How Many Degrees Have U Got!!
Nov 20th 2003, 8:41 pm
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Left school with 3 CSE's, did no revision whatsoever ( stupid i know ), now work in the data comms engineer catagory ( also working with copper and fibre ) , hold NO qualifications in this field and have a C&G electrical installation 236 parts 1 & 2 ( senior apprentice ).
Moving to aus and hoping to carry on in the same line of work.
Have been told that an ACA ( Australian Cabling Association ) license is the preferred qualification and told to look into it upon arrival.
One thing I know is that I could fly the space shuttle, just haven't been shown how yet.If you have enough belief in yourself then anything is possible.
Good luck Mick
Paul.
Moving to aus and hoping to carry on in the same line of work.
Have been told that an ACA ( Australian Cabling Association ) license is the preferred qualification and told to look into it upon arrival.
One thing I know is that I could fly the space shuttle, just haven't been shown how yet.If you have enough belief in yourself then anything is possible.
Good luck Mick
Paul.
Nov 20th 2003, 9:19 pm
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Originally posted by vickymills
I didnt do a first degree but I just completed my MBA studying 3 nights at a week at uni after work in lectures til 10pm and about 30 hours a week homework on top of my 40 hour a week job.
I completed it in 2 years instead of 3.
I'm bloody proud I got it and it's in a big frame on my office wall.
I learnt a lot along the way too.
It's helped me in my job and is helping me get a job in Oz too.
But it's not for everyone, there's nothing wrong with not having a degree, having one doesnt make me better or worse than anyone else.
Having it up on the wall means all the egotistical sexist male managers that are at my work now treat me witha little more respect.
I didnt do a first degree but I just completed my MBA studying 3 nights at a week at uni after work in lectures til 10pm and about 30 hours a week homework on top of my 40 hour a week job.
I completed it in 2 years instead of 3.
I'm bloody proud I got it and it's in a big frame on my office wall.
I learnt a lot along the way too.
It's helped me in my job and is helping me get a job in Oz too.
But it's not for everyone, there's nothing wrong with not having a degree, having one doesnt make me better or worse than anyone else.
Having it up on the wall means all the egotistical sexist male managers that are at my work now treat me witha little more respect.
Go girl!! Good on ya!!
Carol
Nov 20th 2003, 9:32 pm
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Hubby has 2 degrees in completely different subjects. I haven't got a degree but guess who's occupation we got our visas on?
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Nov 20th 2003, 9:35 pm
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Originally posted by vickymills
I didnt do a first degree but I just completed my MBA studying 3 nights at a week at uni after work in lectures til 10pm and about 30 hours a week homework on top of my 40 hour a week job.
I completed it in 2 years instead of 3.
I'm bloody proud I got it and it's in a big frame on my office wall.
I learnt a lot along the way too.
It's helped me in my job and is helping me get a job in Oz too.
But it's not for everyone, there's nothing wrong with not having a degree, having one doesnt make me better or worse than anyone else.
Having it up on the wall means all the egotistical sexist male managers that are at my work now treat me witha little more respect.
I didnt do a first degree but I just completed my MBA studying 3 nights at a week at uni after work in lectures til 10pm and about 30 hours a week homework on top of my 40 hour a week job.
I completed it in 2 years instead of 3.
I'm bloody proud I got it and it's in a big frame on my office wall.
I learnt a lot along the way too.
It's helped me in my job and is helping me get a job in Oz too.
But it's not for everyone, there's nothing wrong with not having a degree, having one doesnt make me better or worse than anyone else.
Having it up on the wall means all the egotistical sexist male managers that are at my work now treat me witha little more respect.
Well done and I think you will need your qualification here as most people I work with are undertaking part time study.
Nov 20th 2003, 9:36 pm
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No degrees just a handful of O levels, was very arty at school and wanted to go on and do A levels but bad situation at home so ended up leaving home at 17 and living in a bedsit had already met my hubby and he was a rock for me, but paying the bills was more important than college so I went out and got a job. Always wished Id got more qualifications though.
Nov 20th 2003, 9:37 pm
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It does help to have the degree in something 'relavant' to your occupation.
