The root of the problem is that the government secured student loans and drove the tuition cost up. Govt shouldn't be involved in education in the first place.
The second problem is cultural where we've downplayed the importance and relevance of good, stable, blue collar jobs like welders & plumbers. We've convinced a generation that college is the only path to success, which is such a lie, and I have a degree.
I'll admit I didn't see that big picture when I was 18 and filling out FAFSA paperwork. Just thought that's what you're supposed to do. Par for the course.
they indoctrinate you. They tell you that college is the only way, and that you need to go. I've known people who wanted to go to trades, but the teachers and counselors pressured them and their parents about "college". They start from a very young age too.
The root of the problem is that the government secured student loans and drove the tuition cost up. Govt shouldn't be involved in education in the first place.
The second problem is cultural where we've downplayed the importance and relevance of good, stable, blue collar jobs like welders & plumbers. We've convinced a generation that college is the only path to success, which is such a lie, and I have a degree.
I'll admit I didn't see that big picture when I was 18 and filling out FAFSA paperwork. Just thought that's what you're supposed to do. Par for the course.
they indoctrinate you. They tell you that college is the only way, and that you need to go. I've known people who wanted to go to trades, but the teachers and counselors pressured them and their parents about "college". They start from a very young age too.
My dads old coworker has a son who does underwater welding. After depth pay, the guy is clearing $500-600k per year.
Brilliant dude as well.
According to the kid at the Starbucks window, that welder is probably an inbred hick who can’t read.
underwater welding > underwater basket weaving