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Go to uni or get a job?

What is better these days

1 Getting a degree and possibly finding it really tough in the job market or
2 Don't go to uni and start working your way up the company though an apprenticeship. Maybe go on to uni sponsored by the workplace

Does university at 18 years old necessarily equal a better life afterwards? I don't really think so
Reply 1
i completely agree with u its certainly not neccessary but u know one should have to focus on his/her priorties and finding a job is not a bbig deal now.
It depends on what you want to do. I'm a student at UCLan and for me it's beneficial to be at uni as I'm doing a health and social change course, where I will have a work placement all next year with a leading company. And then we spend our third year just meeting with prospective employers so it should be relatively easy for me to walk into a job. But it all depends what sort of job you want?
Its entirely down to what you want. In my opinion going to university and getting a degree will help you better in the long term. With a degree you will find it easier to move up in a company. If you can go to university i would take the opportunity. Not only will you have fun, make life long friends but youll have a good start in a job market than someone without.
Reply 4
Degree gives better job prospects.. end of.
Yes, it may be 'hard' to find a job after sometimes.. but that job will be better than most things if you hadnt gone to uni.
(obviously there are exceptions)

Don't get a degree.. get an apprenticeship.. you don't 'move up' the ladder as much as you think you do, you work a normal job for years and years.
You seem tot hink you get a promotion every year or something, you don't

Apprenticeships are bad comparisons to degrees .. there are better things to do.
Reply 5
It depends on what job you want.
No, you don't need to go to university if you know there are other ways of getting the job you want.
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i completely agree with u its certainly not neccessary but u know one should have to focus on his/her priorties and finding a job is not a bbig deal now.


Lol, why are you advertising?
Reply 7
I went straight to work. The 3 years when my mates all went to Uni were tough mentally - all they seemed to do was drink & have fun (on weekdays), whilst I did have other friends, but my social life was tame compared to theirs.

Now though, I've got a really good job, really good prospects (basically could be really rich in about 2 years), whilst they've got no money, no jobs, massive debt, etc, etc.

So, my advice is - if you do choose not to. Remember when you see pics, etc on FB about how much fun they're having, that you'll be much better off by giving it a miss.
Reply 8
I think that generally the statistics suggest you're more employable if you get the right degree, and even if you're earning less than those without the degree initially, it doesn't take you long to surpass their earnings. Plus Uni isn't just about the academics (though that's the major purpose), it's a life experience. In addition, you say the markets tough, but alot of my mates from Uni (and me) got into a graduate entry level job fairly quickly.

However, there is one advantage about going straight into work, if you can prove your worth within the company you work for, then there's a chance they'll pay for you to do a degree part-time (which I don't think most people would say no to).
Reply 9
sorry but some jobs you definitly do need a degree to enter the workplace in.
uni does allow yo to nter the workplace in a supervisory or managment posistion, although a lot of places will want some experience, this is easier to get than a degree!
Reply 10
nickora
sorry but some jobs you definitly do need a degree to enter the workplace in.
uni does allow yo to nter the workplace in a supervisory or managment posistion, although a lot of places will want some experience, this is easier to get than a degree!


But if you find yourself struggling to get a job, how are you meant to get experience?
Reply 11
Well it all depends on a few things; most importantly what you are going to study. Some are more employable than others.
Reply 12
are these gcse results good? im so worried that they will affect me when applying for university or jobs...

Maths - A
Eng Language - A
Eng Lit - B
Science - B
Science (Add) - A
German - A
Business Studies - B
Art & Design - B
Physical Education - C
Religious Studies - C

please help me :frown:
Reply 13
so... 4 A's, 4 B's, 2 C's ... (AAAABBBBCC)
Reply 14
They're fine, but what has this go to do with the thread?
Reply 15
oh sorry, didn't realise. just started using this website so dont really know what im doing .. lol

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