Put That Education to Work

The cost of a college education is so expensive that any graduate must be able to put that education to work. In other words, anyone graduating from college must find a way to make that expensive knowledge pay off.  Speaking as someone without a college degree, I would say that this statement also applies to anyone who has lived for a long time.  College consists of about four years of studying  different subjects.  Reading, doing research, and writing papers all make it possible for a student to absorb information in various areas.  While they were in the lecture halls dreaming about graduation day, some students did not realize that corporate America would change the rules.   That is exactly what happened.  Unable to find work, students who could return to their parents' basements chose to pursue post-graduate degrees.  This was done hoping that corporate America would be more accepting once that new degree was in hand.
All of this is fine and dandy for the student, but I think that every graduate needs a Plan B.  If being in corporate America is not an option, should you report to the nearest fast food restaurant ready for duty?  I think not.  Here I go again with that create your own job mentality.  Just as a person who has lived for 50 plus years must know something, a college graduate has much to offer to society.  He or she must find a way to market and/or present himself as a commodity with value.   The good old days of being able to get a different job every few months are long gone and will never return.  As a result,  only those who can rise to the top (those with higher education) will be employable.  The bad part of this is that some with degrees will only get the jobs that a high school graduate could actually do.  This is happening right now.  Look at various job openings.  The job descriptions in many cases require a college degree to perform non-technical job duties.
Because we are in dire straits regarding jobs, both older people and college graduates must find a way to put that education to work.  It does require skill and ingenuity to figure this out, but it is a matter of thinking outside of the box.  Put that education to work and create your own job.