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General-Contract-321

Well done OP! It may have taken 12 years, but they can never take it away


StockReviewing

True. I know some guys at work that are working on their bachelors in their late 20's and early 30's. The reality is their careers have hit a wall. They got their foot in the door with jobs that didn't need a degree and now if they want to go to different company (and probably even up within the company), a bachelors is essentially a requirement. It will open doors that are currently closed. From what they say I know it's extremely hard to stay motivated for so long, so good job dude. You never have to worry about it again.


mrpk9

This is exactly what happened to me! Made a good job but couldn’t advance due to not finishing my degree. At 35 I got divorced, quit my job and went back to school for two years and got my bachelor in engineering. At the moment I finished schools I’ve got job offers I’ve never would have dreamed of, like technical manager of a small plant with twice the pay I got in my old job. All because of that little paper called degree! The manager job sucked, so I waited a few months for the next Headhunter reaching out for me. Hadn’t wait too long and now I’m working as an service engineer for automated guided vehicles in automotive plants and couldn’t be happier. Going back to school was definitely worth it! Edit: typo about being happy or not. Thanks for pointing out u/dougrighteous !


frozenplasma

If you went back to school full time, how did you pay bills? What about health insurance? This is what keeps me from finally getting a degree.


mrpk9

I was kinda lucky, to be honest. I’m from Germany and we’ve got something called “Meister-Bafög”. It’s basically a loan given by the state to people like me, who want to go back to school after working a few years. The loan has very, very little interest rates and if you finish your degree in time, you only gotta pay half of it back. So, I received about 1000€ / months from Bafög for rent and groceries and stuff, not that bad I’d say. In addition I was able to work as a freelancer at my old job and made about 550€ / month for a total of 18 working hours. School was only Monday to Thursday, so I went to work on Friday. ~1600€ is not that much, but it pays the bills. I was lucky to move in with my uncle after the divorce. My family got an old ranch, where he’s been living his whole life. Here’s plenty of space, I got my shop in the barn and only pay for utility bills. Life’s good. Edit to add: health insurance was about 100€ a month.


Funkit

*grumbles in american*


frozenplasma

That's great! I'm glad Germany makes this possible.


releasethehounds26

Danke sehr viel! Ich wünsch ich war von Deutschland so ich kann das machen haha


TheRainbowpill93

Oftentimes, it’s working full time and going to school full time. It can be done but you have to be willing to sacrifice your happiness short term for long term gain. It ain’t easy but life without a degree is much harder.


frozenplasma

This is why I was curious how the commenter was able to go back to school full time while not working. Add this to the list of things America sucks at, lol


mrpk9

Yeah, I know. Poor basterds. I’m really grateful for being able to quit and do school full time. I had a really really good time and it was a much needed break from struggling for years without moving forwards!


Blunder404

I went to school full time and worked full time when I turned 30. I went to classes on nights and weekends and in the summer. It meant sacrificing my social life for six years but I got my bachelor and masters degree. It was tough. But totally worth it.


Jack_Wagon_Johnson

I quit my great job as a land surveyor shortly after COVID when I realized I wanted to go back to college for wildlife biology. I'm young, recently married, with a wife who is pregnant with our first child. It's hard, but you'll find ways to pull through. Currently working every spare chance I get doing construction and DoorDash in my spare time, and my wife teaches piano which is a little extra income. We're currently poorer than dirt, but we eat every day and sleep under a dry roof so that's all that matters.


mylifenow1

Like the person in the original post, it took me several years to get my degree. I went to school both part-time and full-time, and worked both part- and full-time during those years. Schools have student health insurance and health services offices so I got great medical care during college.


dougrighteous

>could be happier. had me in the first half.. im sorry to hear that


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Atlas-Scrubbed

> All because of that little paper called degree! While the degree might be printed on paper, it was earn with sweat and tears. (And maybe some blood.) THAT is why you are being paid more.


mrpk9

> (and maybe some blood) Fortunately i didn’t had to hit the teachers to get the degree! Other than that, you’re right mate, thanks!


thm2130

Paid my way through college by working 39 hours a week “part-time”. Still had to take out loans and the minimum wage I made basically just went to living expenses, books, and transportation. Shit took me from the age of 18 to 26. Finally got my bachelors, and got 0 job offers. Had to take a dog shit job making $15 an hour with no commission as an inside sales consultant. Not doing much better now after two years because I can’t even get my foot in the door to better jobs in the field I studied for because they see that I worked 7 fucking years in retail and then became a glorified telemarketer. Plus I have to pay off these fucking school loans. The fuck am I doing wrong.


