Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

 

The decision to go technical: does a science or engineering degree pay off?

June 1st, 2008

I have often struggled with this question. My wife has a technical degree for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. They were required for her to get the job with the company she now works for. The ironic part is that because everyone has an engineering degree, they now want people that have better social [...]

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Why good grades don’t translate into a lucrative career

March 25th, 2008

Let me begin by saying that I know that many people don’t define success by the amount of money they make. Heck, I’m one of these people. Still, having millions in disposable income wouldn’t be a bad thing, right? When I was younger, I was told to make good grades so that I could be [...]

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Choosing the right college

March 21st, 2008

Does the name of the school you graduate from really matter? To me, college pedigrees are like bling. They’re shiny and can be used to impress people who are impressed by such things, but for the most part, they are essentially useless. I have no idea why anyone would be impressed with someone with a [...]

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