Saturday, August 12, 2017
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Why going to college is a waste for most people
Going to college is one of my biggest regrets in life. Did I learn a lot? Sure I did. Did I meet some great people? Sure I did. Did I graduate? Yes! I have 3 university degrees. Two Associates and one Bachelors degree. All in the I.T. Field. Why do I regret going to college?
1) There was nothing that was bestowed upon me in the academics of I.T. that I could not have gotten myself through purchasing the same books and going through the training material along with the digital material that came with it.
2) Was made to take classes that had absolutely nothing to do with my desired degree. Exposed to professors that actually believe the national debt is not a problem. Exposed to professors that are there only to push SJW liberal agenda talking points.
3) Racked up more than 40,000 in Student Loan Debt.
4) EKU where I went to college doesn't place a priority in hiring their own alumni when open positions become available within the university. What is up with that? These alumni like myself invested years and over 40,000 to get an education from this institution and they don't believe in their own curriculum enough to want those same people working for them!!
5) Employers are looking for industry standard certifications, not college degrees. Not one single time in all my adventures looking for employment and interviewing with a wide variety of employers from universities to government to private sector employers do they say "We will accept your degree in lieu of certifications." Just the opposite. They would rather hire someone with certifications and years of experience rather than someone with a college education.
6) The Government's Student Loan Programs have allowed far more people go to college and obtain Bachelors Degrees thus saturating the workforce market with these degrees not only causing the sharp rise in tuition over the last 20 years, but have made the 4 year Bachelors degree pretty worthless. Associates Degrees are now viewed by employers with the same amount of worth as High School Diplomas or even GEDs.
Unless your desired work field requires a state licensure to work which requires formal university education, you are much better off pursuing skills on your own through industry certifications. You will of course have to do much more research to see what is relevant and desired by those you seek to work for, but it will save you lots of money, and headache to avoid going to college.
1) There was nothing that was bestowed upon me in the academics of I.T. that I could not have gotten myself through purchasing the same books and going through the training material along with the digital material that came with it.
2) Was made to take classes that had absolutely nothing to do with my desired degree. Exposed to professors that actually believe the national debt is not a problem. Exposed to professors that are there only to push SJW liberal agenda talking points.
3) Racked up more than 40,000 in Student Loan Debt.
4) EKU where I went to college doesn't place a priority in hiring their own alumni when open positions become available within the university. What is up with that? These alumni like myself invested years and over 40,000 to get an education from this institution and they don't believe in their own curriculum enough to want those same people working for them!!
5) Employers are looking for industry standard certifications, not college degrees. Not one single time in all my adventures looking for employment and interviewing with a wide variety of employers from universities to government to private sector employers do they say "We will accept your degree in lieu of certifications." Just the opposite. They would rather hire someone with certifications and years of experience rather than someone with a college education.
6) The Government's Student Loan Programs have allowed far more people go to college and obtain Bachelors Degrees thus saturating the workforce market with these degrees not only causing the sharp rise in tuition over the last 20 years, but have made the 4 year Bachelors degree pretty worthless. Associates Degrees are now viewed by employers with the same amount of worth as High School Diplomas or even GEDs.
Unless your desired work field requires a state licensure to work which requires formal university education, you are much better off pursuing skills on your own through industry certifications. You will of course have to do much more research to see what is relevant and desired by those you seek to work for, but it will save you lots of money, and headache to avoid going to college.
Monday, July 31, 2017
28th Amendment to the US Constitution
It has been 25 years since an actual amendment to the US Constitution was passed. Ironically enough, the next amendment to the US Constitution also will deal with Congressional Pay.
I call it the Balanced Budget and Congressional Law Amendment.
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Section 1: Balanced Budget Amendment
Where as the American People must operate their households on a balanced budget, The United States Federal Budget must also be balanced creating zero debt. Every elected member of the US House of Representatives and US Senate along with the President of the United States must sign appropriation spending bills that are balanced and produce zero deficits.
Failing to pass a balance budget appropriations spending bills will result in immediate suspension of all congressional pay & benefits such as health, parking, etc. for those voting in the affirmative for bills that do not balance. Furthermore, each day that passes without resolving said unbalanced bill, those congressmen voting in the affirmative for unbalanced bills shall be fined 100,000 US Dollars/day. If after 30 days and the spending bill has not been resolved to balance with zero deficit, the congressman's seat will be vacated and filled according to current constitutional standards. Congressmen that are removed from their seat will be subject to civil and criminal penalties to include one million in fines and/or prison time up to 50 years.
Section 2: Congressional Law Amendment.
Where as elected officials are not above the law nor is there a different set of laws for elected officials, congress will hear by be subject to and adhere to the exact laws that they pass in their legislative body and signed into law by the President. Further more, all state and federal statute of limitations are removed from all acts of violence, sex crimes, and crimes that violate public trust laws committed while elected to office.
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It is my opinion that a mere vote on this constitutional amendment will expose those who seek to get elected to spend money we do not have, perpetually increase the national debt, and live their lives above the law or on a different set of laws. This amendment would change everything about how congress operates to include the type of people that would run for office.
I call it the Balanced Budget and Congressional Law Amendment.
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Section 1: Balanced Budget Amendment
Where as the American People must operate their households on a balanced budget, The United States Federal Budget must also be balanced creating zero debt. Every elected member of the US House of Representatives and US Senate along with the President of the United States must sign appropriation spending bills that are balanced and produce zero deficits.
Failing to pass a balance budget appropriations spending bills will result in immediate suspension of all congressional pay & benefits such as health, parking, etc. for those voting in the affirmative for bills that do not balance. Furthermore, each day that passes without resolving said unbalanced bill, those congressmen voting in the affirmative for unbalanced bills shall be fined 100,000 US Dollars/day. If after 30 days and the spending bill has not been resolved to balance with zero deficit, the congressman's seat will be vacated and filled according to current constitutional standards. Congressmen that are removed from their seat will be subject to civil and criminal penalties to include one million in fines and/or prison time up to 50 years.
Section 2: Congressional Law Amendment.
Where as elected officials are not above the law nor is there a different set of laws for elected officials, congress will hear by be subject to and adhere to the exact laws that they pass in their legislative body and signed into law by the President. Further more, all state and federal statute of limitations are removed from all acts of violence, sex crimes, and crimes that violate public trust laws committed while elected to office.
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It is my opinion that a mere vote on this constitutional amendment will expose those who seek to get elected to spend money we do not have, perpetually increase the national debt, and live their lives above the law or on a different set of laws. This amendment would change everything about how congress operates to include the type of people that would run for office.
Sunday, July 23, 2017
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