I barely made it out of high school. I learned almost nothing academic after the 8th grade. That was back in the days when you passed if you showed up enough. I

I barely made it out of high school. I learned almost nothing academic after the 8th grade. That was back in the days when you passed if you showed up enough. I went to community college and paid for it myself just to learn basic college level english, math, public speaking, finance, economics. I have to say it was worth every dollar. I was never interested in a degree. I didn't have time and money to waste on Women's Studies and Interpersonal Communications and host of other garbage that was required. Today I earn far more than 45% more than the average high school only grad. Not all, but part of my earning ability, I credit to the community college. For the price, you can't go wrong on the core skill stuff. I've never worked for an employer who seemed to care about my education, they all seem to care only about experience and performance. I've never even been asked where I went to college during an interview.