The US Economy: the "new normal"?

[That Guy]

Words Of Wisdom said:

makingmusic476 said:

How many people actually end up using the degree they worked so hard for in college?

Quite a few people I know are using their respective degrees (they work in the field they got the degree in).

I think you and the OP are correct overall, but I also think it's a matter of location/occupation as to whether or not you can use your degree.

From what I see, a degree in journalism or technical writing will be more usable than a degree in music or the like in this economy.

yeah I have a degree in engineering, which I think is a little more technical and a little less artsy than music or journalism.

 

Problem is that its a construction based industry