I've got no degree, I'm driving a truck, but I'm debt free. Thank you Jesus

Ай бұрын

I’ve got a degree, I don’t drive, I’m debt free.

@loves2smooch384

Ай бұрын

​@thanks to your parents

Ай бұрын

@@loves2smooch384 yes, but actually in my country education is free.

@Lugo1908

Ай бұрын

@MartinVillagra you mean you pay higher taxes over the course of your life to pay for 'free' 'education'

@loves2smooch384

Ай бұрын

@MartinVillagra oh why you even comment then bro ! We don't know that you're from brazil

My daughter is a pheblotomist and makes more than that. Find a new job...find a new hospital.

@Boxiestllama1

2 ай бұрын

He is in Pittsburgh.. UPMC has a stranglehold on hospitals and suppresses wages. He needs to get out of Pennsylvania and find out what his skills are truly worth!

@freshonez88

2 ай бұрын

What state are you guys in

@colleenindy6479

2 ай бұрын

@@freshonez88 she's in Wisconsin

@user-pe9ko8ck2y

2 ай бұрын

@@colleenindy6479wages are stagnant

@noopklu

Ай бұрын

I’ve been a phlebotomist for 1.5 years and make 35k here in Arizona. I’m currently in school for Medical lab tech. Techs here are making 60-65+ a year starting out, I can’t believe he’s making less than a phlebotomist.

This is soo depressing to listen to. Please don't have any kids on top of this.

@radolfkalis4041

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, that would be about the only way he could make things worse.

@firefly9838

2 ай бұрын

Yeah what an idiot. He should be jailed and forbidden from reproducing.

@jamesmoody9363

Ай бұрын

It may last for a season. But God is bigger than all of this and this too shall pass?😊❤

He doesn’t sound like he’s going to do anything they said !

@chocolateangel8743

2 ай бұрын

I think he will get another job in another field. He just has to get over the heart break. Unfortunately, scientists don't get paid what they should (even with advanced degrees).

@elianah8803

2 ай бұрын

thought the same thing, when he said “uh huh, makes sense” you could tell he turned it off….

@user-id7ut8uc2j

2 ай бұрын

Sorry that is not true. My husband and I are both scientists with masters degree. We have paid off an over 350k house by age 53. We lived in an apt in a not so great area for 10 years . He can change jobs and get a higher paying job. Then he can get a masters degree for which he will get a stipend. Anyone can be a manager at home depot. Most people can not be scientists. They have to bring people from other countries here to be scientists. That is how many Chinese and Indian students come here. They get a phD here and then get a good job.

@chocolateangel8743

2 ай бұрын

@@user-id7ut8uc2j The fact that it took you and your husband so long to pay off your house -- after living in a crappy neighborhood for so long -- really just proves my point. You guys should have been millionaires by 35 (if not before). There have been engineering couples that called to show that were millionaires by 30. I'm sure those Asians (include Indians) are doing better financially than the non-Asians.

"Bro, you're broke!"-My wife.

@jrey1

2 ай бұрын

"You're BOTH broke." - Dave Ramsey

@LaineGaming

2 ай бұрын

​@@jrey1 we we 😅

Damn....you can hear it in his voice. He sounds so deflated. Best of luck to him.

He just needs a new job. He’s single, no kids and roommates. Working 7 days a week 12 hours a day is insane, unhealthy and unbiblical. He gave that boy bad advice. He could double his income being an insurance adjuster or something. He needs a new job

@ghostschiphon

Ай бұрын

Perspective, his options are get a better job and mostly likely a second, or live to work in order to clean up the mess. It's probably the most honest advice this young man has received.

@Scarface_445

Ай бұрын

I work 7 days a week, 10 hours weekdays, and 9 hour weekends it’s possible, hard, but doable. And it’s only for a short period. And if you can find jobs that let you grow or you love the ppl even better. Again, he dug this hole. It’s his responsibility. I dug a health care cost hole, now I’m digging out of it.

@mathildaclerpha9675

Ай бұрын

He has a lot of debt . It just for him to pay his debts during a short period of time. He’s not going to be working 7 days a week forever. Having a lot of debts when you can barely pay them off is not biblical either.

@saphira087

Ай бұрын

I believe that he was trying to use unrealistic numbers to make a more powerful point. That it should almost feel like he is with how hard he is working. It was hyperbole.

@Airestotle09

Ай бұрын

You dont think hes tried that already? Lol finding a better paying job just because you want to isnt easy. Im sure theres hundreds also looking for a similar job so he msot likely wont get it. Life isnt black and white

it's heartbreaking to hear this call. How can a University grant a $150k loan to a young person who has no hope of getting a job that would pay that amount off? Doesn't that count as predatory lending? Who is running these institutions, the Sopranos?

@crashtestdummy1972

2 ай бұрын

Careful they might break your kneecaps saying that. Capese?🤌

@wbexteriors9808

2 ай бұрын

@leightri The government

@spatty2589

2 ай бұрын

At first I felt bad for him. But I am a Medical Lab Tech. I had 2 jobs when I first graduated to bring up my take home pay. That kind of money he owes went to living expenses or spring break vacations. There's no way a MT school costs 150K.

