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Originally Posted by 8sPOT
The most successful, and happy friends I have are all in trades. And started their own Welding, Electrical or Carpentry company in their mid to late 20's. They have more freedom, money, and flexibility than I could dream of. Most dont even really have to work anymore as they have employees and management hired to take care of the day to day.
Degrees are highly overrated these days in my opinion, usually has you in a position working for the man, and that's no way to get ahead. I will be perfectly happy if my son elects to go into a trade. He also doesn't have the best marks, so trying to prepare him for what seems like the inevitable outcome anyways.
My sister has 2 degrees and struggles with the day-to-day cost of living, her husband who also has several degrees is right there with her.
A degree doesn't guarantee anything.
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How old are those friends? Trades can be great, for sure, but an injury can wreck you.