🔺 r/BankinguCheesecakeOk3884·20 days ago
Is an Undergrad necessary for career advancement in banking?
Hi all, I am in my early 20s & based in Canada I am wondering if I should still pursue a degree in finance/business to maximize my earning potential and career growth. I have recently been employed by a credit union as a teller. I am loving the work so far, and my co-workers & the environment has been nothing but good to me. Management promises career development & growth within the company is what they have in mind for us. I was doubtful at first, but I see a lot of my current co-workers are moving up the career-ladder at a decent pace & the company is covering the costs of getting their certifications. I am quite inclined to "climb the ladder" & see myself staying with the institution long-term due to there actually being room for growth internally. My only concern is that I do not have a college degree. I am still quite young and have nobody depending on me, and I know I have the smarts & time to complete a college degree. I was thinking of working full-time & complete uni courses in the evening to eventually earn a college degree. I fear that my lack of an undergrad will greatly limit my career-prospects internally & around the industry. Though I…