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Re:Half of the US government's financial assets are student ... by dreamcompiler on Friday January 12, 2018 @10:23PM (#16138114)
> I know electricians that make more money than me, and work shorter hours.

I don't know what you do for a living, but I'm guessing it doesn't involve contorting yourself into a pretzel inside a hot attic and twisting wires together all day. Electricians work hard and come home sore.

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Re:Half of the US government's financial assets are student ... by SheepSlapper on Saturday January 13, 2018 @02:12PM (#16140802)
I sit at a desk getting carpal tunnel and fat. I've got respect for my buddies doing what they do, and being successful without a college degree. That's more or less my point, college isn't a good investment for everyone.
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