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Originally Posted by Carla B
Now that's an interesting viewpoint and there's probably truth to it. I do wonder why in this day and age so many people feel the need for a college degree. They, and us, would be much better off monetarily if they trained to be skilled craftsmen, like electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians. But that would require hard work.
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Regarding the skilled trades. At a very early age I needed to work to help support my parents and siblings. I became a plumber's apprentice and after five years took a huge leap of faith and formed my own commercial plumbing business. On the side I purchased and renovated rundown homes which I then leased out. First one, then two, then four, then eight, etc. Eventually hired other tradespeople to help with the renovations. After 35+ years I now own 996 apartments and enjoy a high seven-figure annual income. All it took has a plan, a committed spouse and a lot of hard work; no college degree. College is definitely NOT for everyone.