I fucking love my life

[Harrison]

I got a call from my other job (forklift operator) and I will be doing work for them on the side after my normal job or on my days off. This is completely optional on my part and they are ok with this.

Gogo $16.50/hr again sitting on my ass for extra money!

[Tossica]

/yawn

[Jay]

Cong but why work so hard? Don't you want to enjoy your free time?

[Harrison]

This is why it is optional. I am not going to work 70-80 hours a week like I did before. I made it perfectly clear to them that I may not do it all that often unless I am feeling up to it.

He said it was fine since I am normally reliable anyways. If I feel the need to pull in some extra cash sometimes, I have that option.

[Jay]

70-80 is a lot though. You saving up for something or just saving up in general? Just curious.

[Minrott]

Do it. Work 70 or 80 hours every chance you can. Squirrel away every penny you possibly can until you're 30 and life will be much much better. Buy CD's, or invest with a broker, or put it in a money market, whatever you want. Just earn every dime you can while you're 20-30 and put it away.

What are you going to miss? Pissing away money on stupid broads? Pissing it away on nights out with "friends"? You aren't missing anything. But once you hit 30 and the women actually realize life isn't full of free drinks and dinners forever, and you actually have some real priorities in your life, you'll look at that savings account and instead of seeing $ signs, you'll see "new garage" or "kids college fund" or "retirement" or "my own business fund."

And you won't regret it, not then.

[araby]

yah, I agree work your ass off now and put every penny of it away you can. when I was your age, I made really good money but didn't have the opportunity to work as much as you do. this is a great option, cong!

[Harrison]

Do it. Work 70 or 80 hours every chance you can. Squirrel away every penny you possibly can until you're 30 and life will be much much better. Buy CD's, or invest with a broker, or put it in a money market, whatever you want. Just earn every dime you can while you're 20-30 and put it away.

What are you going to miss? Pissing away money on stupid broads? Pissing it away on nights out with "friends"? You aren't missing anything. But once you hit 30 and the women actually realize life isn't full of free drinks and dinners forever, and you actually have some real priorities in your life, you'll look at that savings account and instead of seeing $ signs, you'll see "new garage" or "kids college fund" or "retirement" or "my own business fund."

And you won't regret it, not then.

With my job offering 100% tuition reimbursement I am going for my engineering degree. I can most likely work for the same company but, as an engineer in the future.

I never considered college an option until I was offered that.

[Diekan]

When did you get your GED?

[Harrison]

I've had it for a long ass time.

It's equally as useless as a highschool diploma. It just doesn't eat 4 years of your life however.

[Adivina]

I love you Harri so don't take this the wrong way, its not directed at you but just how this shit works in general.

It fucking burns my ass that you can drop out of high school, get your GED, and also get a free fucking ride to college, while I in comparison busted my ass throught out highschool, graduated, and am now paying out the ass for college and still busting my ass. Congratulations on me once again trying to do things the right way and getting fucked with debt.

[Narrock]

A lot of companies offer tuition reimbursement, Adi.

[Tossica]

It's usually not what you think though. Most places will reimburse up to a certain dollar amount each year. It usually equals like 1 class a quarter/semester that they will pay for.

[Narrock]

They usually pay the max allowed contribution, which I believe is around $5250/yr. My current employer (Sysco) does it, and so did Blue Shield. Most companies won't pay until you have at least one year in with the company though. When I go back to get my Master's degree in Organizational Leadership (probably at National University), it's a $15k program, and Sysco will basically pay for half of it because classes are highly impacted at 4 weeks in duration, and it can be completed in about 12-18 months. So, $7500-$7900 for a Master of Science degree is a hell of a deal!

[Harrison]

I love you Harri so don't take this the wrong way, its not directed at you but just how this shit works in general.

It fucking burns my ass that you can drop out of high school, get your GED, and also get a free fucking ride to college, while I in comparison busted my ass throught out highschool, graduated, and am now paying out the ass for college and still busting my ass. Congratulations on me once again trying to do things the right way and getting fucked with debt.

I've been telling people since middle school that the "accepted norm" for high school to college to MAKING DA MONEY YO, is absolutely a crock of shit.

