I went to trade school in 2005 for HVAC, air conditioning for all you liberal arts grads, graduated valedictorian in 2006 and started EARNING $15 an hour. Lost my apartment due to loss of hours in 2008 (thanks Obama). Purchased a home in 2011 and paid off my student loan in 2012. Paid off my house in 2020. Now making $110k a year. Dream big win big hater!