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In Pennsylvania, it just got easier to get a job. Other states should take note
Washington Examiner ^
| 1/26/2023
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Posted on 01/25/2023 7:30:26 AM PST by mikelets456
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To: mikelets456
Therefore, it makes sense for the government to enact policies that help people earn a living wage without spending tens of thousands of dollars on a college degree. I agree that the stringent college requirements can be burdensome and in a lot of cases unnecessary, but I do not agree with the government getting all mixed up in it. To me, that’s the worst solution.
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posted on
01/25/2023 8:06:32 AM PST
by
Allegra
To: mikelets456
I’ve always found it ironic that Bill Gates created Microsoft yet because of degree requirements he would not be able to get most jobs at his own company.
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posted on
01/25/2023 8:07:36 AM PST
by
MeganC
(There is nothing feminine about feminism. )
To: mikelets456
I don't like this guy but I agree with him on this...Same here. Far too many jobs now require college degrees that didn't in the past.
Both of my parents (pre-Boomer "Silent Generation") landed nice-paying, white collar jobs in the defense industry without having college degrees.
Of course, they were the first ones laid off during the defense spending cuts following the Cold War.
Nonetheless, good effort on behalf of Shapiro and one that many GOP governors should emulate.
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posted on
01/25/2023 8:12:39 AM PST
by
Drew68
(Ron DeSantis for President 2024)
To: MeganC
I’ve always found it ironic that Bill Gates created Microsoft yet because of degree requirements he would not be able to get most jobs at his own company.And Mark Zuckerberg, and Steve Jobs...
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posted on
01/25/2023 8:14:06 AM PST
by
Drew68
(Ron DeSantis for President 2024)
To: Allegra
this is for government jobs…
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posted on
01/25/2023 8:14:31 AM PST
by
JimSp
To: mikelets456
Absolute bull crap. While credentialism is a problem, Shapiro’s motivation is to increase the size of government. Lowering standards makes it easier to hire more rejects from the private sector. The focus should be a combination of work experience and appropriate education. Education requirements should exclude everyone with a “studies” degree or Ed degree. What’s needed is real business and tech degreed people that have a proven record of success in the private sector. Any employment in government should be limited to a maximum of ten years. People can do their stint in government and then go back to the private sector.
Government is not a place to become rich or create a retirement plan. No more pensions. If government employees want to save for retirement, then let them do it with their own money. By the way, it’s possible to retire from the Commonwealth with guaranteed monthly pension income greater than the salary made while working. It’s time to reduce the number of lazy ass government employees.
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posted on
01/25/2023 8:16:54 AM PST
by
ConservativeInPA
(Stupidly is a moral problem, not an intellectual problem. )
To: ConservativeInPA
Good points and thanks for your insight. What I’m hoping for is this wakes up private businesses to follow suit....It usually does. But I see your point.
To: mikelets456
Private business would benefit from some of the same ideas. The values should be the correct education over credentials, and work experience with proven success. Businesses shouldn’t be in the benefits business either. That goes for health insurance and retirement plans.
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posted on
01/25/2023 8:25:06 AM PST
by
ConservativeInPA
(Stupidly is a moral problem, not an intellectual problem. )
To: JimSp
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01/25/2023 8:27:08 AM PST
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Allegra
To: mikelets456
It is a smart move, and there are many resources out there for employees to continue their education and obtain practical certifications for professional advancement.
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posted on
01/25/2023 8:52:02 AM PST
by
Shady
(The #JihadJunta: "We are now a nationThat of Men, Not of Laws. You are not as equal as we are...")
To: Farmerbob
Great idea! Don’t show up? No payment.
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posted on
01/25/2023 10:37:53 AM PST
by
econjack
To: DIRTYSECRET
In a country where people carry nearly $2 trillion in student loan... Who is earning the interest paid on all those loans? THEY will oppose any change!
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posted on
01/25/2023 11:32:31 AM PST
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JimRed
(TERM LIMITS, NOW! Militia to the border! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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