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Was it worth going to University?

Mads

Given the state of the student loan system, especially from 2012-13 / Plan 2 / £9k (I can only sympathise). I went to university in England from 04-07. I completed a foundation & honours degree in Sports Science. Why? I loved it more than anything else in my life at the time. I turned a passionate hobby into a career, it didn't last long. Degrees I'm certain got me through the door in past interviews. If I had my time again I wouldn't go to university, I would hope to do an apprenticeship or join our armed forces. 

I'm curious about your experiences? 

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  • I have a bachelor degree in logistics and work in a warehouse for the lowest salary. If I knew, that I need not necessarily a degree, but good social skills and flexibility instead to get a good job, I would probably choose something else. But it's done. It hit me, when I saw stats that around 20% of autistic people are in any form of employment.  And many work below their qualifications. It's much easier to an NT without degree to get a good job, than an autistic person with a degree. But at least I'm lucky enough to have a job and earn some money. I'm privileged to not be dependent on others. I acknowledge that. 

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  • I have a bachelor degree in logistics and work in a warehouse for the lowest salary. If I knew, that I need not necessarily a degree, but good social skills and flexibility instead to get a good job, I would probably choose something else. But it's done. It hit me, when I saw stats that around 20% of autistic people are in any form of employment.  And many work below their qualifications. It's much easier to an NT without degree to get a good job, than an autistic person with a degree. But at least I'm lucky enough to have a job and earn some money. I'm privileged to not be dependent on others. I acknowledge that. 

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