I love this post! I also love hearing Mike Rowe (from the show Dirty Jobs) talk about his stance on education. The college degree isn't as special because everyone is getting it and there are only so many jobs available for that degree. Technical schools on the other hand are way under valued. They are a lot cheaper to attend and you are more likely to get a job right after you graduate because those jobs are available. A lot of people want a cushy office job and do not want to do manual labor and getting a little dirty/sweaty.
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I hadn't heard Mike Rowe's stance. I do agree with what you say about technical schools though. Those jobs involve manual labor and can be dirty so people aren't attracted to them. People in them however can make good money and may be able to find jobs easier. I have family members who are mechanics, air condition specialists, and plumbers and they all were able to own their own businesses and make more money than me with a masters degree.
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