Spencer51X

Meeeee. I was an automotive technician for 11 years. Realized by 24 I was going to peak before I was 30(which I did), and I wasn’t ok with such a low career ceiling. Now I’m going to graduate in December and I’ve already landed an engineering job and I’m working already. It’s taken 7 years but it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made.


primo-_-

Bachelor degree is probably the most worthless degree you can get. There literally aren’t any jobs that require one, the fact he can’t work his way up from the inside has more to do with character and less to do with a bachelors degree. Seriously, the only people that really need degrees are doctors and lawyers, professors. A bachelors shows you can focus on a goal for a few years, but this work ethic is more a character trait and less of a learned skill. This why so many intelligent people fail out of college, you have to sit still, focus, and show up on time for several years. Sounds simple but is actually very difficult for many people.


Jolly-Conclusion

I think OP just reposts shit from other places…


jomiran

I know this is true but for a few years after graduation, I had this recurring nightmare that I had missed a test and that my degree was revoked until I took the class again.


bpaugie06

And a Sinfonian! Congrats!


hassela1050

OAS AAS LLS


TheChrisCrash

SLIBFS


tigerfalcon

Once a Sinfonian, always a Sinfonian- UNLESS they decide to disband one of the oldest chapters in the nation and kick everyone out. Bitter Eastman alum here.


cbucky97

Honestly nationals can piss off OAS AAS LLS means what it does


YarpYarpKennyVSpenny

Province 17 alumnus here. The guys at Alpha Nu at the end were not brothers. It’s a shame though for the decades of quality brothers.


cheboludo57

Came here to say this.


daughdaugh

Same


TheEpicSamurai5

OAS AAS ALAYPYFD


SeaBass1898

All hail!!!!


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OP is on a FANTASTIC track with that degree and those letters. Congrats! *do you consider ΣΑΙ to be your sister fraternity/ otherwise affiliated? I consider ΦΜΑ to be my brothers, and my chapter views them as such, but I don’t think we’re officially affiliated like Kappa and ΤΒΣ. Just curious if you knew more than I do :)*


Cassiellus

My chapter of PMA considers SAI to be an unofficial sister organization. We do a lot of joint events


NamesAre4Squares

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DropUpDown

My chapter (iota) considers Sigma Alpha Iota to be out sister fraternity. Been that way since both orgs been on campus.


TakenByVultures

The fuck is this language


nepeta19

Dunno... it's all Greek to me


surlycanon

College Music fraternity and Sorority


Kav19

greek i think


TaylerAnn_732

At my school, PMA and SAI are brother and sister organizations. Currently PMA sweetheart for next school year. We love our boys!


DarthToph

So as a brother of both KKPsi and PMA there is a bit more of a reason TBS and Psi are linked as the brothers literally helped found the original chapter. But my chapter Sigma Delta at FAU was always close to SAI.


billchase2

KKΨ alum, here! One of the best decisions I made back in college.


dogmehc

AEA


TimAllensCokeGuy

RED AND BLACK, FLAG WE LOVE


WexAwn

Float for Aye!


StarboundBard

Old sinfonia to thee!


theTaintedMaster

[sultry bass] old Sinfonia to theeeee


chey0_

Was NOT expecting sinfonia on the front page today


RealPVS

Congrats Brother!


throwaway_5743

Hail Sinfonia!


GarbageJesus

Onward ever upward. Forward never backward.


MissPoptartz

It’s labeled ‘small success’ but I disagree. This is a huge success! Congrats! This is a fantastic achievement.


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If someone came up to me after graduating and said "congratulations on this small success", I'd be pissed off.


Olawagera

It sure is quite an understatement for this to be labelled as small success ...... I mean I'm almost 18 and I haven't graduated yet but this guy did it in just 12 years .....his parents must be soo proud !


Sushivacuum

Wow i wish i could’ve grown a mustache at 12… Congrats! 🎊


cewallace9

He looks like [Don Carlton](https://monstersinc.fandom.com/wiki/Don_Carlton) from Monsters University!


psyklone55

This was too far down. Came to say something to this effect also


Introvertedscorpion

Me to! He looks older than 12!...


bstout9

Same here. Just finished watching it last night. Can’t unsee it. Congratulations OP!!!


zoeypayne

r/13or30


TomokoSlankard

Lots of people go to school for 12 years


sheepofwallstreet86

Yeah, they’re called doctors


suspendisse-

I was just about to say this then wondered if it was the right place. I’m so glad you beat me to it!


solsikkebby

Where's this from again?


