Do you have a university degree?

Australia
June 11, 2009 1:56am CST
Do you have a degree, or more than one? Have you actually used your degree to get a job? Are you working in the field that you chose to do your degree in? Personally, I don't have one, but I would like to get a doctorate, just so I could call myself 'doctor' lol
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17 responses
@maezee (41988)
• United States
11 Jun 09
I'm working on my bachelors degree right now in Criminal Justice - and I'm not working in that field right now of course (as it usually takes a degree to do so). It would be awesome if I was, though! It would be interesting to be referred to as "Dr." so-and-so, wouldn't it? I would go to school for an additional 4 years just to do that..but to each's own.
@maezee (41988)
• United States
11 Jun 09
I would NOT** (correction). lol.
• Australia
11 Jun 09
No, I probably couldn't be bothered going to school just to call myself doctor either, just one of those day dreams I have :) Are you going to use your criminal justice degree to work as a lawyer? I'm not really sure which jobs that one qualifies you for... please let me know :)
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
11 Jun 09
I am still working on my degree. I think it will take forever to get there but once I do it will be all worth it. I am not currently working in my field of study but I hope to return to it after giving birth to my son in September.
@aabuda (1722)
• Philippines
11 Jun 09
I do have a Bachelors degree in Statistics. Life here in the Philippines is pretty tough, so you have to graduate and to have a degree in order for you to land a job and to earn for a living. My degree was actually my passport in landing a job as a Financial Analyst in a BPO company. And with it, I am really thankful to God and to my family that they took good care of me in sending myself to school in order for me to obtain a degree and to earn money later.
@Bearballew (1148)
• United States
11 Jun 09
Yes I have two degrees. Yes I am using it. Yes I'm working in the field I chose! It took a long time, but it is finally paying off. I would advise anyone to keep going with their education!
@leyisa (486)
• Canada
11 Jun 09
yes - I have a BA in Psycology. ofcourse, in this field u cant really do much with ur degree unless you have a masters which i dont have....a couple of years after graduating university and not finding a decent job in my field, i went to college and did a paralegal degerr and now hhave a good job:)
@Koxtal08 (13)
• United States
11 Jun 09
I am currently working on my bachelors degree in Real Estate and I am thinking of getting a degree in Finance or Risk Management. I have used my pursuance of getting a Real Estate degree to get me a job at a appraisal firm in Tampa, I do a lot of research and data entry, and help the appraisers put together the reports such as excel spread sheets, and acquiring comps.
@Beertjie (976)
• South Africa
11 Jun 09
I hve one subject to finish then I will have my BTH (Bachelors in Theology) degree. I intend going into fultime ministry. I only started studying at age 33, after medical board from the cops. I should finish my degree this year, I just need to study instead of mylotting. I hope you get that doctorate, then you can change your username to Doc... See you soon, doctor. Blessings
@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
11 Jun 09
I'm actually working on getting my Bachelor's degree. I have probably a year or two left before I graduate. Hopefully closer to one, but we'll see. I won't complain if it takes me two years.
@ckyera (17331)
• Philippines
11 Jun 09
i have my bachelor's degree on management. i use it for just a short period of time because when i get married i have to give up my career to be with my husband... but no regrets i still use it in some other ways...:-)
• India
11 Jun 09
he ethereal1, i have master's degree from a university in commerce and the present job i am in is also related to it. so i feel quite lucky that i am working in the filed of my study. however, the theories we learn in our books are rarely applied to work. rather much of time goes in managing my people. happy mylotting
@hanah87 (1835)
• Malaysia
11 Jun 09
I am still study at college.Now i take a bachelor or degree for management.After i finish my study and get my degree,I can use this degree for get job in all field.It is because i take in management field which required in all job sector.I can work at office or any work that need management.It is a good field.
• Philippines
11 Jun 09
I'm a licensed Geodetic Engineer. I graduated from University of the Philippines in Quezon City. My first job was a Geodetic Engineer in a construction company and eventually promoted as an Engineer I, however I was not happy with my job so I quit and looked for a more meaningful career. Later on I became a pre school teacher and a part time swimming instructor. It does not give me huge pay but I'm happy with what I'm doing. Right now most of the income comes from my investments.
• Philippines
11 Jun 09
I'm a licensed geodetic engineer. I graduated from University of the Philippines. My first job was a geodetic engineer in a construction company and eventually became engineer 1. I really don't know the difference between the two positions because I still do the same job. But after a year I got bored with what I'm doing so I've decided to quit my job and look for a more fulfilling one. While hunting for a better job I'm teaching children. Now I'm earning from my investments while planning for the wedding.
@cbeee3 (2061)
• India
11 Jun 09
I have a Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering. But I landed up as a Software engineer. I also write as and when I get the time. This writing has nothing to do with my engineering degree.I write because I love to. :) Happy myLotting and god bless!
@med889 (5941)
11 Jun 09
I am doing an LLB degree from the university of London and I am just waiting for the two years to finish so that I can become a lawyer an take up cases,Nowadays it is very difficult to find a job without a degree so my family say it is very important that I have one. After this degree I might do a second in Philosophy or Fine Arts.
• China
11 Jun 09
i don't have one too,but for my experience of searching job,it seems to be no use for me when i have job interview,but i also would like to get a doctorate if i could,but i think the university degree are important to get a job for the fresh man who graduated from the university.
• India
11 Jun 09
I have currently studying to get a degree. But my will just to certify that I am eligible for interview. I don't think getting degree alone will get you a job. We should be more than that to get your job. Our talents,skills plays a role on the job.