I know a 24 year old ‘kid’ who has already received two promotions and is making 60k/year now.. Bottom line? GET A DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE and learn computer programming as many languages as possible (and work hard)!!!
I am glad I learned how to support technology years ago. After years in the slow paced and mediocre world of public broadcasting with same type of money, I took a few classes and got a few certs. After a long hard road, I make in the 50s.
Our 25 year old took his Master’s right after his Bachelors.
Got married a couple years ago, owns a home now, owns 2 cars, not late model, but nice (no car debt). Been with his present company for 2 years (he graduated younger than most with his Masters) and the promotions and bonuses are starting to come. He’s doing good and very pleased.
But I know a lot of his friends, and they’re doing well also. Young marrieds, making good salaries, getting promotions, saving up enough to buy a house, and a few have already bought. (btw, the housing market is perfect, low prices, really low interest on a fixed 30 year 3.5 when our kid bought.)
So none of his friends, that I know, are really struggling. They have degrees, some Masters, jobs in their field. Little debt. I don’t know what the difference is between him, his friends and the kids I read about who are having a hard time. (All the kids that are his friends, and most of their spouses were homeschooled...could it be as simple as that...I don’t think so, but I have no explanation.)