ferguson_tom Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Bit of a classic this one. My missus works in an office that keep records for medical companies, she is the only one in the office without a degree. They had a few new computers delivered and my missus built hers and helped the others out, while doing so the screen needed screwing to a bracket. She asked for one of the lads (who has a doctorate) to get her a phillips screw driver. His reply.... but the screen is a Samsung. To say my missus ripped it out of this bloke who has been to university for 7 years is an understatement. Edited January 27, 2012 by ferguson_tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 A Degree in the university of life worth far more than any Doctorate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Loads of education and not a clue about the real world, just need to look at our politicians for another example. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyxologos Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) A university degree does not make you a handyman. Edited January 27, 2012 by Psyxologos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodcock11 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Bit of a classic this one. My missus works in an office that keep records for medical companies, she is the only one in the office without a degree. They had a few new computers delivered and my missus built hers and helped the others out, while doing so the screen needed screwing to a bracket. She asked for one of the lads (who has a doctorate) to get her a phillips screw driver. His reply.... but the screen is a Samsung. To say my missus ripped it out of this bloke who has been to university for 7 years is an understatement. Ah but I am sure that the lad (who has a doctorate) can spell supposedly and university....... Edited January 27, 2012 by woodcock11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 A Degree in the university of life worth far more than any Doctorate Don't tell that to your heart surgeon, he may get the local scally to do the operation, you'd be farmed out for spares! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 education is not a given link when it comes to intelligence,I work with more than my fair share of well-educated idiots, a degree in common sense would go a long way. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Ah but I am sure that the lad (who has a doctorate) can spell supposedly and university....... Not necessarily. Edited January 27, 2012 by Logo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I now have my cup of tea all over my screen thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Loads of education and not a clue about the real world, just need to look at our politicians for another example. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr W Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Very funny but I guess everyone has their area of speciality, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodcock11 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Mussels and now a chip - do you work in the food industry by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxtav Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I went to uni and did engineering but did have to do a practical course as they believed that if you ask the welder/fitter to do something it was better that you had an idea what they could do. Was easy for me as i grew up on a farm and got stuck in doing all the practical stuff as soon as i could. I have no problems building a new shed or stripping a tractor engine but know lots of people from uni who struggle with the concept of a cup of tea. Big difference between knowledge and intelligence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Sigh. What it comes down to is the difference between practical and theoretical expertise. Both are important, but some folk start from the practical end and work up with experience, and the others start with lots of theoretical training and then grow through practical experience. Where I work is populated by people with no qualifications whatsoever to people with Doctorates. Each end of the spectrum thinks the other is hopeless, as is human nature. The fact is that neither could do each others jobs, they have to merge somewhere in the middle. I dont have a university education, I dont even have A-levels, but that doesnt mean I feel threatened by those who do. Snobbery and inverse snobbery is just ignorance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) A Degree in the university of life worth far more than any Doctorate :lol: Thats the stock answer of people without qualifications. Ive got a BSc and a Post grad and I just pretend to be stupid.... Edited January 27, 2012 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 My father-in-Law was a brilliant conservation architect,he was knighted. He was a an exceptional visionary and mathematician. He could also lead people but he wasn't the greatest at practical work. He told me this. Sometimes "horses for courses" is a great thing to understand as we are all generally useless at everything. Support the good and the great and reap the benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Blimmy just a funny story post, some people getting a bit of serious chin stroking methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Blimmy just a funny story post, some people getting a bit of serious chin stroking methinks. PS I have a degree and can wire a plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I heard some female bellend on the radio yesterday banging on about how great it is that a D pass at GCSE (easy o level) is going to be considered a valid grade in future instead of a cut off point at grade C. Everyone seems to have A levels nowadays, yet 30 years ago they were the preserve of the strictly academic. I know that people aint getting cleverer, i meet divvies every day who can barely speak let alone take .79p out of a quid and give you the correct change instantly. p.s you can tell how thick people are by the explosion in tattoo parlours, they are everywhere. Biggest u.k. growth industry. Says something.!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 i work on my own so i don`t come into contact with people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) I am Not clever enough to work my iPhone though Edited January 27, 2012 by onefulham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I am neither practical or theoretical, erm? so beat that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) sorry to offend any one was only a little funny story would hope people would just laugh at it. No chip on my shoulder i had uni offers but decided to go work totally my choice but most of my mates went to uni and have nothing agaisnt them. Still though no matter what any one says about qualifications etc you have to be some sort of plonka to get to 35 and not know what a phillips screwdriver is. I would of told the story even if the bloke dropped out of school at ten years old. Edited January 27, 2012 by ferguson_tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I think the answer is if you aren't very practical, just make sure you earn enough to pay people to do everything for you. I am practical and clever, so I can choose to do either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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