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**MMA_scientist** · 04-13-2011, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by SPX

Sure, but as Vandelay said, it would be difficult to not get on without a degree, or at least being in school at the time OR having prior experience.

This apprenticeship-type experience you're suggesting sounds good, but unless you're a blacksmith, I don't think a lot of people do that anymore.

right- it is a racket. That is what I am saying. i understand it has to be done for certain jobs that you think you might want... but it is just a big fat cash grab and is totally unnecessary. Then you don't get to find out if you actually like that job until after you spend the money and time. Racket.

**SPX** · 04-13-2011, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by MMA_scientist

right- it is a racket. That is what I am saying. i understand it has to be done for certain jobs that you think you might want... but it is just a big fat cash grab and is totally unnecessary. Then you don't get to find out if you actually like that job until after you spend the money and time. Racket.

the "you don't get to find out if you actually like that job" part is dead on. That's exactly how I feel about computer work. I guess in some ways I'm thankful that I've at least had some skills doing something that I don't 100% hate that have helped me to pay my bills and shit over the past decade, but I really never have enjoyed the shit and it's never been particularly fulfilling. Getting out of it and switching over to some other shit is a lot of money and work, which sucks.

I will say though that I actually kind of like school. It breaks up the monotony of my days and I do actually get to learn some shit. I think that even after I'm "done" with school that I'll probably still take a class or two in some shit that I'm interested in.

**MMA_scientist** · 04-13-2011, 04:05 PM

I have no problem with taking classes in general. I used to teach college courses myself and I like to think I had some impact on some student somewhere. But in reality, I know I tought them nothing- I graded them for the abilities they already had.

I liked school too, you get to hang out with a bunch of 20 year olds and do nothing all day but mess around and play frisbee. It is awesome... but I don't try to pretend like I know more than someone that didn't go to college. The only thing I will say is that it forces you to take in information that you otherwise would not pursue. Had it not been for college, I would not have read Homer (well I read the Cliff's notes anyway). But had I wanted to, I could have learned it by reading a few articles... I just wouldn't have done it. So from that standpoint, yeah, you learn some shit you don't care to learn and I GUESS you are a more rounded person for it... so that is the value. But it is still a rip off.

I am raising my kids to be entrepreneurs. They will probably go to college, but not so they can earn a crack at some shitty job making some other guy rich.

**MMA_scientist** · 04-13-2011, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by SPX

the "you don't get to find out if you actually like that job" part is dead on. That's exactly how I feel about computer work. I guess in some ways I'm thankful that I've at least had some skills doing something that I don't 100% hate that have helped me to pay my bills and shit over the past decade, but I really never have enjoyed the shit and it's never been particularly fulfilling. Getting out of it and switching over to some other shit is a lot of money and work, which sucks.

I have a friend who was a chemistry and mechanical engineering major at Purdue (a top engineering program). She got out, worked 2 years and quit and went back for a teaching degree (which she will probably hate also)... like you, she just didn't see the value in what she was doing... it just seemed like a job doing some shit to her... she, being a chick, wanted to do something with her life other than plug this number into that number and see if the thinhy goes zoom.

So I can get that. I went to law school basically on a whim. I didn't know what I wanted to do... I still don't. I sure as hell don't have any passion for law stuff. I like the business side of it, I like building and expanding and global domination... but I really don't give 2 shits about law stuff.

**edman5555** · 04-13-2011, 05:01 PM

I consider going to nursing school. I am into health related stuff, I read about it a lot. It also can pay and has many diff areas to go into. Nursing school would help me meet a lot of women as well. But then I would be a nurse and I would constantly get made fun of.

**MMA_scientist** · 04-13-2011, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by edman5555

I consider going to nursing school. I am into health related stuff, I read about it a lot. It also can pay and has many diff areas to go into. Nursing school would help me meet a lot of women as well. But then I would be a nurse and I would constantly get made fun of.

Murse.

I guess I just have a different outlook on these things... why do you want to go to school so you can get a 9-5 job? It is going to suck. They all do. But aside from sucking, there is a cap on what you can accomplish. Am I the only person in here that thinks working a j-o-b is just the wrong goal to have?

**Luke** · 04-13-2011, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by edman5555

I consider going to nursing school. I am into health related stuff, I read about it a lot. It also can pay and has many diff areas to go into. Nursing school would help me meet a lot of women as well. But then I would be a nurse and I would constantly get made fun of.

Dont ever give a shit what a bunch of douchebags say ,if you want to go to school for nursing go .

**MMA_scientist** · 04-13-2011, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by Luke

Dont ever give a shit what a bunch of douchebags say ,if you want to go to school for nursing go .

I certainly wouldn't let getting made fun of stop me...

that said...

**edman5555** · 04-13-2011, 05:32 PM

Yeah I hear what your saying Scientist but on the other hand I need to pay bills as well.

**Luke** · 04-13-2011, 05:33 PM

^^^^who the f is that?

**edman5555** · 04-13-2011, 05:33 PM

There aren't a lot of J.o.b's out there and nursing is generally considered to be a prof with job secur.

**MMA_scientist** · 04-13-2011, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by edman5555

Yeah I hear what your saying Scientist but on the other hand I need to pay bills as well.

Yeah it is definitely a different situation if you have responsibilities like a family or debts... none of my philosophy on sticking it to the man applies if you have actual important obligations (then you have to work for the man and formulate your plan to stick it to the man in the left over hours).

**MMA_scientist** · 04-13-2011, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Luke

^^^^who the f is that?

It is GSP's male nurse that almost got his ass kicked by Koscheck on TUF.

**edman5555** · 04-13-2011, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by MMA_scientist

Yeah it is definitely a different situation if you have responsibilities like a family or debts... none of my philosophy on sticking it to the man applies if you have actual important obligations (then you have to work for the man and formulate your plan to stick it to the man in the left over hours).

Well I do not have a family but I can accidentally impregnate someone. The chances are pretty good, I like to drink and I have overactive penis disorder.

**MMA_scientist** · 04-13-2011, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by edman5555

There aren't a lot of J.o.b's out there and nursing is generally considered to be a prof with job secur.

Security pfft. I don't place a lot of value in that...

"Did they get you to trade... a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?"

You guys are brainwashed. There is no security. And even if there is, why do you want it?

Strikeforce Diaz vs Daley Betting Results

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