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I think that's actually a good thing. We fetishize college in America, telling everyone that it is the only path to a successful future. I think this has duped

I think that's actually a good thing. We fetishize college in America, telling everyone that it is the only path to a successful future. I think this has duped people into taking on student loan debt, only for them to find out they would have made more money as a plumber or electrician. There are plenty of vocational opportunities out there that can provide a high standard of living and also a rewarding career.

dghlsakjg 5y ago
The trades can be great, but they are absolute hell on your body. It can also be pretty expensive to get set up. You don't get into making serious money until you work for yourself, which frequently involves a six-figure investment in tools and equipment. I do agree that college as a way to get ahead in life is over-sold in the US in particular. It's not a coincidence that colleges don't track student outcomes past graduation, despite their sales pitch of 'preparing students for the future'.