The most useless university degrees

[domer76]

Every time I go to Starbucks and order a black coffee I laugh at the guy behind the counter with his useless degree. I have a BS in engineering.

People who go to Starbucks for ANY coffee, much less black coffee, are not too bright. Certainly, not smart enough to be laughing at the person serving them.

[ThatOwlWoman]

You sound like a cruel and soulless life form.

I earned a degree which is generally not thought of as conventionally useful, and had to drive a bakery truck for 6 months before I was able to line my ducks up.

I've had that useless piece of protoplasm on ignore for quite a while, but did read his post via your excellent response to it. Hope he sees this post:

Mr. Owl has a BS in Engineering too. He has a Masters in Economics. He retired young from a career as a software engineer/systems architect. He is wealthy. He is a brilliant, kind, wonderful man who loves to dine out with me. He grew up on a farm in Illinois, and has worked since he was 13 yo. He is a real man... he would never, ever laugh at any person who serves us when we eat out or get take-out. He once held a job like that. Who does that kind of thing?

Answer: Only the dickless.

[cancel2 2022]

I heard you were fired for stalking the women who worked in the bakery.

He liked to put a bun in their oven.

[Doc Dutch]

That is an incredibly stupid bet to propose since you cannot prove any of it. More importantly, I do not discuss salaries or pensions with strangers or losers.

Agreed. Not to mention Yakuda has no intention of paying under one pretense or another.

Salaries are relative. It depends on the local economy.

Food is often about the same cost. Same for lattes at Starbucks, albeit 50 cents here and there.

Mainly it's the cost of rent and utilities. Making salary or paycheck different depending upon which State and in/near which city.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/st...index-by-state

[BidenPresident]

Learning be no good.

[Doc Dutch]

I only ever drink black coffee and order it that way but I always know who has the PhD behind the counter, it's the one that asks if I want room for milk.

You like your coffee like your women? Cold and bitter?

If there's a PhD behind the counter, he's studying how idiots who can't even zip up their pants can earn a BS in engineering and still pay $5 for a Starbucks coffee.

[Cypress]

Whores gotta whore. It's telling when a particular troll starts 100s of threads about "teachers in the news" and constantly denigrates higher education. Revealing... very revealing.

I hope you're not too disappointed but I did not take physics, calculus, or chemistry in h.s.

Not in the least! I was a late bloomer and did not take calculus until sophmore year in college! I tried to stick to the academic track in HS, but I was not keeping up with the AP geeks!

[Cypress]

Agreed. Not to mention Yakuda has no intention of paying under one pretense or another.

Salaries are relative. It depends on the local economy.

Food is often about the same cost. Same for lattes at Starbucks, albeit 50 cents here and there.

Mainly it's the cost of rent and utilities. Making salary or paycheck different depending upon which State and in/near which city.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/st...index-by-state

My philosophy is, I would rather have some creative and intellectual autonomy, and enjoy what I do, than make my life's focus about money and material possessions.

We all have a baseline of income we desire to be comfortable, but after that making our lives and careers meaningful depends on intangibles beyond mere money. I would not have traded what I did even if someone offered me three times the salary for something I considered less palatable.

If asked, I never advise a young adult to focus on engineering, computer science, or medical school, unless they have a strong interest in it.

If I am reincarnated, I will pursue a philosophy or oceanography degree in my next life!

[MAGA MAN]

Unfortunately, I stopped reading at the second paragraph because I am not that interested in your life.

If you want to walk into Starbucks and laugh at the employees making your coffee, that is your choice.

My point is that I planned a career path where I could make a good living almost anywhere. The training was often difficult and arduous, but it has given me gainful employment though most of my college career and for decades afterwards. Those who chose an easier path or did no planning whatsoever deserve their lot in life.

[MAGA MAN]

People who go to Starbucks for ANY coffee, much less black coffee, are not too bright. Certainly, not smart enough to be laughing at the person serving them.

I've always had a great cup of coffee at Starbucks. Locally, in any major city, and at many foreign countries. And their bathrooms are clean and free. Try finding a clean bathroom near Times Square otherwise.

[MAGA MAN]

You like your coffee like your women? Cold and bitter?

If there's a PhD behind the counter, he's studying how idiots who can't even zip up their pants can earn a BS in engineering and still pay $5 for a Starbucks coffee.

No doubt he'll study that for the next 35 or 40 years. Meanwhile, those who can, do.

[Controlled Opposition]

I must admit that getting a degree in ancient Lithuanian history wasn't a good idea.

[Doc Dutch]

My philosophy is, I would rather have some creative and intellectual autonomy, and enjoy what I do, than make my life's focus about money and material possessions.

We all have a baseline of income we desire to be comfortable, but after that making our lives and careers meaningful depends on intangibles beyond mere money. I would not have traded what I did even if someone offered me three times the salary for something I considered less palatable.

If asked, I never advise a young adult to focus on engineering, computer science, or medical school, unless they have a strong interest in it.

If I am reincarnated, I will pursue a philosophy or oceanography degree in my next life!

Agreed, but I've seen a lot of people go for the money and only the money. Always buying the newest car, the biggest house, etc.

A few years ago I was on an overnight trip to exciting Manhattan, Kansas. The hotel, a nice one, was next to the University and most of the staff were students. Our van driver/desk clerk was a med student. He was trying to decide between cardiology or sports medicine. I told him exactly what you just pointed out; go with what makes you most passionate. You'll make enough money either way.

That advice goes for any career path, not just the STEM ones. Bankers and teachers can be unhappy too as well as anyone else who went down a path for money, not passion.

[Doc Dutch]

No doubt he'll study that for the next 35 or 40 years. Meanwhile, those who can, do.

LOL. Great job stereotyping. College is expensive. Most students graduate with $150-200K (a mistake IMO). No one can really afford to be a professional student unless Mommy and Daddy are footing the bill all the way to keep junior away from the Country Club.

[domer76]

My philosophy is, I would rather have some creative and intellectual autonomy, and enjoy what I do, than make my life's focus about money and material possessions.

We all have a baseline of income we desire to be comfortable, but after that making our lives and careers meaningful depends on intangibles beyond mere money. I would not have traded what I did even if someone offered me three times the salary for something I considered less palatable.

If asked, I never advise a young adult to focus on engineering, computer science, or medical school, unless they have a strong interest in it.

If I am reincarnated, I will pursue a philosophy or oceanography degree in my next life!

I had a fine career that made a difference without needing the monetary wealth some people lust for. If I had to do it over again, I often think I would pursue teaching as a career. Thise were dome of the people who made a difference in my life. I remember their names and how they affected my life 50+ years later.