@wiskey bravo
I agree with you on everything. Its clear how expensive life is costing. But I really think its important to capitalize on decisions at an early age. Education is important. Knowing the field of choice and what the salary will look like down the road is key to avoid major upsets. I'm not a gifted entrepreneur, therefore, I need school. In addition to school it also depends on who your partner is. I'm college educated and my partner has an MBA in finance. I make 250,000 and she makes 245,000. I started my career at an early age making 18,900. Then slowly started to climb the corporate ladder. I believe she started making 38,000 10 years ago. We both haven't reached the ceiling in our financial careers, however, at this current state of inflation we are not suffering. My true suffering took place when I was making18,900, student loans were kicking (120,000) and I had to still eat/sleep. I'm 47 and my partner is 39.
All very true but it also depends on opportunity. This isn't necessarily financial but more, say, cultural. Examples being, if you come from a family that doesn't value education, you're fucked. If they have mental illnesses, you're likely fucked. If they're abusive and you need to leave home early, you're fucked. Now, these have always been in place but due to a variety of reasons, the price for even minor failure in today's society is much more 'impactful' and significant. Society is bifurcating into the educated (AI 'safe') and those who are not and it really isn't going to be pretty. I have no idea what the solution is since I think it's an "Asimov Foundation" trend.
On a random note, if anyone is looking for a significant career change or has kids who would make good aviators google " Pilot Shortage" . Jump on this train now. Its a global problem. American Airlines paying wide body Captains 590,000USD per year. Narrow body captains 475,000USD. Its the same for Corporate Pilot jobs as well flying for the 1 percent.
You are correct & absolutely very true. I have a cousin's kid close to graduating. Great opportunities out there. A retired pilot friend recertified so he can train pilots. He can write his own salary because there is a shortage of pilots for training as well. I think this shortage has been coming for about 8(?) years.
I agree with you on everything. Its clear how expensive life is costing. But I really think its important to capitalize on decisions at an early age. Education is important. Knowing the field of choice and what the salary will look like down the road is key to avoid major upsets. I'm not a gifted entrepreneur, therefore, I need school. In addition to school it also depends on who your partner is. I'm college educated and my partner has an MBA in finance. I make 250,000 and she makes 245,000. I started my career at an early age making 18,900. Then slowly started to climb the corporate ladder. I believe she started making 38,000 10 years ago. We both haven't reached the ceiling in our financial careers, however, at this current state of inflation we are not suffering. My true suffering took place when I was making18,900, student loans were kicking (120,000) and I had to still eat/sleep. I'm 47 and my partner is 39.
All very true but it also depends on opportunity. This isn't necessarily financial but more, say, cultural. Examples being, if you come from a family that doesn't value education, you're fucked. If they have mental illnesses, you're likely fucked. If they're abusive and you need to leave home early, you're fucked. Now, these have always been in place but due to a variety of reasons, the price for even minor failure in today's society is much more 'impactful' and significant. Society is bifurcating into the educated (AI 'safe') and those who are not and it really isn't going to be pretty. I have no idea what the solution is since I think it's an "Asimov Foundation" trend.
On a random note, if anyone is looking for a significant career change or has kids who would make good aviators google " Pilot Shortage" . Jump on this train now. Its a global problem. American Airlines paying wide body Captains 590,000USD per year. Narrow body captains 475,000USD. Its the same for Corporate Pilot jobs as well flying for the 1 percent.
You are correct & absolutely very true. I have a cousin's kid close to graduating. Great opportunities out there. A retired pilot friend recertified so he can train pilots. He can write his own salary because there is a shortage of pilots for training as well. I think this shortage has been coming for about 8(?) years.
