I have been able to acquire and earn substantial positions of employment in the past decade without a degree. However, to fully apply my skills and continue advancement in my career a degree is a requirement. I have been able to advance quickly within a company because of my work ethic and dependability. I have great recommendations from my previous employers. However, I felt I had come to a standstill with the company. I had obtained the highest position I could with the education and experience I have. I was very successful in business management, even without a degree, but my passion was teaching and training. It was always my favorite part of being a general manager. I enjoy helping others acquire new skills and seeing them use them to excel. I chose to leave my management job of 10 years and work abroad as an ESL teacher. This …show more content…
I have a boyfriend and coworkers who have recently earned their degrees online while working. They have been extremely helpful and informative. I feel through witnessing their experiences I am more aware of what to expect. I now have a very low stress contract job that I am very passionate about, a stable income, and more time for study. My former employer has even stated that I am always welcome to return to the company. With these factors of stability and my increased self-management skills I know my success is imminent. No matter what happens my degree is priority. It is the key to my future. I also have an office in my apartment dedicated as an area of study, so I will have a quiet private space to clear my thoughts and focus on the task at hand. I have at least two hours a day Monday through Friday to work on my studies. I have an hour and a half of free time starting at noon. In the evening, I will be able to study from 6:00 pm to 9:00pm. Also, I am completely free on weekends which will allow me to dedicate as many hours as needed to my
...truth. today’s job market is fiercely competitive. With unemployment at an all time high, it is near impossible for one to find a job with or without a college degree. Hundreds of layoffs and fewer openings can really make it hard on those who have just graduated and are trying to find a career. Just because you have a college education does not guarantee a job, or job security. It just makes you a better candidate.
My goal since my toddler years has been to be a hero. Today, I cannot envision myself doing anything else. My long-term goal since the beginning of high school has been to contribute to the biomedical sciences, whether it is as a researcher, a surgeon, or a clinical physician. I aspire to make change, even the smallest improvement in anyone’s life.
I’m a student at Tompkins Cortland Community College this is my first semester as a college student. I plan to go to college for four years and only be at TC3 for this one semester, then transfer to a four year school. College has grown around the world more than ever and more people are attending college more than ever. I have chosen to go to college because of the rewards after graduation. Yes it is another four years of school but by getting more education and an extended degree gives me more opportunities for better jobs and more money. The career I have chosen to study is business administration. I am hoping that it takes me to a great job managing a company or possibly being an accountant.