What's the best degree to have?

loh_oro

I have a computer science degree and had my pick of jobs at graduation. Really high demand atm

heldel00

My brother has always been mad about farming. We have no farm at home and people thought he was mental going to an ag college but he went and from there he studied in another college and got his degree.
He is now visiting farms and working with farmers every day and he honestly is as happy as a pig in ****!!!
There's a lot to be said for studying something that you really love and have an interest in. Must make getting up in the morn for the next 45/50 years a lot easier

strongback

Panda_Turtle wrote: »

"Tech jobs like, engineering, IT are good earners when times are good and don't require the natural intelligence/ ability levels of the jobs above"

So IT and engineering are much easier than accountancy?

Please confirm that this what you are saying?

Yes that is what I am saying.

Accountancy is tougher than engineering. It takes much more time to qualify and it is much closer to the top of the food chain as it deals directly with money. Accountants in larger firms do much more than count money.

Go to a car park of an accountants firm and then an engineering firm and make a comparison. Why not go out to the one of car parks of a multinational high tech or pharma company for comparison, I don't need to as I've been to many of them.

Engineering is a grind for modest pay by professional standards. Accountancy is boring but much better paid if fully qualified with similar experience.

Ever hear the saying "Accountants and solicitors rule the world".

Medicine, law and accounting are the premium professions that pay the most and tend to attract the cleverest people.

loh_oro

strongback wrote: »

Yes that is what I am saying.

Accountancy is tougher than engineering. It takes much more time to qualify and it is much closer to the top of the food chain as it deals directly with money. Accountants in larger firms do much more than count money.

Go to a car park of an accountants firm and then an engineering firm and make a comparison. Why not go out to the one of car parks of a multinational high tech or pharma company for comparison, I don't need to as I've been to many of them.

Engineering is a grind for modest pay by professional standards. Accountancy is boring but much better paid if fully qualified with similar experience.

Ever hear the saying "Accountants and solicitors rule the world".

Medicine, law and accounting are the premium professions that pay the most and tend to attract the cleverest people.

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Please tell me your joking ???

AdFundum

It depends. If you are the square type who wants a respectable job and car and wife marginally nicer than your neighbours then try for a degree that will enable you to be an accountant or an insurance type or something dull as f**k like that. If you have your own mind - then just study what you find interesting.

Tarzana2

Engineering.

You can move into finance, accounting, management consulting or software development. Engineers tend to be sought after in all these areas for their maths and stats skills.

chrysagon

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

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

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

A graduate with a liberal arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"

thelad95

Baggy Trousers wrote: »

I have a friend who got a pass degree in Business Studies. He didn't like studying much but you knew he had potential. He went to Australia and changed his CV to show and honours degree AND a masters in Marketing. The masters got him a decent job and a few employers later and he is now Regional VP for Sales in a large multinational.

If that isn't bullshít (and it more than likely is), he's breaking the law and if it's ever found out he lied on his CV, he'll be fúcked out on his arse.

Sugar Free

donkeyoaty0099 wrote: »

You much experience in the area?

Not as a rep or MSL but several years within pharma on both the commercial and development sides.

braddun

what do you like to do


a business degree if you wanted to start your own company

Ruu

Anything from Hogwarts.

space_LSA

To the folks saying a banking degree.


Just remember one thing, you don't need money to be happy. And sure money is indeed great, and it is and money can help bring/create other things.

But still, like, think of it like this:
Being a banker, even a CEO of a bank or some financial firm?. And that job pays good.


