It’s funny, I went to college and got my degree in mechanical engineering. I’m glad I went and it’s definitely made my career easier. However, as a power plant operator, in my state a degree isn’t needed, just licensing.

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    I did but had no direction and left after 3 years. Children, marriage, and returned at age 35 for a 2-year healthcare degree. Glad i went back. Sometimes i wish I’d known at 17 that this would be my path but then I probably would have skipped the kids and marriage - the things i didn’t know i wanted and the relationships that make my life rich and worthwhile.

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      The only direction I really had was the example set by my parents. They were/are social workers and we ALWAYS struggled financially. I picked something interesting to me that I knew made good money. I still do plenty of volunteer work and events with the companies my parents work for. But my job isn’t social work and never will be. Not to bash social workers in any way shape or form, just a severely underpaid path.