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[Rixton 1,105]

Just now, TheTaZe said:

Guessing you went to a state university or something like that. Yeah, I took a slightly different route.

Yes, I'm from university. But I guess it's not a reason to be hated. Or maybe the problem is with me.

[MangoFoalix 24,957]

Just now, Rixton said:

Yes, I'm from university. But I guess it's not a reason to be hated. Or maybe the problem is with me.

It's not that you have the problem. It's that I also went to a state school and absolutely despised it. I'm now going to a private school and have already gone almost 2 semesters.

[Rixton 1,105]

Just now, TheTaZe said:

It's not that you have the problem. It's that I also went to a state school and absolutely despised it. I'm now going to a private school and have already gone almost 2 semesters.

This one was not a bad one, the problem is that here some local....persons viewpoint is that it's good you made trough one, but it don't have a technician qualification, than you are a peace of...pancake. But anyway, these are the colleagues I don't wish to anyone, they are cool, the awesome, and anybody else is dumb, I sad I was trying to be polite and nice...I regret it.

[Lord Midnight Madness 1,543]

Probally play some of my new video games and avoid the outside

[MangoFoalix 24,957]

Just now, Midnight madness said:

Probally play some of my new video games and avoid the outside

What games are you playing?

[Lord Midnight Madness 1,543]

I'm catching up on skyrim and then playing gta 5 online 

[Rikifive 24,183]

1 hour ago, Califorum said:

So what is everyone going to do today?

If I'll not end up procrastinating, I plan to make some progress with the game. 

Yesterday I made this

~and while it looks bad, I think it will do for now. So uh, one small house heh... There's the whole Ponyville to make before me... 

[MangoFoalix 24,957]

Just now, Rikifive said:

If I'll not end up procrastinating, I plan to make some progress with the game. 

Yesterday I made this

~and while it looks bad, I think it will do for now. So uh, one small house heh... There's the whole Ponyville to make before me... 

This actually does look pretty nice. What game is this?

[Rikifive 24,183]

2 minutes ago, TheTaZe said:

This actually does look pretty nice. What game is this?

It does?  Why, thank you. 

I've been wondering on shading, but considering the source material (MLP doesn't use shading much; gradients are another story ) and the fact, that it's a little pixel game, I'm not sure if that would be necessary. 

It's a platformer shooter of some sort; you can find more information in my blog here on mlpf. 

Here's the latest entry if you're curious. 

2 minutes ago, Califorum said:

That's interesting. It's far better than I could do thats for sure.

Ah for me it looks kinda meh, but that may be due to emptiness around it. It all will most likely look better once the background will be done and such. I hope so, at least. 

[MangoFoalix 24,957]

1 minute ago, Rikifive said:

It does?  Why, thank you. 

I've been wondering on shading, but considering the source material (MLP doesn't use shading much; gradients are another story ) and the fact, that it's a little pixel game, I'm not sure if that would be necessary. 

It's a platformer shooter of some sort; you can find more information in my blog here on mlpf. 

Here's the latest entry if you're curious. 

Ah for me it looks kinda meh, but that may be due to emptiness around it. It all will most likely look better once the background will be done and such. I hope so, at least. 

Woah, wait. You're a game developer for this game? That's pretty darn cool!

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1 hour ago, TheTaZe said:

What is wrong with colleges exactly? I enjoy my time for the most part at the one I'm at now.

To be honest with you... College in 2018 is mostly a waste of time and money for the majority of people. Studies show that college is only worth it to specific people who fall into specific categories and if you don't fall into them, then it's a waste.

[MangoFoalix 24,957]

1 minute ago, Key Sharkz said:

To be honest with you... College in 2018 is mostly a waste of time and money for the majority of people. Studies show that college is only worth it to specific people who fall into specific categories and if you don't fall into them, then it's a waste.

Not going to debate about this but that is somewhat true though still not entirely true at all.

[Rixton 1,105]

1 minute ago, Key Sharkz said:

To be honest with you... College in 2018 is mostly a waste of time and money for the majority of people. Studies show that college is only worth it to specific people who fall into specific categories and if you don't fall into them, then it's a waste.

Sadly I have to agree with this.

[The Recherche 29,968]

2 hours ago, Key Sharkz said:

To be honest with you... College in 2018 is mostly a waste of time and money for the majority of people. Studies show that college is only worth it to specific people who fall into specific categories and if you don't fall into them, then it's a waste.

