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[Catitude]

Anyone who goes to starbucks and pays those high prices contributes to that.

[hckynut]

On 6/17/2014 Opurrra said: Anyone who goes to starbucks and pays those high prices contributes to that.

And one that I know personally does that on a regular daily basis. That would be my wife. Me? I prefer the free coffee at the hospital that is right across the street from the nearest Starbucks from our home. Almost $6 for a cup of ""whatever""? I can imagine what my late mother would say to me if she knew I was doing something like that for myself.

[Hayfield]

Any company that pays for any kind of continuing education is O.K. in my book but a college degree isn't a guarantee of a good paying job like it was 30-40 years ago. While I agree that money should not be the measure of success, people should try to do what they love, or at least like. The reality is though, you have to pay rent, food, car and/or other expenses to live and you need to make enough money to cover those expenses. Everyone says "money isn't everything", well what do you do when you don't have it or can't make enough to cover your basic needs? I'm semi-retired and I'm working at a part time job that doesn't pay much but that's fine for me because my DH is still working full time and his salary is what covers our expenses. I currently working with people who have been out of college for a year or so and can't find jobs and are working at the same job I am. They are living at home since they aren't making enough to pay rent and trying to find full time work with benefits, another needle in a haystack. It's really sad. One of the young men recently got a full time job and I was so thrilled for him. He's going around telling everyone that he has dental benefits now! He's 27 and it's his first full time job. I also know many young adults that did get good jobs right out of college, it all depends on what your major in and what the demand is for your field. I would tell a young person today going into college, look at the end game, will the degree you get actually translate into a job when you graduate. They are not thinking about that, they're just working to get into college. There are no easy answers, that's for sure.

[NoelSeven]

"but a college degree isn't a guarantee of a good paying job like it was 30-40 years ago."

That's true, but studies show that as a group, those with a college degree make more money than those who don't have a college degree.

[garmer]

[terrier3]

On 6/17/2014 NoelSeven said:

"but a college degree isn't a guarantee of a good paying job like it was 30-40 years ago."

That's true, but studies show that as a group, those with a college degree make more money than those who don't have a college degree.

People with college degrees have about a 3% unemployment rate too.

[patbz]

I think Starbucks is at the forefront of a growing trend. My only question is why only ASU? Think it's a fine school and my son,currently in Jr College, will probably transfer there, but why only there? They must gotten a terrific deal with ASU!

[NoelSeven]

On 6/17/2014 terrier3 said:

On 6/17/2014 NoelSeven said:

<em>"but a college degree isn't a guarantee of a good paying job like it was 30-40 years ago."</em>

That's true, but studies show that as a group, those with a college degree make more money than those who don't have a college degree.

People with college degrees have about a 3% unemployment rate too.

The studies continue to show people with college degrees have a lower unemployment rate than those with out one.

[terrier3]

On 6/17/2014 NoelSeven said:

On 6/17/2014 terrier3 said:

On 6/17/2014 NoelSeven said:

<em>"but a college degree isn't a guarantee of a good paying job like it was 30-40 years ago."</em>

That's true, but studies show that as a group, those with a college degree make more money than those who don't have a college degree.

People with college degrees have about a 3% unemployment rate too.

The studies continue to show people with college degrees have a lower unemployment rate than those with out one.

That's what I wrote...the current US unemployment rate (all people and educational backgrounds) is over 5% - closer to 6% - so almost DOUBLE that of people with at least a 4 year degree.

[madcity411]

On 6/17/2014 NoelSeven said:

Special graduates receive a Magna Cume* Latte.

* Which I had to spell incorrectly because of the stupid online censor

Sad but true... about the censoring,,,,. very funny grad comment too!!