Why we need less college and more reality?

[Boris The Animal]

This is a subject I've discussed before with several of my FB friends. My current occupation with the NFTA has me convinced more than ever that vocational/ trades careers are not being emphasized enough in the schools because in my opinion it's always "college this and college that". Has been since even before I was a senior some 32 years ago. And that is doing a disservice to our people. No wonder why the building trades are in such high demand right now-shortage of new apprentices to bring up in the ranks. NFTA is experiencing a driver shortage, as is all student, transit, and motorcoach companies/agencies. For example, even with my class and the next two classes behind me, there won't be enough drivers to cover the extra board for very long. Again, if a 19-21 year old has his/her license, that person can easily turn a 35-40 year career and not be saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in college loan debt and a worthless degree. I'm not knocking college, there are fields that require a degree, but why push it as the end all to a better life?

[kudzu]

What is NFTA?

[Boris The Animal]

What is NFTA?

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. It is the transit service for my area and I just started as a bus operator there.

[kudzu]

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. It is the transit service for my area and I just started as a bus operator there.

Oh wow.. No college.

[jimmymccready]

I agree that vo-tech needs to be emphasized in the secondary education world.

[Boris The Animal]

Oh wow.. No college.

I'm 50 and have held my CDL since 1999. This turned into a fantastic opportunity for me to continue my driving career with considerable stability.

[Boris The Animal]

I agree that vo-tech needs to be emphasized in the secondary education world.

In my field, with the plethora of regulations now, we have a seven week intensive training course of which I am just about completed with before being able to go solo. Plus the trade unions have five year apprenticeship programs. It is not difficult to set up a long and fruitful career for one's life.

[jimmymccready]

Good enough, Boris!

[Fentoine Lum]

Why we need less college and more reality?

Clear coherent educated hominids are a clear and present danger to the Reich wing power structure.

[kudzu]

I'm 50 and have held my CDL since 1999. This turned into a fantastic opportunity for me to continue my driving career with considerable stability.

Well, you don't need an education to drive a bus.

[Boris The Animal]

Well, you don't need an education to drive a bus.

Actually, you're wrong about that. The regulations we have to follow amount to a book that's over 2-1/2" thick. Plus, in passenger transport, there are additional regulations we have to follow. And incidentally, why would you knock a respected profession?

[Boris The Animal]

Why we need less college and more reality?

Clear coherent educated hominids are a clear and present danger to the Reich wing power structure.

^^^^Case in point, bigot!^^^

[Fentoine Lum]

Actually, you're wrong about that. The regulations we have to follow amount to a book that's over 2-1/2" thick. Plus, in passenger transport, there are additional regulations we have to follow. And incidentally, why would you knock a respected profession?

That's not an education son, that's insuring your conformity, and you've given the power structure no need for concern.

[Fentoine Lum]

^^^^Case in point, bigot!^^^

Dumbasses like you fear the educated.

[Boris The Animal]

That's not an education son, that's insuring your conformity, and you've given the power structure no need for concern.

Sure it is. I bet you don't have what it takes to maneuver a 40 foot long X 102" wide vehicle through tight urban streets without hitting either mirror or creaming vehicles next to you, let along backing in tight areas, dealing directly with the public, etc. And BTW, mine is an honorable profession.