@charlesg7926

2 ай бұрын

They have smaller-than-normal-sized hats 🎩

@snowadams696

2 ай бұрын

He is an adult. He chose to change his major. Sounds like he was also living off the loans. At least he is calling in for help. Rooting for him for sure!

There is a desperate need for tutors in math and science. You can work from home and make at least $40/hour. There are options, but for the love of all that is sane, do not go any further into debt for your education. I

Stupid scenarios like this will keep happening so long as the government is in the business of guaranteeing student loans even if the borrower defaults repaying. Schools don't care how much they charge for tuition because they will get their money regardless

Jade said , “ We loaded you up “ , yes they did , gave him facts & truth , he’s young he needs to listen & take action , I’m 66 & still working like a rented mule & thankful to God I’m still able .

31k/year is insane. I made more working the backroom at Walmart.

@Cristobal8605

2 ай бұрын

That’s the problem, these people won’t do those jobs and prefer to stay in debt instead of doing too much of a blue collar job.

@radolfkalis4041

2 ай бұрын

Security guards in southern states, typically the cheapest to live in, make more than 31k a year.

@mattesser5027

2 ай бұрын

Not that I disagree that it is low, but that 31K is AFTER tax based on his 2600/month take home. People need to just list their salary not their take home. Its incumbent upon the hosts to do this too because there's so many things that can affect someone's take home. Just use the freaking gross.

@ArtaxForever

2 ай бұрын

​@mattesser5027 I mean it's not hard to estimate gross or take home based on whatever is given. Whenever dave suggests and insane debt payoff plan its when people give him their gross, so people will complain either way.

@eos_2366

2 ай бұрын

@@Cristobal8605you don’t need a blue collar job to earn a lot. With his degree, you can make anywhere from 50k-100k on average especially in biotech at least I did with his degree. He definitely should look somewhere else, they pay there MLT $35-$40 where I live.

Your hospital likely offers OT for patient sitting. It’s incredibly boring but it’s an easy way to boost your income.

It makes me laugh when kids that go to college say that there going to be making 6 figures when there done with college 😂

@FancyRPGCanada

2 ай бұрын

Yeah that only happens with doctors after they’ve had their own practice for a few years.

@PrimateProductions

2 ай бұрын

​​@@FancyRPGCanadathere are definitely some degrees that one can graduate and begin making 6 figures or close to it right off the bat...one just has to make sure they go into one of those fields. Some examples are electronic engineers/computer science starting salary, no experience approximately $108,000. Petroleum engineering starting at approximately $100,000. Operations Research and Industrial Engineering starting $98,000. Nuclear Engineering Technology= $95,000... and there are many more so it is most definitely doable so you probably shouldn't laugh as long as they are going into the right field.

@PrimateProductions

2 ай бұрын

​@@FancyRPGCanadathat's not true.

@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303

2 ай бұрын

they're*

@tesla82111

2 ай бұрын

I did. Mechanical Engineering does wonders in the job market. The key is getting relevant work experience during college.

There is a position for "Medical Technologist - Core Lab/Blood Bank" at the Veteran's Health Administration in Pittsburgh paying $60k a year. You can apply for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) which can cover repayment of up to $200k tax free ($40k/year over 5 years) in student loan debt. The job posted 4 hours ago. Hope the caller sees this, and good luck.

@Madamchief

9 күн бұрын

That job requires a certification beyond the degree. This poor kid didn't plan very well for his education 😒

I throw trash and make more than he does. Def feel bad for this guy! ✌🏻💕

@freshonez88

2 ай бұрын

No way what state are you in

@Patton0911

2 ай бұрын

@@freshonez88 Colorado

All the best to you man. I hope you make it out of this hole. Take care.

I worked at the same hospital system here in Pittsburgh, just on the finance/accounting side. Put up with it for 5 years before moving jobs. The pay is insanely low. I was making $38k/year starting as a financial analyst with a masters degree. In 5 years and a promotion, I was only making under $45k.

@macedaking

2 ай бұрын

COL is low over there so they pay like shit. Florida hospitals pay worse and somehow our COL is higher 😬

@annetawney2408

2 ай бұрын

Non clinical jobs pretty much all pay crap in large hospital systems. I've been in medical records since 2014 and went from $15/hr up to $22/hr in ten years.

$150k for a bachelor's degree is ludicrous.

@hankwells2637

2 ай бұрын

It’s really insane, I went to a no name cheap college and am working with the same people that went to Duke, UMBC Boston college making the same pay with no student loan debt.

@ChristopherR1981

2 ай бұрын

​@@hankwells2637I went to UMBC... a very affordable school with bright people.

@YuTv1408

2 ай бұрын

Its reality. A normal state school + dorm is more than 150k.