But think of the life you are living, what you are doing. It is only money, .

if you ask me, the people who aren't so great (from the heart/soul) make it to the top (politicians,bankers,etc).

branie2

In my case, an Arts Degree

lanos

Non smart-alec post here
I wont try to be funny and post about old pop groups, angular measurement, temperature measurement etc etc

1. investment banking - but u could be crap at it and make sod-all
2. medicine / dentistry
3. pharmacy
4. Architecture
4. engineering - any discipline
5. IT / Software development
6. science - but you need a masters
6. mathematics - but if you are mediocre, you'll end up teaching
7. Teaching - those who can, do - those who can't, teach

8. I don't rate veterinary because you have to put your arm up cows/horses arses
there is not enough money for this

9. I don't rate law too highly either as you don't even need a degree to become a solicitor

10. BBS - this degree attracts the most uncouth messy louts ever, they will work for beer

11. arts - general consensus

if your degree offers an elective module in Project management, do it

heldel00

lanos wrote: »

7. Teaching - those who can, do - those who can't, teach

I can't tell you how much this poxy phrase annoys me :mad:

2011

Asking "what is the best degree to have" makes about as much sense as asking "what is the best car to have". The is no correct answer. It depends on what type of person you are and what you want out of it. The degree that I graduated from was the best for me. It exceeded my expectations in terms of the job I have and my income. However it would have been completely the wrong choice for my sister who always wanted to be an accountant. Despite her more favorable accountant's salary I am glad that I did not do the degrees that she did.

Sometimes earning potential and job satisfaction don't even feature. I know someone that has enrolled in a mathematics degree course "just for fun".

Pherekydes

defrule wrote: »

One word, actuarial.

I have an actual degree. That's close enough, isn't it?

eyescreamcone

Pherekydes wrote: »

I have an actual degree. That's close enough, isn't it?

Eh!...

No

Pherekydes

eyescreamcone wrote: »

Eh!...

No

Come on! The only difference is ria.

Piriz

heldel00 wrote: »

I can't tell you how much this poxy phrase annoys me :mad:

I can't even figure out what it means....

?

professore

bit of a bogey wrote: »

I do agree with this but there are exceptions.

I work with a guy who has a degree in science and even though I wouldn't trust him to shine my shoes he has had an incredible career.

He has zero responsibility because rhe is absolutely useless but has worked in some of the leading companies all around the world. He would be on one of top salaries in the company basically because of his experience. I would be surprised if he ever contributed anything to any of his previous employers but he has been able to move from company to company, build on project experience and achieve a very successful career. All because he had a good starting education.

Its not all about money but he is a very wealthy man.

I've learned a lot from him.....

He doesn't sound useless to me ...

heldel00

Piriz wrote: »

I can't even figure out what it means....

?

It's a pointless phrase not worth explaining

lanos

heldel00 wrote: »

I can't tell you how much this poxy phrase annoys me :mad:

fair to say you are a teacher

Piriz wrote: »

I can't even figure out what it means....
?

you have no degree I suspect

heldel00 wrote: »

It's a pointless phrase not worth explaining

it got your hackles up a bit so its probably worth Piriz understanding what it means
I suggest he googles it

Piriz

lanos wrote: »

fair to say you are a teacher


you have no degree I suspect


it got your hackles up a bit so its probably worth Piriz understanding what it means
I suggest he googles it

I've got a post grad in Engineering & MSc professional healthcare qualification, beat that!

heldel00

lanos wrote: »

fair to say you are a teacher

Fair to say you have a chip on your shoulder from your own school days and you bandy this phrase about painting all with the same brush

lanos

Piriz wrote: »

I've got a post grad in Engineering & MSc professional healthcare qualification, beat that!

I can't beat that
you win :rolleyes:

heldel00 wrote: »

Fair to say you have a chip on your shoulder from your own school days and you bandy this phrase about painting all with the same brush

ah lighten up Sir, its a common humorous phrase

heldel00

lanos wrote: »

ah lighten up Sir, its a common humorous phrase

Miss actually!!!

lanos

heldel00 wrote: »

Miss actually!!!

ah yes, female teachers
experts at timing maternity leave to occur outside of summer vacation

Zamboni

Piriz wrote: »

I've got a post grad in Engineering & MSc professional healthcare qualification, beat that!

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Piriz

Zamboni wrote: »

http://www.ghanaianreactoronline.com/images/news/payslip2323.jpg

more like an Enda Kenny's version of minimum wage to be honest...