Unfortunetly it’s not much of an option. For the vast majority of people if you try to go into the workforce for any non-blue collar job without a degree it’s going to be hard to get over $40k in a lot of areas. A degree is flat out an ‘entrance exam’. Not having one is a huge barrier and I’m talking a good BS, not a BA or any Associate’s. It’s miserable out there without one.
“A degree is flat out an ‘entrance exam’. Not having one is a huge barrier and I’m talking a good BS, not a BA or any Associate’s. It’s miserable out there without one.”
That’s TOTALLY TRUE. A degree in English or related says you can read and write decently. I degree in math or science says you can read and do a reasonable level of math. A 2-year degree says that you’re essentially at what used to be considered the level of a high school graduate. A high school diploma, now, means absolutely nothing to employers.
Employers have NOTHING else to go on. They get sued if they try to test applicants...the degree is the test.
So, for parents, try to get junior that degree...or have him go into a field where he can prove himself other ways, like being a licensed plumber or electrician, or ASE-certified mechanic.
But don’t send him into the world thinking that a degree in lesbian studies is worse than no degree at all...employers will simply have no clue as to junior’s capability.