@OhYeaMista

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@YuTv1408 Why do people say things that are so easily proven false with the slightest amount of research? I literally just looked up current tuition for state college in Massachusetts where I live and it’s just over $11,000 a year. Full bachelors degree for $44,000 before you even apply for any financial aid or anything. Room and board is $15,000 but nobody’s making you stay there. Even if you did though we’re still well under $150,000.

@mbank3832

2 ай бұрын

and I thought my 40K business degree was bad ...

Dude should go into banking instead of bothering with McDonald's. It might not be his field of interest, but investment firms love people with STEM degrees (even though it is totally unnecessary for the job)

@cleansoapmind

2 ай бұрын

Interesting..

@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, that is totally odd. I thought they would take all the business and finance majors.

@buckibanker

2 ай бұрын

100% true, we have more engineer, Bio, math and Stats grads than business degrees in certain areas of my bank

@muzerhythm2242

2 ай бұрын

Was thinking ANYTHING other than retail or fast food....they are not hiring like they used to, and are laying off left and right. Also, how would McDonald's and Home Dept look on his resume VS experience in any other area of business....good luck on transferable skills.

@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303

2 ай бұрын

@@muzerhythm2242 They are the two biggest industries. How do those look on a CEO's resume? They just get another CEO job.

He could be making 100k plus if he goes into pharmaceuticals

@tesla82111

2 ай бұрын

He needs a phd for that

@6feet6figures

2 ай бұрын

@@tesla82111street pharmacist

@user-id7ut8uc2j

2 ай бұрын

You only need bachelor's for pharmaceutical sales. Those people make more than the scientists. He has lots of options if his hospital job is not paying. Jade and John are not giving him good advice. But hopefully he reads these comments and gets some ideas. He needs to move on from the hospital where they can't pay him because they have to pay the doctors the big bucks. But he is getting good experience.

@sterlingsimmons2212

2 ай бұрын

Lol, yeah he'll make 100k plus in the legal or illegal pharma business.

@rachelmaddowswife8713

Ай бұрын

@@user-id7ut8uc2j The entry level sales rep salary with just a bachelors is less than 6 figures, but still better than his $30k. They don't make more than the PhD level scientists unless they're a top sales rep earning a ton of commission. The caller needs to apply to grad schools, honestly the Biochemistry stipend he'll get from the program will be as much or higher than his current salary, and he won't take on any additional debt.

He should be able to take the certification classes to be a medical laboratory technologist and double his income. He could go to a much cheaper school and apply for scholarships. Sometimes, hospitals will help with tuition as well. He could’ve gotten his current job with a an associates degree with almost no debt. He’s way overqualified for the job he has.

I have an economics degree and I've had to work at fedex loading trucks in the mornings and also in warehouse positions between jobs. It sucks, but sometimes you just have to do things that suck until you get a job you enjoy. Good lucl, man! It can be better 😊

He could be a UPS driver. They make good money.

@PrimateProductions

2 ай бұрын

Lol...not that great

@QuanHoang2x01

2 ай бұрын

Could be. There are so many people waiting in line to work for them

@radolfkalis4041

2 ай бұрын

UPS is a very high stress, high demand job, you literally work your butt off!

@napoleon1992

2 ай бұрын

​@@radolfkalis4041sounds like what alot of people have to do to make higer income. They don't just give money away.

@octo.lina69

2 ай бұрын

​@@radolfkalis4041Makes sense why they get paid good then

His story is a sad reminder of the harsh reality many face after investing in a degree with little return. It's crucial to do your research before diving into student loans.

@raymond_sycamore

2 ай бұрын

Going to college was the biggest mistake of my life. Took until 32 to not only get sober, but to pay off my debt from school. Not just student loans. Credit cards, cars, personal loans too.

@StaciaBielka

2 ай бұрын

Biochem is a good return degree, he just did not get a good job after graduating, probably for a complex of other reasons. Just getting a grade does not always mean you received knowledge and skills in required amount to land a job offer.

@mikejones762

2 ай бұрын

@@StaciaBielkabachelors in bio chem is useless unless you go to medschool for phd

@Trenton.D

2 ай бұрын

@@mikejones762You don’t get a PhD in medical school. And no, he could work in industry with a BS making AT LEAST $50k a year starting as an entry level quality chemist.

@keith-kb1zl

2 ай бұрын

yep. know people who have 6 figure student loan debt barely making more than my friends who did trade school or blue collar factory jobs. college degrees are worthless unless you’re pulling in a minimum of 6 figures.

He should have stayed in Engineering school, made 150k my first year after college, on track to making 200 this year. Edit: I commented three times but somehow they don’t show up. I definitely work substantially more and harder than the others, got promoted in 12 months to Product Engineer in the semiconductor industry in the NW, and I made myself indispensable to the company. But most people won’t be able to achieve this quickly. I’m also an immigrant and my parents are low income (I help them remotely financially now), I came here after High School thanks to scholarships and I can finally conquer the American dream. Do you guys think I’m going to let it slip away?

@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303

2 ай бұрын

@@JpegJakeup But writing well.....will not.

