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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
I think the worst advice you can give to a child is recommend that they not go to college. Anyone can and should get a college degree. IQ has nothing to do with it. There are many dumb people with college degrees making big incomes, especially in the Government. The best Government jobs and white collar jobs go to those with a college degree. Being a plumber or carpenter is fine, but you are very limited in your employment opportunities and income potential.
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I think you always need to train for 2 professions at the same time. Learn a trade and prep for college. I told my sons to take the networking classes offered in high school along with the college prep courses.
The government jobs where I'm from went to the candidates with military service first. That's fair. We're grateful. They were prepping for 2 careers.
When you are in HS you don't think that way. If you are from a family with wealth you can take your time. If not--get a part time job someplace where you can learn a trade or borrow a few bucks and go to a county college at night while you are in HS and learn a trade..