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Choosing a major
Now that school is around the corner here's a bit of advice a buddy sent me as you help your child think about what major to choose.



The graduate with a science degree asks, "Why does it work?"

The graduate with an engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"

The graduate with an accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"

The graduate with an arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"
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RE: Choosing a major
(07-31-2013 10:39 AM)umbluegray Wrote:  Now that school is around the corner here's a bit of advice a buddy sent me as you help your child think about what major to choose.



The graduate with a science degree asks, "Why does it work?"

The graduate with an engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"

The graduate with an accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"

The graduate with an arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"

Before Obama is done, ALL four will be asking "do you want fries with that?"
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RE: Choosing a major
(07-31-2013 10:39 AM)umbluegray Wrote:  Now that school is around the corner here's a bit of advice a buddy sent me as you help your child think about what major to choose.



The graduate with a science degree asks, "Why does it work?"

The graduate with an engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"

The graduate with an accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"

The graduate with an arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"

I've heard that before, but my Liberal Arts degree from Memphis State University did not hinder my career at all. In fact I think it prepared me very well for the business world with a very diverse education that can be applied to many types of employment, that is, if you have a good head on your shoulder and are adaptable to the changing world.

I got friends with MS degrees that couldn't pour piss out of a boot if the instructions were written on the heel...
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RE: Choosing a major
(07-31-2013 12:01 PM)mapdude Wrote:  
(07-31-2013 10:39 AM)umbluegray Wrote:  Now that school is around the corner here's a bit of advice a buddy sent me as you help your child think about what major to choose.



The graduate with a science degree asks, "Why does it work?"

The graduate with an engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"

The graduate with an accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"

The graduate with an arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"

I've heard that before, but my Liberal Arts degree from Memphis State University did not hinder my career at all. In fact I think it prepared me very well for the business world with a very diverse education that can be applied to many types of employment, that is, if you have a good head on your shoulder and are adaptable to the changing world.

I got friends with MS degrees that couldn't pour piss out of a boot if the instructions were written on the heel...

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I would actually argue that the arts degree holder would probably be a barista...
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(07-31-2013 12:01 PM)mapdude Wrote:  
(07-31-2013 10:39 AM)umbluegray Wrote:  Now that school is around the corner here's a bit of advice a buddy sent me as you help your child think about what major to choose.



The graduate with a science degree asks, "Why does it work?"

The graduate with an engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"

The graduate with an accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"

The graduate with an arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"

I've heard that before, but my Liberal Arts degree from Memphis State University did not hinder my career at all. In fact I think it prepared me very well for the business world with a very diverse education that can be applied to many types of employment, that is, if you have a good head on your shoulder and are adaptable to the changing world.

I got friends with MS degrees that couldn't pour piss out of a boot if the instructions were written on the heel...

It was a joke.
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RE: Choosing a major
(07-31-2013 12:01 PM)mapdude Wrote:  
(07-31-2013 10:39 AM)umbluegray Wrote:  Now that school is around the corner here's a bit of advice a buddy sent me as you help your child think about what major to choose.



The graduate with a science degree asks, "Why does it work?"

The graduate with an engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"

The graduate with an accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"

The graduate with an arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"

I've heard that before, but my Liberal Arts degree from Memphis State University did not hinder my career at all. In fact I think it prepared me very well for the business world with a very diverse education that can be applied to many types of employment, that is, if you have a good head on your shoulder and are adaptable to the changing world.

I got friends with MS degrees that couldn't pour piss out of a boot if the instructions were written on the heel...

That was funny ..........

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I wish I had gone to plumbing school...the plumbers I just used to install my new freakin hot water heater charge a $134 hourly rate. 04-jawdrop
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You can learn everything you learn in college in the Library on your own. In most colleges you just buy the books teach yourself and then turn the work in
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(07-31-2013 04:53 PM)missjtiger Wrote:  I wish I had gone to plumbing school...the plumbers I just used to install my new freakin hot water heater charge a $134 hourly rate. 04-jawdrop

And most likely began charging you when they left the job before you.
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I just read an article stating that Liberal Arts degree graduates are now earning more than IT graduates.

If you go to college just to get a job, then by all means, specialize in some lucrative field as quickly as you can.

But if you go to college to become a well-educated person, one who is learning HOW to learn, to develop knowledge and skills that will enable you to fully enjoy the world around you, to be a good citizen, to raise children and relate to people, and to truly understand life, then major in Liberal Arts which will make you flexible enough to take on the many jobs you will undoubtedly have in life.

My BA degree, with 2 years of professional training, has allowed me to make a living working for myself and raise a family. Not a bad deal.
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(07-31-2013 04:53 PM)missjtiger Wrote:  I wish I had gone to plumbing school...the plumbers I just used to install my new freakin hot water heater charge a $134 hourly rate. 04-jawdrop

I was gonna be a plumber but that idea went down the drain.
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RE: Choosing a major
(07-31-2013 12:01 PM)mapdude Wrote:  
(07-31-2013 10:39 AM)umbluegray Wrote:  Now that school is around the corner here's a bit of advice a buddy sent me as you help your child think about what major to choose.



The graduate with a science degree asks, "Why does it work?"

The graduate with an engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"

The graduate with an accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"

The graduate with an arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"

I've heard that before, but my Liberal Arts degree from Memphis State University did not hinder my career at all. In fact I think it prepared me very well for the business world with a very diverse education that can be applied to many types of employment, that is, if you have a good head on your shoulder and are adaptable to the changing world.

I got friends with MS degrees that couldn't pour piss out of a boot if the instructions were written on the heel...

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(07-31-2013 10:53 AM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  
(07-31-2013 10:39 AM)umbluegray Wrote:  Now that school is around the corner here's a bit of advice a buddy sent me as you help your child think about what major to choose.



The graduate with a science degree asks, "Why does it work?"

The graduate with an engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"

The graduate with an accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"

The graduate with an arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"

Before Obama is done, ALL four will be asking "do you want fries with that?"

That's BS. The gridlock in Washington is due to two congressmen who got a little over 150,000 votes each and one colonial Senator from Kentucky who will do anything from allowing the Obama administration to accomplish anything. Not that 66 million votes matter.
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(08-01-2013 01:45 PM)Tiger46 Wrote:  
(07-31-2013 10:53 AM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  
(07-31-2013 10:39 AM)umbluegray Wrote:  Now that school is around the corner here's a bit of advice a buddy sent me as you help your child think about what major to choose.



The graduate with a science degree asks, "Why does it work?"

The graduate with an engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"

The graduate with an accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"

The graduate with an arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"

Before Obama is done, ALL four will be asking "do you want fries with that?"

That's BS. The gridlock in Washington is due to two congressmen who got a little over 150,000 votes each and one colonial Senator from Kentucky who will do anything from allowing the Obama administration to accomplish anything. Not that 66 million votes matter.


Please refrain from drinking alcohol before posting on here. It will cause irrational thinking.
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