@megalodon1726

2 ай бұрын

He probably couldn't handle engineering. It's one of the hardest degrees.

@marquisstrongchild7535

2 ай бұрын

Omg bro... what field in engineering are you in man? I've been doing this for 7 years and I only do $115k. I wish I were making these $200k salaries y'all be talking about

@forzaazzurri1471

2 ай бұрын

@@marquisstrongchild7535 I’m a product engineer for an equipment manufacturing company in the semiconductor industry in the North West.

@ganymedehedgehog371

2 ай бұрын

Does your dad own the company? That does not happen for first year hires.

I really think people phone in to the show expecting a magic wand to be waved, its all common sense at the end of the day, unbelievable !!

Guy needs to be a truck driver or work oil fields to quickly erase this debt and move on

I spent around 6 months looking for a job in my field without any luck, then got a temporary job and had to keep looking for another 8 months to finally land a job in my field. It suuuucked.

@mbank3832

2 ай бұрын

same. i was waiting tables for almost a year before I found a job... that paid like sh**

Get a second job. My dad had a day job and 2 part time jobs when I was young. We didn't see him sometimes for 2 weeks. He said it was hard but he could handle it while he was still young. My father is my hero.

@Excalibur2

2 ай бұрын

Terrible advice unless you hate your family. I'm sorry, I don't aspire to miss out on my kid's childhood, and you shouldn't either.

@jroberts7387

2 ай бұрын

@@Excalibur2 Where did he say he aspired to miss out on his kid's childhood?

@kylemack8864

2 ай бұрын

The caller is a single guy, no kids, he can work 80 90 hrs per week@@Excalibur2

@Excalibur2

2 ай бұрын

@@jroberts7387 "my hero"

@Excalibur2

2 ай бұрын

@@jroberts7387 when he said "my hero"

Turning down a ‘free’ education was his first mistake. Happiness with your career is wonderful, but you can’t be happy if you’re under a massive ton of debt. Student loans are hell. Racking up tens of thousands of dollars in debt is rarely worth it today. Not in this economy. If you don’t have money, go to community college, transfer to your local college or learn a trade. Starting off so far in the hole is a recipe for disaster.

@sandrab.3538

2 ай бұрын

Yes and trades are in demand in most places. It is a very respectable living

@primaltone

2 ай бұрын

I had the same thought regarding throwing away a free education and replacing it with all that debt for a very low, negative? ROI. Not sure if it was "follow your dreams, do what thou wilt!", or if he just couldn't handle the courses (I have first hand experience that they aren't cheese), but damn what a decision. Knowing nothing about this profession or his credentials, me thinks he's getting screwed on salary. Time to take that experience and apply for the next gig.

I am an RN. That job he has does not require a college degree. He borrowed 150K for absolutely zero rate of return. It got him absolutely nothing.

@darex0827

2 ай бұрын

Well, he got one hell of an expensive lesson. That's something....

@jimmymcgill6778

2 ай бұрын

It is not 0 ROI.

@chookchack

2 ай бұрын

You can get a nursing degree abroad for like 10K USD too.

@heidithaw1072

2 ай бұрын

He could apply to the pharmaceutical industry. There are a number of roles he could do that would pay double that. Some CROs (They manage clinical trials) have training program where he could become a research associate and if he can get to a senior level you can make six figures.

@gosiakulicka4156

2 ай бұрын

Yep agreed. I work in laboratory too and it is all true

It's funny how teachers looked at me like I was stupid when I said I didn't want to go to university. Blows my mind that people were willing to sink 40-50k in debt to study. My buddy said he was furious when he finally started working the people that didn't go to.uni but had 5 years company experience where his managers. Says it all.

@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, but those managers end up in deep trouble when they lose their jobs. There is a learning curve and someone who goes to a university can easily jump over those managers. The problem is that these companies do not want to pay to hire degree holders because they would have to pay more $ to hire them. Meanwhile, these managers are being low balled.

@kodymonroe2613

2 ай бұрын

@@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303 maybe maybe not. I'm speaking from people I knows experiences. I have a friend who skipped uni and climbed the ladder of her job. She's 34 and already does independent consulting in her field and is making a killing with no debt. I can't say the same for my uni friends that didn't even start in there fields till they were 24

I'm a custodian and his take home is not much more then me. And I have no degree

I am an MLT( medical lab tech) in California. It is a licensed position that requires an associates degree and continuing education to maintain your license. I personally make 6 figures with an AA. You can also go further and obtain a bachelor's degree and become a clinical laboratory scientist. I guess this means location matters, but this job position can be extremely lucrative and fulfilling.

@ambercalkins733

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely true. Location does matter. I am in a HCOL area but am MT making close to six figures with overtime and shift differentials.

