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Old Posted Oct 22, 2012, 8:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonboy1983 View Post
That seems like sound logic, but I don't think we gen "y"ers are going to be as wealthy as you think. Many of us are struggling to find work. Half of us are unemployed, and it doesn't seem to matter if you have a college degree or not. I know of people who went to Ivy-League schools and are fortunate enough to find work as a janitor. I hold a masters degree in geography from West Chester (granted, not exactly a top-notch school, but it's still an education I will be paying for until my 40s), and I'm working as a caregiver for the elderly.
You're giving anecdotal examples. People who get relavent university degrees, especially ivy league in your example will have great long term prospects.
I don't care what anyone says. post-secondary education is always a good investment long term and if you don't plan on dying anytime soon, you will be around for awhile.
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