Politicians say they’ll create jobs. But I’ve known many who feel “Give me a good education, give me free healthcare and a decent shot in this economy - I’ll create my own damn career.” People should have more than jobs; they should have real opportunity for self-actualization.
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Sorry, you lost me on this one, Marianne. I'm a member of the disappearing breed of lifelong blue collar workers who have been happy to work with our hands and seek 'fulfillment' after work. I'm just sad that young people today can't earn a decent living without a degree!
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I totally hear you. I didn’t mean to imply that situations such as yours do not exist because I know they do.

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So why can’t “a good education” mean a diversity of opportunities to learn trade work, additional courses, or anything else you want to know or practice for whatever you want to do? And if employment goals change midlife, you can still go back for more?
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I also feel that it’s true, I was sorta surprised to see this comment even as I stand in disgust over the state of things, even despite having been fortunate enough to be free of debt w 2 degrees and a yoga certificate. I’m paralyzed in a sort of despair ive never felt b4 , truly
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