Experience vs. Education: Does it Really Matter?
Which matters more, experience or education? Depending on whom you ask, the answer will vary. Some people may feel that taking the time to earn a college education is a waste of time – especially if they currently work in the field of their choice and earn decent wages. But nowadays, more and more people are making the smart choice to earn their degree.
Getting a college degree is a great start to boosting your career because it gives you the edge you need to keep up with competition in the workforce. Not only that, but statistics show that investing in a post-secondary education pays off in the long run because people with degrees, be they associates, bachelors, or masters, earn higher wages than those with a high school diploma or GED only.
But aside from climbing the corporate ladder and making more money, there is a feeling of personal satisfaction and security when you reach your goals of furthering your education. And that alone makes choosing an education over experience the smarter choice.
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Comments
Comment from Career Pro
Time: October 21, 2008, 1:22 pm
Thanks for your comment. A good combination of life experience and formal education is a great way for anyone to pursue a successful career. However, for a younger person, life experience must come with maturity. A good education can go a long way to help anyone gain quality experience. Also, the life experience shared by instructors and professors can expand students’ knowledge and skills as they obtain their degrees through traditional or non-traditional education.
Sandy Davis is a long-time educator who holds a Masters Degree in Education and currently teaches Online Communication Courses on the college level.
Comment from votetheday.com
Time: October 17, 2008, 8:39 am
High school, college, professional or vocational education, bachelor’s or master’s degree – you are expected to have at least one diploma of mentioned. The less degrees you have, the less are your chances to get a good job with nice wage. That is simple and understandable, but aren’t we overestimating the benefit and value of official education? Maybe we are unfair to those, who have less diplomas, but greater life experience?
What do you think – are we overvaluing education, or is it crucial, and life experience is no way better than university diploma? http://www.votetheday.com/society-18/education-degree-307