[Jewelry making - Article 00846] - Re: [Orchid] GIA Grad. Jeweler Diploma...Worth it???

[JIM TURNER]

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    Hi Warren! I graduated last march with a G.J.G. and I want to respond
    to several responses I have seen to your question. 

    The G.J. program was a blast. I had a fairly solid understanding of
    silver work going in, as it sounds like you do. The tasks set out in
    both silver and gold came easily to me, and most I completed
    quickly. This allotted me some free time in which to explore the
    craft with a series of fantastic people with a lot of different
    backgrounds and abilities. They taught me a lot, from proper use of
    tools (some of which I had been using for the wrong things, and
    others I had seen, but had no idea of their use), to trustig my
    abilities. For this I will be eternally greatful. The teachers were
    kind and willing to help. 

    The G.G. program was a little different. I really enjoyed the
    subject, and it was, for the most part, well taught. I had a bit of
    difficulty due to the fact that I can be a bit outspoken and some of
    the administration had a bit of a problem with me...what can you do?
    It did not interfear with my overall experiance. 

    Right now I am working for a well known, large retailer. I am not
    making the money that I anticipated with the "most sought after
    degree in the industry". Therefor, I am looking at a move, both in
    location and (hopefully) in money. I have heard it both ways,
    salesmen make more money, and bench makes more money...with the
    advantage of my time spent at GIA, both doors are that much more
    open to me. 

    Overall, I feel that my money and time were well spent at GIA. 

    If you have any questions for me, feel free to contact me off line
    at jwt33 AT hotmail.com 

Good Luck!
Jim


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