r/Horticulture • u/ForeShmeg • Jul 13 '24

Degree or experience Career Help

So I have encountered a dilemma. I am debating whether to get an associates in horticulture or stay in landscaping. I am fortunate enough to not have the cost of the degree be a problem. But at the same time, I have recently gotten a promotion to be a landscaping foreman. For the winter, we will most likely just do Christmas lights and snow plowing so there is a chance I might be able to fit in some of the classes.

Do I risk potentially losing my chance of making salary for landscaping, where do I get a degree to have a higher paying job in landscaping?

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u/GayCP Jul 14 '24

I would say experience I work at a greenhouse right now. Majored in plant science and my employers still treat me like I know nothing

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u/ForeShmeg Jul 14 '24

That’s what I’m kinda concerned about. (sorry if this sounds bad) I work with a lot of immigrants and I’m scared that they would think I just have an expensive piece of paper.

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u/GayCP Jul 14 '24

I wouldn't be to concerned about your coworkers tbh I've never had a problem with anyone I work with just the owners who are just stuck in their ways lol good luck though haha

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u/ForeShmeg Jul 16 '24

Thank you GayCP