@donnafontaine2799

2 ай бұрын

The Boston area pays very well with many exceptional hospitals here and medical facilities to choose from

@Madamchief

9 күн бұрын

He would also need to pay to get that certificate. I'm in his current situation as well: 2 degrees, no certification= lab assistant @ $20/hr. I'm going back to school for a stupid nursing license because of the same bullshit

When I see all those videos on student loans… I’m happy to live in Europe. The costs for studying at a good university are between 300-500 bucks PER SEMESTER. So 5 years for a masters costs 5k… All you need is to take care of your costs of living… My god 🙏🏻

@PrimateProductions

2 ай бұрын

I cannot even imagine having the chance to earn a college education for so little money.

Not me thinking “In a van by the river” when she asked what his living situation is…

@c2s2942

2 ай бұрын

That’s popular these days. 😂 he could probably make more as a KZreadr in a van down by the river than in his current job.

I have a journalism degree. As good as I was, I made $25,000 a year with ZERO room for advancement working in a building that deserves to be condemned. I bet on myself, changed careers, climbed the corporate ladder and tripled my salary in 5 years. It's ok to move onto the next chapter. It's a pain, there will be sacrifices, some days will be easier than others...but when you can find a work/life balance and lay down without losing sleep over bills I promise it's worth it.

@rwebster1234

2 ай бұрын

What do you do now?

@stevegolacks8731

2 ай бұрын

@@rwebster1234 , Street Pharmacist....lol

@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303

2 ай бұрын

David Muir would not agree.

How can he not be in a much higher paying job with that degree? Working extra hours in a gift shop isn't the answer.

@nugsin4

2 ай бұрын

Few academic biochemistry programs provide technical training. Someone with an AS in med lab tech is honestly a better candidate to run the equipment. The conceptual knowledge is not very valuable unless you are a scientist with an advanced degree.

@ericafrench9882

2 ай бұрын

I got a biochemistry degree, graduated in 2018. It depends on where you live but most times you need a masters with certifications and 5 years experience to get a decent job (40K-50K salary). A lot of jobs in my area wanted a PhD, certifications and 3+ years experience for jobs paying 55K+.

@pamelaburleson2063

2 ай бұрын

Because jobs in the industry require at least a masters degree.

@JustinCase780

2 ай бұрын

@@pamelaburleson2063 Yes..This is so strange as to how he didn't know this switching majors especially originally planning on a degree in engineering.

LOL! "You're digging a swimming pool with a spoon."

Similar situation in my past. Lab tech salary unfortunately does not always provide what you need. Good news is biochemists are in demand in industry and elsewhere with nice salaries.

You got this man. Look for a job in that area or pick up 2 extra jobs. I do 3, and digging out of a medical hole I made. You got this, it will teach you so much!

Dude move back home live with mom and dad,,, for 4 years ,,,save and pay off this student loan,,, there is no way out of this,,,, even if you take a second job,,,,

@DamianBadalamenti

2 ай бұрын

The way out of it, is to get a better paying job. 31k per year isn't enough. He needs to make some serious adjustments to his life and how he makes money

@dakotacampbell1358

2 ай бұрын

Some parents don't let you live with them rent free.

@nickhubsky3400

2 ай бұрын

Using parents, no such thing as a sink or swim. Teach young people to live off their parents backs. And some get a path of least resistance where they truly do not have to be self financing.

@ivanvargas2425

2 ай бұрын

Why not just claim bankruptcy ?

@GitarPicker

2 ай бұрын

@@ivanvargas2425 student loans are unbankruptable

This right here is why I am so not in the market to get a college degree. I don't want to go into debt just to leave with a piece of paper that may or may not pay the bills.

Bro stay off the dating market for the next few years. Please.

@djpuplex

2 ай бұрын

Making $2600 a month he won't be on the market.

@misutasutanto6312

Ай бұрын

​@@djpuplexOr getting premium kitty cat

this makes British salaries look so crap

This is absolutely insanity Im 27 and make 100k a year as an HVAC tech and have never stepped foot in a college. Unbelievable!!!

@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303

2 ай бұрын

There is high risk in HVAC. Don't they get paid on commission?

@thomaskaraindros28

2 ай бұрын

@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303 nah join a union and do commercial/industrial you'll make a solid wage without having to push residential sales. The guy on the phone who spent 157k to make 31k is the guy with the big risk not me

@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303

2 ай бұрын

@@thomaskaraindros28 See, I have all these HVAC shops around me and I had to call one to find an issue with mine. Here, they tend to go with upselling people on buying a whole new unit. I told the guy I called over that I thought it was the capacitor and he agreed. I dodged that bullet.

@donnafontaine2799

2 ай бұрын

The trades I gotta say are the fields to get into.

I feel this dude's pain. It's a rough road. I was in a similar situation, Signed up for $140,000 of student loans for art school at the age of 18 back in 2008. Luckily I never gave up on my craft and paid them back in full at the age of 35. I hope he finds his path and comes out of this.

Lab tech earning 2600 a month very low pay fir for the medical industry

@pamelaburleson2063

2 ай бұрын

You don't need a degree to be a lab tech.

@carlosmacias5073

2 ай бұрын

It will be dependant on Healthcare system and area. But I agree that maybe he needs to go find another place.

