I cant fall asleep

(Mar. 18, 2009 4:08 PM)Roan Wrote: Wow, what an awful thing to wake up to. I got up this morning to the news that one of my favorite teachers from high school, and the best English teacher I ever had -- the one that really pushed me to write -- died of cancer at 42 years old.
I'm a wreck right now.
(Mar. 18, 2009 4:08 PM)Roan Wrote: Wow, what an awful thing to wake up to. I got up this morning to the news that one of my favorite teachers from high school, and the best English teacher I ever had -- the one that really pushed me to write -- died of cancer at 42 years old.
I'm a wreck right now.
(Mar. 18, 2009 5:30 PM)Rocky Wrote: I'm sorry to hear that Ryan.Stay strong. I'm sure many people will be thinking about you.
Espio broke the somberness. ^^;
Uh, my school is a joke at the moment. I'm forced to go to lessons which I'm not doing anything in when they could just leave me and let me get some coursework done. I hate it when you're forced to do something that nobody benefits from but a few people suffer from just because it's the rules. I prolly just sound petty but it really gets me wound up.
This was what I did today;
1st period: Mess around on the computer/spend ages waiting for it to load
2nd period: Mess around on the computer/spend ages waiting for it to load
3rd period: Sleep
4th period: Panic
5th period: Sleep
Five hours just wasted./rant
(Mar. 18, 2009 5:45 PM)Arjun Wrote: I remember those crappy classes. Thankfully it improves one you hit university. There are still some useless things you have to learn in first year, but second year onwards it is much more enjoyable and useful (providing you like your major)
(Mar. 18, 2009 6:04 PM)BeyUK-Espio Wrote: It is hard to get in Graphic Design without the piece of paper saying you can do it.
(Mar. 18, 2009 8:44 PM)Kei Wrote: You really think so? How can a piece of paper be held above quality samples of work you present to potential employers? Of course, it doesn't hurt to have it, and I too will be going to college for graphic design, but it is hard to believe that a diploma could mean that much in graphic design.
(Mar. 18, 2009 5:30 PM)Rocky Wrote: I'm sorry to hear that Ryan.Stay strong. I'm sure many people will be thinking about you.
Espio broke the somberness. ^^;
Uh, my school is a joke at the moment. I'm forced to go to lessons which I'm not doing anything in when they could just leave me and let me get some coursework done. I hate it when you're forced to do something that nobody benefits from but a few people suffer from just because it's the rules. I prolly just sound petty but it really gets me wound up.
This was what I did today;
1st period: Mess around on the computer/spend ages waiting for it to load
2nd period: Mess around on the computer/spend ages waiting for it to load
3rd period: Sleep
4th period: Panic
5th period: Sleep
Five hours just wasted./rant
(Mar. 18, 2009 9:08 PM)Arjun Wrote: Unfortunately this is the plight of the devaluation to the degree/diploma. Jobs that never really needed them before, are now almost mandated to have them. Jobs that needed them before now pretty much mandate a higher level than before. A lot of Graphic Design companies just want a diploma/degree just due to the volume of graduates. I guess it makes the selection process easier. I am a business student, and I probably will have to go back to get some form of certification or Masters degree to advance my career. Some companies even send their employees back to school.
(Mar. 18, 2009 9:28 PM)Ominous Wrote: It's actually the reverse. Sociologically it is referred to as "credential inflation." For the reasons you mentioned, that expensive piece of paper is highly valued. In a society where there are more people than jobs, and where you don't know the people well (generally speaking), you want to hire the best in order for your company to be the best it can be. As such, that piece of paper becomes more valuable, as it acts as a symbol of that.
I understand why this is the way it is (as noted above), but it still sucks regardless. However, what really can you do (unless you personally know the people).
(Mar. 18, 2009 4:08 PM)Roan Wrote: Wow, what an awful thing to wake up to. I got up this morning to the news that one of my favorite teachers from high school, and the best English teacher I ever had -- the one that really pushed me to write -- died of cancer at 42 years old.
I'm a wreck right now.