I did a 4 year degree in Rural Environmental Management in 1990 at Silsoe College in Bedfordshire.
I never managed even to get an interview in any related job, so went in to farming, then got made redundant, so went in to industry and engineering.
Been there ever since.
Hate working behind a desk 4/5 days a week, its like being in a cage.
The problem then was whatever qualification you had, you still needed 2-3 years experience, but without experience you couldn't get the job. Viscious circle i'm afraid. Even did voluntary work.
Still it pays the bills now, and buys nice toys, so cant com