Hey gang!
So, you may have realized, (I've mentioned it a few times) that I am a sophomore in high school. I have also grown up with a value of education: both of my parents have sacrificed a lot for each to go to college. I have always assumed that I will (must) go to college; not going to college is not an option, the only option is how much I will spend on it.
With this mentality, I have always kept an ear out for what's happening in the world of textbooks and mechanical pencils. And recent stats have me worried. It's said that 55% of people who graduate with a degree will get a job out of college (in the profession their degree is tailored to). Some of it is people picking the wrong major, but if you think about it there's about a 50-50 chance that the multiple years of time and money that you put into that piece of paper will get you a job. Isn't that terrible?
Also, people are getting laid off left and right. I have two family members that lost their jobs. And they both had their degrees in that field.
I know a 35 year old who is a waitress working minimum wage, same job as I do. She got laid off.
This is crazy!!! People need to understand whats up, and start doing something. Start breaking things. DO. SOMETHING. And that is my plea to the adults of this world. That is your mission today: break something. I already accomplished that mission this morning. (I'm cool.....no.)
Over and out.
Love,
Cailin
So, you may have realized, (I've mentioned it a few times) that I am a sophomore in high school. I have also grown up with a value of education: both of my parents have sacrificed a lot for each to go to college. I have always assumed that I will (must) go to college; not going to college is not an option, the only option is how much I will spend on it.
With this mentality, I have always kept an ear out for what's happening in the world of textbooks and mechanical pencils. And recent stats have me worried. It's said that 55% of people who graduate with a degree will get a job out of college (in the profession their degree is tailored to). Some of it is people picking the wrong major, but if you think about it there's about a 50-50 chance that the multiple years of time and money that you put into that piece of paper will get you a job. Isn't that terrible?
Also, people are getting laid off left and right. I have two family members that lost their jobs. And they both had their degrees in that field.
I know a 35 year old who is a waitress working minimum wage, same job as I do. She got laid off.
This is crazy!!! People need to understand whats up, and start doing something. Start breaking things. DO. SOMETHING. And that is my plea to the adults of this world. That is your mission today: break something. I already accomplished that mission this morning. (I'm cool.....no.)
Over and out.
Love,
Cailin
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