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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Of course there are success stories everywhere.

But the truth is it's hard to make it if you don't go to college, especially if the reason is you aren't a hard worker or you aren't motivated.

(which is markedly different from someone who is going to be an amazing chef, plumber or car mechanic or someone who is going to be a successful musician or actor and doesn't attend or finish school).

Getting a degree gets you in the door at some entry level jobs and the chance to prove yourself, move up, etc.

My kids don't have to go to college, but if they don't have another good path, I will help them go and try to encourage because it's something you can never take away from them and you can always start over if you have a degree.[/quote]

So this. Grew up blue collar and had a laser focus on college from around 4th grade, basically because nearly everyone I knew who lived in a nice house had parents who went to college. And they didn't seem stressed about money. I was acutely aware that if our car broke down, everything could unravel. As I got older I grasped that I might change/lose jobs, but I would always have my degree. [/quote]

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