Originally Posted by
lolwut
I can't believe pilots want to be paid like engineers, lawyers, and doctors but argue about having education beyond a high school diploma.
Sure, there are exceptions out there in the workforce where a specialized skill commands a high salary, but piloting is a career that employs tens of thousands across the country. Want to get paid like a successful professional? Be educated like one. Want to slack off and be educated like someone who works at Burger King? Plan to be paid like one.
Having a college degree says a lot about the person, their experiences, their commitment, their work ethic, and their ability to achieve. It is a very valuable credential to have.
Here's my perspective; What a degree says can be highly variable about a person's commitment, work ethic, and ability to achieve.
How much did someone earn or pay for their own education? Or did a parent or relative foot all or most of their bills? I've seen that plenty.
How rigorous was the course work? How much did the person develop their "whole" self, or push their horizons? What if they just barely squeaked by, but can still check the degree box? What about folks that have never had a job before or during college but still have that degree?
My point is that having a four year degree may not be directly indicative of commitment, work ethic, etc.