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Originally Posted by jamesqf
Sure, some people can get a decent job without college. Like for instance my neighbor's kid (mid-30s now), who's making somewhere in 6 figures as an electric lineman. But he had a father who could get him into the union apprenticeship program. Without connections like that, or more ability at BS-ing (AKA self-promotion) than most people have, it's pretty hard to get out of the low-level jobs.
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I'm not sure how that addresses my point that college is a waste for many people. If everyone had a 4 year degree, it would be like nobody having a 4 year degree. This is evident in that my having graduated elementary has given me no advantage in the workplace because nearly everyone has graduated elementary.
Someone still has to perform low wage work, and it generally falls to those with lower skills, regardless of what paperwork is attached to their name. Graduating college is a huge advantage when few people do, but it's an extremely tiny advantage when most people do.
Anecdotes are worthless. I know a girl who holds 3 bachelors degrees, but works as a nanny.
I maintain that school is among the worst uses of time and money if you don't have a purpose for the degree. Degrees aren't the golden ticket they used to be because half of kids these days are getting those golden tickets (and they are as ignorant as ever).