College degrees used to be a guarantee of success.
Now, the lack of one is almost always a guarantee of no success.
It is true that in some cases, trade school or sheer force of will better serve an individual. However, think about it, in most cases, places will not take you into their management training programs without that four-year degree.
The OP is correct that you need to do your research before you start. A lot of places can leave you with a near-meaningless degree (because of the subject you selected or the reputation of the institution) and a mountain-sized debt. Other places can cost you relatively little and prepare you quite well.
But the OP saying college is not necessary in all cases is incorrect. It is more than "slaving" -- it is demonstrating the ability to learn and be trained.
MIke from Morgantown
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