@zachjones2346

2 ай бұрын

@@pamelaburleson2063 100% incorrect. This is a huge misconception just like how nurses think the lab hemolyzes their samples.

@ChristopherR1981

2 ай бұрын

It's dedefinitely low... lab techs working in a department that demands a degree pay about $50k a year median pay.

@pamelaburleson2063

2 ай бұрын

And yet I know a lab tech without a degree. @@zachjones2346

For a hospital worker > Explorer Public Service Loan Forgiveness and see if your employer qualifies. It's at least worth applying for and seeing what the ten-year terms could be.

wish they would've gotten more info about why he switched majors, whether he had a full or partial scholarship for engineering, and what was his end goal with biochem. want to know if parents advised against switching or if he was first gen with no direction. still seems common sense not to switch if you'll lose your scholarship.

Crazy that if a 19 year old wants a $5000 loan to buy equipment for a lawn mowing business they'll be denied for no credit but if they want a 150k degree in a field that pays 50k for the first ten years it only takes one click to get it

I obtained a bachelors degree in biochemistry a long time ago and now have my CPA license here in Canada. I was in the same situation as the caller and believe me, there are literally no decent exit opportunities in biochemistry except for students that want to get their grades up to get into medical school.

@ChristopherR1981

2 ай бұрын

Yup... many STEM degrees without professional degrees like medicine etc don't pay as well most people believe. Most jobs requiring biology degrees or biochemistry pay about $50-$60k... About the same as a skilled tradesman WITHOUT ANY DEGREE or even a highschool diploma and just a GED.

Another college grifted someone for $150K....

@gribble2979

2 ай бұрын

No, he made ridiculously stupid decisions. You do not need to go into debt for school, especially for undergraduate degrees.

@droid2D2C3P0

2 ай бұрын

He literally signed up for it... Nobody forced him to go to the that school or take out those loans.

@kevgret

2 ай бұрын

@@droid2D2C3P0 he signed up for it but these schools know he will never get his return on his $150k.

@droid2D2C3P0

2 ай бұрын

@@kevgret they don't know that and besides, that's irrelevant. Nobody was "grifted". He had the option to get his degree for cheaper and he chose the expensive route.. you can't just say everybody with student loans is a victim of some non-existent scam lmao

@kevgret

2 ай бұрын

@@droid2D2C3P0 every college knows the median income of every profession for every state. They knew this mans $150k would never be returned back to him

Advice question: I have 15k in debt to pay off (Car payment). I have a roommate in my 2 BR apartment paying half the rent ($505) + my monthly payment at $306. Total payment is $806. With that $806, I’ll have the car paid off within 15-18 months. Should I throw extra money on top of that OR any extra money should just be used for savings. Total income a year is 63-66k

@keiranninjaspirit

2 ай бұрын

Pay off the car, then save🎉

This caller got brainwashed into thinking he is in the American Dream getting in debt

@michelarosier1918

2 ай бұрын

In America people have to come up with a plan and stay focused not to fall into the hole of debt begin offer every day of the year. People fight for our freedom, it you want to be free.

Matt you need to apply for jobs at medical schools in research. I see one at university of Kansas and the midpoint pay is $27/hr

That’s not what he wanted to hear but at least he ain’t got kids he can do it

How much a month should he be making if 2600 is way too low? Asking because im making 2400 atm

with that degree consider being a TA or tutor in the field and get a side gig at a JC or state school...Or even research based jobs at hospitals or graduate schools.... another option is move to HCOL area. There are non college degree jobs that pay 60-90K. live with roommates in a house for $600-900 rent for 3-4 years then you'll be fine afterwards....

I wouldn’t expect the same hospital to add on too many additional jobs, they won’t want you to schedule you over 40 hrs per week in total, because no matter what they gotta pay you time and a half. Unless the directors of the other departments are allowed to do that and are willing to pay it. But OT is generally not something you can rely on long-term. Kinda have to get other side gigs, work in more than one organization.

Im an MLS too. Went to community college for about 5k then did an online bridge program for $20k.

I work a very similar role and he can easily 3x his salary if he moves to an independent clinical lab. Hospitals are known to pay much less for the same lab role in this industry.

One of the things I didn’t hear them ask is if he’s contributing to a 401k at his job. Sometimes people are contributing hundreds of dollars a month in the name of their future while they’re completely drowning today and literally taking years off their life with the stress.

Hey Matt. You need to get a job in industry. Academia and hospitals don’t pay as much. You can potentially double your pay but you’ll probably need to move. Apply broadly across the country. Hotspots for your degree that pay decently to very well are California, NC and Minnesota. Living expenses may be higher in some of these areas but it’s better to make more and cut down costs. All the best, you can do this!!!

An undergrad biochemistry degree is completely worthless in medicine and research. His only way out is an advanced degree where he will have to borrow more debt, but will 5x his short term income and 10x his long term income.

@user-id7ut8uc2j

2 ай бұрын

That is complete nonesense. A biochemistry degree can get him a job at pharmaceutical company. He may need to get a masters but at right company they could help pay for it. But if he does masters full time. He gets a stipend and he won't go into anymore debt. He has lots of options he just has to find a higher paying job.

