In today's society, people's pursuit of academic qualifications is undoubtedly a common phenomenon. However, does a high degree really mean success and happiness?An employee of the post-70s generation expressed his boredom and regret about his high education through his own personal experience. He admits that a high degree is more of a burden for him, and he hopes to be able to change his file and reduce his education to the college level. This view has led to social ridicule and criticism, and behind it lies a gap in perception of societal expectations and individual abilities. This article will delve into the meaning and impact of higher education from different perspectives, and trigger thinking about education and society.
In modern society, a high degree of education is often seen as a symbol of success and wisdom. Due to the fierce competition in the job market, it is generally accepted that only those with higher education can get better jobs and incomes. However, some people find that a high degree of education does not necessarily bring the expected advantages, but can instead become a liability. This view is fully reflected in the post-70s system employee. He felt that his high education had become his psychological burden, and he hoped to change his file and reduce his education to the college level. He believes that his high education has made him criticized and ridiculed by those around him, and he faces various difficulties and embarrassments at work.
However, is a high degree really a burden, or is the employee's personal experience and psychological state causing such a cognitive gap?Perhaps we should look at the impact of higher education on individuals and society from a broader perspective and find the right balance.
A high degree is often considered an advantage when it comes to employment, as it represents deeper knowledge and professional competence. However, this is not always the case. Some people find that a high degree of education can become a hindrance in the job search process. There can be many reasons for this, such as a specific occupational need or a lack of job opportunities in the market. Some highly educated individuals may face difficulties in finding employment because their academic qualifications allow them to find job opportunities in a narrow range of fields. At the same time, highly educated people may feel that they do not match the profession they are engaged in, bringing with them a sense of inner loss and anxiety.
The experience of this post-70s employee can also be used as an example. At work, he was assigned tasks that he felt he was not suitable for, and filled positions that he felt were inappropriate. This mismatch made him deeply tired and regretful of his high education. This also reminds us that a higher degree does not always lead to ideal employment opportunities for individuals, so we should pay more attention to personal interests and potentials, rather than just the pursuit of academic qualifications.
For education, the essence is to cultivate the potential and interests of the individual, not just to climb the social ladder. However, in the real world, high education often becomes the only goal of education. This leads to a utilitarian conception of education, where individual interests and development are limited. In education, we should pay more attention to the cultivation of independent thinking, creativity and practical ability, so that each individual can discover their own potential while adapting to their own interests. Otherwise, the pursuit of a high degree may bring an invisible constraint and pressure, making it impossible for individuals to truly develop their own strengths and values.
At this point, one might argue that a higher degree does not hinder the development of the individual, but rather provides more opportunities and resources for the individual. However, we must admit that this is only for a subset of people. For others, a higher education may not have really changed their lives, but instead created a sense of stress and anxiety. Therefore, we need to reflect on and re-examine the phenomenon of excessive attention to academic qualifications, so that education can return to its essence and cultivate the potential and interests of each individual.
Whether or not a high degree of education has become a drag reflects not only a reflection on individual experience, but also a kind of rebellion against the excessive emphasis on academic qualifications in society. High education is often labeled as Versailles or standing and talking without backache, and seems to be the object of social ridicule and criticism. This phenomenon reflects people's helplessness about unsatisfactory careers and lives, and also reflects the cognitive gap between social expectations and personal abilities.
This cognitive gap is not only a gap in economic status, but also a cognitive gap in the individual's own worth and sense of achievement. To a certain extent, this disparity reflects the excessive pursuit of academic qualifications and the stereotype of social expectations. However, we should not simply view high education as a burden or an object of ridicule. Everyone has different experiences and stories, and we should respect everyone's choices and values.
Whether a high degree of education really means success and happiness, and whether it will become a burden, is a complex and multidimensional question. In society, we need to value the interests and potential of each individual, not just the pursuit of academic qualifications. The goal of education should be to nurture the potential and interests of the individual, so that everyone can discover their own unique values. At the same time, we should also respect everyone's choices and values, and avoid simply labeling high education as Versailles or useless. Through more holistic and in-depth thinking, we may be able to find a balance and achieve a win-win situation for both individuals and society.