Comments on: Is College a Waste of Time and Money? http://wealthpilgrim.com/is-college-a-waste-of-time-and-money/ WealthPilgrim.com -No Money Worries. No Matter What. Tue, 15 May 2012 03:52:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Johnny http://wealthpilgrim.com/is-college-a-waste-of-time-and-money/#comment-4635 Johnny Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:22:30 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=2307#comment-4635 Common sense will tell you that firemen don't need college degrees. Putting out fires is a hands on acquired SKILL. Four years in a classroom will not give you this skill, although i'm sure some institution might try to create a degree in "fire science" or some nonsense like that scam some poor suckers out of their money. You could always try being a fireman first and go to college second, I mean seriously what is the hurry? Common sense will tell you that firemen don’t need college degrees. Putting out fires is a hands on acquired SKILL. Four years in a classroom will not give you this skill, although i’m sure some institution might try to create a degree in “fire science” or some nonsense like that scam some poor suckers out of their money. You could always try being a fireman first and go to college second, I mean seriously what is the hurry?

]]> By: parkine http://wealthpilgrim.com/is-college-a-waste-of-time-and-money/#comment-4396 parkine Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:10:32 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=2307#comment-4396 There are lots of job in the fire department system that do require a degree. From education to the state level. There are lots of job in the
fire department system that do require a degree.
From education to the state level.

]]> By: CWhitti http://wealthpilgrim.com/is-college-a-waste-of-time-and-money/#comment-3544 CWhitti Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:25:35 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=2307#comment-3544 No he should not have wasted so much money! Saving that kind of money in for years plus interest...Andy would be rich by now...with a career! College is just a big scam to take all of our money! And millions of us fall for it!!! No he should not have wasted so much money! Saving that kind of money in for years plus interest…Andy would be rich by now…with a career! College is just a big scam to take all of our money! And millions of us fall for it!!!

]]> By: Neal http://wealthpilgrim.com/is-college-a-waste-of-time-and-money/#comment-826 Neal Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:28:57 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=2307#comment-826 Excellent points My Journey. I agree. In retrospect, college is usually a good idea. I just didn't like this kid's attitude. Excellent points My Journey.

I agree. In retrospect, college is usually a good idea. I just didn’t like this kid’s attitude.

]]> By: My Journey http://wealthpilgrim.com/is-college-a-waste-of-time-and-money/#comment-825 My Journey Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:10:44 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=2307#comment-825 Neal, Interesting post...My brother followed this guy's exact route! He graduated with a degree (took him 5) in exercise phsyilogy (I can't spell it nevertheless understand it) and then became FDNY. While I am proud of him, I prefer not to think about what the hell he is doing at work. In the end, I think the guy you were talking to was either an idiot (don't have to be smart to get through most colleges) or immature. The experiences one receive in college can shape who you are and what you believe in. Further, and to reiterate, most major fire departments give extra points on the test (I think you are out in Cali so I am sure there are some signficant tests) to those with degrees. So, it is very possible his dream would have dissappeared without that degree. Lastly, MOST firefighters do their 20 and are out! Meaning they can retire (well might I add) in 20 years and now your BBQ Buddy will have a degree to rely on. My Journey Neal,

Interesting post…My brother followed this guy’s exact route! He graduated with a degree (took him 5) in exercise phsyilogy (I can’t spell it nevertheless understand it) and then became FDNY. While I am proud of him, I prefer not to think about what the hell he is doing at work.

In the end, I think the guy you were talking to was either an idiot (don’t have to be smart to get through most colleges) or immature. The experiences one receive in college can shape who you are and what you believe in.

Further, and to reiterate, most major fire departments give extra points on the test (I think you are out in Cali so I am sure there are some signficant tests) to those with degrees. So, it is very possible his dream would have dissappeared without that degree.

Lastly, MOST firefighters do their 20 and are out! Meaning they can retire (well might I add) in 20 years and now your BBQ Buddy will have a degree to rely on.

My Journey

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