If you hve a degree in Knitting Studies and you want to go for a job as an industrial Chemist, it may not help too much...
If you hve a degree in Knitting Studies and you want to go for a job as an industrial Chemist, it may not help too much...
Nov 20th 2003, 10:19 pm
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I suppose it all depends on the degree - I'd rather a doc had the relevant piece of paper but as mine was in Sociology it qualifies me for absolutely bugger all.
I worked flippin' hard for it though!
I worked flippin' hard for it though!
Nov 20th 2003, 10:41 pm
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Originally posted by Pollster
I suppose it all depends on the degree - I'd rather a doc had the relevant piece of paper but as mine was in Sociology it qualifies me for absolutely bugger all.
I worked flippin' hard for it though!
I suppose it all depends on the degree - I'd rather a doc had the relevant piece of paper but as mine was in Sociology it qualifies me for absolutely bugger all.
I worked flippin' hard for it though!
Nov 20th 2003, 11:30 pm
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>>A lot of jobs just have a requirment of a degree not matter >>what it is so it does give you more options.
That is true, but for Visa requirements the degree you have must be 'relevant' to your Job offer.
That is true, but for Visa requirements the degree you have must be 'relevant' to your Job offer.
Nov 21st 2003, 1:15 am
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Originally posted by Paul&Ann-Marie
Left school with 3 CSE's, did no revision whatsoever ( stupid i know ), now work in the data comms engineer catagory ( also working with copper and fibre ) , hold NO qualifications in this field and have a C&G electrical installation 236 parts 1 & 2 ( senior apprentice ).
Moving to aus and hoping to carry on in the same line of work.
Have been told that an ACA ( Australian Cabling Association ) license is the preferred qualification and told to look into it upon arrival.
One thing I know is that I could fly the space shuttle, just haven't been shown how yet.If you have enough belief in yourself then anything is possible.
Good luck Mick
Paul.
Left school with 3 CSE's, did no revision whatsoever ( stupid i know ), now work in the data comms engineer catagory ( also working with copper and fibre ) , hold NO qualifications in this field and have a C&G electrical installation 236 parts 1 & 2 ( senior apprentice ).
Moving to aus and hoping to carry on in the same line of work.
Have been told that an ACA ( Australian Cabling Association ) license is the preferred qualification and told to look into it upon arrival.
One thing I know is that I could fly the space shuttle, just haven't been shown how yet.If you have enough belief in yourself then anything is possible.
Good luck Mick
Paul.
Nov 21st 2003, 1:19 am
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No degrees in our household.
Degree? No degree? Personally, couldn't give a stuff.
Degree? No degree? Personally, couldn't give a stuff.
Nov 21st 2003, 1:21 am
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You don't need to get defensive because you don't have a degree!
Nov 21st 2003, 1:25 am
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Originally posted by Carol_in Oz
Been here 33 years. No degrees for hubby or myself. Neither of us ever been out of work. Hubby working full time in admin job and myself with 2 casual jobs, retail admin and waitressing at a friends restaurant. Both adult daughters never been out of work either and no degrees for them also.
One of my daughters works in the beautician industry and there seems to be plenty of work in that field in my local area. (sw Sydney)
Carol
can send you copy of local paper employment pages if you want.
Been here 33 years. No degrees for hubby or myself. Neither of us ever been out of work. Hubby working full time in admin job and myself with 2 casual jobs, retail admin and waitressing at a friends restaurant. Both adult daughters never been out of work either and no degrees for them also.
One of my daughters works in the beautician industry and there seems to be plenty of work in that field in my local area. (sw Sydney)
Carol
can send you copy of local paper employment pages if you want.
Nov 21st 2003, 1:27 am
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Originally posted by DianeOZ
No degrees in our household.
Degree? No degree? Personally, couldn't give a stuff.
No degrees in our household.
Degree? No degree? Personally, couldn't give a stuff.
Nov 21st 2003, 1:42 am
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DianOzJnr will be forced to leave school at 16 and join the Uni-Of life, as DianeOz 'doesn't give a stuff' about degrees and maybe education in general?