If being a graduate is the key to being wealthy, why are there poor graduates?

[Abiky]

First off, I must say that Education is very good and i don't dispute the fact that it's very vital and necessary for human development, it can put you in a position to be successful no doubt but being a graduate is not a 100% guarantee for one to be very wealthy, one can be very sound academically but lack some basic skills of acquiring wealth. Also one can still have some good knowledge of certain skills but if there's no zeal or self confidence in earning a living through it then your education on those skills can be said to be a waste since you ain't making effort to earn from it.

 Also I've heard several people complain about having good grades, being 1st class graduates but find it difficult to secure good paying jobs, imagine someone struggling to achieve good grades in the university but find it difficult to earn a living and at the end settle for minor jobs while there are many dropouts with good skillsets as well as being creative and think outside the box, and are bosses of big organisations and companies.

 Well it's not basically about being educated or graduating with the best grades that makes you wealthy, it's about determination, being consistent and also persistent cause success and wealth are not achieved in one day or immediately after graduating. In as much as you have good grades, you must still improve your skills, not only job skills, marketing or management skills but your critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Graduating from college is NOT a guarantee you will become wealthy in the future. It takes time and good discipline to be able to obtain true financial independence. Some people never went to college but became rich because of good money management practices. If you spend more than what you earn, you'll stay poor forever. Battling inflation is the key to building wealth. You can achieve that by buying and holding BTC, Gold, and other commodities whose supply is limited.

What a college degree does is demonstrate an employer (or society) that you have knowledge of a particular subject. But how you use that knowledge to make money is up to you. It's all about strategy. Basically, what you've stated in the last paragraph sums it all. Hope this helps.

[GigaBit]

It is no longer advice to wake up early, study hard, get high grades, graduate from university and you will find a suitable job that is sufficient to pay your expenses. It is advice that you can teach your children, as life has changed. We are no longer in the 1950s, where a university degree was something that guaranteed you a good life. Today’s students are studying. Master's and doctorate degrees to obtain jobs due to high competition. Either you have a specialized degree in a rare field or you have a higher degree such as a doctorate in traditional fields to be able to compete.
Earning money through academic education is a long road and requires a lot of effort and money, but it remains the easiest way if you continue to continue your studies.

Education is important in changing people's lives but the learner must not be limited to books only. Of course, he should also receive practical education. I don't know what the country will get by those who only look for good jobs but if a student gets practical education along with his academic education he can change his life quickly. The student must remember that the education he is receiving should be useful for the welfare of mankind. I am skeptical about the education of graduates who do not get jobs after completing their studies. They may have received an education that is worthless. Although in some poor countries a large part of the educated population leads an unemployed life, if they receive technical education along with academic education, they will surely be able to change their position.

[0t3p0t]

If being a graduate is the key to being wealthy, why are there poor graduates?

Having a degree doesn't guarantee people becoming wealthy because it still has factors why they did not make use of their masters degree they don't generate income with it. One reason is that they already have the wealth or this financial freedom, second, lack of self confidence, third, the degree a person achieved is not a personal choice or could be other member of the family's choice that is why they lose interest, fourth, they prefer to work abroad not related to the degree so on and so forth. The only thing we really need especially nowadays is special skills, being smart and motivation. Having professional and vocational skills is no doubt a secret key to being wealthy.

[harapan]

Education is key,but its not the pathway to achieve succes.There're so many ways to achieve success,success in general means different thing to different people, and having good grades does not contribute to your success at all and that's a misconception that you'll should never believe.
 Having good grades is just a feeling that someone should have/know,and there are many factors that can determine ones Success in life ranging from dedication,self discipline,intelligence,perseverance and determination e.t.c.So many successful people in life we're not able to finish college,but they became successful afterwards and that's because there's a difference between an intelligent person and an intellectual being,and the difference is visibly clear,its about the creativity and uniqueness that someone possess.
 Academic performance cannot be measured in the real world pertaining to success or achievement and let's all be realistic about the situation.The important is let everybody strive hard in whatever that they do,work hard,and develop themselves in ways that can make them useful and productive to themselves.
The world needs problem solvers,and Its not the one with the degree;its the one with the knowledge and skills that comes first in life.Having the degree might seem and sound very huge but what your creativity,mindset,mentality and intellect carries,can be out of this world.

