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Originally Posted by Clip-Clop
Crazy thought, perhaps college isn't for everyone. Maybe if there wasn't a college for everyone, no matter the cost, people would go and learn how to do something useful as opposed to staying in school forever studying art history.
PS I am 37, didn't graduate college and own two successful business that employ 24 people.
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another point i've argued. we have a real lack of tradesmen in this country. shortages of electricians, plumbers, hvac techs, auto/truck mechanics, etc. of course banks would prefer everyone go to college-student loan debt is a tremendous money maker for them.
i didn't go to college, neither did my husband. we both joined the military. he's been an electrician now for almost 30 years. i put 'career' on hold while raising three kids, but jobs i've held prepared me for the one i hold now. we both are successful, and not one hour of college. obviously some fields require it, and some people absolutely need to go-but it's not for everyone. i've hired people with degrees, fat lot of good a business degree did for many-they're a dime a dozen. and who gets hired to make a lot of money with a philosphy degree?
07-05-2012, 11:35 AM
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