College anyone

biggun_ · 09-02-2009, 02:28 PM

Anyone going back to college due to lay-offs and the economy? Lets here about it. I started last week and I'm really enjoying it. Even at 42! Gonna get my degree in a different field.

Turboboy · 09-02-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by biggun_

Anyone going back to college due to lay-offs and the economy? Lets here about it. I started last week and I'm really enjoying it. Even at 42! Gonna get my degree in a different field.

I'm with ya. I'm finishing my Exercise Phys degree and graduating in collision repair this spring. And yes, I'm laid off.

biggun_ · 09-02-2009, 03:13 PM

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I'm with ya. I'm finishing my Exercise Phys degree and graduating in collision repair this spring. And yes, I'm laid off.

Yeah sucks to start over but you gotta do something! I was a cnc machine operator now I'm getting a degree in Radiography. Maybe the medical field will be steadier idk!

Bando · 09-02-2009, 05:11 PM

Working on a Masters degree, should be doing work rather than loafing in here now.

baker · 09-02-2009, 05:39 PM

Don't I wish...

Props to all of you who can do this.

djflex · 09-02-2009, 05:41 PM

thinking about it as I should have plenty of time on my hands soon...would be tough finacially though

OutOfStep · 09-02-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by biggun_

Anyone going back to college due to lay-offs and the economy? Lets here about it. I started last week and I'm really enjoying it. Even at 42! Gonna get my degree in a different field.

I've been going for the last 2.5 years. I've got 4 more semesters including rotations and I'm done. I'm currently employed. In fact, my employer pays for everything including books and when I graduate, I get a $10,000 stock award so it's a pretty nice program. I'm fortunate to be a part of it. My classes start Friday.

namtrag · 09-02-2009, 06:54 PM

Other than the fun I had with my friends in college, it was a complete waste of time!

Andrew-L · 09-02-2009, 07:07 PM

i never went to college, and I make pretty decent money at 22 yrs old(72k yearly) but it was only by sheer luck and gods grace that i landed the job(and my boss whom ive known for 12+years, friend of the parents)
i did get laid off at the beggining of the year but they hired me back on about 2 months ago..so about 4 months laid off
the only class I plan on taking is a 3 day class that cost 1,200 dollars

but if i take it, it will double my salary

namtrag · 09-02-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew-L

i never went to college, and I make pretty decent money at 22 yrs old(72k yearly) but it was only by sheer luck and gods grace that i landed the job(and my boss whom ive known for 12+years, friend of the parents)
i did get laid off at the beggining of the year but they hired me back on about 2 months ago..so about 4 months laid off
the only class I plan on taking is a 3 day class that cost 1,200 dollars

but if i take it, it will double my salary

I have been a CPA for 26 years and make less than you do...like I said, college is a giant scam

mush10 · 09-02-2009, 07:31 PM

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I have been a CPA for 26 years and make less than you do...like I said, college is a giant scam

But so much fun...

crupiea · 09-02-2009, 07:31 PM

no, I am not going to college but I am glad they are back in session.

My office window overlooks the university so i can get my visuals back on now.

namtrag · 09-02-2009, 07:33 PM

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But so much fun...

Most of my clients make more than I do, but they think I am rich! lol

dunkonu9 · 09-02-2009, 08:58 PM

I am starting back again with work. I just need to get it done because it's free so how stupid would I be not to take advantege of it.

Kalian · 09-02-2009, 09:27 PM

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Yeah sucks to start over but you gotta do something! I was a cnc machine operator now I'm getting a degree in Radiography. Maybe the medical field will be steadier idk!

I started this week. Getting a biology transfer degree so I can take the radiology technician program at UNLV. Once I complete that I plan on working my way through either a continuation of the radiology field or maybe getting into something different, but still biology related. I'm only taking 2 classes. (don't laugh!) Pre-algebra, and biology. Once I get through this biology class I'll be able to take the anatomy and radiology classes required for the rad tech program.

biggun_ · 09-03-2009, 06:46 AM

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I started this week. Getting a biology transfer degree so I can take the radiology technician program at UNLV. Once I complete that I plan on working my way through either a continuation of the radiology field or maybe getting into something different, but still biology related. I'm only taking 2 classes. (don't laugh!) Pre-algebra, and biology. Once I get through this biology class I'll be able to take the anatomy and radiology classes required for the rad tech program.

Yeah i'd like something in cardio, or sports medicine. Hopefully make it to radiologist.

biggun_ · 09-03-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by namtrag

Other than the fun I had with my friends in college, it was a complete waste of time!

Ya it does seem like it sometimes. It depends on what YOU put into it.

biggun_ · 09-03-2009, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by djflex

thinking about it as I should have plenty of time on my hands soon...would be tough finacially though

I got a grant so that helped! I take alot of online courses so I can take care of things at home.

Andrew-L · 09-03-2009, 07:19 AM

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I have been a CPA for 26 years and make less than you do...like I said, college is a giant scam

the oil field is your friend!

i dont even really "work". i sit behind a computer all day and monitor gas and lithology. the guys that work on the actual rig, starting off make 100k yearly. Doesnt look at all like really hard work, i could do it, i just dont like getting as filthy dirty as they do. i stay clean all day, besides a little mud on my shirt

biggun_ · 09-03-2009, 08:32 AM

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the oil field is your friend!

i dont even really "work". i sit behind a computer all day and monitor gas and lithology. the guys that work on the actual rig, starting off make 100k yearly. Doesnt look at all like really hard work, i could do it, i just dont like getting as filthy dirty as they do. i stay clean all day, besides a little mud on my shirt

My job was oilfield related then it went to sh*t. That's why I was laid off and trying to get into a different field.

DaddyR · 09-03-2009, 10:55 AM

Oh man I would absolutely LOVE to get into a Physician's Assistant program. But who would pay the bills? I've got a mortgage, car payment, and food ain't free. Never heard of a night school PA program, and certainly none near where I live.

Barry Bonds · 09-03-2009, 01:48 PM

but I'm being careful.

My wife works in conjuction with HUD. She just hired two guys with degrees as janitors. They said the pay and benefits were the best they could find.

In my area, the only money jobs are medical, offshore, or a truck driver.