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A perfect example of bad decision making ending up in student loans

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  • MikM Offline
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    This guy was old enough to know better. An AS in physics and a bachelor in Poli-Sci? What does that qualify you for? For a guy with a customer service background?

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careers/a-millennial-who-went-to-college-in-his-30s-when-his-career-stalled-says-his-bachelor-s-degree-is-worthless-and-that-he-s-been-looking-for-a-job-for-3-years/ar-BB1m5yoc?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=969e1485c4dc4894a27f5f7c48541ded&ei=92

    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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      "I worked my way up in a few companies, but I always hit a roadblock in promotions because I didn't have a college education,"

      Cool story. Obviously false, and even if true, it means he can do what he did last time, now armed with a degree. What’s the hold up?

      Education is extremely important.

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        This seems kind of weird.

        ...he said he applied to be a cashier at two liquor stores with employee recommendations — but couldn't get an interview.

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        • MikM Offline
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          wrote on last edited by Mik
          #4

          @taiwan_girl - I wouldn't hire him. He's overqualified and wouldn't be likely to stay.

          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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          • MikM Mik

            @taiwan_girl - I wouldn't hire him. He's overqualified and wouldn't be likely to stay.

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            @Mik Ah okay. Makes sense.

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            • Doctor PhibesD Offline
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              Why would you do physics degree followed by political science?

              He's actually on LinkedIn, so the story is at least partly real.

              The article also says he's autistic, so sad-to-say working in customer service or public relations might not be the most obvious choice.

              I was only joking

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              • MikM Offline
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                where he is on the spectrum could tell you a lot about his prospects.

                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                • MikM Mik

                  where he is on the spectrum could tell you a lot about his prospects.

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                  @Mik said in A perfect example of bad decision making ending up in student loans:

                  where he is on the spectrum could tell you a lot about his prospects.

                  The real question isn't why he did what he did, but why did the "Senior Reporter" from Business Insider choose him as a typical case study.

                  I was only joking

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                    Good question.

                    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                    • Doctor PhibesD Doctor Phibes

                      @Mik said in A perfect example of bad decision making ending up in student loans:

                      where he is on the spectrum could tell you a lot about his prospects.

                      The real question isn't why he did what he did, but why did the "Senior Reporter" from Business Insider choose him as a typical case study.

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                      @Doctor-Phibes said in A perfect example of bad decision making ending up in student loans:

                      @Mik said in A perfect example of bad decision making ending up in student loans:

                      where he is on the spectrum could tell you a lot about his prospects.

                      The real question isn't why he did what he did, but why did the "Senior Reporter" from Business Insider choose him as a typical case study.

                      … and why @Mik chooses this particular story to post and discuss here.

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