1989
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That's the hardest part of the job.
burrheadd
KING Of GIFS
Two or 2
Hope that helps
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
raceanoncr
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OK, on the topic of graduating with a "C" average, that was probably a high number for me.
Yep, I admit, I'm dumber than a box of rocks. BARELY made it outta high school, held menial jobs for most of my life, landed this UPS thing, went to feeders, then sleeper teams, made a boat load of money, invested wisely, married (2nd time) to a partner that shares the same goals (money and other) as me, don't have no debts and haven't for years, retired for 6 years and still making more money than I'm spending, doing things I couldn't do before and, oh yes, LOVING this life.
BTW, yes, management DID say to me, many times, "We're smarter than you". Yes, you sure are. Look, I don't care, just get my name right on the check, OK? Besides, most of them were long gone before I was, due to negligence, mistakes, screw-ups, health, etc.
Yep, I admit, I'm dumber than a box of rocks. BARELY made it outta high school, held menial jobs for most of my life, landed this UPS thing, went to feeders, then sleeper teams, made a boat load of money, invested wisely, married (2nd time) to a partner that shares the same goals (money and other) as me, don't have no debts and haven't for years, retired for 6 years and still making more money than I'm spending, doing things I couldn't do before and, oh yes, LOVING this life.
BTW, yes, management DID say to me, many times, "We're smarter than you". Yes, you sure are. Look, I don't care, just get my name right on the check, OK? Besides, most of them were long gone before I was, due to negligence, mistakes, screw-ups, health, etc.
That could be said for many jobs that pay way less
Lots of drivers got through much more than high school with much better than a C average. UPS still looked better than a high tech or professional job where getting replaced by an H1B visa worker or laid off so your employer can hit quarterly targets is a common thing.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
And many jobs that pay more.
DriveInDriveOut
Inordinately Right
Thanks Obama?
Seriously though, for most careers, GPA isn't as big of a deal as helicopter parents make them out to be. Unless you're in a STEM job category, GPA is only a side note.
The way I see it, most people who went college, shouldn't have wasted their money on it.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
I agree except many companies and corporations require one for many positions.Thanks Obama?
Seriously though, for most careers, GPA isn't as big of a deal as helicopter parents make them out to be. Unless you're in a STEM job category, GPA is only a side note.
The way I see it, most people who went college, shouldn't have wasted their money on it.
DriveInDriveOut
Inordinately Right
No doubt, but since around half of people who pay for some college don't end up ever graduating, I'd call it a waste for most.
Higher education is a for-profit industry, even the public universities. I'm not saying the consumer doesn't ever get anything out of it, just that it's a seller's market.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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We're not talking about many jobs that pay way less.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
This is why you have to be a smart educational consumer.
Go to a local community college for the first two years and then transfer everything to a state school. Make sure that you are enrolled in a marketable degree program. Start paying back your loans as soon as the 6 month grace period expires.
Maybe you could help @Indecisi0n. He wants to make a sticky.
onehandsolo
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We have a driver who claims he stop going to school after the 7th grade.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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He is full of dog doo doo.
Boulevard859710
Well-Known Member
Maybe so but at least I'm not stuck with a lifetime Student Loan repayment and a worthless degree to go along with it.
And then learn how to properly say "Would You Like Fries with that ?" You are so full of BS
As much as I hate to admit it, he is right
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