In my case, the harm was 40 years of being deprived of a career, plus 5 years of college down the drain. Add to that numerous jobs lost.
Then you should be able to quantify that in monetary amounts with supporting documention correct? Becasue a nebulous claim of "5 years of college down the drain" and "40 years of being deprived of a career" is not adequate. Nobody is GUARANTEED the career of their choice, especially if for whatever reasons they cannot meet the qualifications to hold that position. On one hand you claim to have had a wildly successful life and career, then on the other you're bitching about "40 years of being deprived of a career". Which is it? And nobody who completes 5 years of college and comes away with at least one degree considers their 5 years of secondary education as having gone down the drain, unless they're a complete idiot. Having a college degree puts you ahead of other candidates that don't have a college degree unless it's a requirement
and as long as you don't have any other disqualifiers or red flags in your background.
Lots of people start off down one path and then end up in another or similar field, sometimes for better sometimes for worse. But I would bet my last dollar that any lack of success on your part has more to do with your entitlement mentality than anything that affirmative action has caused. For some reason, you think you should have had a certain life that involved graduate school and being a city planner. If that's what I wanted to do, there is no way I would have let anyone stand in my way and keep me from achieving my goal.
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What you need to know
Overview
Urban and regional planners develop land use plans and programs that help create communities, accommodate population growth and revitalize physical facilities in towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
What skills are needed?
- Analytical skills: Urban and regional planners analyze information and data from a variety of sources, such as market research studies, censuses, and environmental impact studies. They use statistical techniques and technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in their analyses to determine the significance of the data.
- Communication skills: Urban and regional planners must be able to communicate clearly and effectively because they interact with colleagues and stakeholders, prepare research reports, give presentations, and meet with a wide variety of audiences, including public officials, interest groups, and community members.
- Decision-Making skills: Urban and regional planners must weigh all possible planning options and combine analysis, creativity, and realism to choose the appropriate action or plan.
- Leadership skills: Urban and regional planners must be able to manage projects, which may include overseeing tasks and planning assignments.
What is the pay?
The average pay for urban and regional planners in the United States ranges from $45,180 to $114,170 as of May 2018.
The specific pay depends on factors such as level of experience, education and training, geographic location, and specific industry.
What education is required?
Most urban and regional planners have a master’s degree from an accredited urban or regional planning program.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree typically need work experience in planning, public policy, or a related field.
Master’s degree programs accept students with a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds. However,
many candidates who enter these programs have a bachelor’s degree in economics, geography, political science, or environmental design.
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Urban and Regional Planning.
So take what you've earned over the last 40 years and subtract that on a year-by-year basis from what you would have earned as a city planner and you start to come up with your claimed damages. Can you do that?