[dunfida]

Education is key,but its not the pathway to achieve succes.There're so many ways to achieve success,success in general means different thing to different people, and having good grades does not contribute to your success at all and that's a misconception that you'll should never believe.
 Having good grades is just a feeling that someone should have/know,and there are many factors that can determine ones Success in life ranging from dedication,self discipline,intelligence,perseverance and determination e.t.c.So many successful people in life we're not able to finish college,but they became successful afterwards and that's because there's a difference between an intelligent person and an intellectual being,and the difference is visibly clear,its about the creativity and uniqueness that someone possess.
 Academic performance cannot be measured in the real world pertaining to success or achievement and let's all be realistic about the situation.The important is let everybody strive hard in whatever that they do,work hard,and develop themselves in ways that can make them useful and productive to themselves.
The world needs problem solvers,and Its not the one with the degree;its the one with the knowledge and skills that comes first in life.Having the degree might seem and sound very huge but what your creativity,mindset,mentality and intellect carries,can be out of this world.

Yes, there's no such thing about guarantee on this world when we do speak or talk about success because we do know that competition is really high. Jobs are limited or simply the opportunities isnt open
to anyone and the best of the best would be the ones will be chosen. This is why you would really be fighting something for that position. Somehow it doesnt mean that education cant make you rich then you wont
pursue on finishing you studies. It would really be always best and recommended that you should really be finishing your studies because this is the way that you could be able to get a job, then later on
if you do want to succeed in terms of financial then you could always opt to have some side income via having those business and investment.

[Franctoshi]

Some/the system of education is structured/set in such a way that once you graduate from the university, you go seeking for jobs, instead of supposed adding value, becoming independent and even an employer of workers and now what happens in situations where there are more jobseekers than employers, definitely many graduates will be left with no jobs and that's undoubtedly about things in many countries as of today, and because most of these graduates are not being taught entrepreneurship in school and how to sustain even without a job.

[retreat]

First off, I must say that Education is very good and i don't dispute the fact that it's very vital and necessary for human development, it can put you in a position to be successful no doubt but being a graduate is not a 100% guarantee for one to be very wealthy

-snip-

That's right, education will not make you rich, it's just one way to make you rich. Because rich people do not only go through education, but also look for opportunities, perseverance in trying, take advantage of their parents' inheritance, have networks and privileges, and the most important thing is luck.
Maybe for some people they don't really believe that rich people are lucky people, but I believe in that. Because of the many rich people around me, on average they come from poor families, but they can become rich because they find someone who helps them or get a job/business that even a graduate cannot achieve. It's a little absurd, but it's reality.

[reagansimms]

First off, I must say that Education is very good and i don't dispute the fact that it's very vital and necessary for human development, it can put you in a position to be successful no doubt but being a graduate is not a 100% guarantee for one to be very wealthy

-snip-

That's right, education will not make you rich, it's just one way to make you rich. Because rich people do not only go through education, but also look for opportunities, perseverance in trying, take advantage of their parents' inheritance, have networks and privileges, and the most important thing is luck.
Maybe for some people they don't really believe that rich people are lucky people, but I believe in that. Because of the many rich people around me, on average they come from poor families, but they can become rich because they find someone who helps them or get a job/business that even a graduate cannot achieve. It's a little absurd, but it's reality.

