Education or Income Generating job, which will you chose first?

[0t3p0t]

Don't you know with the way things are going currently job will be more preferable because when you chose work and established yourself you can likely run some part time program whereby you would still be working as well. I have seen people who had gone to school study for 4 year plus and comes back began to look for job, even as that they don't still secure the jobs they choose like having instead they go for under paid job like some of them go for taxi driving, waste carrier and other dirty jobs because they fails to understand this concepts that school isn't everything they need sometimes we needs skill and good paying job, most of the constructions company today are paying skill workers handsomely.

Yeah same here in my place, graduates can't secure a decent job as well I just don't understand why a degree holder is having a hard time finding the job based on their qualification. Some of them will just go abroad and some other chose to apply on BPO's which is also not related to their respective courses.

The reason most graduates aren't securing good jobs is that they are always fool of themselves whereby they would say they can't stoop so low going to do some kind of under paid job and, most of them would instead of them to start small they would look for something else to do. Maybe after years past and age is no longer on their side you would see them doing whatever job that comes across their ways even though it wasn't their dreamed job they don't have any choice to do it.

Yeah exactly. That is actually what is happening most of the time I just understand but maybe they are also pressured for a specific course they don't like especially if their parents want something else instead of what their kids dreamed of achieving. That is what most students here in my country is experiencing during their college days. That is why they end up choosing a job not related to their field.

Usually every individual who knows what they want can never be pressured by their parents or wanting them to do what they don't really want to study in the higher institution and even if they study what their parents requested they would still end up doing the job they like without even related to their course of study in their tertiary and higher institution.

Well yeah but the pressure is just a waste of time and effort for the students themselves because instead pf focusing to the main goal you try to satisfy what your parents wanted you to be because that is part of our culture since we are in an extended family thing that some other countries don't go that way.

[SmartGold01]

Usually every individual who knows what they want can never be pressured by their parents or wanting them to do what they don't really want to study in the higher institution and even if they study what their parents requested they would still end up doing the job they like without even related to their course of study in their tertiary and higher institution.

Well yeah but the pressure is just a waste of time and effort for the students themselves because instead pf focusing to the main goal you try to satisfy what your parents wanted you to be because that is part of our culture since we are in an extended family thing that some other countries don't go that way.

It's easier to listen to parents and their choice because as a child who is growing under parental care you must do everything to please them to enable you have this trust in them to take care of you till your education ends. But as you keep growing and began to realize that you need to have your self controlled than any other person you began to see the reason you must study what you want and not what they wanted, the Joy will longer be there, you will feel so bad and cheated because you didn't go for your dream course of study.

[Agbe]

I chose education. Education first before making money. The knowledge you acquire in school will help you in your future job. If chosen job and later the company wants a higher degree certificate before you could finish your school, what happens then? The way to fight poverty is through education.
Education is power.

Are you aware that there are those with degrees and good CVS but still have no job, usually they say that education is the key but over the years that has changed, I'm not disputing the fact that education is important, it is important because you need it to increase your cognitive reasoning and mental alertness, having the certificate is mandatory because this is the only way people would put you in high esteem especially in Nigeria but this isn't a criteria for success. It's wise to pick an income generating job, there's no guarantee that whatever you are going to learn in school would pay you as much as that job generating income for you

[Agbe]

take a job first then go to college if career advancement in the company requires a bachelor's degree for one position, because currently if you take college first there is no guarantee that there will be jobs in my country, where there is an age limit for new job applicants passed ,
So I prefer to work first if I have the opportunity first

Taking a job before going to college is actually a very good decision, most of my friends that did this back in our days in the university didn't struggle financially like those that don't have a job. Learning is easier when you have the resources for it. You are also right right about how hard it is to get a job after college, there are no guarantees of getting a well paying job so if you can secure a job before thinking about college it would be very helpful. Having an income generating job is more important this doesn't make education less important but on the scale of preference having something doing that generates income should be number one

[bitterguy28]

Taking a job before going to college is actually a very good decision, most of my friends that did this back in our days in the university didn't struggle financially like those that don't have a job.

this is actually ideal but also a bit difficult to achieve especially in my country where the most basic job even requires someone with a bachelor’s degree at minimum so if you want to work before college you’ll have a hard time finding one

however this does look good in your resume once you graduate college because sometimes even when you have a degree they still look for someone with experience and this experience is not just good for your resume but will teach you a lot in life as well

[Rruchi man]

Between to accept a well paying job and to go to the university and take a foure years program, which will you accept and why do you think it will be better choice for you?

This is an old topic started, but I will still like to share my opinion on it, and for this topic, I think the choice I will make will depend on the amount that the job pays. If it is a well-paying job, then I will choose the job because the purpose of this four-year program is to have a job, and if I already can have a well-paying job even without completing the four-year program, what is the purpose of the program? I consider that I have been employed more because of my skill than because of my educational qualification, which does not necessarily matter.

[0t3p0t]

Between to accept a well paying job and to go to the university and take a foure years program, which will you accept and why do you think it will be better choice for you?

This is an old topic started, but I will still like to share my opinion on it, and for this topic, I think the choice I will make will depend on the amount that the job pays. If it is a well-paying job, then I will choose the job because the purpose of this four-year program is to have a job, and if I already can have a well-paying job even without completing the four-year program, what is the purpose of the program? I consider that I have been employed more because of my skill than because of my educational qualification, which does not necessarily matter.

