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Numbers Game
I am thinking about taking advantage of the education reimbursement offered by my employer. Unlike previous employers, this one doesn't limit it to degreed schooling but rather allows any sort of training or classes that are relevant to the job (with company approval). So my question is; which pieces of paper have you picked up over the years that have benefitted you the most, either on paper or in practice, or preferably both? Some things that I'm considering so far:
  • Hexagon level 2 & 3 training (thus far I've only done level 1)
  • GD & T and advanced math classes at the community college, possibly leading up to a certificate in drafting (because you can never have too much GD & T knowledge)
  • ASQ certifications of some sort
So far, the only feathers that I have in my cap are advanced certificates in machine tool & welding and a shiny piece of paper from Hexagon for level 1 completion. At this point in life and in my career I feel that a degree would be a waste of time. Three English classes, sociology, biology, etc. aren't gonna make me a better quality inspector.
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  • I'll probably look into those ASQ and Hexagon certs in the short term. Wasn't sure which ASQ certs would prove the most useful on the job. It's been a while since I looked over the catalog. If I do opt to go the college route, I'm only a stones throw from University of Illinois (like, I could ride my bicycle there). Had a similar situation to when I went through the machining & welding programs years ago. Worked 50-60 hours a week while attending twenty hours a week worth of night classes and commuting 45 minutes each way to work. Really started to burn out by the end of it. Not really enthused at the thought of doing that again.
  • in reply to Numbers Game
    People that have the working knowledge and floor experience as well as a degree are definitely rare and indispensable. More common is the educated idiot that has spent a total of twenty minutes on the shop floor before taking the job and has no clue how anything works in the real world but rakes in a six figure salary. I have a friend in his twenties that is finishing up a mechanical engineering degree now. I keep telling him that the best thing he can do is to go get a part time job at a machine shop while he finishes the schooling.
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  • in reply to Numbers Game
    People that have the working knowledge and floor experience as well as a degree are definitely rare and indispensable. More common is the educated idiot that has spent a total of twenty minutes on the shop floor before taking the job and has no clue how anything works in the real world but rakes in a six figure salary. I have a friend in his twenties that is finishing up a mechanical engineering degree now. I keep telling him that the best thing he can do is to go get a part time job at a machine shop while he finishes the schooling.
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