• Macaroni_ninja@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Your answer sounds like it was lifted from a LinkedIn motivational post.

    College favours the rich, who can afford it and I don’t think people with higher education are better at planning their future.

    Lots of people are forced through college by their parents, often backed up with money and safety nets of security - if they fail the first time they just throw more money at it and try again.

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      4 months ago

      A lack of a degree isn’t proof of anything, good or bad (for most jobs).

      But a degree is a positive indicator.

      The reality is that when hiring an employee I don’t care how privileged they are. I care about whether they’re going to be a good fit for the position.

      There are other things people can use to demonstrate their ability to be a good employee. If someone worked for a company for multiple years and was promoted during that time it’s a good indicator.

      If someone is 23 and has worked for 10 different companies, I’m gonna guess they’re flaky.

      However, if someone worked for the same company more than once that’s a good sign, because after leaving the company wanted them back.

      But, all else being equal, having a degree is better than not for a skilled position, and will usually demand more money.