What people studied in school vs. The profession they found themselves

That's the thing with most college degrees. Most people don't do what they went to school for. At the same time, it's always funny to me that someone goes to college to learn to be something but aren't even remotely qualified to be that thing when they graduate, and build most of their experience on the job.

That’s a thoughtful point. These days, many people don’t end up in the exact profession they trained for, and that can make traditional education feel disconnected from real-world careers. Still, the skills learned—like critical thinking, communication, and discipline—often carry over even if the field doesn’t match. In my case, I can relate. What I trained for in school isn’t exactly the path I’m on now, but the foundation I gained still helps me navigate my work. Sometimes education is less about the direct job and more about shaping how we approach challenges and opportunities.

So true!! My daughter's first husband got a degree in Engineering and Architecture; was smart as a whip. Most of his adult life he work in restaurant management. His degree did land him the job he has now, but only because it required a degree of some kind. That seems like a dumb requirement to me, but it is what it is.

I think diplomas are just tickets so you can find a good job, it doesn't matter if you can practice your degree.

No I am not in the profession in which I was trained. I got more money and benefits by working in retail.

Actually these degree courses have no connection with skills. What matters is the experience in a skill that can enable you earn your bread