Got questions that need answerin'
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Kind of Important
A ray of Tsunlight.
Okay fine folk of Fakku, I need some questions answered that I hope some of you guys/gals can help me with.
First a little story to explain what is goin' on.
I recently got discharged from the US Navy (Seperated actually) and as that was intended to be my career right there, I'm at a loss as to what to do now.
So I figured I'd go hit up an automotive school and pursue that, as had been my other idea before I chose the Navy. After digging, I decided on maybe giving WyoTech a call, I've heard some decent things about them from people I know. But as of late, I've been finding a few news articles that basically say For Profit colleges (as Wyotech is) fuck you pretty hard. Cause you'll end up paying out the ass for training that isn't a sure fire method to employment. (This is a prime example) So now I'm having doubts about that, as I really don't want to pay off loans for the next ten years (That got me nothing in return), or go bankrupt down the road.
So my question to anyone who may know the answer is this: Should I perhaps decide to go to a traditional college that give out diplomas (And thus better chance for employment) Or stick with a For Profit college, and try my luck? And if so, where should I look for a school that won't end up screwing me?
I'm really at an impasse, and could use a secondary opinion. :)
And I couldn't think of a better spot to stick this, as I figured SD was a good choice. If I was wrong, go ahead and fix it for me.
First a little story to explain what is goin' on.
I recently got discharged from the US Navy (Seperated actually) and as that was intended to be my career right there, I'm at a loss as to what to do now.
So I figured I'd go hit up an automotive school and pursue that, as had been my other idea before I chose the Navy. After digging, I decided on maybe giving WyoTech a call, I've heard some decent things about them from people I know. But as of late, I've been finding a few news articles that basically say For Profit colleges (as Wyotech is) fuck you pretty hard. Cause you'll end up paying out the ass for training that isn't a sure fire method to employment. (This is a prime example) So now I'm having doubts about that, as I really don't want to pay off loans for the next ten years (That got me nothing in return), or go bankrupt down the road.
So my question to anyone who may know the answer is this: Should I perhaps decide to go to a traditional college that give out diplomas (And thus better chance for employment) Or stick with a For Profit college, and try my luck? And if so, where should I look for a school that won't end up screwing me?
I'm really at an impasse, and could use a secondary opinion. :)
And I couldn't think of a better spot to stick this, as I figured SD was a good choice. If I was wrong, go ahead and fix it for me.
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What was your trade in the Navy?
Least expensive; junior college and take up x-ray or MRI technician. Both are good pay and fast growing occupations.
Least expensive; junior college and take up x-ray or MRI technician. Both are good pay and fast growing occupations.
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I don't know what a "for profit" college is, but where I went they actually had placement assistance and apprenticeships that help you get a gig after your training.
There is no monetary value I would put on a good liberal arts degree, but if you don't need it, and don't want the experience badly, there's nothing saying you absolutely have to go to uni.
There is no monetary value I would put on a good liberal arts degree, but if you don't need it, and don't want the experience badly, there's nothing saying you absolutely have to go to uni.
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loosehead99 wrote...
What was your trade in the Navy?Least expensive; junior college and take up x-ray or MRI technician. Both are good pay and fast growing occupations.
I second this. Universities are a waste of time if you're looking to establish a career. Internships and connections will get you further than most school credentials; I went to a solid university but my current boss almost ignored that credential and hired me based customer service experience and my involvement in literary journals.
Community colleges don't cost much, but they give you your AA (important to have this) and offer good vocational training. It's also easier to get financial aid, in most cases.
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Definitely community college will work, I have a friend that is a mechanic and did it this way it works he makes good money but you have to be willing to blow alot of cash to get tools once you get your tools and toolbox thats when you can really get the dough.
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A ray of Tsunlight.
The consensus is community college it seems. I was figuring that, but felt like asking anyway. I appreciate the replies, I really do. I'll toss out some rep for it as well.