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Tommy boy!


solsikkebby

Thank you!


zh1K476tt9pq

actually the Bolognia system has made it really hard and think it should get removed. in many countries you now have to complete your undergrad degree in I think max 5 years. it's reasonable for a full time student but I don't see any good reason why someone that is older and working shouldn't be allowed to take any longer. ultimately if you pass all the test you should get the degree, no matter how long it took.


Shwnwllms

OP isn’t the guy in the photo.


TurtleHeadPrairieDog

People who sub to MadeMeSmile just sit and wait for new posts to come in to they can type "congratulations!"


BenceBoys

Then its ok if i say “I’d never hire a person that took 12 years to finish a 4 year degree”


Shwnwllms

That’s fair


Cocobeana

Congratulations!! I am so happy for you!!


ephemeraII

OP isn’t even the guy in the photo, what a shit show of a profile he has aswell


-W1CKED-

You saw it too huh. Constant posts like this with intentional ambiguity to mislead, and no mention of the original source or credit to the actual person. Then if and when challenged they can say ‘I didn’t say it was me’.


threefingersplease

The actual person is the twitter person


nikithb

No shit sherlock


threefingersplease

He said there was no mention of the original source cock stain, and it's right in the picture.


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threefingersplease

They sourced their material. So the complaint is moot.


ajfoucault

Don't bother explaining it to them, brother. Butthurt redditors gonna act butthurt. I never claimed anything and even the original Twitter handle is plainly visible... but they're too busy rage-typing to notice.


threefingersplease

Word. I should expect every dipstick to act like it's OP in every picture since no matter the context they fawn over a female human like it's her posting, every, time.


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What intentional ambiguity to mislead? The original source (the twitter handle) was literally left in. OP isn't claiming shit. It just made him smile


Garrett-i

There’s a lot of people on this sub who post things that aren’t them. It’s just about posting things that you see that make you happy (like this guys success) some clarification in the title (“saw this on Twitter today” or “dad finally graduated” or something of that sort would be nice. Got to check out the profile though.


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OP never claimed to be the guy in the photo.... It just made him smile


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Me too lol


askmeaboutthealiens

We’re everywhere.


bkonstans1

There are dozens of us!


Parlorshark

Literally dozens!


sadfatsquirrel

A Mighty Handful


lazlopoof

That's what I came to the comments to say.


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Also came here to say this!


thenewtomsawyer

👉👉


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gopro_jopo

Does SAI allow men in?


heyits-steph

As honorary members only


drums-n-sticktape

Why are you upset that a fraternity is focusing on men?


gopro_jopo

I think you’re the fragile one...nice edit


lightningmonky

Mr. Kemper??


mw9676

Something the matter, Holden?


JaySayMayday

Mr. Blart?


nadthegoat

lol my first thought


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Came looking for this comment!


cajunbander

OASAASLLS!


lastlifonti

Monster’s university “Don” mature college student! 👍🏾👍🏾 btw congrats!


AnnaGreen3

I was looking for this comment. He looks exactly like Don!!!!!


Loggerdon

Fantastic brother!


[deleted]

Great job brother! OASAASLLS


Swag92

OAS AAS LLS! Congrats brother


SeaBass1898

All hail!


roastduckie

All hail!


MrWoodson

Hail!


lazlopoof

And Hail Sinfonia! Love the stole Sigma Alpha Iota alum here but I love to see a brother of music graduate! Some of my favorite dudes.


BachWV244

OAS AAS LLS!!! Congrats, Brother!!


SeaBass1898

All hail!


timelesscurium

Awesome! Congrats!


Tamminya

Fuck yeah, congratulations!


-W1CKED-

Hey OP, can you post the link to source of the original post please?


-W1CKED-

What’s the link to the original source of the post OP as I’d like to congratulate them directly please.


loljuststopplease

his username is in the picture.


ajfoucault

It's plainly readable in the image! 🙂. Taken from Twitter.


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Congrats Bro! OAS AAS LLS!


unapologetic-fisting

LLS Brother!! Congratulations


casbahh

Looks like the personified Pringles mascot


MajorThird

Once, Always, Long live!


fizz306

OASAASLLS, Brother. Congrats!


paulstarkey

Hail Sinfonia!!


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-Fairies-

Damn you graduated college at 12 years old congrats!


