The Worst Career Advice Parents Can Offer Options

[Mommy]

Honestly, I think whoever wrote this article is an idiot. Tell me what you think.

http://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/careerist/32601

Basically, she says that worst advice parents can give is:
1) Get a graduate degree

2) Don't job hop

3) Don't ask about time off until you have the job

4) Don't have gaps in your resume

5) Earn enough money to pay rent and buy food

She explains why each point is bad advice, including saying that a graduate degree is pretty much useless these days and that job hopping is somehow good? My parents didn't teach me that shit. My friends in the workforce, college professors, and managers have. I would be surprised if anyone on here agreed with her.

[notorious j.c.b.]

James, I know what you mean on the teaching degree part. My girlfriend "graduated" with a Spanish major and is finishing up her Early Childhood major and student teaching in the fall so she can take the test and be certified for Pre-K through 4. We have been looking at different school districts for her to apply to and there is absolutely NO incentive for her to get a Master's because of the $2K OR LESS difference in salary for teachers with 0 yrs experience and then each year the pay scale raise is no different than a teacher with just a bachelors.

[impala454]

James, I know what you mean on the teaching degree part. My girlfriend "graduated" with a Spanish major and is finishing up her Early Childhood major and student teaching in the fall so she can take the test and be certified for Pre-K through 4. We have been looking at different school districts for her to apply to and there is absolutely NO incentive for her to get a Master's because of the $2K OR LESS difference in salary for teachers with 0 yrs experience and then each year the pay scale raise is no different than a teacher with just a bachelors.

what I've noticed with teaching degrees & masters (I know lots of people both old and young grads), is that the graduate degree doesn't necessarily earn you lots more money, but it does factor greatly if you're looking to get a job in some of the best school districts. I know some districts actually require masters degrees for certain teaching positions.

[Mommy]

what I've noticed with teaching degrees & masters (I know lots of people both old and young grads), is that the graduate degree doesn't necessarily earn you lots more money, but it does factor greatly if you're looking to get a job in some of the best school districts. I know some districts actually require masters degrees for certain teaching positions.

Exactly. My cousin works for Highland Park Independent School District and told me that she could get me a job, but only if I had a Master's Degree. They dont hire anyone with a Bachelors unless they have 10+ years of teaching experience and awesome recommendations.