You can still **** and play golf, even with a college degree. Diversify

That's your personal experience, and it doesn't translate to the population in general. On average, people who finish high school make more than dropouts, college degrees make more than high school diplomas, masters degrees make more than college degrees, etc. On average, people with a college education make 85% more than those without one. That's fact, not opinion or personal experience.

That's only if they can find a job in there field there are so many masters degrees waiting tables thanks to this economy it's not funny

That's always been the case. It's not just this economy. When I graduated college (in the 80's) engineers were having a hard time getting jobs, but computer science majors were being snapped up. It's a balancing act. Sometimes you just have to wait it out until better times.

It all depends on the major you choose. A masters in english is a lot less likely to pay out than a medical degree. It's all about what's in demand. Doctors will always be in demand. If you choose a major that's not in high demand then yes, you may have a difficult time finding a position. But that's your choice and isn't really a case for degrees not helping you earn money.

When there are people like OP who can't afford a textbook or people who can't eat or even have a roof over their heads and they are bitching about selling one of a few houses they own, no. They don't get to complain. Instead they can shut up, sck it up, and go on with their life knowing they're lucky enough to even own property. Maybe they can even help out somewhere to help others who are down in their lucky with how fortunate they are.

I think if OP has enough money to be in college, he can afford a textbook. OR if he's there on a scholarship, he has the brains/skills to earn the money himself

So no one but deformed African AIDS babies have a right to complain? **** that. I'll complain about whatever I like. If you don't want to hear it, don't listen in on my conversations.

#53, telling someone they can't be sad because someone has it worse is like telling someone they can't be happy because someone has it better. People will complain if something is truly upsetting and being forced to sell a house (whether you have 1 or multiple) sucks! Yes, OP's situation also sucks but if you really want to pick and choose what people can complain about, than OP shouldn't whine because they're given the opportunity to even further their education by being in college, despite the difficulties they experience. Everyone has the right to complain.

Look at it this way, they could very well be millions in debt on houses that have lost value and are being forced to sell at a loss just to keep solvent while trying to collect enough of the rents on time to avoid foreclosure. Op may be cash broke, but many landlords these days are debt rich.

It's been pretty much shown that the AVERAGE college grad earns more over their lifetime than the AVERAGE high school grad.

no shit,i wonder how many people who say stay in school, actually went themselves and are successful..i went, it was overrated

My best friends tell me how important school is all the time...one has a master's degree in chemistry and is an analytical chemist. The other has a B.S. in computer science and information technology and is a developer for a large company in his area. Hmm...both successful, imagine that. You know what made them successful? Working their asses off and graduating with honors...putting the time and effort into internships...teachers who spoke the world of both of them when recommendations were needed. If you coast through, repeating "Cs get degrees!", then don't be surprised when all your Cs land you is a degree you can't use because employers want to see that you actually learned the material and Cs indicate that you barely grasped it.