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[quote=Anonymous]My husband went straight into the military from HS, even though his parents could have easily afforded college.  He wasn't ready at that point.  He needed the discipline.  He then got most of his college courses paid for by the government, which he completed at the age of 32, 7 years out of the military and working full-time.  It wasn't easy.  He thought about dropping out several times when things were hard, especially when our child joined us.  But, honestly, at least now he won't be in the same boat as some of his former colleagues who were in their 40s+ with no degree who couldn't leave their company because they DIDN'T have that degree on their resume.

Not everyone needs a college degree, and it sound like your husband has done well at business without one.  I don't think most rational people lose respect for someone who is successful due to lack of degree - anyone who does is an ass.  I think where the disconnect comes is that MANY higher level professional jobs require a degree to even be considered these days - this is why my husband got his, so he wouldn't be limited in his choices later down the road.

Ugh, I hate the idea that the only degrees worth getting are those that lead to technical and/or high-paying fields.  One of the absolute smartest people I know majored in anthropology - and is now a highly successful lawyer.   The person I work for has 2 degrees in International Relations - and now runs a successful small business with no relation to  those degrees.  Does EVERYONE you know work in the field they majored in?  The average person changes fields something like 3 times over the course of their career.
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