@sarahw9198

2 ай бұрын

You do not need to borrow debt for a phd. I'm getting one right now in chemistry and my tuition is fully paid, and I also receive a stipend for living expenses (higher than what this caller is making at his job). The school also pays my health insurance premiums, and reimburses any healthcare expenses up to my out of pocket max. My package is guaranteed for the next 4 years. I have no student loan debt from undergrad so when I graduate I will have a BA and a PhD debt free :)

My dude you should have stuck with engineering lol

@pamelaburleson2063

2 ай бұрын

He might have flunked out. Lots do. The math isn't easy.

@jaclynbannister1877

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like he flunked out. He said he lost his academic scholarship. ??

@bryces2898

2 ай бұрын

He flunked out. Blew it

@DoctorSmartyPants

2 ай бұрын

​​@@pamelaburleson2063And its not just math. Lots of solving complex problems.

Hospitals are notorious for paying peanuts to allied health service employees. Try to find a job with pharma R& D.

@tesla82111

2 ай бұрын

He needs a PhD for that…

I was in a similar situation as this guy around 9 years ago. Graduated with a degree in biomedical engineering (3.74 GPA) and the highest paying job I could get was 41k (300+ applications). People I worked with who had 10+ years experience were only making around 55k. Some of these people had masters in their respective fields. These degrees aren’t necessarily easy to obtain and it’s really unfortunate how low the ROI is relative to the cost of college + time taken to get through the curriculum.

"Turn out the Lights" "The parties over" "The cakes are on the griddle" " And you are already greased"😂😂

Swing and a miss by John here. The caller shouldn’t just go out and get some low tier jobs… He needs to leverage that degree for a higher pay.. not go out and manage a McDonalds…

@Kysen10

2 ай бұрын

yep bad advice

@crashtestdummy1972

2 ай бұрын

Thats not bad advice. Get a higher paying job until you can leverage. But i thought he didnt graduate? If he did, idk why hes not already using his degree.

@c2s2942

2 ай бұрын

You can’t leverage a degree for higher income. You leverage skills and practical job knowledge for higher income. He said himself that he can’t move up much without going back to school which would only increase the problem. If he wants higher income, it’s not currently attainable in his field. Sometimes reality overrules dreams.

@Kysen10

2 ай бұрын

@@crashtestdummy1972 it's bad advice as Mcdonalds would look at his resume and see he is overqualified and will quit the moment he finds something better. They wont bother wasting time training him knowing that.

@crashtestdummy1972

2 ай бұрын

@@Kysen10 so basically just be jobless until he finds a good job? That doesn't make sense. Also, you can just leave some stuff off your resume too. Don't lie but if you omit a degree to help you get a job that is ok

He needs to get a better paying job for a Biochemistry degree. In any case, $150000 for Biochemistry is ridiculous.

@eile4219

2 ай бұрын

everyone wants a better pay job. Just saying that won't help anybody. The advice is to get a manager job in mcdonalds is not that easy lol

@lucaspm98

2 ай бұрын

There’s no high paying jobs for a biochemistry bachelors. It’s only a useful degree if you go on to further education.

@jayman3575

2 ай бұрын

@@lucaspm98 pharma companies?

@gauravdewan6126

2 ай бұрын

with biochem, you need atleast a master's degree to get a better paying job. Biochem is a very difficult subject but pays poorly which is unfortunate.

@gauravdewan6126

2 ай бұрын

@@jayman3575 they won't even acknowledge you with a bachelor's

Yup! All Jade said at the end. Everyone fell for that college makes money. But its not true for everyone.

He was living off those student loans.. I went to a private catholic university and my student loans are $19k and that's because I was only paying minimum of stopped paying at times....

Anybody else super sick of these bots in the comments section?

This young man needed wise council at multiple points in his life and either didn't heed it or didn't receive it Sad situation.

He is at UPMC, Univ of PGH medical center. I’ve been there. Good bennies, terrible pay.

He should get on the SAVE plan for his federal student loans. Based on his income he’d pay 0$ a month and not a due interest on the loans. Since they base the payments on the previous tax years income he’d have an entire year of pocketing an extra 250$ to put towards the private student loan debt. Next thing I’d do is see if he can refinance the private loans through Sofi or something. Often they’ll bundle them all and give you a lower interest rate with a lower monthly payment. Next ask for a raise. Doesn’t hurt to ask he’ll be there for 1 year pretty soon. I’d ask for a raise then look for any other odd jobs around the hospital.

John Oliver on Last Week Tonight did the debt forgiveness thing. He created a debt buying business and bought medical debt. He then had a charity or something do their process on getting it cleared.

