What brainboxes have we?

[betty swollocks]

Just had to post this to notch up my 300th post.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

1 cse
8 o levels
3 a levels
1 ba hons (psych)
1 certificate for some course in graphics for unemployed wasters

oh, and cycling proficiency 1979

 

[Kirstie]

It would be interesting to do a comparison of qualifications against earnings. Whilst not wanting to get into a 'I am considerably richer than you' type scenario I've got a feeling I might earn a fair bit more than some people on here who've got heaps of academic qualifications.

Oh probably. Even though I have lots of qualificiations, I'm an academic and at the end of the day I'm a public sector worker. I earn reasonable money, but get absolutely no fringe benefits whatsoever - no bonuses, health benefits, nothing, apart from a pension. Some of my colleagues in very applied subjects get to earn shedloads from consultancy and exec teaching, and occasionally if you write a best selling textbook you can also get big royalties, so it's not the same for everyone. I'm not really in it for the money and I'm comfortable enough.

 

[4F]

Already we're seeing what a talented bunch we are.

However if you were to read my CV then I think I would give JK Rowling a run for her money . Although it does appear companies have tightened up a lot on this now.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Oh probably. Even though I have lots of qualificiations, I'm an academic and at the end of the day I'm a public sector worker. I earn reasonable money, but get absolutely no fringe benefits whatsoever - no bonuses, health benefits, nothing, apart from a pension. Some of my colleagues in very applied subjects get to earn shedloads from consultancy and exec teaching, and occasionally if you write a best selling textbook you can also get big royalties, so it's not the same for everyone. I'm not really in it for the money and I'm comfortable enough.

Same here. I generally like doing what I do.

I have: 3 O levels, 2 AO levels, quite a few GCSEs (can't remember how many), 4 A levels (but one is in Art), BA, MSc, PhD. I also have a permaculture design certificate, which was much more fun to get than any of the others (incidental sex aside... ).

 

[cookiemonster]

4 A Levels (Maths, Chemistry, Biology, English)
Currently studying Bsc Zoology at Aberdeen University
Also have YMCA Personal Trainer and Sports Massage award.

 

[TheDoctor]

OK then, here goes :-

BSc (Hons) 2:1
couple of MCPs (microsoft certified professional, not Male Chauvinist, before anyone asks)
CompTIA A+ (computer hardware and software exams)
two A-levels, and half a dozen or so O-levels.

As for the earning potential of that lot, I'm really not sure. I could undoubtedly earn more were I to commute to London, but I'm not prepared to do that. The interview I went to last week (if I ever hear back from the ruddy agency)should give me an extra few thousand, and save about the same in traveling costs. That'll do me. If I can get a job there, working a mile away from home, on an area of technology that's interested me since the Apollo program, I'll be happy.

 

[Kirstie]

Same here. I generally like doing what I do.

I have: 3 O levels, 2 AO levels, quite a few GCSEs (can't remember how many), 4 A levels (but one is in Art), BA, MSc, PhD. I also have a permaculture design certificate, which was much more fun to get than any of the others (incidental sex aside... ).

Although I've got to say that sometimes when I hear of bonuses and benefits in other areas of the public sector (like the prison service and the nhs), and even when I read about some of the money my own organization spends on management consultancy, I sometimes get a bit peeved...

 

[Cycling Naturalist]

8 'O' Levels
4 'A' Levels
1 'S' Level
LL.B
Solicitors Final Exams.

That put me off more exams for life.

 

[Mac66]

6 O's 3 A's and a swimming certificate. I think the swimming certificate has been of most use. In gainful employment.

 

[Mac66]

Oh dear note too self - watch those apostrophes

 

[Mac66]

And how to use too. I balme the keyboard.

 

[domtyler]

The interview I went to last week (if I ever hear back from the ruddy agency)should give me an extra few thousand, and save about the same in traveling costs. That'll do me. If I can get a job there, working a mile away from home, on an area of technology that's interested me since the Apollo program, I'll be happy.

Wouldn't happen to related to the porn industry would it?




If so could you put a good word in for me?

 

[Canrider]

Well, this won't make much sense to you, but..
DES
1 yr of a DEC (see what I mean?)
Hon BSc (Hon here meaning passed with at least a D+, I kid you not)
MA
PhD

As with Kirstie, in no way does earnings track qualifications. My field generally requires a BA for even the most basic entry-level posts, at which you can expect to earn £11-£14k. Even people with an Master's rarely earn more than, oh, about £15-18k to start.

 

[fossyant]

Oh well might as well add....

8 O-Levels
ONC and HNC in Business and Finance
ACMA - Associate Chartered Management Accountant

No degree though !!! In work since 16 and got the qualifications after O-Level through part time study.