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Re: Newbie needing advice

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Subject	Re: Newbie needing advice
Date	2012-05-03 11:02 -0700
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On 5/3/2012 9:43 AM, Cainito wrote:
> I know the 4 year would be better,
> but would a 2 year still get me the job (and money)?  How much is a 4
> year degree valued over a 2 year?  Is it extreme or just slightly
> better?

I can't say for sure.  I personally would prefer a candidate who had two 
years of a four year degree, to someone who went through a rushed or 
simplified two year program.  But that's totally an off the cuff answer, 
please take it with a large grain of salt.

One way to answer this is to look at employers in your area, or 
employers you would like to work for.  Ask them.  Would they consider a 
two year degree?  The answer is likely to vary a lot, and will depend on 
the type of job you are applying for.

One option I didn't see: start on your 4 year degree, then work part 
time too.  It's harder (I worked my way through college), but it also 
gives you perspective and some work experience.  If money is the issue, 
you can take a break from college to earn some money, then return (make 
sure to do this formally, i.e., talk to your department chair/dean and 
fill out the appropriate paperwork.)  Employers *do* like to higher 
students.  They're getting a relatively good deal on training versus 
wage.  You should plan on spending 6 to 8 years on a bachelor's degree 
if you work seriously, don't try to do so much that it affects your GPA.

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Newbie needing advice zack ballard <theznc@gmail.com> - 2012-05-03 08:55 -0700
  Re: Newbie needing advice Arne Vajhøj <arne@vajhoej.dk> - 2012-05-03 12:18 -0400
    Re: Newbie needing advice Cainito <theznc@gmail.com> - 2012-05-03 09:27 -0700
      Re: Newbie needing advice Arne Vajhøj <arne@vajhoej.dk> - 2012-05-03 13:17 -0400
  Re: Newbie needing advice markspace <-@.> - 2012-05-03 09:19 -0700
    Re: Newbie needing advice Arne Vajhøj <arne@vajhoej.dk> - 2012-05-03 12:22 -0400
    Re: Newbie needing advice Cainito <theznc@gmail.com> - 2012-05-03 09:43 -0700
      Re: Newbie needing advice Arne Vajhøj <arne@vajhoej.dk> - 2012-05-03 13:24 -0400
      Re: Newbie needing advice markspace <-@.> - 2012-05-03 11:02 -0700
        Re: Newbie needing advice Cainito <theznc@gmail.com> - 2012-05-03 13:28 -0700
        Re: Newbie needing advice Gene Wirchenko <genew@ocis.net> - 2012-05-03 13:30 -0700
    Re: Newbie needing advice Arved Sandstrom <asandstrom3minus1@eastlink.ca> - 2012-05-03 20:02 -0300
  Re: Newbie needing advice Jeff Higgins <jeff@invalid.invalid> - 2012-05-03 13:02 -0400
    Re: Newbie needing advice Jeff Higgins <jeff@invalid.invalid> - 2012-05-03 13:23 -0400
    Re: Newbie needing advice Jeff Higgins <jeff@invalid.invalid> - 2012-05-08 10:49 -0400
      Re: Newbie needing advice Lew <noone@lewscanon.com> - 2012-05-10 19:26 -0700
        Re: Newbie needing advice Jeff Higgins <jeff@invalid.invalid> - 2012-05-11 11:28 -0400
  Re: Newbie needing advice Roedy Green <see_website@mindprod.com.invalid> - 2012-05-03 14:01 -0700
  Re: Newbie needing advice Lew <lewbloch@gmail.com> - 2012-05-03 15:03 -0700

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