To get luck, you have to be smart in looking for and taking advantage of opportunities. Wealth can be achieved through creativity in creating new innovations in all businesses, even though someone who is highly educated has various knowledge and theories obtained during their education, if they are not able to look for opportunities it is very difficult to become rich.
Poor people or those who are not educated only take advantage of the opportunities around them to get a job, they will study it and use the knowledge gained in that job to open their own business. While highly educated people are more focused on finding work, this difference in mindset means that uneducated people can achieve success with their beliefs and always take advantage of opportunities.

[Hewlet]

Well it's not basically about being educated or graduating with the best grades that makes you wealthy, it's about determination, being consistent and also persistent cause success and wealth are not achieved in one day or immediately after graduating. In as much as you have good grades, you must still improve your skills, not only job skills, marketing or management skills but your critical thinking and problem solving skills.

schooling is just part of the stages of life that helps you navigate through your adulthood  effectively. The knowledge you get in the higher institution is first off to help you perfect and practice in a chosen carrier or and to help shape Thier views about things that will at the end of the day make them prepare Thier minds to facing the reality of life.

It's not a sure ticket to financial fredom and doing well at school doesn't directly translet to being wealthy but the advantage is that if you did well in school and you bring that same level of committent to the circular society, it's going to be defficult to still remain poor. Coming out with first class is not a small feet that anyone can just accomplish by mere wishfull thinking. Its a product of dedication and dewcipline to your academics whish are basically the needed ingredient that will carry you through life easily.

[Sexylizzy2813]

I'd say is not everyone who's suppose to be successful in life, you can go to school and end up being unsuccessful but those who never had the opportunity to go to school can be successful in what ever they put their hands. In some parts of the world, you see a graduate struggling to get something that suits what he or she studied in school and they won't get it but those non-graduates are the ones occupying those higher positions.
Life is never the way we picture it, you can see a graduate that has a better business but there's no progress in it while someone who hasn't been to school is progressing in that same business, to me I'd say is just grace or should I say luck, you're a graduate doesn't mean anything you do would make you successful, not all graduate are suppose to make it in life which means school is not for everyone.

[demonica]

Of course education is one thing. That's the basic requirements most jobs are looking. If you're a graduate, it'll increase your qualifications for their requirements. But obviously, it isn't just the only requirements when seeking for a job. Because comparing to non graduates, they have more opportunities. But there are hundreds of people looking for the same position as yours so that's the hard part. Even if you get the job, that doesn't guarantee you a successful life in the future. It'll still depends on your fate, the opportunities that will come to you, and how you deal with it.

There are academically achievers but lacks knowledge and skills when it comes to applying things in real life.  That's why for others, even if they are good at studying, those who are bad at studying can still surpass them with achievements in life...

[icalical]

Being a graduate is definitely the key, but it doesn't automatically make you wealthy. That key is more like a ticket, so you can open a door, and then you can join a certain competition that a non-graduate people can not join. The result of that competition whether you are winning or not will be determined by other factors, like your skills, ability, smartness, toughness, your effort, etc. Sure there is another key and door to join the competition, but it's so hidden and uncertain. Education, or being a graduate is the most certain way to get the key to join the competition of life.

[Fakhrulenclix]

I'd say is not everyone who's suppose to be successful in life, you can go to school and end up being unsuccessful but those who never had the opportunity to go to school can be successful in what ever they put their hands. In some parts of the world, you see a graduate struggling to get something that suits what he or she studied in school and they won't get it but those non-graduates are the ones occupying those higher positions.
Life is never the way we picture it, you can see a graduate that has a better business but there's no progress in it while someone who hasn't been to school is progressing in that same business, to me I'd say is just grace or should I say luck, you're a graduate doesn't mean anything you do would make you successful, not all graduate are suppose to make it in life which means school is not for everyone.

Going to school or having a higher education does not guarantee success, but their percentage of being able to get a job is much greater, but this cannot be the same for everyone, everyone has different opportunities and different times.
So whether success or not doesn't depend on anything, it all comes down to each person's chance and luck.

