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I think we over value the over-educated not the education
Posted on: April 30, 2021 at 10:23:20 CT
DHighlander NWMSU
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itself. I think everyone who is capable of receiving it needs a K-12 education. We can argue about how they receive it but those who are not educated to that level are a drain on society.
I think many people who go to college would have been better served going to a trade school of some sort. I could have very easily been an electrician and made a much better living than what I have as a teacher. I am happy with my choice but know many people who feel trapped because their education has pigeon-holed them into careers they do not like.
As to your original statement I think we vastly overvalue advanced degrees. I have met way to many people with masters of doctorates that are functional idiots to automatically value those degrees. Some if the most brilliant people I have ever met had those same degrees though. We should value knowledge and wisdom over some random pieces of paper.
I think many people who go to college would have been better served going to a trade school of some sort. I could have very easily been an electrician and made a much better living than what I have as a teacher. I am happy with my choice but know many people who feel trapped because their education has pigeon-holed them into careers they do not like.
As to your original statement I think we vastly overvalue advanced degrees. I have met way to many people with masters of doctorates that are functional idiots to automatically value those degrees. Some if the most brilliant people I have ever met had those same degrees though. We should value knowledge and wisdom over some random pieces of paper.
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I think we over value the over-educated not the education - DHighlander NWMSU - 4/30 10:23:20
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