In this episode we scratch the surface into the terrible game of Jenga that is our education system (in the US).

What do you get when a History major, an Art Director, and an Engineer discuss education? Well, isn’t it obvious?

Show Notes:

Show Notes:

Average income of the teacher:

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average K-12 teacher makes above $62,000, which is $10,000 more per year than the average of all occupations ($51,960). The benefits are usually better than average, too.

 

Hard work doesn’t pay https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180309-your-hard-work-doesnt-actually-pay-off

Spoiler alert: it’s luck.

 

Follow your passions or follow the money? Who wins, who loses… YOU DECIDE:

Full completion of a degree versus a drop out, what’s the worth of a dropout?

 “The Effect on Earning Power

Whether you hold a college degree or not can be a significant factor in determining your career path. Many higher-paying occupations—such as a doctor, lawyer, or engineer—require a degree. Without one, college dropouts may find themselves funneled into lower-paying jobs.”

https://www.thebalance.com/the-cost-of-college-dropout-4174303

 

Administrations are bloating the system and paid more adjunct professors:

Meanwhile, university administrations have grown — meaning colleges are now employing more provosts, deans and assistant deans than ever before.

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