The Questions Thread

[ShanDog]

Is it worth going to Uni after school is done even if I don;t have a career in mind?

Do degrees in whatever do much for you in the job market?

Agree with others. There are benefits to going to university and it can lead to lots of opportunities, but unless you already have a career you are set on, I wouldnt bother with uni until later.

Even for those who do decide they want a particular career and complete uni after high school, there is a ridiculously high percentage that end up in another career a short while later.

As someone who is at uni for the first time as a 30 year old, I am glad I waited. Financially, I am screwing myself but I am taking study FAAAR more seriously than I would have as an 18 year old.

 

[ShanDog]

Didn't know where to post this but whatever...

What the hell is up with these girls wearing those oversized black cowboy hats?

All fashion is stupid.

 

[TheFreshBanana]

I like the fashion where girls wear leggings

You're stupid.

 

[I Lost My Keays]

I'm glad I gave Uni a chance , it wasn't for me at the end of the day. It's a hit and miss with people.

I'm happy in what I am doing and believe it will lead to a secure job in the future and I will excel at it.

 

[ShanDog]

I like the fashion where girls wear leggings

You're stupid.

Hey don't get me wrong, I am loving that trend too.

It's still stupid, though.

 

[Hard Ball Get]

I like the fashion where girls wear leggings

You're stupid.

That can turn out bad too.

 

[Gough]

Is it worth going to Uni after school is done even if I don;t have a career in mind?

Do degrees in whatever do much for you in the job market?

Better to have one than not, and if you do it right, you can spend most of your 20s getting it.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

I didn't go to Uni and I'm an HR Manager, but I've been in my industry (hospitality) since I was 17 so it's a bit different.
It depends on what industry you want to get into. Some rate the degree higher than experience.

 

[Quivorir]

I didn't go to Uni either and am now a professional bigfooty poster. That door is always open.

 

[Rusty22]

At the moment , I am doing Certificate 3 in Police studies at TAFE and have a job as a nightfill associate. At the moment I am looking for another job as my hours at Big W as nightfill is very slim , I have had 3.5 hours in 2 weeks and I need the money to pay off my fees via installments. My timetable at TAFE at the moment is fairly flexible as most my classes besides Monday finishes around 12:30. Can someone give me any suggestions on what type of job I should apply for?

supermarket e.g Coles, Woolies?

 

[I Lost My Keays]

supermarket e.g Coles, Woolies?

I've sent an application to supermarkets

Also I sent a resume to Bunnings as they have an advertisement, hopefully I have a slight advantage as I've got experience

 

[kfc1]

I think Bunnings only hire special people?

 

[ShanDog]

I think Bunnings only hire special people?

Are the people in the Bunnings ads really floor employees?

 

[Rusty22]

I think Bunnings only hire special people?

nah thats masters

 

[I Lost My Keays]

I just got a job interview at the coles distribution sector , fingers crossed

 

[Catfish Alley]

Can anybody share some experience of living in Japan? I'm being sounded out for a job. Always said we'd be open to travel but probably not best time for us. Intriguing though.

 

[Shell]

Can anybody share some experience of living in Japan? I'm being sounded out for a job. Always said we'd be open to travel but probably not best time for us. Intriguing though.

You can say goodbye to ever opening a door again.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

Agree with others. There are benefits to going to university and it can lead to lots of opportunities, but unless you already have a career you are set on, I wouldnt bother with uni until later.

Even for those who do decide they want a particular career and complete uni after high school, there is a ridiculously high percentage that end up in another career a short while later.

As someone who is at uni for the first time as a 30 year old, I am glad I waited. Financially, I am screwing myself but I am taking study FAAAR more seriously than I would have as an 18 year old.

Up until yesterday I would agreed that uni is a waste of time but now I have a job out of it so idk. Bottom line though is there's too many graduates for relevant jobs. Every man and his dog has a uni degree these days

 

[ShanDog]

Up until yesterday I would agreed that uni is a waste of time but now I have a job out of it so idk. Bottom line though is there's too many graduates for relevant jobs. Every man and his dog has a uni degree these days

Uni is never a waste of time. Whether it's the best use of your time is another matter! I left school straight into a job for over 10 years. Now that I want a change in career, uni is necessary and the best way for me to go about it.

All depends on what you want at the time.

 

[Beerfish]

Can anybody share some experience of living in Japan? I'm being sounded out for a job. Always said we'd be open to travel but probably not best time for us. Intriguing though.

Would be an amazing experience I reckon.

And you could try whale meat!

 

[BluesMan]

I think Bunnings only hire special people?

Assuming you mean people with experience in a certain area (eg. Flooring) ? Nar they make you a specialist through various online and on site courses. But having already done a trade gives you a better chance kinda of getting the job. I work nightfill there and its perfect for my uni. Lots of casuals work in all departments.

And ShanDog the people in the ads are definitely employees

 

[kfc1]

I did actually mean 'special' as in the weird units they get to appear in the ads, not specially qualified...

 

[TheFreshBanana]

Can anybody share some experience of living in Japan? I'm being sounded out for a job. Always said we'd be open to travel but probably not best time for us. Intriguing though.

I can't but I did travel there.

Beautiful place. Really clean. Rains a lot. Nice people. Great food. Cheap food. Very accessible food. Shops open late. Shops close late. Night life is great. Lots of drunk businessmen at night. Lots of bells and whistles and lights (in the city). Square cars. Weird dark secret like female only carriages during certain times. Pachinko places where you have groups of people lining up outside to enter. Pervy men buying half naked anime figures. Maid cafes. Prices do not include tax. Not many people seemed to know English. Very very very very very very confusing subway system in Tokyo. Trains are packed.

 

[DT2000]

thanks for the advice guys, I have a few years of school left to go but trying to work out what to do after is wrecking my head.

 

[BluesMan]

thanks for the advice guys, I have a few years of school left to go but trying to work out what to do after is wrecking my head.

Another bit of advice... I didnt know the specific area I wanted to go into/work as job, but I knew it was in the health science area. So I did a bachelors degree in Human Biology. Having finished it, I had plenty of options that I could apply for in post graduate studies, and found the one for me. Most post grad/masters courses are 2 years, so you could end up being at uni for 5 years, but have two degrees and now a 'specialist' in a certain area.

However, with my undergrad (human biology) for example, you couldn't get any decent paying jobs just on its own, so post grad was a must. Which means you need to get decent grades (because you don't get an automatic spot in a post grad even if you have an undergrad).