Should I go to uni at all?
A frank, impartial conversation about the fork — with someone who advises on it professionally, not another "it depends" article.
A frank, impartial conversation about the fork — with someone who advises on it professionally, not another "it depends" article.
This is a high-stakes fork with no universal right answer, and the "is a degree worth it" articles all cop out with "it depends." What you actually want is a straight conversation with an experienced professional who understands both sides of the decision.
A careers specialist who works with this question every day — across different fields, different backgrounds, different goals — will tell you far more about your situation than any pros-and-cons list.
Both paths examined by someone who advises on them professionally
Debt vs opportunity, made real
An honest read for YOUR field
Real, relevant professional experience — not a generic coach pitch.
It genuinely depends on your field and your plan — which is why talking to an experienced careers professional who works across many fields beats any generic verdict.
In some fields yes, in many no. An experienced adviser who knows the Australian market can help you work out which camp your goal falls into.
You'll get a grounded comparison from a specialist who works with both pathways in the Australian market, rather than a listicle.
You'll hear a clear-eyed professional perspective on how debt plays out in practice over time — not just the headline number.