Dustdevil Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Only in New York... http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/0...3_student_.html Bronx graduate Trina Thompson sues Monroe College for $70,000 over unemployment THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday, August 3rd 2009, 9:24 AM NEW YORK — A New York City woman who says she can't find a job is suing the college where she earned a bachelor's degree. Trina Thompson filed a lawsuit last week against Monroe College in Bronx Supreme Court, The New York Post reports. The 27-year-old is seeking the $70,000 she spent on tuition. Thompson says she's been unable to find gainful employment since she received her information technology degree in April. She says the Bronx school's Office of Career Advancement hasn't provided her with the leads and career advice it promises. Monroe College spokesman Gary Axelbank says Thompson's lawsuit is completely without merit. The college insists it helps its graduates find jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Plain Ruff Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Only in New York... http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/0...3_student_.html Bronx graduate Trina Thompson sues Monroe College for $70,000 over unemployment THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday, August 3rd 2009, 9:24 AM NEW YORK — A New York City woman who says she can't find a job is suing the college where she earned a bachelor's degree. Trina Thompson filed a lawsuit last week against Monroe College in Bronx Supreme Court, The New York Post reports. The 27-year-old is seeking the $70,000 she spent on tuition. Thompson says she's been unable to find gainful employment since she received her information technology degree in April. She says the Bronx school's Office of Career Advancement hasn't provided her with the leads and career advice it promises. Monroe College spokesman Gary Axelbank says Thompson's lawsuit is completely without merit. The college insists it helps its graduates find jobs. I'm surprised this idiot graduated. I'm sure that she only went to the career advice center once or twice and didn't like the advice given. I'm sure she had high hopes like most graduates that they will get a job right out of college making 6 figures. There are IT jobs out there but they are not always at the college's job placement centers. Plus there are more seasoned people out there who have lost their jobs that are looking for the same jobs that this girl is looking for. She has alot to prove before she can win this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Swartz Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'm surprised this idiot graduated. I'm sure that she only went to the career advice center once or twice and didn't like the advice given. I'm sure she had high hopes like most graduates that they will get a job right out of college making 6 figures. There are IT jobs out there but they are not always at the college's job placement centers. Plus there are more seasoned people out there who have lost their jobs that are looking for the same jobs that this girl is looking for. She has alot to prove before she can win this case. I bet she will get laughed out of the court room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Star Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Could this be the reason that even in the commercials on television, they say: “Job placement ASSISTANCE offered upon graduation.”; as opposed to saying: “Job placement GUARANTEE upon graduation.”? Things are tight, and since there are a lot of people that are going for IT jobs, (as well as other computer related jobs), you should expect that things are going to be very competitive, and just because you did something to bomb an interview; that’s NOT the college/school’s fault! I would be very surprized if this actually sees the inside of a courtroom.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Plain Ruff Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Could this be the reason that even in the commercials on television, they say: “Job placement ASSISTANCE offered upon graduation.”; as opposed to saying: “Job placement GUARANTEE upon graduation.”? Things are tight, and since there are a lot of people that are going for IT jobs, (as well as other computer related jobs), you should expect that things are going to be very competitive, and just because you did something to bomb an interview; that’s NOT the college/school’s fault! I would be very surprized if this actually sees the inside of a courtroom.... You just know that this will see the inside of a courtroom. Unless of course the college does a cost benefit analysis and pays her out of court. She's gonna get some money out of this, this is just how the world operates. Thanks to the legal system and it's free for all in providing money to those who claim they have been wronged. It's easier to settle out of court than go thru trial. If you lose then you pay more, if you settle you settle most of the time for less. The end result will be Money to the student and a precedent will be set for all those college kids with art history degrees not getting jobs and they just threaten to sue and bam, free college. Unless you are an illegal alien and then your college is FREE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepluv77 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I wonder if she realizes the $70k she's asking for won't last forever and she's pretty much blacklisted herself now. I don't imagine many employers being willing to hire someone so eager to sue. Also, it would be interesting to know if she's applied for even one job on her own, and how many offers she's turned down because they're offering entry level pay to an entry level candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBIE1 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I look at this in another way. Unfortunately, she got EXACTLY the education she should have expected from a small liberal(operative word here) arts college. She was apparently taught that whenever something goes wrong, blame someone else. (Only half kidding) Sorry, but even in this economy, IT is still one of the few professions that is still hiring- along with the health care industry. Someone else said it- she probably expected a 6 figure salary with a corner office, a company car, free medical, dental, and vision, and 6 weeks vacation- right out of college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellsBells Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 You just know that this will see the inside of a courtroom. Unless of course the college does a cost benefit analysis and pays her out of court. She's gonna get some money out of this, this is just how the world operates. Thanks to the legal system and it's free for all in providing money to those who claim they have been wronged. It's easier to settle out of court than go thru trial. If you lose then you pay more, if you settle you settle most of the time for less. I don't konw if this is nessesarily true. Unless there is was some iron clad guarantee of a job after graduation, this may just get thrown out long before it gets to court, clearly this case has no merit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic65 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Went to school for IT? Everyone and their grandmother is in IT. Those who are in the field, the majority hate it. The ones who want to get into it, can't because.. everyone and their grandmother does it. I never seen a school guarantee you employment IN YOUR FIELD after graduation. There are a few that say placement after graduation, mostly tech schools. But the fine print says it does not guarantee you will be working in what you go to school for. They might help you find a job and end up working at burger king.. whamo!! you got a job after graduation... FAIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher.Collins Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I bet she will get laughed out of the court room. Maybe she could seek out assistance from the ever so biased and opionated Justice Sotomayaer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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