“The Illusion of Degrees — Why Education Doesn’t Always Guarantee Employment”

A person finishes school — 10th, then 12th.

Then comes graduation — B.A., B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech, BBA, BCA, B.Pharma — endless options, each marketed as the 'key to success'.

He picks one, thinking it will unlock his future.

After graduation, he is told: "Do post-graduation to stand out." So he does — M.A., M.Com, M.Sc, MBA, MBBS and many more.

But even after years of study and holding multiple degrees, when he applies for jobs — government or private — he realizes the shocking truth:

No job is waiting for him. No company is impressed. No employer is guaranteed.

Then comes the painful realization:

"Have I wasted my time? My energy? My youth? Am I overqualified for small jobs but under-experienced for big ones?"

And slowly, despite his degrees, he is forced to settle for small, low-paying, unrelated jobs — far below what he dreamed.

Why is this happening? Why are so many highly educated people jobless?

Core Reasons (in simple words):

1. Mismatch of Skills and Market Needs:

The market demands practical, job-oriented skills (like coding, communication, problem-solving) — not just degrees. Most graduates lack these real-world skills.

2. Too Many Degrees, Not Enough Jobs:

Every year millions graduate — but the economy can’t create that many good jobs.

3. Old Education System:

Colleges teach outdated theory; companies want fresh, applied knowledge.

4. Lack of Internship / Work Experience:

Freshers are expected to have experience — an impossible demand if no company gives them a first chance.

5. High Competition:

For one decent job, thousands apply. Only a few get through.

6. Overqualification for Small Jobs:

Many degree holders reject small jobs at first, thinking they deserve better — until later they are forced to accept anything just to survive.

The Harsh Truth:

Having more degrees doesn’t guarantee success today.

Smart skills, learning what the market really needs, networking, self-branding, and adaptability are far more important.

A toy is useless if you don’t know how to play with it.

A degree is useless if you don’t know how to use it.

That is the reason why many educated youth remain unemployed — they are holding paper degrees but missing the real tools to earn.

So is it wise to over-educate without a plan?

Maybe not.

Solution?

Learn skills that solve real problems.

Intern. Work. Experiment. Start small if needed. Build experience first.

A degree is just a door — you still have to open it and walk the right path.