One of my buddy’s sons skipped college and became an electrician at 18.
He was told either college or military were his only two options.
His parents weren’t exactly excited when he went to trade school. Actually they were a little embarrassed.
Most of their friends’ kids were going off to universities. Their son was showing up to job sites at 6am.
By 21 he was making $90k
By 24 he had his master electrician license making over $120k
At 27 he started taking his own jobs on the side for a total of $200k
Last year at 29 his little “electrician business” did $1.8M with 4 vans.
Funny how that works.
His parents used to explain why he didn’t go to college.
Now they tell everyone he owns an electrical company.
We need more 18-year-olds to know this path exists.
Day 229 tagging @mikeroweworks until more parents start bragging about trade school too.
Consider to RT if you agree.
@NancyJHende Somehow, I can't shake the insidious feeling that Islam will take over. And, I'm terrified for my child and my future grandchild(ren), if God blesses us with them. It's a very dark and demoralizing feeling. All others, listed above we can overcome.
Somewhat similar situation here. I've come understand/realize as I was getting older that it's a societal issue. If children were treated as gifts from God (or Nature for non-believers), then there would be support. Women who are willing to raise a child should be supported. Motherhood is the most important career in this World. Mothers are raising the future. If parents of pregnant girls or young women would not feel shame if she is not married, if companies would not discriminate against pregnant women or mothers with young children, if women were getting paid for raising children, we would be living in a different World. And, for those who abuse children, I hope there's a special place in hell. Yes, abortion hurts both the child and the mother. Even if she doesn't acknowledge it. She is haunted by it, and regrets it forever.
@ACTBrigitte What kind religion supports/demands torturing living beings? I don't want to be part of that religion, nor do I want to be in the same timezone where things like this are normal or accepted, practiced, supported.