How much education do you have (poll)? (1 Viewer)

[Chaka]

PhD in human genetics. I haven't worked a single day in the field after I defended my thesis.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Wasn't there a thread on this awhile ago? I am remembering someone saying that a coworker put every letter after their name to ridiculous levels? Like if I put BA MA JD all after the esq.

 

[msudaisy26]

Not sure this is the results the OP was looking for. Most people are probably making between $80-130K here based on the degree types.

I was a teacher now I am a coordinator of the math department, which is the next step up and I wish I made that much!

 

[SacramentoBob]

So Woz it's unbelievable. This is a complete replay of something he did about 6 years ago.

 

[lod01]

Wasn't there a thread on this awhile ago? I am remembering someone saying that a coworker put every letter after their name to ridiculous levels? Like if I put BA MA JD all after the esq.

That's nothing. We had some clown try and say she had a PHD. It was right there on her resume. When questioned about it. She said everyone has a PHD. Public Highschool Diploma. Ok, fat lady, get the #### out of here. You are a ####### idiot.

 

[jon_mx]

Not sure this is the results the OP was looking for. Most people are probably making between $80-130K here based on the degree types.

I was a teacher now I am a coordinator of the math department, which is the next step up and I wish I made that much!

An awful lot of engineering degrees in here. Entry level engineers start out at $55k. Get 20 years experience and bring in $120k+.

 

[TheIronSheik]

Wasn't there a thread on this awhile ago? I am remembering someone saying that a coworker put every letter after their name to ridiculous levels? Like if I put BA MA JD all after the esq.

That's nothing. We had some clown try and say she had a PHD. It was right there on her resume. When questioned about it. She said everyone has a PHD. Public Highschool Diploma. Ok, fat lady, get the #### out of here. You are a ####### idiot.

So you're saying I should delete the part about my PHD on my resume?

 

[The Hank]

BS, Business Management

 

[Apes with Guns]

Masters

"Heartbreak Ridge"

Gunny Highway!

 

[Tom Servo]

PhD in human genetics. I haven't worked a single day in the field after I defended my thesis.

Just curious, but what Dr. Chaka do for a living?

 

[lod01]

Wasn't there a thread on this awhile ago? I am remembering someone saying that a coworker put every letter after their name to ridiculous levels? Like if I put BA MA JD all after the esq.

That's nothing. We had some clown try and say she had a PHD. It was right there on her resume. When questioned about it. She said everyone has a PHD. Public Highschool Diploma. Ok, fat lady, get the #### out of here. You are a ####### idiot.

So you're saying I should delete the part about my PHD on my resume?

No. Just have your answer ready when questioned about it.

 

[The Commish]

BSBA, double major Accounting and MIS.

Similar BS Acct, BSBA MIS and MBA

Never used the Acct degree unless you count my taxes.

 

[Tom Servo]

Wasn't there a thread on this awhile ago? I am remembering someone saying that a coworker put every letter after their name to ridiculous levels? Like if I put BA MA JD all after the esq.

That's nothing. We had some clown try and say she had a PHD. It was right there on her resume. When questioned about it. She said everyone has a PHD. Public Highschool Diploma. Ok, fat lady, get the #### out of here. You are a ####### idiot.

So you're saying I should delete the part about my PHD on my resume?

No. Just have your answer ready when questioned about it.

Pushes Hard Delete

 

[TxBuckeye]

BS in Computer Science. Masters in Aeronautical Science. Use the former, not so much the latter.

 

[Chaka]

PhD in human genetics. I haven't worked a single day in the field after I defended my thesis.

Just curious, but what Dr. Chaka do for a living?

Small business owner in the workers' compensation sector.

 

[mquinnjr]

BSBA, double major Accounting and MIS.

Similar BS Acct, BSBA MIS and MBA

Never used the Acct degree unless you count my taxes.

Yeah they sort of gel together from a ERP system perspective. I do corporate accounting now, but started in IT auditing. Jack of all trades/master of none can definitely be said, but if I got fired today I'd have two career fields I could get something in, like the job or not. I'll take that.

 

[lod01]

PhD in human genetics. I haven't worked a single day in the field after I defended my thesis.

Just curious, but what Dr. Chaka do for a living?

Small business owner in the workers' compensation sector.

So you kinda work in your field. A lot of those workers comp people have mutant genes.

