What is the best route to take? Going through the further education system or going straight into employment?

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#education

Total votes: 25

Most recent votes

DefMex's Twitter avatar@DefMex wrote:@ScrunchUp if think #education is the way to go, but also try to create as many sites/content for friends/charity to get a portfolio going.
a_murray's Twitter avatar@a_murray wrote:@ScrunchUp For me, it's #education although I feel it differs depending upon the individual.
sjehay's Twitter avatar@sjehay wrote:@ScrunchUp Since I'm doing a PhD I'd better vote for #education (at least, I enjoyed it enough to come back for more!)
gesiwuj's Twitter avatar@gesiwuj wrote:@scrunchup – #education
sanchothefat's Twitter avatar@sanchothefat wrote:@scrunchup #education its not for everyone but the university experience is worth it IMO. My degree subject was the least of what i learned
meeratank's Twitter avatar@meeratank wrote:@ScrunchUp #education - for a good grounding, gives you a good backup plan and educate you on discipline towards work/deadlines.
leesto's Twitter avatar@leesto wrote:@ScrunchUp #education - but get a uni course with a placement year. It gives you the best of both worlds then and is what I'm doing
craigburgess's Twitter avatar@craigburgess wrote:@ScrunchUp #education - But most UK unis are so out of touch with the industry its tough to find the right / good one.
chirdeep's Twitter avatar@chirdeep wrote:@ScrunchUp My vote is for #education If one can - can be no better substitute
LiquidSquid's Twitter avatar@LiquidSquid wrote:@ScrunchUp #education - as long as it is the right course. They are few and far between, but they are out there.

#employment

Total votes: 17

Most recent votes

thepru's Twitter avatar@thepru wrote:@ScrunchUp #employment --but make sure you read all the time, and not just books with pictures.
FataL's Twitter avatar@FataL wrote:@ScrunchUp #employment Even though I had some education (mostly not related to my current job), most of things you get being employed.
csswizardry's Twitter avatar@csswizardry wrote:@scrunchup #employment Universities are well behind the times—I declined a place at Newcastle and they now use my site to teach students!
rem's Twitter avatar@rem wrote:@ScrunchUp #employment still get educated, but it's learning how to learn, not learning a trade. Make sure you also work on your own stuff.
replete's Twitter avatar@replete wrote:@scrunchup #employment - vs 2007-09 education, it seems much better to have real experience. As long as you have space to learn at work.
Baskwalla's Twitter avatar@Baskwalla wrote:@scrunchup #employment The web changes too quickly for classes to keep up. A solid base education is important though. English, etc.
Steve_Day's Twitter avatar@Steve_Day wrote:@scrunchup #employment all day long. You get to keep up to date with the latest technologies, in Uni I think you miss out on that big time
ChristopherCarl's Twitter avatar@ChristopherCarl wrote:@scrunchup there's no subsitute to real-world experience. #employment can teach more than any class out there.
BenMoorhouse's Twitter avatar@BenMoorhouse wrote:@Scrunchup I went for #employment . I'm working for uks biggest bank and have no debt (exc mortgage!)
Coronatus's Twitter avatar@Coronatus wrote:@scrunchup #employment - I went down the education route but dropped out, and leaving uni was the best decision.