PAJ & Bjkeate I couldn't of put it better myself!
A degree will not necessarily get you a decent job. I graduated, got a job and I'm still on the same graduate payscale as I was 2 years ago.
I even secured the job ahead of more experienced, better qualifed applicants.
That still doesn't mean squat. If a company can get away with paying someone peanuts they will.
The irony of it is that had I not gained the experience or interpersonal skills through doing my job I may not of been mature enough, or prepared enough to go through the selection.
A necessary evil it has been but I am counting the days until I can hand in my notice.
Chilli.