Hi Thomas
I decided to come back in and say hi and see how things were progressing.
I have noted what everyone has said to you and its funny in a sad way, the words being said to you, is pretty much what you have said to others, so many times.
Gossip and garbage belong in the same place....would you not agree?
I also was intrigued by the conversation between you and Kathy....an interesting discussion to say the least.
If I may add to this?
Here is the question...once again:
Why do so many jobs require a college education? Such as being a
librarian? What do they do that a high school graduate wouldn't be
capable of doing? The question regarding education has been one that has been asked by so In fact there was a theory and a very serious discussion at some of the think tanks not that long ago..about whether the education system should be changed..made specialized. The thinking was, many people will grow up and be blue collar workers (?)...so just give them what is needed for those skill levels. It would save tax payers money...and would be a more ideal way to manage the masses.... oh my!
In different parts of the world the education systems are so different...some are more involved..some i would say less than par.
Anyways i am getting off track..sorry.
I would say that it truly depends on what a person is wanting to do with their lives. For example to be a librarian is not just about looking at books...putting them away...that is what we all believe..but it is more involved and a lot more complex.
I refer you to the
Wikipedia to find out more: In part this is what it says:
"Traditionally, librarians have been associated with collections of
books, as demonstrated by the etymology of the word "librarian" (< Latin
liber,
'book'). However, modern librarians deal with information in many
formats, including books, magazines, newspapers, audio recordings (both
music recordings and audiobooks), video recordings, maps, photographs
and other graphic material,
bibliographic databases,
and digital resources. Librarians often provide other information
services, including computer provision and training, coordination of
public programs, basic literacy education, and help with finding and
using community resources."
There are many jobs out there that on the surface look simple and easy..but as I have just shown are not so cut and dried by any stretch of the imagination.
For myself, I have been to collage as well as to university. My field of expertise was in health sciences. In some ways I was also questioned on why...I will tell you why in my particular case. To treat different illnesses, especially mental illness, head injuries, children dysfunctions etc. requires learning about how the brain works..how it affects behavior...and I am sure I could go on and on. Suffice to say, I am thankful that I did take the time to learn and I am even more grateful that i could have the opportunity to be given the chance to get the learning I needed to be able to do my job properly.
I believe that we have or should have the
freedom to choose. Where I find fault and where I have my difficulties is when people go into high school and recruit kids to collage etc and are sold a bill of goods. They are told..come here we will teach you this ...this and that.....and they pay through the nose..just to be disappointed or worse...conveniently the schools go out of business.
In the final analysis high School is good for part of learning. it is not good enough for higher learning. High school preps one for the possibilities of what you can or want to do..it is not the end all be all.
Well that was my thoughts...I would love to hear more from others on this...this is in truth one great discussion.
I wish You well Thomas....and Kathy? thanks for bringing up a great discussion. I for one appreciated it...
Have an awesome day
Diane
Administrative Director
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