[Luizwalter Crypt]

First off, I must say that Education is very good and i don't dispute the fact that it's very vital and necessary for human development, it can put you in a position to be successful no doubt but being a graduate is not a 100% guarantee for one to be very wealthy, one can be very sound academically but lack some basic skills of acquiring wealth. Also one can still have some good knowledge of certain skills but if there's no zeal or self confidence in earning a living through it then your education on those skills can be said to be a waste since you ain't making effort to earn from it.

 Also I've heard several people complain about having good grades, being 1st class graduates but find it difficult to secure good paying jobs, imagine someone struggling to achieve good grades in the university but find it difficult to earn a living and at the end settle for minor jobs while there are many dropouts with good skillsets as well as being creative and think outside the box, and are bosses of big organisations and companies.

 Well it's not basically about being educated or graduating with the best grades that makes you wealthy, it's about determination, being consistent and also persistent cause success and wealth are not achieved in one day or immediately after graduating. In as much as you have good grades, you must still improve your skills, not only job skills, marketing or management skills but your critical thinking and problem solving skills.

First of all we should ponder what it really means being educated on anything. Education to me should be more of skill acquisition and not for the sole aim of boasting with the degree or certificate. Being educated on something you can't really defend and you don't practice it to grow in it is totally waste of time and resources.

Most atimes our visions are being disturbed by the people around us sometimes our parents by bending us to directions we aren't really ok with.In the course of your basic education you should be able to spot out that which you love doing it and you can do better and follow that part till you become the best in it.

So in all I say education is the knowledge you need to grow your mind but what's important is how you put this knowledge gained to work. Creativity is needed to stand out from the crowd.

[Miles2006]

I'd say is not everyone who's suppose to be successful in life, you can go to school and end up being unsuccessful but those who never had the opportunity to go to school can be successful in what ever they put their hands. In some parts of the world, you see a graduate struggling to get something that suits what he or she studied in school and they won't get it but those non-graduates are the ones occupying those higher positions.
Life is never the way we picture it, you can see a graduate that has a better business but there's no progress in it while someone who hasn't been to school is progressing in that same business, to me I'd say is just grace or should I say luck, you're a graduate doesn't mean anything you do would make you successful, not all graduate are suppose to make it in life which means school is not for everyone.

Going to school or having a higher education does not guarantee success, but their percentage of being able to get a job is much greater, but this cannot be the same for everyone, everyone has different opportunities and different times.
So whether success or not doesn't depend on anything, it all comes down to each person's chance and luck.

To some extend I think it has to do with luck but not just with luck and chance like the way most people have a created chance to work without struggling but majority of population will have to make through and struggle for the chance. When we talk about opportunity we should also consider the skill and a lot of graduates don't have the skill to acquire such opportunity. The society is just built with connection and hard work even as a graduate now you don't have a guarantee of getting a job so quick, sometimes people should learn to build and have determination and if possible you can create something better rather than seeking for a job. As a graduate, if you're 100% good and lacking a job don't ever have the impression of education as not valued in the society.

[Sexylizzy2813]

I'd say is not everyone who's suppose to be successful in life, you can go to school and end up being unsuccessful but those who never had the opportunity to go to school can be successful in what ever they put their hands. In some parts of the world, you see a graduate struggling to get something that suits what he or she studied in school and they won't get it but those non-graduates are the ones occupying those higher positions.
Life is never the way we picture it, you can see a graduate that has a better business but there's no progress in it while someone who hasn't been to school is progressing in that same business, to me I'd say is just grace or should I say luck, you're a graduate doesn't mean anything you do would make you successful, not all graduate are suppose to make it in life which means school is not for everyone.

Going to school or having a higher education does not guarantee success, but their percentage of being able to get a job is much greater, but this cannot be the same for everyone, everyone has different opportunities and different times.
So whether success or not doesn't depend on anything, it all comes down to each person's chance and luck.

