Chapter 12
I do not believe that the education requirement is fair for job seekers in some cases, reason being now days you have to have a degree just to say you qualify. Not only that you could have the experience, I mean years worth of experience and still can't get a job because of not having a degree. Or this could go vise verse, you could go to a four year school get a four year degree, and it could still be hard to land a job in your field of study, all because you don't have experience. In some jobs you can move up without a degree your pay probably wouldn't be as good because you don't have a degree but you have the experience, on the other hand you can not get a job because you took the time to get a degree but the jobs don't want to pay you because you are over qualified.  There are some pros and cons to this to back this up in chapter 12 it states " you attend college for many reasons, but perhaps none is so compelling as the hope and expectation that higher education offers a passport to a better future, a future based on meaningful employment and financial independence- especially in an uncertain economy.(pg 429) "That perfect job: It's out there, you hope-even in these distressed times. And now you're taking the first steps to get it. In part isn't this why you've come to college- to acquire skills that will lead to satisfying, well-paid work?" (pg 431) "You know the economy is uncertain, and you're more than curious: Just what are you the job prospects these days for new college graduates?" (pg431) Another stated fact, to back up my beliefs; "As so many students approach graduation  without a job, moving back home has become a given, as opposed to a last resort. Taylor Mayan, a former USA TODAY intern, graduated early from Northwestern University in March and moved home to Houston to live with her parents while she looks for a job. Until then, she babysits and does other odd jobs to make money. It's stressful. Jo one wants to graduate and not have a job lined up, she says. You want to be able to say, I graduated and here's what I'm doing next". (pg 434) This just shows that you work hard to try and make your future brighter, then you complete college and no job landings. It is very hard and complicated, but I feel if you really want something you will keep at it until it works out. Good things come to those who wait. Everything doesn't come easy. Anything thing worth having worth fighting for. So don't let the Road blocks discourage you!