20happyballs on 23 September 2012
You are missing the point. Like you said, there was a time when being a factory worker was enough to provide for a family...but not anymore. And like you said, many jobs are being outsourced to other countries. That leaves Americans with only the highly skilled jobs, that are limited and require extra education.. Education acts as a proof of qualification for these jobs. Without education , these jobs may be nearly impossible to get. However, other jobs may not provide enough income for a family to live comfortably.
Im not saying that you cant get a good job without a degree, but i am saying that the chances of getting a good job go way up if you do. But i do agree that something like a degree in art could very easily be a waste of time.
