Did you complete college and get your degree? If so, did you end up in the field you studied for?

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I started college in computer programming but didn't finish. Still ended up in an IT role though. How about you? Did you graduate college and end up in the field you studied for?

OneViewpoint · Accepted Answer

I've had 2 successful careers. Bachelors degrees in Finance and Accounting.

15 years in the US Army as an officer. LOL, my degrees did not play a role in that job other than as a hurdle to becoming an officer.

15 years in Fortune 100 and Private Equity. Here my degrees did play a role. So I eventually made use of my degrees but it was a circuitous route that was never guaranteed.

And now, after semi retiring about 9 years ago, I have a 3rd career consulting for investment banks, hedge funds, private equity, and a few manufacturing clients. Mostly the buy side on doing diligence on deals. But also operational optimization after the deals. All of it project based. So I still use the finance training and experience and connections.

It definitely did not evolve according to some master plan I developed at 21 years old.

Bricealan · Accepted Answer

@ez-bri-z_v2  Interesting question - smart woman !  I started out in Liberal Arts, and was working in the 'Transportation field' working in Trucking as a 'dispatcher' with a local company Moving to California, I got a Masters degree MBA- at Pepperdine University. and then moved into Manufacturing - Fluor Engineering and Construction - as a Transportation Analyst - and later into Precision Manufacturing.  A varied career, so far

NordicInScandinavia · Accepted Answer

I did 1 year of Social and sundhedshjælper (social and health worker - elder care), did not finish both due to mental health and communication issues.

Fast forward 10ish years and I decide to go for pædagog, finished that degree (bachelor in social science - according to Google) and work as a Social pædagog (social educator - according to Google).

EmmaMary · Accepted Answer

@ez-bri-z_v2  Yes I did... And thankfully I got my BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science... And work as a forensic scientist for the police authority.

Advisor Smith · Accepted Answer

Yes, I completed my MBA at Harvard University, focusing on business and management. My career journey led me to education and career development, which aligns closely with the skills and knowledge I acquired during my studies. My education provided a strong foundation for understanding organizational dynamics and effective communication, both essential in my current field.

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exitseven · Answer

I started college a year after I graduated high school on an ROTC scholarship I lost the scholarship after freshman year because I could not pass the eye test. I had enough money saved to pay fro one more semester then I had to drop out. A year later I went to a different school on some kind of work study type arrangement. Worked part of tjhe year and it took 5 years to graduate. I fell behind paying my tuition and after 3 years I had to drop out again.

I finally went back part time at night. I was able to transfer most of the credits from the first college but nothing from the second college because they were quarters and not semesters and could not be transferred. It took me another 4 years part time to finish with a BS in Accounting. The next semester I started a Masters program for computer science and when I finished that I got into IT/ Ihad a good career asa network administrator and now teach computer science at a local college

Zack-Bann · Answer

I finished my masters degree in software engineering but for three and and counting I’ve been working as a digital strategy and transformation consultant

I suppose I’m still in IT as well but I don’t really fit the profile of a geeky developer anymore
I ended up being way more of a suit and tie

WonderingManII · Answer

I have a learning disability and I struggled to make it through high school. I had an interest in electronics and took two years of it in High School/Vocational School. I thought if I could an entry level job, I could maybe move into that field that way. But I got fired from my first job doing it... No I never went to College. I honestly don't think I could handle it.

Sal_Monella · Answer

My college education I had intended was permanently canceled by the Vietnam War. I had intended on getting a four year degree in economics. And then going to law school to become. an attorney in the business field. But my next stop was Vietnam. So I never ended up in the field that I wanted to be in.

AviatorTom · Answer

I went to college to study engineering, got an Associates and Bachelors in Engineering, and have had a nice long career in engineering: electrical engineering, software engineering and systems engineering.

KnackeredOldCodger · Answer

The "College" I went to, at the age of 16, was the Army Apprentices College at Beachley near Chepstow in Wales where I was trained to be an engine fitter and thus began my 11½y stint in the Royal Engineers.

After demob I worked at a number of tasks, mainly railway associated.

Likestorizz · Answer

No I tried they put me in third grade classes the only class I attended regularly was a gym class, I got bored. I ended up working at Burger making factories Like most Mexicans we don't really look to get Rich or live in luxury.

MuddyMole · Answer

Only vaguely. I studied Marine Biology at university, and I'm now a watersports instructor.

BCRanger10 · Answer

No. It was an absolute waste of time and money for me. I made a couple of good friends, but that was it. If anything, I think my degree actually held me back.

Shiprex · Answer

Yes I did and stayed on and became a professional in the career my subject covered though I had a double major that I WISH I could have carried on with the other major as well.

Fireguy17 · Answer

No, it went to a tech school and received my associate degree. I have tken countless classes at the fire department, but no college classes. And yes i ended up where I wanted to be.

serious · Answer

Yes I completed my college degree. However, the area of my work totally differs from my college degree.

bananathunder · Answer

yes. I have 2 degrees. Only use one, though. I got the second degree because I couldn't find work in the first field, then ended up getting a job in that field while in school for the second.

Spencer10 · Answer

Yes i completed it. No I did not end up using it. My degree was always a sort of plan B anyway.

LiamJHayden · Answer

No. I dropped out after Freshman year because my business was already generating more income than my intended degree ever would have. In retrospect, for me it was a great decision.

alice55 · Answer

I left school at 17, I never went to college

Anastasia86 · Answer

I went to college for business and I’m now in insurance I work from home.

Babygirl_S · Answer

Who cares? They ask us to pay to get a job in my corrupt country. Only the top 10% get jobs without bribery  #India

CubaPirate · Answer

Nah left school and started work at 16 with one day a week and evening at college

fish5505_87 · Answer

Did not complete, ended up in a field I never expected, have done fairly well!

DCVsMarvel2 · Answer

I started but didn't finish, I'm really close though

Anonymous · Answer

I did, but I never ended up in the field I studied for, despite my degree.

Paige90 · Answer

Yes I did and I also have a Masters

Jennz6 · Answer

No I didn’t get a degree 📜

DrPepper12 · Answer

Yes but roundabout

msc545 · Answer

I did. A BA, an MA, and A PhD.

eagle1951 · Answer

I did and yes I was in it for 28 years

Jeff51 · Answer

I did not. Was going for computer science

Klelia04 · Answer

Currently studying.

EmmiL · Answer

No I didn't

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