With the huge university fees, the focus now must surely be on the value of some degrees? To me there are various degrees that seem decidedly questionable, don't make you any more employable and leave you with huge debt. DS (yr13) could go either way - uni or apprenticeship in the automotive sector and I would really love some advice or experience on this matter.
My question is, if he doesn't go to uni would be penalised later on in life for not having a degree (having gone the apprenticeship route). Or, is the pendulum generally swinging the other way now and a degree will not always be necessary over experience.
The job that I did very competently did pre children (without a degree), now requires one. Is this just to sort out the CVs in the beginning of the job application process?
Sorry this seems a bit muddled. Just trying to help make the right decision.
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OrchardDweller · 14/10/2016 12:06
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