Anonymous
10/29/2025 16:12
Subject: Donut hole families who are stretching to pay college tuition … are you worried it will be a waste especially with AI
Anonymous wrote:OP - as the mom of two kids in their mid- twenties, I can tell you that an undergrad degree from any university is quite limited in what you can actually do with it, with a few exceptions like engineering. I would definitely plan for a long game in this job market unless sales, consulting, marketing or fundraising is your kids dream job. Most of my kids friends have had multiple jobs and layoffs and many attended or are now attending grad programs to break into careers that offer higher pay and job security. (Healthcare/Law/Other credentialed programs) etc).
The ones who do well are focused on their career throughout undergrad and do multiple internships.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 16:10
Subject: Donut hole families who are stretching to pay college tuition … are you worried it will be a waste especially with AI
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The future impact of AI on jobs is still unknowable. The companies that went heavily into AI are generally retreating now. Because it doesn't work well. But with time, it will get better.
But once AI gets stronger, yes, it will be devastating all around. And societies are going to have to make some choices. A very efficient AI and 50 percent unemployment is going to lead to revolution and violence. Besides the Silicon Valley plutocrats, we are all in the same boat. And if our political leadership continues to suck - as it has for the past ten years with feeble 80 year olds running things - it's going to be a big problem.
I think in the meantime, college students should focus on the majors that really use their brains - from engineering to philosophy. AI can't replicate good thinking at the higher levels. And good thinking and good writing and good problem solving will continue to be valuable in an AI world.
And if it isn't, people will revolt. It's not coincidental that Musk, Zuckerberg, Thiel and the other Silicon Valley billionaires all have their bunkers.
In my opinion, the post-AI world will become increasingly more competitive, so all the more reason to give your kids the best education possible.
The best thing you can do for your kid is be part of the 1%. Reality sucks.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 16:08
Subject: Donut hole families who are stretching to pay college tuition … are you worried it will be a waste especially with AI
OP - as the mom of two kids in their mid- twenties, I can tell you that an undergrad degree from any university is quite limited in what you can actually do with it, with a few exceptions like engineering. I would definitely plan for a long game in this job market unless sales, consulting, marketing or fundraising is your kids dream job. Most of my kids friends have had multiple jobs and layoffs and many attended or are now attending grad programs to break into careers that offer higher pay and job security. (Healthcare/Law/Other credentialed programs) etc).
Anonymous
10/29/2025 15:55
Subject: Donut hole families who are stretching to pay college tuition … are you worried it will be a waste especially with AI
Anonymous wrote:Well, you're not sure yet whether he will pick a useless degree. I would talk to him about employability.
I know plenty of people who have done well despite useless degrees. If you go to an Ivy, you can major in almost anything and still get a job in banking, for example. My degree is completely unrelated to my career as well.
Anonymous
10/29/2025 15:50
Subject: Donut hole families who are stretching to pay college tuition … are you worried it will be a waste especially with AI
Well, you're not sure yet whether he will pick a useless degree. I would talk to him about employability.