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140 In the field of education it a competent professional fication: “Should I study degree?” they may well sa get a job”. If you ask so course of formal study, hi be very different. Everyo upon what they know, wh what they have and have If you choose professions will need to study formal however, the parameters undefined. This is a bless ing because it allows a involved and to make up go along; and a curse be structure, which makes e challenge. It is this challe many and the element th are only ‘along for the rid eating, breathing and slee PRODUCTION & KNOW HOW // TO WHAT DEGREE? a large portion of hands-on practical training that forms the bedrock of being able to do something competently, and earn a living from it. A Degree is one of the few things in society that does not go out of fashion, anywhere in the world. The value of a degree on your résumé (from a reputable institution) does not date, tells the world you have a brain and are prepared to use it and may well allow you greater earning potential if you are on a salary. However, don’t be naïve and believe that a quali- fication of any nature will guarantee you an effort- less kick-start to your career and a good life. Only a sustained commitment to your craft, delivered with integrity every day, can earn you this. In the bigger picture of business, clever and stupid is not the focus. How brilliant and reliable you are at what you do, is. I have not answered the question: “To What Degree?” directly. The reason is that there is no silver bullet answer. You and whom you interact with will dictate the choice you make. As with anything, do your homework so you can discern between empirical fact and the opinion of others, because if you ask five people their opinion about anything at all, it is likely you will get five different answers. A Degree is one of the few things in society that does not go out of fashion. In the music ind the paramet are complete

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