Does anyone know the earning potential of a Philosophy graduate?

poet123

samc1234 wrote: »

And?
What's the implication of the typo long term?

Sorry, I just get annoyed with people here constantly correcting me. I'm not some idiot chav.

No long term repercussions, and it was just mild ribbing following on from your statement about how bright you are. No one is suggesting you are an idiot.

adindas

Voyager2002 wrote: »

.... Sadly, people from working-class and underprivileged backgrounds go for the 'Skill-based' courses: they tend to get reasonable jobs, but are highly unlikely to become high flyers.

I do not think this statement is accurate.
High flyers have always been high flyers whatever degree course /skills they acquire.

- Bill Gates studied computer science but did not finish it at Harvard.
- Henry Ford was an engineer before founding ford motor company.
- Many Pharmaceutical industry founders, directors, CEOs were chemists, pharmacists, doctors. Charles Pfizer, for instance was a German chemist.
- Look at CEOs in Oil and gas industries, there were mainly engineers.
- Vast majority of German heavy industries directors, CEOs were in fact engineers.

Madjock

samc1234 wrote: »

And?
What's the implication of the typo long term?

Sorry, I just get annoyed with people here constantly correcting me. I'm not some idiot chav.

I don't know and don't care if you are a chav. I can tell that you are a buffoon who has no problem with being patronising and condescending to other people when it suits. But if wishes were horses I'd be floating on a moonbeam right about now, and farting in your general direction.

rageagainstessays

Madjock wrote: »

I don't know and don't care if you are a chav. I can tell that you are a buffoon who has no problem with being patronising and condescending to other people when it suits. But if wishes were horses I'd be floating on a moonbeam right about now, and farting in your general direction.

just 'wow'.
And people say that the elderly are pleasant.


For the record, don't ever profess to talk about my personality, because, although this is Cliche you know nothing about me in the same way I know nothing about you.

And yes before anyone points out- I know the 'e' has an accent.

NiceGuyEddie_2

poet123 wrote: »

It might not officially be a requirement but if you are up against those who have one, or Maths, Further Maths or Stats at A level then you are at a disadvantage.

Having worked at two large accountancy firms (as an auditor), this has certainly not been my experience. From discussions I've had with those recruiting, getting involved in meeting candidates and discussing them with partners, and the general overhearing so much that gets said, it would be way down a long list of things that two candidates would be compared on.

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NiceGuyEddie wrote: »

Having worked at two large accountancy firms (as an auditor), this has certainly not been my experience. From discussions I've had with those recruiting, getting involved in meeting candidates and discussing them with partners, and the general overhearing so much that gets said, it would be way down a long list of things that two candidates would be compared on.

I've always found that recruiters are often looking for someone 'with the right fit' - which is an almost impossible goal for some people!

I've never had anyone ask me about my A Level maths modules

poet123

NiceGuyEddie wrote: »

Having worked at two large accountancy firms (as an auditor), this has certainly not been my experience. From discussions I've had with those recruiting, getting involved in meeting candidates and discussing them with partners, and the general overhearing so much that gets said, it would be way down a long list of things that two candidates would be compared on.

So, to be clear, are you saying that if two candidates present CV's for a trainee Auditor position and one candidate has proven numerical ability and an aptitude for maths evidenced by post GCSE qualifications in Maths, and the other has not, both would have equal chance of being shortlisted?

Voyager2002

adindas wrote: »

I do not think this statement is accurate.
High flyers have always been high flyers whatever degree course /skills they acquire.

- Bill Gates studied computer science but did not finish it at Harvard.
- Henry Ford was an engineer before founding ford motor company.
- Many Pharmaceutical industry founders, directors, CEOs were chemists, pharmacists, doctors. Charles Pfizer, for instance was a German chemist.
- Look at CEOs in Oil and gas industries, there were mainly engineers.
- Vast majority of German heavy industries directors, CEOs were in fact engineers.

I should have made it clear that my comment was about the UK.

Your examples are all from other countries, which tends to confirm my point.

Savvy_Sue

Of course, there's a couple of alternatives for those with a Philosophy degree:

Stand Up Philosophy

The Public Philosopher

I'm sure there's a 'pub philosopher' or 'philosophy in pubs' option too, but can't find the link I'm looking for.

Don't think you'd make your fortune that way either though.

Person_one

Did you have to attend an interview to get a place on this philosophy course?