The problem is that it is reinforced on you, heavily, through most of your school life, that you HAVE to get a college degree to get a good job. Even cries of "You can learn all that stuff online for free!" are met with "You pay for the degree though." and this idea that the knowledge gained in a college is worth more than the knowledge you gain in an online course.
Exactly this. "Get into debt for a better paying job so you can pay for your debt." Everyone thinks I'm nuts because I'm not pressuring my son to go to college but to also look into an apprenticeship for a trade. I have to explain that so many people are earning degrees, jobs that require degrees are in little supply but high demand, whereas trades are looked down upon because "no education" but in my area, baby boomers run all the trades and they're nearing retirement.
Plus, there's a state program where companies offer paid apprenticeships and certification in all trades. Learn while you earn? Makes sense to me.
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Dashippy ago
The problem is that it is reinforced on you, heavily, through most of your school life, that you HAVE to get a college degree to get a good job. Even cries of "You can learn all that stuff online for free!" are met with "You pay for the degree though." and this idea that the knowledge gained in a college is worth more than the knowledge you gain in an online course.
IggyReilly ago
Exactly this. "Get into debt for a better paying job so you can pay for your debt." Everyone thinks I'm nuts because I'm not pressuring my son to go to college but to also look into an apprenticeship for a trade. I have to explain that so many people are earning degrees, jobs that require degrees are in little supply but high demand, whereas trades are looked down upon because "no education" but in my area, baby boomers run all the trades and they're nearing retirement.
Plus, there's a state program where companies offer paid apprenticeships and certification in all trades. Learn while you earn? Makes sense to me.