 

[[icon]]

Also, I would like to establish the bias that those who actually have an education are more likely to respond to an anonymous poll. So I would chisel about 5% off of the upper-graduate degrees to get a better overall picture.

Your mileage may vary

"I realize I'm only pursuing an associates 'degree', so I'm going to fudge the numbers to inflate my diminished educational attainment"

 

[sbonomo]

Not sure this is the results the OP was looking for. Most people are probably making between $80-130K here based on the degree types.

I was a teacher now I am a coordinator of the math department, which is the next step up and I wish I made that much!

These are not footballguys wages.....That should be the average amex bill for the year around here......

 

[AwesomeAuger]

Also, I would like to establish the bias that those who actually have an education are more likely to respond to an anonymous poll. So I would chisel about 5% off of the upper-graduate degrees to get a better overall picture.

Your mileage may vary

"I realize I'm only pursuing an associates 'degree', so I'm going to fudge the numbers to inflate my diminished educational attainment"

 

[The Commish]

BSBA, double major Accounting and MIS.

Similar BS Acct, BSBA MIS and MBA

Never used the Acct degree unless you count my taxes.

Yeah they sort of gel together from a ERP system perspective. I do corporate accounting now, but started in IT auditing. Jack of all trades/master of none can definitely be said, but if I got fired today I'd have two career fields I could get something in, like the job or not. I'll take that.

Yeah....I started out wanting to be an accountant, learned the nature of the business after it was too late, begrudgingly finished it and went on to do MIS stuff which is what I do today.

 

[(HULK)]

BA from Case Western Reserve University, 1999, Majors: Psychology, Sociology

Certificate from John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center, 2001, Psychological Operations Course

Certificate from University of Maryland, College Park, 2008, Terrorism Analysis

MBA, University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business, 2012

Probably done with school for a while

 

[Zow]

So Woz it's unbelievable. This is a complete replay of something he did about 6 years ago.

Copying is the best form of flattery.

 

[Zow]

Not sure this is the results the OP was looking for. Most people are probably making between $80-130K here based on the degree types.

Definitely. And it makes sense - what other types of fields would produce people with 1) ability and job freedom to be on a message board during the workday; and 2) mental desire to discuss the ridiculous issues which we do?

 

[jon_mx]

Not sure this is the results the OP was looking for. Most people are probably making between $80-130K here based on the degree types.

Definitely. And it makes sense - what other types of fields would produce people with 1) ability and job freedom to be on a message board during the workday; and 2) mental desire to discuss the ridiculous issues which we do?

Good point.

 

[avoiding injuries]

Wasn't there a thread on this awhile ago? I am remembering someone saying that a coworker put every letter after their name to ridiculous levels? Like if I put BA MA JD all after the esq.

That's nothing. We had some clown try and say she had a PHD. It was right there on her resume. When questioned about it. She said everyone has a PHD. Public Highschool Diploma. Ok, fat lady, get the #### out of here. You are a ####### idiot.

So you're saying I should delete the part about my PHD on my resume?

No. Just have your answer ready when questioned about it.

Playa Hatin Degree

 

[AwesomeAuger]

How long until the follow up poll: "How much money do you make per hour?"

The options will be:

<=$7

$8

$9

$10

$11

$12 (I believe this is what Em makes per hour)

$13+

Em will then make a post:

"The people who make more money are more likely to reply to the poll so I'm just going to throw away the most picked answer."

Em will proceed to feel good about himself.

 

[TheIronSheik]

Em should really listen to me. Unlike most of the FBGers, I don't have a degree. Yet I was able to rise up and elevate myself to FBG status through hard work and dedication.

I worked as a bartender. I made connections doing so. I took jobs that didn't pay much to start but got my foot in the door. Almost anyone can go work at a call center as a help desk analyst. It doesn't pay much, but it'll get you in the door.

I remember that even though I drank and partied in my 20's, I spent almost every moment I wasn't working or partying reading books that would teach me new things. I became friends with people who could further my career or teach me things that helped me.

With nothing more than a high school diploma, I have made an amazing career for myself. And at no time did I ever have a "get rich quick" scheme for an idea. My "get rich quick" scheme was hard work.

Instead of trying to learn day trading in penny stocks, you should be buying books on coding or database administration. And instead of getting high and playing Crash Bandicoot, you should be reading these books and learning life skills.

Success doesn't come easy. If it did, everyone would be rich. There's a reason most of the country is poor. It's because they are all waiting for success to be given to them or holding out for their "get rich quick" plan to finally start working.

