When im older, i'm going to really encourage my kid to go to college.

[Earl Hickey]

Because my parents not only didn't encourage me to go but in fact tried to discourage me, the pricks!

They were all "you need to get out in the real world and start earning some money with only high school qualifications" (I added the italic part for dramatic effect)

Now, at age 24 i am finally going to college, and im like 6 years behind everyone else, in which i have been working menial jobs.

I honestly think my parents begrudged me going, because they couldn't go, but i'm going to break the chain, and really encourage my kids to get an education.

[SiCaRiO13 Jr]

College sucks, tell him to go to the military

[arraamis]

Originally Posted by Earl-Hickey

Because my parents not only didn't encourage me to go but in fact tried to discourage me, the pricks!

They were all "you need to get out in the real world and start earning some money with only high school qualifications" (I added the italic part for dramatic effect)

Now, at age 24 i am finally going to college, and im like 6 years behind everyone else, in which i have been working menial jobs.

I honestly think my parents begrudged me going, because they couldn't go, but i'm going to break the chain, and really encourage my kids to get an education.

College is always a good investment. And even though college isn't necessary to be successful in life - it is extremely beneficial.

[Mushroom]

Originally Posted by Earl-Hickey

Because my parents not only didn't encourage me to go but in fact tried to discourage me, the pricks!

They were all "you need to get out in the real world and start earning some money with only high school qualifications" (I added the italic part for dramatic effect)

Now, at age 24 i am finally going to college, and im like 6 years behind everyone else, in which i have been working menial jobs.

I honestly think my parents begrudged me going, because they couldn't go, but i'm going to break the chain, and really encourage my kids to get an education.

Do it, 24 is a good age to start as well. You'll appreciate it more and make the most of it

[sigrab]

Originally Posted by Earl-Hickey

Because my parents not only didn't encourage me to go but in fact tried to discourage me, the pricks!

They were all "you need to get out in the real world and start earning some money with only high school qualifications" (I added the italic part for dramatic effect)

Now, at age 24 i am finally going to college, and im like 6 years behind everyone else, in which i have been working menial jobs.

I honestly think my parents begrudged me going, because they couldn't go, but i'm going to break the chain, and really encourage my kids to get an education.

Good for you Earl.

[Clyde Barrow]

Within a few years, cellphones will give college seminars.

[War Dinamita]

College is one of the best investments a person can make.

You need a college education if you want make a good living in this country.

[jreckoning]

It's funny, I have a master's, and my most successful friends either didn't go to college or dropped out.

One got lucky, and rode that wave, the other started a very successful business.

But unless you can think of a really good business idea or have a really marketable skill, it's probably a good idea to go.

I've always admired people who started something, something that they liked, and made money off of it.

[- v e t -]

Originally Posted by jreckoning

It's funny, I have a master's, and my most successful friends either didn't go to college or dropped out.

One got lucky, and rode that wave, the other started a very successful business.

But unless you can think of a really good business idea or have a really marketable skill, it's probably a good idea to go.

I've always admired people who started something, something that they liked, and made money off of it.

entrepreneurship FTW




TBH, i did 5 years undergrad (double majored) and have 3 more years grad school before i earn the title Doctor...

and i think most degrees are a sham.... i hate the fact that there's so many bull**** careers/fields that require degrees... mostly... its not worth it, youc an learn more in the 4 years you'd spend in college, if you were in the field... its counter productive IN MOST CASES...

again

IMO

[sigrab]

Originally Posted by jreckoning

It's funny, I have a master's, and my most successful friends either didn't go to college or dropped out.

One got lucky, and rode that wave, the other started a very successful business.

But unless you can think of a really good business idea or have a really marketable skill, it's probably a good idea to go.

I've always admired people who started something, something that they liked, and made money off of it.

I feel the same way.

I went to college and have a great job but still envy those who made it big by starting their own ****.

I never had the skills or the guts for that.