As someone who did drop out at 20, freshman year, the job market sucks and the degree you hold does have value. I’m 26 and almost completely given up on finding a job in the field I want to work in, Software Development. AI and the tech boom have really stalled my advances. I took some community college courses but still employers are looking for a bachelor’s degree or higher. I have tons of experience coding but that never translates to a job
I got a degree in mechanical engineering, it made everything I had to be proficient with on paper easier. I was way behind on the practical side of things though. If it weren’t the specific field and state I’m in I’d agree with ya.
As someone who did drop out at 20, freshman year, the job market sucks and the degree you hold does have value. I’m 26 and almost completely given up on finding a job in the field I want to work in, Software Development. AI and the tech boom have really stalled my advances. I took some community college courses but still employers are looking for a bachelor’s degree or higher. I have tons of experience coding but that never translates to a job
I got a degree in mechanical engineering, it made everything I had to be proficient with on paper easier. I was way behind on the practical side of things though. If it weren’t the specific field and state I’m in I’d agree with ya.