My Roadmap To Success

My Roadmap to Success

Earning a college degree is a waste of time. Why would I dedicate my time and effort to a practice that will not guarantee results? I have stood by and watched so many of my friends graduate college, only to be hit in the face with a dose of reality - student loans, recession, and no experience. Here I am, no college degree, but because I have experience, I am considered valuable when interviewing for potential jobs. Fast forward five years. I am now trying to earn more money and gain a position within my career that will give me more responsibility. Employers are wowed by my resume and my demeanor, however, I'm still not qualified enough. There can only be one reason for this; I don't have a college degree. Because I am a person that constantly seeks growth, I have decided to go back to school. This decision has given me the confidence to move forward with pursuing my personal goals. I am certain that my degree from The University of Phoenix will help me accomplish my dreams of growing in my career, making more money, and self-gratification.

I have been lucky in the caliber of jobs I have been able to obtain. Within a week a moving to Atlanta, I was offered a job in a Commercial Real Estate company that planted the seed for my career in Property Management. I stayed at the job for two and a half years before I landed a higher paying position as an Executive Assistant, which was still in the Commercial Real Estate field, but this time working with the Asset Manager. I was there for two and a half years before I landed the position that I believe will take me to the next level - Assistant Property Manager. The position that I'm in now typically requires a Bachelors Degree, but I was offered the position, with a strong nudge from the manager to move forward with acquiring my degree. I have my feet planted in a good position right now, but the degree will open doors for me that didn't exist before. A bachelor's degree coupled with the experience I am gaining will provide the bargaining tool I need to move from mid-level to upper-level management. As an upper-level manager, it is very important to be polished and able to speak to the public in an eloquent manner. Because the University of Phoenix is a school geared toward the working professional, it provides students the opportunity to hone their public speaking skills. My classes here will definitely provide the self-assurance I need to speak to strangers and peers with confidence. I know that earning my bachelor's degree will make me more marketable, thus increasing my earning potential.

Secondly, I would be amiss if I didn't mention the monetary benefits I expect to receive after earning my degree. According to the Census Bureau, over an adult's working life, high school graduates earn an average of $1.2 million; associate's degree