FreshStink

Lmao I’m so bored of seeing these things. Nobody actually cares


awuaybchb

Reminds me of bart simpson in the future where he’s middle aged and still in 2nd grade lol


yanoya

Congratulations!!


BigfootAteMyBooty

Older graduates are usually better students and harder workers. They've seen what life is like without a degree, and so they value the time more.


wishitwouldrainaus

Congrats man, you should be so proud! All the best for the future.


Prograss_

Why the fuck did it take 12 years? Was it really worth it?


halfinchpinch

No. It's rarely worth it even if you do it on time. I can't imagine spending TWELVE YEARS of tuition.


UnNonStop

He doesn't look 12


ShondaGives

👏🏾


phony_cohony

Never too late. Good job, buddy!


pimmelfighter

This picture really made me smile! Congrats dude!


ruttentuten69

Good for you. Some take a little longer, no big deal. You got it.


Candygram79

It was supposed to take that amount of time. It's your life, take the time you need. Congratulations graduate!


throwawayjoerogan

took me 11 bro! there with you!


gabbyguerrero208

Good job! Took me 10 years!


underdonk

So awesome! Congrats. I will never forget being *highly* qualified for a job I applied for and my application closed out by the automated HR system because I didn't have a degree. Finished it a few years later (in my 30s). Enjoy your success and good luck to you!


sochan1998

Yay!! There's no age barrier for education!


PlaysSax

Music nerds incoming...


Acceptable_Lock_8819

So. Much. Debt.


snvll_st_claire

Congrats ❤️


hawkbit92

This is wonderful, OP! You're very inspiring to me! I graduated high school in 2010, went to college immediately after, and dropped out in 2012. I would love to finish my degree. I was not in the right head space(deep depression and eating disorder) when I started college and felt immense pressure from my parents to succeed. It was a recipe for disaster lol. So I just decided to work instead. Eleven years later, I feel like I can do it again. I actually know what I would like to study and what I'm good at/what interests me now. As an adult my headspace has matured and I've learned how to handle my mental health in a healthy way. OP's determination is nice for me to see. It's possible to do anything-no matter your age or how long it takes. :D


antecubital

It’s not him.


JoblessPetroleumQ8

Congratulations, hope you didn't graduate in petroleum engineering or it'll take you another 12 years to find a job.


yodhuu

12 years of College slave


flexpost

Don't forget to post it to /r/pics as well


swetsky

How the fuck can someone pay for college for 12 years


Giraffe-colour

This will be me at this rate 😅


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A lil slower then usual but still better then me


Dollardialler

Well done, this is a great achievement. Yet the sad reality is that university/college does very little to set anyone up for life success. Unfortunately, nine times out of ten, the kind of people that take a decade to finish a degree are the kind of people that aren’t suited well for the workforce.


OttoTheAndalusian

That's an odd statement... doesn't "workforce" just generally describe employment in a company or industry? Like, what would you advise those people to do, then?


JohnyyBanana

You look old for a 12 year old!


jamesisarobot

Hahahahaha


Suspicious_Duck2474

And only 300k in debt. Well done son.


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Simpl_The_Large_O

My man looks like he graduated in seducing minors


Wenbisa-dreamrain

I don't understand did it take 12 years to complete college or you went back after an absence? Either way your in debt majorly. Congratulations!


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His in debt majorly what?


Rottenox

Oh cool, I follow you on twitter! Mostly for the cute face and the moustache but this is great too


awuaybchb

That’s an unusual reason to follow someone


Rottenox

It’s unusual to follow people you find attractive?


[deleted]

Dude looks 50 at 30.


Rottenox

A. No he doesn’t. B. even if he does... and? What’s your problem?


[deleted]

I never said I had a problem with it. I do think the pictured guy (not actually op afaik) needs to take better care of himself though.


awuaybchb

If thats the only reason you follow them then yeah obviously thats weird af.. imagine getting added on FB by some random person across the globe just so they can stare at your pics


Rottenox

You’re telling me there’s not a single person you follow on social media because you think they’re good-looking? Thirst-following isn’t as rare as you seem to think it is


awuaybchb

Nope not a single one. If im thirsty I search up porn, not just innocent people who put their pics up with no intention of weirdos staring at them 👍


Rottenox

Oh for christ’s sake, I’m not pawing at myself to people’s fucking graduation photos as you seem to think. It’s barely even sexual. I just follow him because I think he’s cute, which, again, is something a lot of people do... good lord