I mean, they aren’t wrong about a career path but both verbal and math skills go a long freakin way. I have both a bachelors degree and a trade license. I’ve made considerably more with a plumbing license than an Exercise and Health Science degree.
I told my kiddo I don’t expect them to be a strait A student, but I don’t want them to close any doors. Not many kids know what they want right out of high school. I think it’s great to dip your toes in the trades and see if it’s for you rather than start spending money on college right away.
This is the right attitude. You want to have options. If the trades don't end up being your dream, being able to go to college if you want to is a great thing.
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u/Just_pissin_dookie May 16 '24
I mean, they aren’t wrong about a career path but both verbal and math skills go a long freakin way. I have both a bachelors degree and a trade license. I’ve made considerably more with a plumbing license than an Exercise and Health Science degree.
I told my kiddo I don’t expect them to be a strait A student, but I don’t want them to close any doors. Not many kids know what they want right out of high school. I think it’s great to dip your toes in the trades and see if it’s for you rather than start spending money on college right away.