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| Topic Started: Nov 21 2016, 07:48 AM (501 Views) | |
| swing | Nov 21 2016, 07:48 AM Post #1 |
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Last evening we were invited to a birthday party for DH's friend who turned 60! There were 40 people there, mostly family, a couple neighbours and friends. It was a little congested and people knowing one another, rallied together. I finally took my wine and sat next to a couple women who were neighbours. The one promptly asked me what I did? I said I'm retired now, but used to be employed by the bank. The husband then chimed in saying how banks provide little service any more, blah blah, whatever. He then went on to inform us of his many accomplishments and travels as a University prof, then to not be outdone he was joined by another colleague! DH having joined me at this point was asked how he knew the host. He replied and stated the federal dept. they'd both worked for years before, an acceptance was immediate, as it was apparent he was educated! I certainly appreciate education knowing the hard work it entails, however felt slighted last evening! I am a strong person and not easily intimidated, but the attitude was off putting. Not everyone is University material, in fact until recently, the trades in this city had a comparable or better lifestyle. |
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| swing | Nov 24 2016, 05:11 PM Post #16 |
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Many of those who flaunt their education have the need, somehow, to use that fact to impress people. This probably means that they are actually quite insecure people who elevate themselves by putting other people down. It is their security blanket. I agree with you Imgene. I have socialized and been in the company of educated people much of my married life. I have found the worst offenders to be professors! I had a lengthy conversation with one fellow at the party who was a cardiologist from Toronto. His hobby is photography and was taking pictures of the occasion, I inquired if he was a photographer, thus the conversation. |
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| Delphi51 | Nov 24 2016, 06:40 PM Post #17 |
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DW tells me that a few teachers are snobs, too. She has a couple of degrees in science but few people know about them and she worked as a teaching assistant because she loves kids and has tremendous rapport with them. She is now tutoring kids with learning difficulties (no charge) and runs into teachers of these children who are failing (I mean the teachers are failing) and are not interested in her successes. Videos of children reading fluently are dismissed. |
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| campy | Nov 24 2016, 06:52 PM Post #18 |
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Back in the gold old days when good paying jobs were available in paper mills, etc.? The guys that graduated from high school were at a disadvantage. When they got the job, the guys that dropped out in Grade 10 were their bosses because of union seniority. Go figure. |
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| haili | Nov 25 2016, 12:23 AM Post #19 |
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Experience counted back then but I don't know about today. |
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| swing | Nov 25 2016, 05:47 AM Post #20 |
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She is now tutoring kids with learning difficulties (no charge) and runs into teachers of these children who are failing (I mean the teachers are failing) and are not interested in her successes. Videos of children reading fluently are dismissed. Of course they won't acknowledge her successes as they won't admit she succeeded where they have failed! You would think they would be pleased to integrate her methods for the sake of the children; after all it would make these teachers look good in the eyes of the parents. It's sad really that politics exists in every facet of society today. |
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| Olive Oil | Nov 25 2016, 06:03 AM Post #21 |
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I went to University as a mature student in my 30s. part time, while juggling a job and two kids. It took 6 years to complete my degree. It was one of the most gratifying experiences of my life. Although there were a few (one or two) pompous professors, the vast majority were down to earth and accepting of everyone. I think there are snobs in every profession and walks of life. All in all, the professors, at least in the humanities, were rather shabby, unfashionable, and chose books and ideas over material possessions. Edited by Olive Oil, Nov 25 2016, 06:04 AM.
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| swing | Nov 25 2016, 06:14 AM Post #22 |
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Nowadays people have more options and if I had to do it over again I'd go for higher education. Back then I couldn't wait to go out and earn money, like most low income people at that time. I wanted to be a teacher from a very young age. I, however always found school a struggle. Classes I excelled in were those I could memorize, Spelling, French! I'm sure today test results would determine some type of learning disability. I have a strong memory for numbers, enjoyed sales, negotiating, and dealing with people. As I've mentioned before my DH has an MBA in finance, however I've been the negotiator in our real estate dealings. He doesn't possess, the no nonsense attitude that I do in dealing with sales people. We all have our strong suits, and I make no apologies for who I am. |
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| swing | Nov 25 2016, 06:29 AM Post #23 |
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I went to University as a mature student in my 30s. part time, while juggling a job and two kids. It took 6 years to complete my degree. It was one of the most gratifying experiences of my life. Wow congrats to you OO that was a heavy load, you are a strong, bright lady. My Dh did the same only went back at age 40 at nights. The difference being I was at home with the kids picking up the slack. Challenging times, doing assignments into the night and having to work the following day. Ten years and two degrees later, we survived basically unscathed lol! |
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| campy | Nov 25 2016, 08:18 AM Post #24 |
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i always thought I could be a teacher. In later life I think it would be tougher than I thought. It would be hard to hold your temper against some of the kids. |
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| angora | Nov 25 2016, 09:19 AM Post #25 |
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I went back to U part time after the children came. It drove me crazy not to have any in depth adult convo. John worked night shifts often and is not of a philosophical turn anyway. So I studied sociology, psychology and anthropology. I liked the part time learning better than when I actually attended full time. It was a U of T, mostly UC. and I did love the campus too. All my advisers wanted me to teach disabled children. I had no desire to teach any kind of children. My own two were enough. I think I would have enjoyed advertising. |
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| wildie | Nov 27 2016, 11:08 AM Post #26 |
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My Grand-daughter is married to a fellow with a Masters Degree. He has a great memory capability, but seems to be lacking in common sense. He and my G/D piss away $200k income annually, without anything set aside for the future. They do what ever enters their mind as long as the credit card payments are covered! Am I missing something? 102 |
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| campy | Nov 27 2016, 11:56 AM Post #27 |
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Yes you are missing something. We are not on this Earth for a long time. We are on the Earth for a good time. I wish I had done more as a young person even if I had to go into the hole. You certainly cannot do it when you get old even if you are able to get out of bed. Enjoy yourself. It's later than you think. Enjoy yourself while you're still in the pink. The years go buy as quickly as wink. Enjoy yourself, Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think. |
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| swing | Nov 27 2016, 05:39 PM Post #28 |
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He and my G/D piss away $200k income annually, without anything set aside for the future. They do what ever enters their mind as long as the credit card payments are covered! Am I missing something? No, but they are, financial counseling! You can have a good life on that income and still invest $$, hopefully they have good pensions. My D and her DH are high earners but save her salary. They take several trips per year, eat in fine restaurants etc. As Campy says in hindsight, I wish we'd of taken more vacations, instead of being focused on paying the mortgage off, and topping up our rrsps! |
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| blizzard | Nov 28 2016, 07:52 AM Post #29 |
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My return to school in my 30's, meant embarking on the life as a single parent, (best decision I ever made) juggling the daily needs of three children, discovering the wonders of coffee for late night papers, and biting my tongue whenever I would hear much younger students complain about not having enough time to finish papers etc. One early paper I wrote, for my ECE Diploma started with the importance of common sense. I do wonder if anyone under 30 understands what that means - I still have two children in that category. |
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| wildie | Nov 28 2016, 02:57 PM Post #30 |
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You are so right Campy! Being a depression baby, I was raised to look after the penny's. And now that I can afford to be extravagant I have a hard time breaking out of the mold! Now, I help my Grands with their education! |
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