This applies globally, right? Or is this only for the USA/Germany?

[MangoFoalix 24,957]

Just now, The Recherche said:

This applies globally, right? Or is this only for the USA/Germany?

It is true you can self-educate yourself and do online courses but I'm in my honest to god opinion, having an instructor teach you in person and being able to ask any question you would like to is so much better than doing it online and waiting for a response that may never come.

Plus, many employers still look for that diploma of higher education.

Edited July 1, 2018 by TheTaZe

[Rixton 1,105]

Just now, TheTaZe said:

Not going to debate about this but that is somewhat true though still not entirely true at all.

There always exceptions, but mobbing is a major problem everywhere.

 

Just now, The Recherche said:

This applies globally, right? Or is this only for the USA/Germany?

It's global. This has grown to that there are psychologists working on these situations.

[Longhaul 6,867]

3 minutes ago, Key Sharkz said:

To be honest with you... College in 2018 is mostly a waste of time and money for the majority of people. Studies show that college is only worth it to specific people who fall into specific categories and if you don't fall into them, then it's a waste.

Sad part is, nowadays you need at minimum an associate's degree to perform even the most menial and entry-level jobs.  In mot cases, they wont even look at your CV unless you have that.

[MangoFoalix 24,957]

Just now, Longhaul said:

Sad part is, nowadays you need at minimum an associate's degree to perform even the most menial and entry-level jobs.  In mot cases, they wont even look at your CV unless you have that.

This is pretty much it. You need at least an associates if you don't want to be stuck working minimum wage jobs for the rest of your life.

[Rikifive 24,183]

10 minutes ago, TheTaZe said:

Woah, wait. You're a game developer for this game? That's pretty darn cool!

For this and few others... 

I'm focusing on that one now though, it will.. or at least should be completed much sooner than the other projects. 

And thanks! 

[Lord Midnight Madness 1,543]

College is so damn exspensive in america too I went to trade school but found out i'd only be making 8.50 an hour working my ass off. The job I have now is no way related to the the trade I studied. I think I made the right choice though and in a couple years I'll hopefully get a better position.

[MangoFoalix 24,957]

Just now, Midnight madness said:

College is so damn exspensive in america too I went to trade school but found out i'd only be making 8.50 an hour working my ass off. The job I have now is no way related to the the trade I studied. I think I made the right choice though and in a couple years I'll hopefully get a better position.

$8.50 for what exactly?

[Lord Midnight Madness 1,543]

Working on cars. I know work in a factory though.

Edited July 1, 2018 by Midnight madness

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2 minutes ago, TheTaZe said:

Not going to debate about this but that is somewhat true though still not entirely true at all.

It's not for every person. Some people are the perfect fit.

Like if you are in the top 30% of your class in high school? You are automatically more likely to graduate. If you are going into specific fields as well.

Sadly schools with insanely high tuitions target people who were at the bottom of their class, have to take out loans and are less likely to pay them off quickly because that's how they make more money. There is a TON of predatory education out there.

3 minutes ago, The Recherche said:

This applies globally, right? Or is this only for the USA/Germany?

Mostly to the US because other countries do college differently than the states do. Schools are more for profit in the states meaning money is what motivates schools, so you have to be careful because their intentions are not always to help the students get into careers.

3 minutes ago, TheTaZe said:

It is true you can self-educate yourself and do online courses but I'm in my honest to god opinion, having an instructor teach you in person and being able to ask any question you would like to is so much better than doing it online and waiting for a response that may never come.

 

Definitely right there! It's easier to learn from a mentor for sure.

3 minutes ago, TheTaZe said:

 Plus, many employers still look for that diploma of higher education.

See that's inherently the problem. So many people going to college, so employers are now upping the requirements for jobs. A 4 year degree used to set you apart, but now you're in an ocean of other people with 4 year degrees to where degrees are being devalued.

The smartest thing to do for MOST people is go to trade school or join the military to get started and then if you decide on a different profession later you will be able to pay for it up front so you won't be in debt. If you decide NOT to go for a different profession, you're already in a good job.

The BEST move for yourself if you do not know what you want to do is go to trade school or join the army. Do NOT try to "find yourself" in college because you will be SPENDING money to do it rather than if you're in the military or trade school where you're going to be GETTING PAID TO DO IT (Most trade schools send you to an apprenticeship where you will be paid to learn). In short: while you're figuring out what to do with yourself, it's smarter to be getting paid while you do it.

