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Ustwo · 05-31-2005, 04:06 PM

I spent 14 years in school from the end of high school to where I am now. Obviously not all of it pertains to my job directly. What much of it does is help me think and understand. I am a doctor, and I deal with a lot of different issues.

I have to deal with pain, and if I didn’t understand the various theories I would not be able to explain why something hurts. It wouldn’t affect my job directly, but it would affect how patients react to the pain I sometimes cause. I would also not understand the gate theory of pain, so when a patient asked what I thought about acupuncture I couldn’t give an honest answer.

I have to deal with personalities. I don’t need psychology to do my job, but its sure nice to have. When I’m dealing with problem personalities, or fearful ones, it helps. It also helps knowing child development so I can better relate to children at various ages.

I don’t need to know world history, it doesn’t help me in my job. Its awfully nice to know the mistakes of the past when heading to the ballot box.

I don’t need to know Geography either. I’ve lived in the same area my whole life after all. Sure I have patients from around the world but who cares right?

Really while I’m making a complex diagnosis about a chronic problem which has caused someone great suffering over a period of years, all I need to know is what affects my field directly? Knowing how to think and organize your thoughts isn’t important is it?

I find that while most of what I have learned over the years, and I have forgotten more than most people learn in a life time, does not play any direct part in my life, I wouldn’t give any of it up ever. In fact I am constantly trying to learn new things in no way related to my field to keep my mind active, and continue to broaden my education.

Its easy to say ‘I’ll learn on my own.’ but most people won’t. College forces you to learn things that might not interest you on the surface, and even if you never use it in your job, I wouldn’t call it a waste of time.

I’ve found that most people who don’t go to or finish college when they could have had they wanted do so because they are either too lazy or too impatient. Most high schools do not teach you how to think, or how to organize, or a broad range of subjects. College is the one spot that may open your eyes to different approaches, different disciplines which you never thought of before. If your only reason for an education is to make money, then I really feel sorry for you, there is a lot out there beyond your paycheck.

Not going to college for most people means less opportunity, less money, and less job security. Sure some make it, some do great, but why limit yourself?

05-31-2005, 04:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	I spent 14 years in school from the end of high school to where I am now. Obviously not all of it pertains to my job directly. What much of it does is help me think and understand. I am a doctor, and I deal with a lot of different issues. I have to deal with pain, and if I didn’t understand the various theories I would not be able to explain why something hurts. It wouldn’t affect my job directly, but it would affect how patients react to the pain I sometimes cause. I would also not understand the gate theory of pain, so when a patient asked what I thought about acupuncture I couldn’t give an honest answer. I have to deal with personalities. I don’t need psychology to do my job, but its sure nice to have. When I’m dealing with problem personalities, or fearful ones, it helps. It also helps knowing child development so I can better relate to children at various ages. I don’t need to know world history, it doesn’t help me in my job. Its awfully nice to know the mistakes of the past when heading to the ballot box. I don’t need to know Geography either. I’ve lived in the same area my whole life after all. Sure I have patients from around the world but who cares right? Really while I’m making a complex diagnosis about a chronic problem which has caused someone great suffering over a period of years, all I need to know is what affects my field directly? Knowing how to think and organize your thoughts isn’t important is it? I find that while most of what I have learned over the years, and I have forgotten more than most people learn in a life time, does not play any direct part in my life, I wouldn’t give any of it up ever. In fact I am constantly trying to learn new things in no way related to my field to keep my mind active, and continue to broaden my education. Its easy to say ‘I’ll learn on my own.’ but most people won’t. College forces you to learn things that might not interest you on the surface, and even if you never use it in your job, I wouldn’t call it a waste of time. I’ve found that most people who don’t go to or finish college when they could have had they wanted do so because they are either too lazy or too impatient. Most high schools do not teach you how to think, or how to organize, or a broad range of subjects. College is the one spot that may open your eyes to different approaches, different disciplines which you never thought of before. If your only reason for an education is to make money, then I really feel sorry for you, there is a lot out there beyond your paycheck. Not going to college for most people means less opportunity, less money, and less job security. Sure some make it, some do great, but why limit yourself? __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps.