Lets analyze this one...
Nikolai said:
Everybody should realize that there is not "One Path" to take through life.
No one can take the 'exact' same path. What do you consider is the 'one path'?
College is not for everybody. High school isn't for everybody. If you are not interested in going to college, it dosen't mean you are stupid.
Hmm... a little defensive. We didn't say you had to go to school. But if you want a career that DOESN'T SUCK, you should probably try and find something that rewards you for the thinking you do.
Getting a job right after high school and saving up for a car and moving out of the parents house and taking welding classes in the evening can teach you a lot more about life and about who you are than four drunken years of grade inflation.
We now know where your animosity comes from. I bet you have issues with people that have more money that you, right? Saving up for a car is the DUMBEST FUCKING THING YOU CAN DO! Cars are a necessary evil. They aren't a great investment by any means. Most high schoolers think they have to have a great car. Well, I'm sure that my taxes are paying for their lack of contibution to society. And whats worse, you prolly think we should tax the rich.
You can always go to college later. You can always get a fancy degree in college and decide that what makes you happy is working construction.
So, you didn't go to college and you're working in construction... hmmm... it sounds like you have issues as to your life choices. Stop convincing yourself that you like to hammer wood in the freezing cold. I'm sure you like working 8 hours with a 15 minute break... but I'd rather work when I want to, and take the time when its nice outside.
My brother joined the Navy in part to "find himself".
There's a lot of ways to find yourself. try a mirror.
I think he found himself pretty quickly and is itching to get out.
WTF?
But he does now own two houses.
So. Make some money and buy one.
WTF!!! I bet you need some money for that house! You should look at that trans am you bought and since you financed it at 18%, you'll be paying 50k dollars on something that will end up in a junk yard the year after you bought it. Construction isn't paying? Hmmm better look for a higher paying job. Your best bet is to graduate high school, and then go on to college. more than likely, you'll have a stable income to buy a house and throw a party.
BTW, the reason why you drink and party in that 'grade inflation' college life, is because you're celebrating the fact that you'll make some good cash and can play hard.
Believe me, I don't know a single construction guy that enjoys shitty weather while working.
Oh, and the world needs ditch diggers too.[/quote]