Knowing what I know now I'd probably do the same at this point and get into a trade. I saw so much downsizing, increase in responsibilities, and reduction of raises/benefits/pensions in the white collar world from '95 to '17 it was a sin. I think the protection of worker's unions, although not perfect, are necessary in our greedy world. I agree with you, I think online degrees have contributed to the dilution in value of in-person degrees. I think all of the graduates (online and traditional) are now lumped into the same category except for the Ivy League grads—these degrees still carry more weight. I think if HR were to see Princeton or Harvard on a resume those people would still get preference.
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Don't even get me started on the unions! :) I haven't had much positive experience with them though I know there is probably still some good out there. Basically they just use the union as a crutch to be lazy and complain. Thanks for the good insight on degrees. I kind of feel the same way, but it makes me feel bad for people who I know have worked hard to get those online degrees.
Oh, we hear those gripes from our son too! Some unions are more corrupt than others. Seeing the benefits he has versus what we had we still think his union provides more protections than we ever had. The main problem with his union is the apathy and lack of participation by the workers. It seems like the only people who vote on important issues are those who have certain agendas. Our son goes to almost every meeting though and we're proud of him for that, there just aren't enough workers willing to participate...kind of like low voter turnout in elections. You're welcome! I feel bad for those who get non-Ivy League traditional degrees as well. I just read a US government statistic released today—over 25% of unemployed people have at least four year degree.
Oh wow, now that's a depressing statistic!
It's insane really. It supports your original thought though.