Comments on: No College Degree Equates To Poverty And A Life Of Debt? http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/06/without-a-diploma/ Motivational Money Management Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:09:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Trident Military College http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/06/without-a-diploma/#comment-14911 Trident Military College Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:26:35 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=401#comment-14911 The salary levels for police officers are inaccurate btw; in many areas cops can make $100,000 a year or even more. Of course there are always exceptions to the rule; it is very possible to be successful without a degree. Statistics are just averages; that doesn't mean they apply to everyone. Vocational schools are a great alternative for someone who would prefer to learn a trade. The salary levels for police officers are inaccurate btw; in many areas cops can make $100,000 a year or even more. Of course there are always exceptions to the rule; it is very possible to be successful without a degree. Statistics are just averages; that doesn’t mean they apply to everyone. Vocational schools are a great alternative for someone who would prefer to learn a trade.

]]> By: Jeff Logue http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/06/without-a-diploma/#comment-13686 Jeff Logue Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:39:31 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=401#comment-13686 I love how we are brainwashed into believing that a piece of paper will instantly endow us with great wisdom and poise after college. Heck, I remember nearly 5% of what was taught to me during my time there, and none of the skills I apply today has nearly anything to do with it. That is the worst advice we could give to any student graduating high school that aspires to take advantage of our free enterprising society which America was originally built on. Let the kids dream and decide what they will be passionate for and what they aspire to do before spending a fortune! I love how we are brainwashed into believing that a piece of paper will instantly endow us with great wisdom and poise after college. Heck, I remember nearly 5% of what was taught to me during my time there, and none of the skills I apply today has nearly anything to do with it. That is the worst advice we could give to any student graduating high school that aspires to take advantage of our free enterprising society which America was originally built on. Let the kids dream and decide what they will be passionate for and what they aspire to do before spending a fortune!

]]> By: Vic Morrow http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/06/without-a-diploma/#comment-3752 Vic Morrow Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:16:44 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=401#comment-3752 Today a college degree is not a guarantee of a job or a specified salary. Those days are gone. The education bubble has taken many educated people by surprise. Today a college degree is not a guarantee of a job or a specified salary. Those days are gone. The education bubble has taken many educated people by surprise.

]]> By: Brad Chaffee http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/06/without-a-diploma/#comment-1708 Brad Chaffee Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:23:40 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=401#comment-1708 My mistake, I googled it and his name showed up on every list. Thanks for the correction. My mistake, I googled it and his name showed up on every list. Thanks for the correction.

]]> By: Publilius http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/06/without-a-diploma/#comment-1707 Publilius Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:54:59 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=401#comment-1707 <i>Successful People With Only A HS Diploma And Even Less! Bill Gates - (Microsoft) College dropout!</i> Umm, Bill dropped out of graduate school. He does have an undergrad degree. Successful People With Only A HS Diploma And Even Less!

Bill Gates – (Microsoft) College dropout!

Umm, Bill dropped out of graduate school. He does have an undergrad degree.

]]> By: Chad http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/06/without-a-diploma/#comment-1668 Chad Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:57:40 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=401#comment-1668 I do have a degree, but I agree completely with your point. I did not need it to own the business that I own today. The thing that pushed me to get a degree, was back during the last slow down in the economy I was between businesses and having a degree would give me more opportunities and typically better paying positions. I pushed through and got the degree. I have owned two companies for the last 15 years, and dabbled in a few others over the past 15 years. None of which would require a degree. Just requires a lot of knowledge, and that can be acquired many ways without college. I would say the best thing I learned in college was to follow through and finish what you start. It says a lot to me when people say they never finished their degree. I feel the same way about people who tell me they used to do martial arts, and when asked they say they were yellow, or purple etc... The goal is Black Belt. I do have a degree, but I agree completely with your point. I did not need it to own the business that I own today. The thing that pushed me to get a degree, was back during the last slow down in the economy I was between businesses and having a degree would give me more opportunities and typically better paying positions. I pushed through and got the degree. I have owned two companies for the last 15 years, and dabbled in a few others over the past 15 years. None of which would require a degree. Just requires a lot of knowledge, and that can be acquired many ways without college. I would say the best thing I learned in college was to follow through and finish what you start. It says a lot to me when people say they never finished their degree.

I feel the same way about people who tell me they used to do martial arts, and when asked they say they were yellow, or purple etc… The goal is Black Belt.

]]> By: Pedro http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2009/06/without-a-diploma/#comment-1666 Pedro Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:22:51 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=401#comment-1666 A degree doesn't garantee you anything. I know quite a couple of millionares who din't complete High School myself. My dad for one the son of a gun keeps braging about making more than all his doctors, lawyers and accountants by himself. Total disbelieve... if you want to think you can't its your problem. I myself make good money but i admit i can't be a business owner and refuse to pursue making big bucks like my dad or friends dad. A degree doesn’t garantee you anything. I know quite a couple of millionares who din’t complete High School myself.

My dad for one the son of a gun keeps braging about making more than all his doctors, lawyers and accountants by himself.

Total disbelieve… if you want to think you can’t its your problem. I myself make good money but i admit i can’t be a business owner and refuse to pursue making big bucks like my dad or friends dad.

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