Wake up. Life is passing you by.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

26 docs.

 

[xulf]

BSBA in both Finance and Risk Management. Though it is not a degree I am CPA which requires more schooling. A couple classes away from completing my Master of Science in Predictive Analytics.

I also work in research, specifically survey research. I can confirm the bias reduction Em made up is not valid.

 

[Zow]

26 docs.

Meh, I'm sure those are mostly lawyers.

 

[mr roboto]

BA Business, Finance and Marketing

MA Theology

 

[Politician Spock]

People who post on internet forums a lot tend to be people with a good amount of disposable time. People with disposable time tend to be people educated enough to get paid well for little effort.

 

[rockaction]

You really are sort of a nasty passive-aggressive twit troll, huh?

Not posting my education in this thread.

#dooshbag

 

[FUBAR]

26 docs.

Meh, I'm sure those are mostly lawyers.

it's a sneaky question for those of us who earned their LL.M.

 

[rockaction]

26 docs.

Meh, I'm sure those are mostly lawyers.

it's a sneaky question for those of us who earned their LL.M.

J.S.D. is sneakier, methinks.

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

Em should really listen to me. Unlike most of the FBGers, I don't have a degree. Yet I was able to rise up and elevate myself to FBG status through hard work and dedication.

I worked as a bartender. I made connections doing so. I took jobs that didn't pay much to start but got my foot in the door. Almost anyone can go work at a call center as a help desk analyst. It doesn't pay much, but it'll get you in the door.

I remember that even though I drank and partied in my 20's, I spent almost every moment I wasn't working or partying reading books that would teach me new things. I became friends with people who could further my career or teach me things that helped me.

With nothing more than a high school diploma, I have made an amazing career for myself. And at no time did I ever have a "get rich quick" scheme for an idea. My "get rich quick" scheme was hard work.

Instead of trying to learn day trading in penny stocks, you should be buying books on coding or database administration. And instead of getting high and playing Crash Bandicoot, you should be reading these books and learning life skills.

Success doesn't come easy. If it did, everyone would be rich. There's a reason most of the country is poor. It's because they are all waiting for success to be given to them or holding out for their "get rich quick" plan to finally start working.

Wake up. Life is passing you by.

AND BUY A GOD#### CROSSOVER!!

 

[Sinrman]

LOL I have a Masters in Education, yet reading what a lot of you have (Aerospace Engineering?! REALLY?!) I feel rather...inadequate.

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

BS, MD

 

[xulf]

Em, what did you vote?

 

[(HULK)]

Lol @ 80% of the posters having a BA or higher.

Whats the general population? I think its like 30%. We really are a big bunch of smart asses.

 

[jon_mx]

Lol @ 80% of the posters having a BA or higher.

Whats the general population? I think its like 30%. We really are a big bunch of smart asses.

I think you underestimate the demographics of the people who post here. Mostly older white male professionals.

 

[xulf]

Lol @ 80% of the posters having a BA or higher.

Whats the general population? I think its like 30%. We really are a big bunch of smart asses.

Em's bias removal will need to be 50%

 

[BobbyLayne]

I've just finished my doctoral degree (DBA with a concentration in Accounting) ...getting the last sign-offs this week, in fact.

"Readiness for Change and Perceptions of the Learning Organization in Public Accounting Firms" was the dissertation.

you should post this somewhere...sounds very interesting (ex Andersen employee).

Take it to the test forum, nerds.

(PwC alum)

 

[(HULK)]

Lol @ 80% of the posters having a BA or higher.

Whats the general population? I think its like 30%. We really are a big bunch of smart asses.

I think you underestimate the demographics of the people who post here. Mostly older white male professionals.

Stat nerds. I always assumed, but I was suprised to see just how big the gulf is.

 

[Spin]

Bachelors in Math and Psychology. Starting my MBA in August.

 

[Steve Tasker]

I have a totally unnecessary MBA.

 

[jon_mx]

I have a totally unnecessary MBA.

I once thought about an MBA. But thankfully that thought went away.

 

[avoiding injuries]

I may have learned more from the FFA than I did in my college classes.

 

[Slapdash]

BSBA in both Finance and Risk Management. Though it is not a degree I am CPA which requires more schooling. A couple classes away from completing my Master of Science in Predictive Analytics.

I also work in research, specifically survey research. I can confirm the bias reduction Em made up is not valid.

Sounds interesting, what is that like?