There are people who don't go to school, don't try, don't spend their money or time, but somehow, they have the career you strived for. They may have experience or passion, but does that make it fair? Does that make it okay?
Personally, I would feel cheated. After all the things I had done only to be equal to someone who did less than half the things I had done. How could I not feel hurt. I'm not even there yet, but after all the time and money I've already spent and seeing undeserving people in the place I should be makes me feel like I've wasted everything just to be nothing.
I have mixed emotions on this topic. I personally feel that experience is just as valuable as education. While it may seem the person has the same career as you they may not make as much money and have taken a longer road to get where they are. Based on personal experience those who don't have a degree in Architecture or interior design with even years of experience usually do not make as those just graduating college.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful that the state of Florida requires professionals to have a degree and certain certifications before allowing the public to do certain jobs. While I believe that it is possible for someone who was "grandfathered" into the field and has many years of experience to be quite capable, I feel that it is in the public's best interest to have trained, educated professionals doing some of these tasks. For that, I take some solace in the aspect that today, if you want to become a "designer" you do have to go to school, get your diploma, and become certified. I could go out and start my own "decorating" business without these credentials, but I would to be allowed to do certain jobs that I will be allowed to do once I receive my certification. if you are going to work for another company or firm after graduation, this particular detail helps to soothe me when thinking about all of the others who attempt to just jump right in to the field of design without any background or education.
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