That is a very valuable point.
There is such a push for everyone to get a college degree that very often a major is chosen without thought as to its usefulness in everyday life. And coming out of college with the debt associated with that degree would scare me out of my mind.
My Nice went to a state university (5 year program, lol) and ended up being a teacher. A respectable profession, but not really well paid. She will be paying those loans back when she is as old as me. Conversely, I know kids that took AP courses in high school, got scholarships, did a couple of years in community college...and worked throughout. They have come out relatively unscathed.
And of course in my world, there is great value in being a plumber or HVAC tech. Hard work, but needed professions that will never be outsourced.
(I know, a little thread drift...but you made an excellent point.)
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Oh, why thank you!
Too many kids want degrees to get a high salary, without realizing just how much they need to fill out their resume with as much experience as possible in thir new field. The degree is good, but it’s nothing compared to all the experience that should be gained as much as possible so when they graduate, they have the experience to justify the request for a large salary.
the things taht people spend on college, could easily be spent on getting a certificate. Why go to college to learn Phlebotomy if I could go and get certified within (in an accelerated program) a few weeks to a month? Less money spent, I have a solid credential, and also, I could get a solid job and no debt. Pell grants cover the majority of these things and then you’re debt free, a solid credential on the resume, and also then, a debt free start. Pity your niece didn’t tkae into consideration getting a certificate in teaching instead of taking five years to get a degree.
There are a lot of middle class/lower middle class students who get ‘rich kid’ degrees and then wonder why they don’t get the ‘rich kid’ jobs. They forget that the ‘rich kids’ have connections that will get them a posh job and income.
It doesn’t work that way for non-trustafarians and having ot make your own way in life isn’t shameful at all, it’s good for you and good for self respect. It isn’t even about work anymore and more about getting a fat paycheck to enjoy life on, not about putting in an honest day’s work and then coming home to a snug home that you own.