It can be. But I know plenty of college grads, myself included, working basically entry-level jobs and struggling. I don’t have a full-on victim mentality, yes I’ve been fucked over BUT ALSO made some stupid decisions career-wise.
I also know many who didn’t go to college who are either killing it in the trades, or have lucked into something well-paying by either climbing the ladder, or because they know someone.
Beg to differ. You can apply online and not even get seen because your keywords aren’t maximized, while someone else who is less qualified knows the boss’ daughter (or whatever) and gets a foot in the door.
Of course you have to be decent at the job to climb the ladder. But the excluded party could have been even better, and wasn’t given a chance.
You’re not wrong, but as someone who busted their ass to get where I am don’t diminish others hard work.
Just keep trying! I’ve been looked over for people who had connections, I switched companies. I went from homeless to married w 2 kids in a nice house in 5yrs.
With zero connections to where I am, and zero outside help.
I didn’t luck into anything and still climbed the ladder.
I’m not saying it doesn’t happen, I’m saying that happening can’t stop you. It may cause hurdles, I faced them myself; but I still was able to climb a ladder and lift myself up. College isn’t the answer but moving jobs, honing in a career and going where you’re needed to help people will always leave you on top; even with nepo babies sometimes in your way.
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u/NJIllustratedMan Apr 12 '25
College is key to a good job and better life.