'15 Cent' Law Degree
I was just reading this story about Justice Clarence Thomas. You remember? The man whose Supreme Court nomination was challenged after allegations of sexual harrassment from Anita Hill? Well, in his autobiography, "My Grandfather's Son," Justice Thomas claims that the law degree he earned at Yale is worth about 15 cents, because he was admitted to Yale under affirmative action and suffered because of it.
After graduating in 1974, it apparently took many interviews before he was offered a position, unlike - he claims - white graduates from the same era. If you read the comments from some of Justice Thomas' fellow students, you'll see that some had trouble getting positions and some didn't. Frankly, any degree is only worth the effort put into getting it and if he feels his law degree is valueless, I have to ask whether Clarence Thomas also devalues himself.
Thirty-three years later, students of all races and academic accomplishments still have to prove that they are worthy of a position. My daughter recently finished her education and is now a board-certified veterinarian. She, too, had to interview and convince potential employers that she was qualified and a good fit for their practices. It's what happens after one graduates - whether from high school or college.
Over the years, I've known hundreds of high school and college graduates. Whatever piece of paper they've received from an institute of higher learning doesn't actually matter much, that I've seen. So many BA and BS degree holders expect the world to bend over backwards to give them a job. Why? All that piece of paper shows is that they stuck with school for 4 (or more) years.
Honestly, a diploma, of any sort, doesn't explain whether the holder took 6 years (or 3 years) to get a 4 year degree or if their GPA was in the bottom 2% (or top 5%) of their graduating class or if they were a stellar student. Nonetheless, the universe is supposed to be thrilled. Justice Thomas, just what did you expect from people after you flashed that law degree in their face? Unwavering joy? Prostrate adoration? An immediate partnership? Get real.
To me, a degree is only as valuable as the quality of the holder. If one worked hard and is willing to continue to do so, then having a degree is worth something. Sadly, if one didn't put in the effort and shows no intention of altering that behavior, the degree still carries clout. It may not guarantee a position, but it will get your foot in the door.
Justice Thomas is sitting on the Supreme Court. Sounds like that degree was worth more than 15 cents, doesn't it?
After graduating in 1974, it apparently took many interviews before he was offered a position, unlike - he claims - white graduates from the same era. If you read the comments from some of Justice Thomas' fellow students, you'll see that some had trouble getting positions and some didn't. Frankly, any degree is only worth the effort put into getting it and if he feels his law degree is valueless, I have to ask whether Clarence Thomas also devalues himself.
Thirty-three years later, students of all races and academic accomplishments still have to prove that they are worthy of a position. My daughter recently finished her education and is now a board-certified veterinarian. She, too, had to interview and convince potential employers that she was qualified and a good fit for their practices. It's what happens after one graduates - whether from high school or college.
Over the years, I've known hundreds of high school and college graduates. Whatever piece of paper they've received from an institute of higher learning doesn't actually matter much, that I've seen. So many BA and BS degree holders expect the world to bend over backwards to give them a job. Why? All that piece of paper shows is that they stuck with school for 4 (or more) years.
Honestly, a diploma, of any sort, doesn't explain whether the holder took 6 years (or 3 years) to get a 4 year degree or if their GPA was in the bottom 2% (or top 5%) of their graduating class or if they were a stellar student. Nonetheless, the universe is supposed to be thrilled. Justice Thomas, just what did you expect from people after you flashed that law degree in their face? Unwavering joy? Prostrate adoration? An immediate partnership? Get real.
To me, a degree is only as valuable as the quality of the holder. If one worked hard and is willing to continue to do so, then having a degree is worth something. Sadly, if one didn't put in the effort and shows no intention of altering that behavior, the degree still carries clout. It may not guarantee a position, but it will get your foot in the door.
Justice Thomas is sitting on the Supreme Court. Sounds like that degree was worth more than 15 cents, doesn't it?
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