It's been force-fed into you for years, and now it's painful while you're doing it. You'll likely end up fine because unlike most of the 'tards spit out of Fairhaven, you're not an idiot.

[Tikker]

It's usually not what you think though. Most places will reimburse up to a certain dollar amount each year. It usually equals like 1 class a quarter/semester that they will pay for.

so far, my employer has coughed up around 14k this year alone for my education

probably 120k in the 10years I've been employed there

[Minrott]

1. You're not going to get 100% reimbursement. Sorry. Doesn't matter what they say.
2. Good luck getting accepted into a college with no standardized test scores and a GED. If you work hard and can pass entrance exams, maybe. Or spend a couple years at junior college.
3. "Your" engineering degree is going to be full of classes based on all that highschool math you conveniently declined to participate in. Math being progressive, good luck jumping into 101 without Trig or Highschool Calc. There's another year.
4. College while working? When you couldn't finish highschool? I know you think it'll be easy because it's you, but good luck with that. I don't think you have the fortitude to make class and your 8-10 hour day and pass classes you don't think you need(because there will be many.)

I know people like you man. You always have a way of making things better than they seem Harri. You think you've got the shortcut, everyone else is stupid, you'll come out on top. Problem is, you're full of shit. But if it makes you feel better about your life, I can't judge you.

Good luck, sincerely. Just take off the rose colored windscreen if you want a chance in hell.

[10sun]

He could get a degree from Charter Oak probably.

[Zanchief]

He could get a degree from Charter Oak probably.

HAHA

Fins chances of getting an Engineering degree are on par with him making it across the US on his bicycle.

[Tikker]

I hope it works out for you Harrison, but engineering degrees are not something you can take part time, or as evening classes




not real engineering degrees anyways

[Gargamellow]

He has time to work extra hard since he doesn't waste any time having sex.

[Zanchief]

HAHA

[Narrock]

He could get a degree from Charter Oak probably.

Charter Oak is simply not the right choice for every student!

Charter Oak is a distance learning college that specializes in helping the adult learner complete their degree. As such, there are certain key attributes that our students must possess.

College Credits - A minimum of 9 college credits is required for admission – however, most students have significantly more earned credits. A student right out of high school would not benefit from Charter Oak’s unique environment.

Technology - Access to a computer with an Internet connection and a phone enabling regular correspondence with your Academic Counselor, faculty, and classmates are essential tools for success.

Computer Skills - You should be comfortable using a computer to send e-mails, navigate the Internet, download information, and use word processing software. If you feel your computer skills are weak, we recommend you complete our 1-credit Computer Literacy course (IT 100).

Writing Skills - You will need to write clearly. Online courses rely on the written word for conferencing purposes and for preparing required papers. Other aspects of degree completion also require strong writing skills including portfolio preparation (if you choose to pursue this method of assessment), the Concentration Plan of Study (CPS) and Academic Autobiography.

Self-motivation - Although Charter Oak faculty and staff provide excellent support; they cannot do the work for you. You must take ownership of your own education by asking questions when you do not understand or need more information, and by maintaining regular communication with your Academic Counselor. For online courses, you must also be able to complete course requirements without the physical presence of an instructor and classmates.

A Goal - Having a clear idea of what you want to ultimately do with your degree will help you work with your Academic Counselor to effectively map out your educational plans. Just wanting to complete a degree is not enough, but having a clear vision of your educational goal – such as attaining a management position or going on to graduate school – will make your pursuit much more attainable.

An Open Mind - Distance education, or the external degree model, is not traditional classroom education, and the student who pursues this type of education must understand and embrace that difference. Students who can think critically, enjoy collaboration, and simply love to learn excel at distance learning.

Still not sure if you fit the mold of the Charter Oak Student? Visit our Student Successes page to learn more about our Graduates.

[Tikker]

He could get a degree from Charter Oak probably.

Charter Oak is simply not the right choice for every student! Some people would rather earn legitimate degrees from actual Universities. If that is the case, Charter Oak is not the right choice for you.

[Narrock]

He could get a degree from Charter Oak probably.

Charter Oak is simply not the right choice for every student! Some people would rather earn legitimate degrees from actual Universities. If that is the case, Charter Oak is not the right choice for you.

but I lol'd anyway