Preparation for jobs and career is seen as the primary role for higher education- (p.vii). ... Barbara Mende (2002) in What to do when you lack the right credentials speaks to this point, "Lack of a college degree may be a huge stumbling block because, for some jobs the degree guarantees a certain level of knowledge- (par. 1). ... There is also a great deal of personal satisfaction upon completing a degree. This satisfaction comes in different ways for different individuals. A sense of accomplishment and a sense of doing well for themselves are two ways one gets their satisfaction or v...

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He had to learn to multi task because his wife had to take a full time job for him to go back to school. ... Tighter job markets with the higher unemployment rates is making it more necessary for adults to return to school for a higher education. ... In one study, there was also a significant difference between men and women on the issue of job training or getting a degree. ... I've been doing so as a substitute teacher and a volunteer at the school, but thought the satisfaction of actually having a degree to do so would be wonderful. ... I may never end up being what I want to be wh...

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Often many student jobs require long hours or are too stressful for young adults. ... Also these first jobs can play a major role in a student's future work ethic. ... Jobs for students are beneficial if priorities are made and adhered to. ... Parents are proud when a child can hold a job and help pay for their expenses. ... An after school job can interrupt a student's dating life too. ...

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