Would you give up your degree?

[james'mommy]

If the college gave you back all of your money in exchange for your degree. I would.

Last night DH was opening the mail and there was a letter from my alumni association. I was joking around and said it was a letter saying I didn't really graduate. So DH posed the question. I immediately answered yes. I'm not using it since I'm a SAHM and I'm planning on going back to school in a few years to get my nursing degree.

 

[allison443]

I'm sorry you don't feel it was worth it...what field is your degree in?

 

[princess momma]

Absolutely not. Best money I've ever spent.

 

[OceanAnnie]

No way.

 

[DVCLiz]

Absolutely not. I would want to be an educated woman whether I earned my own living or not.

 

[luvmyboys]

Nope. Even though I'm not currently using my degree (SAHM), it is reassuring to know that I have that piece of paper in case it was necessary for me to work again. Not that I'd make much money initially, but it is definitely a foot in the proverbial door.

 

[golfgal]

Um, heck yes. You still have all the knowledge and experiences from college-now you got it for free. If you have to put on your resume that you "gave back" your degree because they refunded your money, don't you think that an employer would be impressed by that. The slip of paper doesn't really mean all that much in the real world-but the knowledge you gained in college is what matters.

 

[luvmy3]

Absolutely not. I would want to be an educated woman whether I earned my own living or not.

You would still have been educated

 

[glitterkittyy]

Mine is proof of all the hard work I did. There's no way I'm giving that back. Plus, in today's job market, you need that piece of paper AND experience to get the good paying jobs.

 

[lspst8]

Since I would immediately be fired from my job if I didn't have either of my degrees, I would have to say no. Luckily, I had some big scholarships, so I wouldn't even get that much money refunded back to me.

 

[apirateslifeforme]

A million times yes. Because...when I went to college the first time, I really didn't know what I wanted to do, and the college put a lot of pressure on the students to choose a major. So I did...I actually closed my eyes and pointed.

Now, 12 years after receiving my degree, I know where my heart lies. I would give anything to have that money back so I can pursue what I really love.

 

[james'mommy]

I have an English degree. Not very useful unless I want to go back to school and finsh the teaching part that I changed my mind about. I worked for over 10 years in the banking industry and found the need for it. I was a credit analyst and it was all on the job training. Plus I really don't about the piece of paper. I'm not even sure where it is.

 

[laurie31]

Since I would immediately be fired from my job if I didn't have either of my degrees, I would have to say no. Luckily, I had some big scholarships, so I wouldn't even get that much money refunded back to me.

 

[mom2d&b]

I whish I had a degree. I have a couple of years of college but no degree. After 16 years with my most recent company, I lost my job on Friday and am concerned hte lack of a degree will impact my job search. I have always been a believer that experience is often more important but I am still very scared that I am lacking the degree.

 

[MrsPete]

Absolutely not. Best money I've ever spent.

I'd say the same thing.

I expect both of my daughters to earn degrees in area that would allow them to work profitably. If, after they earn those degrees, they choose not to use them, FINE. But I want to know that they COULD work if they want to or need to do so to support their families.

Um, heck yes. You still have all the knowledge and experiences from college-now you got it for free. If you have to put on your resume that you "gave back" your degree because they refunded your money, don't you think that an employer would be impressed by that. The slip of paper doesn't really mean all that much in the real world-but the knowledge you gained in college is what matters.

I took this hypothetical question to mean that you'd also lose the knowledge which this "slip of paper" represents. Regardless, I couldn't hold my job if I didn't have my degree, so I would never give it back. My degree has great value in the real world.

A million times yes. Because...when I went to college the first time, I really didn't know what I wanted to do, and the college put a lot of pressure on the students to choose a major. So I did...I actually closed my eyes and pointed.

Now, 12 years after receiving my degree, I know where my heart lies. I would give anything to have that money back so I can pursue what I really love.

That's a different story: you're saying that you chose poorly and wish you could go back and choose a DIFFERENT degree, not that you would just as soon not have one at all.

 

[OceanAnnie]

I whish I had a degree. I have a couple of years of college but no degree. After 16 years with my most recent company, I lost my job on Friday and am concerned hte lack of a degree will impact my job search. I have always been a believer that experience is often more important but I am still very scared that I am lacking the degree.

I think there is a lot to be said about both experience and education. I'm sorry about your job. Your experience is important. I hope you find another one soon.

 

[glitterkittyy]

I whish I had a degree. I have a couple of years of college but no degree. After 16 years with my most recent company, I lost my job on Friday and am concerned hte lack of a degree will impact my job search. I have always been a believer that experience is often more important but I am still very scared that I am lacking the degree.

You may want to check with your college to see how close you are to earning an Associate's Degree. With two years under your belt, you may be very close!

You'll find something. We're pulling for you.

 

[Imzadi]

No way! And they can't buy back all the time, effort, sweat & tears I put in during that time. My time in college helped partially make me who I am today.

 

[DVCLiz]

You would still have been educated

That's not the way I read the OP - I thought she meant getting the college money back having foregone the degree AND the education.

 

[ladycollector]

No way! I dont graduate till next year but I'll only owe about 3k and an accounting degree is so important to me.