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Old 12-12-11, 07:21 PM   #32
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Im doing the Civil Engineering BSc but nothing on the course actually relates to the work I do day in day out.
2 Reasons for me completing it are:
1 - I dont pay for it.
2 - I cant get much higher than I am right now without it.

Yes I could work without it and still work my way up over time but that doesnt get you the money. I need to Qual in order to get into the right interviews these interviews will be the ones which jack my salary substantionally.

Im also in the process of becoming incorporated, meaning I'll be profeshionally recognised. Its one step below chartered and another fine looking gold star on my CV.

Unless its skilled labour or you're self employed then its all about the paper, gold stars get you the green quicker.

Saying that though, most with a qualification will likely say its essential, those without will argue they're doing just fine without.
I agree with you on this Matt, and what YC said. My degree was very remotely related to what happens in practice (hence why one lecturer loved marking a couple of us down for giving the correct in practice answer).

Matt you not needing a MSc to become Chartered?
and you've reminded me on to pay my Professional Competence fees
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