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I work in actuarial services... we predict rate and size of claims in order to calculate the value of the outstanding claims. The field is varied - motor/CTP insurance, workers comp insurance etc. There can be a massive pay jump is due to qualifying as an actuary. (An actuary is like a CA or...

Thank you jaycee, I'm glad it wasn't just me who thought lil's post had a brash tone to it. I've studiously avoided making sweeping statements about why people shouldn't go to university. That's why I very much dislike being put into the same bucket of people who earn $20k upon graduation in...

Just wondering, do you have to keep dissing university so much? You might want to check out the average uni graduate salaries here: http://www.progradmelbourne.com.au/progradmelbourne/what-is-the-average-graduate-salary-in-australia/

Over on whirlpool there's an interesting thread about the best jobs/careers without requiring uni degrees. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1379696

Fair 'nuff. Coming from an Asian background it was always engrained into me to go to uni and get a good job! It's funny how one can be very much a product of one's upbringing...

I respectfully disagree. Going to university allowed me to further my education in order to get a professional job. As an actuary I'll be able to earn upwards of $250k when I qualify (and for those who say they have no work-life balance... work in a consulting firm! It's great :) ) Without...