Well yeah but for me I'll definitely go practical in this case given the fact that I came from a poor family therefore income generating job is a must for me rather than getting a four year course that does not guarantee the salary rates are good compared to having vocational courses which I can choose what skill I had to acquire to get a decent income.

[Gurujebs]

Well yeah but for me I'll definitely go practical in this case given the fact that I came from a poor family therefore income generating job is a must for me rather than getting a four year course that does not guarantee the salary rates are good compared to having vocational courses which I can choose what skill I had to acquire to get a decent income.

As much as educations from four walls of the university doesn't guarantee anything, I think it's worth trying in places where it's value. I hope you know that despite the fact that things are hard, jobs are difficult to get, there are people that are getting their dream jobs because it's available in such places, that's why you see a lot of folks traveling to Canada.

However, the society see the practical learning reward more than the education and no matter how you gamble it, the physical always pay no matter how you play it but the educational doesn't guarantee anything especially if you come from a place where things are difficult to get.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

This is an old topic started, but I will still like to share my opinion on it, and for this topic, I think the choice I will make will depend on the amount that the job pays. If it is a well-paying job, then I will choose the job because the purpose of this four-year program is to have a job, and if I already can have a well-paying job even without completing the four-year program, what is the purpose of the program? I consider that I have been employed more because of my skill than because of my educational qualification, which does not necessarily matter.

Yeah it all depends on the nature of the job and how attractive the salary is. And it also depends on the individual involved. I have a very close friend who while he was pursuing his university admission, also applied for a job somewhere, according to him, it was his dream job and the salary was very attractive too, and i know if I’d say fortunately or unfortunately for him, there came an available slot when he was pursuing his admission to the university, he applied for the job and still went further to pursue his admission. Well he got the admission, and few weeks later, his name was also shortlisted for the job, he became confused which to take, it was indeed a tough decision to make, but he had to forfeit his admission to take up the job. Some might say he should’ve finished his school, but in a country where jobs don’t come in so easily everyday, even for graduates and degree holders, I think he mad the right choice.
Na fortunately for him, his job was the kind that allowed him to take a part time program in the university, so he took it a year later and so he kept the job and still had his degree.

[libert19]

Depends on financial condition, if I can manage my basic needs then I would choose to go to a college because having a degree guarantees future job security too, or at least increases chances to have one in future.

If there is urgency of basic needs then due to circumstances, of course one has to choose job.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Well yeah but for me I'll definitely go practical in this case given the fact that I came from a poor family therefore income generating job is a must for me rather than getting a four year course that does not guarantee the salary rates are good compared to having vocational courses which I can choose what skill I had to acquire to get a decent income.

Yeah having a degree is a good thing but when faced with these two options, there’s a lot to put into consideration before making a decision, first you’ll consider your financial state, your background and your country’s economic status. For some countries, securing a job isn’t that difficult as long as you e got a degree. While this isn’t the case for many other countries so if you happen to find yourself in a country where getting a job isn’t difficult then taking the 4 years course would be a more preferable option since you’re sure that you can get another job easily as soon as you’re done with your course.

[0t3p0t]

Usually every individual who knows what they want can never be pressured by their parents or wanting them to do what they don't really want to study in the higher institution and even if they study what their parents requested they would still end up doing the job they like without even related to their course of study in their tertiary and higher institution.

Well yeah but the pressure is just a waste of time and effort for the students themselves because instead pf focusing to the main goal you try to satisfy what your parents wanted you to be because that is part of our culture since we are in an extended family thing that some other countries don't go that way.

It's easier to listen to parents and their choice because as a child who is growing under parental care you must do everything to please them to enable you have this trust in them to take care of you till your education ends. But as you keep growing and began to realize that you need to have your self controlled than any other person you began to see the reason you must study what you want and not what they wanted, the Joy will longer be there, you will feel so bad and cheated because you didn't go for your dream course of study.

Exactly. Seems a prisoner of your own detention cell of some sort. But yeah some find it okay and some are not that sometimes end them up not getting all the efforts worth it because for them it's the pressure that keeps on pushing them to finish what their parents wanted though it is still up to us whether we will do it or not but it is also in our conscience to disappoint them. 😅

[PrivateKayla]

If the job offer paid well, even without a degree, I would pick the job and go to school part-time as I believe in the value of education. For others, it would depend on where they are. In many countries, most jobs require a college degree and they may have little choice.

[bisdak40]

Well yeah but for me I'll definitely go practical in this case given the fact that I came from a poor family therefore income generating job is a must for me rather than getting a four year course that does not guarantee the salary rates are good compared to having vocational courses which I can choose what skill I had to acquire to get a decent income.

Yeah having a degree is a good thing but when faced with these two options, there’s a lot to put into consideration before making a decision, first you’ll consider your financial state, your background and your country’s economic status. For some countries, securing a job isn’t that difficult as long as you e got a degree. While this isn’t the case for many other countries so if you happen to find yourself in a country where getting a job isn’t difficult then taking the 4 years course would be a more preferable option since you’re sure that you can get another job easily as soon as you’re done with your course.

It depends on the situation because not everyone has the same chances or money. Getting a degree makes sense for some people, but for others, jumping into a job with useful skills right away might be the better choice. but allowed a degree we should gasp it because it can open a lot of opportunities.

[Findingnemo]

Even though getting a degree is not supposed to be only for job still it's been used for only that purpose so if there's a choice that pick a job or get a degree then picking up the job seems the smart way because we skip 4 years and also we start 4 years earlier in our money making that's a big advantage if we consider the compounding effect.

But it's not that simple, people can achieve both at same time or they can't even make use of either.