As for the questions earlier, I was a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy, but didn't get far enough for it to really help me at all. And a For-Profit college is exactly as it sounds. They're owned by private companies seeking to earn some dough.
As for the questions earlier, I was a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy, but didn't get far enough for it to really help me at all. And a For-Profit college is exactly as it sounds. They're owned by private companies seeking to earn some dough.
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I was in a similar boat my friend. I got out of the AF on the 1st of Feb. I'm now working as a Grocery Store Clerk @ a whole $9 a hour. No where near the pay of the military sadly. I to had thought of Wyotech & now have the damn guy calling me ever single day ! He wont stop. Yesterday I saw this article on Yahoo about a guy who heard all the hype & what not about a trade school. He went to Wyotech, got $30,000 worth of student loans to take the few weeks of classes & now has a lame job not even in the automotive world making $12 an hour.
The article went on to talk about how a lot of these trade schools are mostly hype & the best bet for you, is to see what is open in your market. Are any of the local Dealers / Car shops looking for a certified person ? If not, I would not waste the money to get trained if you can't find a job near you. Also I was an Avionics Technician while in the AF & never got my cert to do it in the outside world. Besides, if I had the only local job would still be working for the same government I just left & getting deployed (main reason I got out)
Good luck with what ever you end up finding. Tiss not the end of the world, but don't expect to jump right into a job making any where near the cash you did while serving your country. My first pay check at this Grocery Store was a while $174.15 after tax :*(
The article went on to talk about how a lot of these trade schools are mostly hype & the best bet for you, is to see what is open in your market. Are any of the local Dealers / Car shops looking for a certified person ? If not, I would not waste the money to get trained if you can't find a job near you. Also I was an Avionics Technician while in the AF & never got my cert to do it in the outside world. Besides, if I had the only local job would still be working for the same government I just left & getting deployed (main reason I got out)
Good luck with what ever you end up finding. Tiss not the end of the world, but don't expect to jump right into a job making any where near the cash you did while serving your country. My first pay check at this Grocery Store was a while $174.15 after tax :*(
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Well, lot of guys nowadays don't actually pick military as careers as much as a side thing, but yeah...
It really depends on what you're good at. If you're creative/artistic then the path is varied and difficult. If you're logical and pragmatic, business or science may suit you.
Your army training in health work seems to be a good ground to make your liftoff on. How about medical work? There's registered nursing (high stress, great pay), medical assistants (easier work, good pay) and health research (flexible/openend, ok pay). You could also go university like I am and pursuit full on med degree. You should still be relatively young so you can pull it off. It all depends on how bad you want it.
On a side note: have you considered psychology? I'm doing it right now and it is fun enough to tempt me into considering switching fields for.
It really depends on what you're good at. If you're creative/artistic then the path is varied and difficult. If you're logical and pragmatic, business or science may suit you.
Your army training in health work seems to be a good ground to make your liftoff on. How about medical work? There's registered nursing (high stress, great pay), medical assistants (easier work, good pay) and health research (flexible/openend, ok pay). You could also go university like I am and pursuit full on med degree. You should still be relatively young so you can pull it off. It all depends on how bad you want it.
On a side note: have you considered psychology? I'm doing it right now and it is fun enough to tempt me into considering switching fields for.
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A ray of Tsunlight.
Well, I've been around the military most of my life, my dad just retired after 23 years in the Navy, got an uncle who retired a Lt.Cdr (O-4) step-dad who did his six years and got out (Nuke tech I do believe) So it's been around me, not to mention I consider myself a hell of a patriotic motherfucker, so that was another reason, but anywho, I'm out now, even if on less than good terms, nothing to dwell on.
I've pretty much second guessed myself outta Wyotech, may just go hit up a community college for something, we'll see I guess.
I appreciate the replies, a lot. :)
I've pretty much second guessed myself outta Wyotech, may just go hit up a community college for something, we'll see I guess.
I appreciate the replies, a lot. :)
