it depends on the person. although, I probably wouldn't marry a guy without a college degree, at least. its almost imperative to have one, especially in this economy. my dad doesn't have a college degree, he has an associates, but not a bachelors. he has worked really hard and done well, he's been a manager for years at a couple different places because he's good at what he does and he has the leadership experience. however, he has been constantly told that he can't move up in high positions without a bachelors degree. my mother has a masters degree and sometimes can't even get the jobs she wants, and she hates her job right now. so if not having a bachelors degree hinders my father, and others I know, and even having a masters degree doesn't ensure that my mother will have as many reasonable options as you would expect, then I think its reasonable to demand some kind of education in a potential boyfriend, potential husband, etc. I'm going to make the judgment call and say that I'm not going to sacrifice my future happiness and get with a guy who has no degree or education. its partly a security issue, and also a lack of compatibility, since I'm going to get further education after I graduate from college this year. I want an educated person with me. Obviously, there are some duds who graduate college, but I'm more likely to find the kind of education and background I want in a college graduate.
security, opportunities, compatibility, happiness.
there are exceptions, I'm sure, but this is my general rule. if you turn out to be mark zuckerberg or something, then give me a call. that's extremely rare, though.
I'm kind of just adding to the poll, but it honestly depends on the type of person you are. If you work hard and achieve what you want in life, then chances are I will find that attractive and would want to be with you regardless of a degree. However, if you don't have a degree and lament over how your life sucks etc, etc...then chances of finding a girl okay with that is pretty slim.
I've dated guys who don't have diplomas and guys with diplomas. In all honestly they were all similiar...well read, deep thinkers, and could make me laugh without much effort. To try and separate them out is extremely hard though...all had their own demons to contend with, but the only difference between all of them was how much money they were making or going to make. So as long as you are a hard-worker and actually strive for something better then it doesn't really matter. And on a more personal note the longest relationship I've had to date was with a guy who didn't have a diploma, but was a night shift clerk at a hospital. So there again, it all just depends on who you are and not certificates with your name on them.
better be successful without a diploma (like, having you're own business - a restaurant, a store - or military career) than have a engineering degree but ending up cleaning toilets.
so, no, that's not a deal breaker for me, because you can actually have a job even without a diploma.
It's pretty rough out there without a diploma. There are plenty of things you can do without a degree, but it's getting harder and harder to be successful without a diploma.
"I'm worried that this will be a deal breaker for girls. Is it? "
No.
"will it doom me as a failure and homeless?"
No. Don't be daft.
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It's not a deal breaker if you are able to be successful otherwise. I'm in college and I wouldn't be with someone that seems to just have given up on life. I'm not working hard to support someone else forever. It won't doom you, but you better figure out what you want to do and how you can do it and earn a decent living.
its a deal breaker for me.
Im a college grad and I want someone just as educated as me because I like having intellectual talks.
education for me is a requirement
go out and do cool things for others. you'll get your experience that way. a girl can tell if you're going somewhere in your life. and college isn't the only way to get there.
jen
No it is far from a deal breaker.
Now if you didn't have a job and you were living with your parents doing nothing all day.
^^Ok that is a deal breaker.
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