What to do with my life? College?

[Rip the Jacker]

I'm 18... and I'm an intern at a company (IT) making around 16 an hour. I like the job, I like the environment, I like the people... but I'm wondering if and how I should go to college?

The job is a developer position... and there are no real certifications you can get for it... but I was thinking maybe go for a CS?

And since the job is 9 hours a day, how will I be able to attend college?

 

[S Freud]

I can't tell you anything degree related for your field becuase I know very little about that area. I do know this, go to college, get a degree for something to fall back on and to beef up your resume, plus just enjoy the experience. Meeting people, parties, friends, good times.

 

[Brackis]

Opportunity for promotions if you go to school?
See if work will pay for you to go back to school in a field that will benefit your career advancement with them?

 

[Rip the Jacker]

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[everman]

More education is generally not a bad idea.
Go for a masters if you do go to college, a JD isn't a bad idea either even if you won't practice law.

 

[Whisper]

Originally posted by: everman
More education is generally not a bad idea.
Go for a masters if you do go to college, a JD isn't a bad idea either even if you won't practice law.

While education is usually good, yes, in some instances it'd be tough to justify the cost of earning a JD if it's not at least somewhat related to your field.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Whisper

Originally posted by: everman
More education is generally not a bad idea.
Go for a masters if you do go to college, a JD isn't a bad idea either even if you won't practice law.

While education is usually good, yes, in some instances it'd be tough to justify the cost of earning a JD if it's not at least somewhat related to your field.

Not to mention he's just casually throwing around the idea of going through law school.

 

[Whisper]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Whisper

Originally posted by: everman
More education is generally not a bad idea.
Go for a masters if you do go to college, a JD isn't a bad idea either even if you won't practice law.

While education is usually good, yes, in some instances it'd be tough to justify the cost of earning a JD if it's not at least somewhat related to your field.

Not to mention he's just casually throwing around the idea of going through law school.

Very true; it's not exactly the easiest of undertakings. Same with a Master's, although those generally tend to be a bit less intense.

 

[jhayx7]

A degree is a great investment. Look up the stats on google and you can learn some neat stuff too! I work full time and go to school part time.

 

[shuttleboi]

This should answer all your questions:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061026/ap_on_go_ot/degree_value_3