[RoosterRedux]

The son of a friend (graduated from high school a year ago) decided he wanted to enroll in the Diesel Mechanics program at the local technical college. He's a smart kid but just didn't want to go to college at this point.

He is already making $15.00 an hour as an apprentice and is loving it.

[wbill]

Yep. If WBill Jr decides to learn a trade instead of go to college, I'll fully support it.

Doubt he will. He informed me the other night that he wanted to get "Two....maybe three" PHD's. I told him that would be great, I'd help with his first BS, then he was on his own. Love the optimism of youth.

Going into a trade, you'll always have work especially if you're willing to travel, and you'll get a higher salary more quickly. However, I'd argue that the top end is higher with a college degree, it just takes longer to get there. Any of the trades can be harder *physical* work.

[day10]

My youngest went to college for a semester and found out that it just wasn’t for him. Not right now, anyway, maybe not ever.

He has since gotten his Class A CDL and is enjoying life, as driving fits his personalty quite well.