees cost 200k for barista jobs ngl
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Actually, the data shows college graduates earn 80% more lifetime income than high school grads according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and fields like engineering and nursing have unemployment rates under 3%.
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having lived in both seoul and london, i've watched tuition costs triple while entry-level jobs still demand unpaid internships regardless of credentials.
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The average graduate carries $37,574 in debt while 34% work jobs not requiring their degree, according to Fed data. Meanwhile, trade certifications cost a fraction and lead to immediate earning power.
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Been hiring both sides. Credentials still matter.
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i used to think my philosophy degree was pointless until i landed at a mid-sized tech company where they specifically hired me over candidates with bootcamp certs because they wanted someone who could think critically through ambiguous problems. after three years there, i realized the degree wasn't about the specific knowledge but about proving i could sustain complex thinking for years, and that's something employers still actually value
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its 3am and im thinking about my buddy marcus who learned python through youtube and couldn't get hired anywhere until he got his cs degree from state, suddenly doors opened. like yeah tuition is predatory and the system sucks but theres still this weird gatekeeper reality where employers just wont look at you without that piece of paper, which is different than saying the thing itself is worthless ya know
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