that's just it, some people DO work hard for A levels,others however coast it, just to get into University, as the current climate would have everyone believe they are cut out for university. - AND to make matters worse, there is a lot of pressure within A-Level colleges to make sure most apply for Uni. at the very least.
It explains two things:
1.) Why manual and skilled labour workers are in such short demand and so f'in expensive, - because everyone is being coasted along A levels towards uni. (Bricklayers alone round here are getting £1000 a week on developer sites - and having qualifications - paid for by their employers - via vocational courses)
2.) The reason why many employers are seeking more and more 'skills/experience' from job candidates, rather than the bit of paper from a 'basket weaving and spear throwing' degree.
It's still ace to have a degree, don't get me wrong, but it's putting everything arse about face. The climate suggests - and encourages - the idea that everyone who goes to university will end up in a comfy office on a nice £30-£40k salary after a few years, and nothing could be further from the truth.
/does some work in HE and one of my pet hates. Sorry for rant
(It explains two things:
1.) Why manual and skilled labour workers are in such short demand and so f'in expensive, - because everyone is being coasted along A levels towards uni. (Bricklayers alone round here are getting £1000 a week on developer sites - and having qualifications - paid for by their employers - via vocational courses)
2.) The reason why many employers are seeking more and more 'skills/experience' from job candidates, rather than the bit of paper from a 'basket weaving and spear throwing' degree.
It's still ace to have a degree, don't get me wrong, but it's putting everything arse about face. The climate suggests - and encourages - the idea that everyone who goes to university will end up in a comfy office on a nice £30-£40k salary after a few years, and nothing could be further from the truth.
/does some work in HE and one of my pet hates. Sorry for rant
The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on,
Tue 4 Sep 2007, 17:27,
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Only30 or 40 pounds?
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Killerkitti Like my coffee black, just like my metal,
Tue 4 Sep 2007, 17:28,
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£30-£40k (thousand) The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on,
Tue 4 Sep 2007, 17:44,
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I didn't see the k.Oops. *_*
( Killerkitti Like my coffee black, just like my metal,
Tue 4 Sep 2007, 18:02,
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no worries, suprised anyone read all my ranty waffle anyway ;) The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on,
Tue 4 Sep 2007, 18:10,
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