Sue CUNY for false promises.

Hey there, I'm a bit in agony because I've graduated in May 2018. During my 7 years of college pursuing my A.A degree then my BSW, I and many other students as well was promised that obtaining a high education degree will open many doors and it'll be easier to have a job. Approximately 8 months later going to interviews, telling them the minimum experience I have and how motivated I am on to helping people and stating why I believe I will be a good fit for casework positions, no agency wants to hire entry level recent grads. My agony is that although I have a Bachelor's in Social work (not pursuing my Master's because apparently my Bachelor's is not getting me anywhere) can I sue CUNY for false promises? Stated by the majority of professors that going to college and obtaining a degree will make it easier for opportunities.

You can sue just about anyone for anything. However, a lawsuit like you are contemplating will not be successful. Why did you not do your due diligence about the types of positions a BA in Social Work would qualify you for? (Answer: Squat.) So, rather than blame CUNY, I'd suggest looking in the mirror.

Carina Jimenez said:

can I sue CUNY for false promises?

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You'll lose.

You'll find out that these were not promises or guarantees, only opinions.

Here's another opinion. You WILL need an MSW if you expect to have any kind of decent career in social work.

Carina Jimenez said:

can I sue CUNY for false promises?

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Anyone can sue anyone for anything, but it's not clear what "false promises" you think were made.

You told us that the school told you "that obtaining a high education degree will open many doors and it'll be easier to have a job."

First of all, that's not a promise.

Second, it's such an obvious statement that it hardly needs saying.

Third, it's absolutely and indisputably true. As a general proposition, "obtaining a high education degree [does] open many doors and [make it] easier to have a job." How do you figure that's a "false promise"? For what it's worth, by the way, neither an associate's degree nor a bachelor's degree would be considered to be "a high education degree." Also, the word "easier" indicates a comparative statement -- i.e., it will be easier than if you don't have such a degree.

Perhaps you thought that this axiomatic statement was a guarantee that every student who obtains a degree will obtain employment in the chosen field. If you interpreted the statement you wrote in this way, that's an absurd interpretation. Indeed, I'd be quite surprised if you weren't told at least as many times that a degree does not guarantee employment.

Carina Jimenez said:

can I sue CUNY for false promises?

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Anyone can sue anyone for any grievance the person perceives done to him/her.

If you sue CUNY, I doubt you'll be successful.

I'm going to assume this is a serious question, though I have a hard time believing anyone would think that a degree means you will automatically be hired into the job of your dreams within 8 months of graduation. Any recent graduate is going to be at the bottom of the food chain when applying for jobs. You can increase your desirability by pursuing internships, college jobs in the field, volunteering for related organizations, getting top grades, networking, joining professional organizations, and having a strong resume and interview skills. If you thought having no practical work experience and an entry level degree were going to land you a job in your field immediately upon graduation, you are naive. A college degree is only one small part of the overall package and while in your chosen field it is necessary, it still is only part of the equation.

Carina Jimenez said:

My agony is that although I have a Bachelor's in Social work (not pursuing my Master's because apparently my Bachelor's is not getting me anywhere) can I sue CUNY for false promises? Stated by the majority of professors that going to college and obtaining a degree will make it easier for opportunities.

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You'd lose if you sued. The University made no promise to you that you'd be hired quickly after getting your degree or that you'd land a fantastic job as a result of your degree. The professors merely pointed out what studies consistently show — that on average people with college degrees over their lifetimes have higher incomes than those who do not have college degrees.

But while its true that typically college degrees help you earn more and open more doors, the particular degree you have, what college you attended, how well you did, what jobs you are looking for, and a variety of personal factors affect how well you'll actually do. For example if you get a degree in an area where there is little work or are looking for jobs in an occupation where there are many more applicants than positions then you will have trouble getting the jobs you want. If you are in that position that is not the university's fault. That would largely fall on you for not investigating how much demand there would be for social workers with a fresh bachelor's degree.

And why did it end up taking seven years to get the bachelor's degree? Some employers will look at the long time you took to get through college as a possible sign of lack of motivation or worth ethic, which would not help you.

First of all it's 2019.... The internet is so full of information that would tell you getting a degree. Is not the same as getting a job. Yet most people in your field get their masters. You have so many roads you can travel. I know around the Indianapolis area they are begging folks to work with children with Austism. Sometimes you must be willing to move to get a job. You can also get experience working with CASA. They to are begging for folks to help. There are openings just might not be in the area you live. You could also get a rewarding career by joining the military to work in your field. Unless you have a written contract with the school for job placement. A law suit isn't going no where.

My brother graduated from college and went into broadcast radio. Never managed to break into any reasonable market, so he decided there was no money in it and went back to school to get his teaching credentials. I had to break it to him gently that there was no money in teaching either.

On the other hand, he's happy doing that and the students of Warren County do a lot better having an excellent Social Studies teacher (and head of the department and tennis coach).