RE: Motivation for college: education or salary?
July 24, 2013 at 12:19 am
(This post was last modified: July 24, 2013 at 12:20 am by Dena.)
(July 21, 2013 at 7:57 am)festive1 Wrote: The cost of college is high, too damn high! But a high school diploma just doesn't cut it anymore. Which indicates to me a disconnect between the job market and the US's educational system. Either a high school diploma needs to be able to get one a good career or college costs need to come down.
I agree.
(July 21, 2013 at 7:57 am)festive1 Wrote: Blue collar work has become too devalued in American society. I have a cousin who is a mechanic and works on big rigs. He enjoys his job, it's a necessary function, and it pays well. No matter how advanced of a society we become we will need mechanics, plumbers, electricians, builders, etc. These jobs need to shown as viable options to kids. Technical and vocational schools should be considered and not underrated.
Here too. My husband went the trade school route because he hated university. I on the other hand am working on a graduate degree. He makes more than I will ever hope to make. I'm going back to school to do something that interests me and that I hope will help me contribute to society. It's not likely to be a money maker. I have health issues so I'm not working while going to school. Still, I won't have to borrow money or take out loans. His trade school education is making that possible (along with me choosing an affordable program).