That's where some people seem to get it wrong, they think by having that opportunity of being a graduate that everything will be better in future. I agree with you that everyone doesn't have the same opportunity and it all depends on luck honestly speaking, people always let it get into the their head that after school the next thing is getting a job in a bigger firm and some don't have what it takes like they can't contribute to their place of work.

[AnonBitCoiner]

Education play a good role in one's success but there are also large number of individuals who have well learned education and skills but they don't have any job yet because of limited jobs opportunities. A person should have both degrees and skills so he can use his active thoughts to do something better in life.

If you have skills and education then you can find a job at any stage during life but if you are not educated then you will spend whole life just to find a good job. With help of education you can find a good job in which your loyalty will increase but without education you will do only a business, or some other private job.

[Wexnident]

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It's a key but it's not necessarily a guarantee. Said key can be a broken-up into multiple pieces and education only plays a part of it. The real world isn't as simple as a 1 + 1 equation after all where, human relationships, capabilities outside of intelligence, and stuff like that are a factor, not to mention all the competition. You can liken school to a small part of the world (which it is) and there having multiple of them across the globe means having multiple 1st class graduates, so yea, competition is inevitable whether inside or outside.

That's where some people seem to get it wrong, they think by having that opportunity of being a graduate that everything will be better in future. I agree with you that everyone doesn't have the same opportunity and it all depends on luck honestly speaking, people always let it get into the their head that after school the next thing is getting a job in a bigger firm and some don't have what it takes like they can't contribute to their place of work.

It wouldn't be instantly better that's for sure, but it's a lot better than being some random bum out there who doesn't know jack. At least, said education can open up a few opportunities for you, especially with the lot of short courses that most people can get nowadays.

[Fortify]

First off, I must say that Education is very good and i don't dispute the fact that it's very vital and necessary for human development, it can put you in a position to be successful no doubt but being a graduate is not a 100% guarantee for one to be very wealthy, one can be very sound academically but lack some basic skills of acquiring wealth. Also one can still have some good knowledge of certain skills but if there's no zeal or self confidence in earning a living through it then your education on those skills can be said to be a waste since you ain't making effort to earn from it.

 Also I've heard several people complain about having good grades, being 1st class graduates but find it difficult to secure good paying jobs, imagine someone struggling to achieve good grades in the university but find it difficult to earn a living and at the end settle for minor jobs while there are many dropouts with good skillsets as well as being creative and think outside the box, and are bosses of big organisations and companies.

 Well it's not basically about being educated or graduating with the best grades that makes you wealthy, it's about determination, being consistent and also persistent cause success and wealth are not achieved in one day or immediately after graduating. In as much as you have good grades, you must still improve your skills, not only job skills, marketing or management skills but your critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Education has been on a creeping path to increasing commercialization for a long time. Just like medical services in America try to squeeze every last cent out of people for a basic human right where the burden could be shared much more easily by government invention, higher education is also being targeted. It's why text books can cost hundreds of dollars, requiring the "latest version" each semester even if very little has changed. Any excuse will be found to tack an extra fee on here or there, even if it is gradually undermining the youth of today. It also means that schools and universities will create new, potentially worthless degrees in fields that will tempt in students on the idea that they are easy but create so much competition in one field it can make the outcome worthless.

[uneng]

From my observations, what I can say about this matter is that not everyone at universities are engaged on educating themselves as the should, neither display the kind of professional posture you would expect from graduated individual. Despite these factors, people still manage to finish the university successfuly. That is, they manage to get a degree, although on the next level the real challenge begins, since the jobs market filter the good from the bad professionals.

Then I believe that is where many people fall behind, because even though they have a degree, they lack skills to be accepted on different jobs spots, especially the most demanding ones. To sely have a degree nowadays doesn't mean too much. You need something else, like social skills, vast knowledge on the field you are applying to work, a sharp appearance and formal posture, besides talking correctly, without the usage of slangs.

Maybe the luck factor also play a role after all, but I guess you can raise your chances of being successful by following the hints above.