The days of "go to college and get into a high paying job after" are gone for most people unless you are born into connections.

Now naturally if you know what you want to do, and you have a plan on how to make it happen, college may be a better choice. But MAKE SURE YOU LOOK UP ALL THE FACTS. Do not assume because say "programming is a growing industry" that means getting a degree in programming will net you a job. Look up what kind of connections you need to get into a job, ask around, talk to companies on what they look for when they are hiring. See how competitive the field is, etc. The number one way that people end up wasting their time going to school is they realize they are NOT a competitive person and they pick a job that is insanely competitive.

6 minutes ago, Longhaul said:

Sad part is, nowadays you need at minimum an associate's degree to perform even the most menial and entry-level jobs.  In mot cases, they wont even look at your CV unless you have that.

 

6 minutes ago, TheTaZe said:

This is pretty much it. You need at least an associates if you don't want to be stuck working minimum wage jobs for the rest of your life.

That's the problem if you give in and allow jobs to require that, then you are selling yourself short and it means they will continue to raise the requirements. The more that people are WILLING to put up with this stuff, the worse it gets.

 

4 minutes ago, Midnight madness said:

College is so damn exspensive in america too I went to trade school but found out i'd only be making 8.50 an hour working my ass off. The job I have now is no way related to the the trade I studied. I think I made the right choice though and in a couple years I'll hopefully get a better position.

What trade did you go into?

And it goes without saying in that even though trade school is a SAFER bet, you can still get unlucky.

 

I went to college and I have an associate's degree and now I work for the government overseas. I didn't even need my degree to do it and I'm making more than I ever did in the states. So...

[Lord Midnight Madness 1,543]

It was an automotive trade certificate and I make more just working for this factory and people get raises and promotions often.

[MangoFoalix 24,957]

4 minutes ago, Key Sharkz said:

It's not for every person. Some people are the perfect fit.

Like if you are in the top 30% of your class in high school? You are automatically more likely to graduate. If you are going into specific fields as well.

Sadly schools with insanely high tuitions target people who were at the bottom of their class, have to take out loans and are less likely to pay them off quickly because that's how they make more money. There is a TON of predatory education out there.

Mostly to the US because other countries do college differently than the states do. Schools are more for profit in the states meaning money is what motivates schools, so you have to be careful because their intentions are not always to help the students get into careers.

Definitely right there! It's easier to learn from a mentor for sure.

See that's inherently the problem. So many people going to college, so employers are now upping the requirements for jobs. A 4 year degree used to set you apart, but now you're in an ocean of other people with 4 year degrees to where degrees are being devalued.

The smartest thing to do for MOST people is go to trade school or join the military to get started and then if you decide on a different profession later you will be able to pay for it up front so you won't be in debt. If you decide NOT to go for a different profession, you're already in a good job.

The BEST move for yourself if you do not know what you want to do is go to trade school or join the army. Do NOT try to "find yourself" in college because you will be SPENDING money to do it rather than if you're in the military or trade school where you're going to be GETTING PAID TO DO IT (Most trade schools send you to an apprenticeship where you will be paid to learn). In short: while you're figuring out what to do with yourself, it's smarter to be getting paid while you do it.

The days of "go to college and get into a high paying job after" are gone for most people unless you are born into connections.

Now naturally if you know what you want to do, and you have a plan on how to make it happen, college may be a better choice. But MAKE SURE YOU LOOK UP ALL THE FACTS. Do not assume because say "programming is a growing industry" that means getting a degree in programming will net you a job. Look up what kind of connections you need to get into a job, ask around, talk to companies on what they look for when they are hiring. See how competitive the field is, etc. The number one way that people end up wasting their time going to school is they realize they are NOT a competitive person and they pick a job that is insanely competitive.

 

That's the problem if you give in and allow jobs to require that, then you are selling yourself short and it means they will continue to raise the requirements. The more that people are WILLING to put up with this stuff, the worse it gets.

 

What trade did you go into?

And it goes without saying in that even though trade school is a SAFER bet, you can still get unlucky.

 

I went to college and I have an associate's degree and now I work for the government overseas. I didn't even need my degree to do it and I'm making more than I ever did in the states. So...

I myself know exactly what I want to do with my life. I have set forth a plan on how to do it. I know I want to do something with IT and I found my niche in networking technology as of currently.