Did anyone made him understand making that change in college path was going lead to extreme a mount of debt for no reason. He should have finished the degree with the scholarship

He works for a hospital, focus on the private loans and work PSLF for the federal loans. Go to nursing school. 2 more years if he has a BS. High demand field and he can become a traveler nurse for extra pay. His job after will still qualify for PSLF. Good luck brother

$200 can feed a frugal person in a month if he can prepare his food from home, grocery shop at a Walmart, Cotsco or Aldi and if doesn't drink alcohol. He can even eat out about 3 times a month at an inexpensive chain e.g Panda Express. He will live on food like simple sandwiches, spaghetti and meat balls, rice and chicken etc.

Dude engineering degrees are they way to go why would you switch from that

@lukeiskandar1208

2 ай бұрын

Cause he didn’t enjoy it and didn’t want to be miserable working

@charlesw1973

2 ай бұрын

@@lukeiskandar1208 look where he is now...

@MacTave141

2 ай бұрын

@@lukeiskandar1208yeah he is doing great now with that biochem degree 😂

@tk17222

2 ай бұрын

As a certified lab scientist, I earn more than my husband’s engineering job earns.

@MacTave141

2 ай бұрын

@@tk17222 then your husband is probably a crap tastic engineer or you work in pharma either way this guy is no scientist with just a bio chem degree

Every high schooler going to college should listen to this call. If you can’t pay for it with cash then don’t go to a university that you can’t afford. Community college and public universities all the way! Degree that matters

Hospitals usually have programs where they will pay for your next degree. Get them to pay for the next one! Or get a Sales job in the med field.

The bright side AT least the parents didn't co-sign for these student loans!!!

My manager friends have told me that people with biochemistry and biochemical engineering degrees are applying for all kinds jobs unrelated to their degrees because there's either no jobs or no money in it.

@gauravdewan6126

2 ай бұрын

This is sadly true and very unfortunate.

@ChristopherR1981

2 ай бұрын

I work as a lab tech... biochemistry with just an undergrad degree pays about the same as a teacher, about $50-$60k... to make more money, people need at lest a masters and some jobs want PhDs... and these jobs pay about the same as a truck driver ($100,000).

I don't understand how someone could drop an engineering degree with a scholarship and take on biochem without a scholarship. He would have known the upfront costs. Sad no one convinced him to switch to something more lucrative or cheaper.

@DoctorSmartyPants

2 ай бұрын

He may have been failing his classes? Engineering school is not for everyone.

Am over the road truck driver makes good money and has no rent. Need a CDL which many companies will pay for

Seeking advice at 32 with $50,000 savings-considering Microsoft/Apple or ETFs SPY/VOO.

@karenwilliams9653

2 ай бұрын

Allocate a percentage to a successfully growth oriented publicly traded company for leverage.

@lisaMauer-sj5el

2 ай бұрын

Caution against hasty market re-entry; await sustained positive signals or stay largely in cash.

@clintscott3300

2 ай бұрын

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@ConnorJara

2 ай бұрын

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@FranciszekPawal

2 ай бұрын

monica-mary-strigle with inflation hedging strategies guided me to a 375 percent gain in 14 months.

I got laid off from the airline industry in 2020 and didn't get a nibble for 6 months, then I got two within a week of each other.

Just 2 cents As someone working in a hospital - Biomed is where he needs to be working at, not the Lab. Biomed dept techs take care of medical equipment that are not computers. They make around 6 figures where I work. and the hardest part is getting your foot in the door which you already did. You can do this!

@susieq8008

2 ай бұрын

My husband was a BMET while in the Air Force. He then retired from AF and went to work for our city hospital. Just retired in January of this year. The money and retirement benefits are great, too. Also, the AF sent him to a year of school, so there were no student loans . He was medical, and I was dental, so everywhere we lived, we had jobs.

He is never getting out of debt. This is why making bad choices will ruin you. Don’t go to college unless you’re going to be a doctor. That’s it, AI has taken all other options off the table.

That's what these companies do for cheap labor. They want you to get a degree but when you do, they start your pay at 40k, if you are lucky. When he gets 3 years of experience he'll get a higher paying of jobs. Our system sets us up. First 3 yrs after college is cheap labor regardless of your degree(s).

He could get a fast food or grocery store job part time with this. Flexible hours you should be able to work some 4 or 5 hour shifts or nights or possibly weekends ? If your main job is off weekends? Flexible job on the side is going to help

Dude seemed to think reality will bend to his will. He went to college without a clear understanding of what he wants to do or why he was there... switched majors....racked up a bunch of unnecessary debt and is now aimless and broke. Sucks, but people need to just stop blindly believing college pays for everyone. Reality is, most dont need it.

Side hustles!!!!

He sure is!

Grocery stores pay stockers 30-40 a year. Vendors & mgrs get 80-100k.

@ChristopherR1981

2 ай бұрын

Walmart truck drivers make $120k average, about the same as a Pharmacist, veterinarian or physician assistant and 2x the average lab tech with am undergraduate degree. Most these schools charging an arm and a leg for a degree that has poor ROI these days.

I have a friend who's an MD with an undergrad in Bio Chemistry and didn't go 160K in debt. I know lot's of RN's that cash flowed.