I grew up with two blue-collar parents and was the first one in my family to go to college (while working full time for most of it). I now have a BS and MS in

I grew up with two blue-collar parents and was the first one in my family to go to college (while working full time for most of it). I now have a BS and MS in computer science, and along with my wife we probably make 4-5 times what my parents are currently making. We certainly aren't rich (considering cost of living, etc), but I must say that I'm glad I went to school and broke the pattern of (1) maybe graduate high school (2) find the first job you can and stay there as long as you can.