[lawdude]

When we were married in 1962 and moved to Arizona, I became painfully aware that my non-HS graduate status was the road to a minimum wage future. Even though I had some technical background and could be employed as a TV repair tech, I didn't think that was sufficient.

We held off having kids, and I got HS diploma and my BS-Physics degree. That led to a 25 year career in the semiconductor business, during which time I did pretty well financially.

In other words, NO MINIMUM WAGE JOB.

Since, I went on to get a post-grad degree and have just now retired at age 62!

We won't live in luxury (what ever that is) but we will enjoy retirement!

Min. wage jobs are meant to be entry level for teenagers to fund pocket change while in school and prepare for advanced education or training. No idiot could believe they can sustain a career, family and future in min. wage positions.

[chance33_98]

When we were married in 1962 and moved to Arizona, I became painfully aware that my non-HS graduate status was the road to a minimum wage future. Even though I had some technical background and could be employed as a TV repair tech, I didn't think that was sufficient.

I got my ged, educated myself, and make a pretty good living now myself. I am still educating myself (I'm 38) and working on my certifications in the field. I sit at home and study, work remotely after I get home from work, and keep buying books to learn more (and at safari.oreilly.com for a small monthly fee I can read new books online which helps lower my education costs).

Some people wait for the American wish, myself I chose to work for the American dream. Enjoy your retirement!