Did you ever go to college, or take a different path?

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Telekinetic-Potato · Accepted Answer

I went to community college for a bit. I was working as a event/wedding photographer back then I was also picking up whatever work I could for film productions. Then I started directing and doing cinematography for this one show and that was around the time I met this photographer who wanted to change industries and get into video. He was 50 and his wife had breast cancer and needed to make better money before the bank took stole (yes, stole lol) house. So I'm juggling all these jobs, plus going to college, plus trying all the time to get laid.

So at that point I liked going to college but I also was only doing it because my dad wanted me to be the first of our family to get a degree. So I had to make a decision after the production company started doing well.

CubaPirate · Accepted Answer

Only on day release from my first job

Nikki1989 · Accepted Answer

I started working full-time at 16 and, shortly after, did business training. Once I completed that, I worked two jobs for a couple of years.

Kelly6 · Accepted Answer

@jen_oic went to university

Advisor Smith · Accepted Answer

I did go the traditional route: undergraduate degree, then an MBA at Harvard.

But in my career coaching work, I’ve seen people succeed through very different paths:

- Some thrive with four-year degrees and graduate school.
- Others build careers via community college, trades, bootcamps, or straight work experience.

The real key is clarity about your goals and a commitment to building skills, relationships, and a track record of results—regardless of the path.

MrChinaski · Answer

Not only did I go there, I'm back there!

This line of questioning comes up often. College is an easy way to put you on a path to a solid income stream... it signals ability, teaches you what people with high incomes that went through college themselves look for when they hire, and establishes networks. Unless you're on a professional path, like a doctor, the subject knowledge is largely irrelevant in future life for 80% of garduates. It's not a guarantee, though. And there are other ways to earn as much and indeed much more.

Do whatever interests you, is my advice to my kids.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I went to college nearly a decade after high school. Mostly, it was for a girl I was seeing. She went to art school so, I wanted to be on the same level as her, so to speak, but couldn't afford the art school she went to so, I went to a Jr. college but I already had all their art classes in high school so, I decided to be a music major. That's an art! Of course, she broke up with me shortly after I started going.

Billlewis · Answer

Because I attended close to 15 different schools K-12, including four years of high school in three states, I decided by age 14 or so that I had no interest in going to college. That decision turned out to be one of the best I've ever made. I went on to excel in sales for forty years, and I learned how a lot of different industries work, along the way.

jamesgoldman · Answer

Sure it's a requirement to do so in the UK
Finished early because of the commute issues but still passed

Was running my business before, during and after
(My during included silk ties and Pandora charms to my classmates as well as a DSLR camera for 1 and of course buying and selling gold generally)

OneViewpoint · Answer

Yup, 2 bachelors degrees and an MBA. But I did take a "different path". I didn't end up using my formal education until 15 years after University. I was practicing a completely different trade as a US Army officer during those years.

Jessica405 · Answer

I spent 7 1/2 years at uni. A long slog, nearly giving up twice. Finally made it.

Simslover92 · Answer

Went to college. Just wish I had chosen a different major.

Alex-Snow · Answer

I'm currently in college taking a pre-med trac. Hopefully medical school and a lot of student debt after that.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I got my bachelor's degree in 1975, and then my law degree in 1986.

Ariesman81Nshiiit · Answer

2 years at MTU. Realized working in an office at a computer just wasn't for me.

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Nope, got kicked out of high school and never focused on school, got a job etc and moved on

exitseven · Answer

I went to college 3 times before I graduated. Then I went back and got a Masters Degree.

Pterodon · Answer

Fuck no I didn’t finish HS and I’ve never regretted it

Godihateyou · Answer

College is a waste of money. Only idiots go to college

Marissa4 · Answer

College for business.

Paige2006 · Answer

I went to college and LOVED it!

WhitneySnow · Answer

I’m in college right now

ZameerAnsari91 · Answer

Come with your original account jenzz

laryipels · Answer

i never went to college

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Yes, I did

ChiTown33 · Answer

Yes.

Anonymous · Answer

I did both 😈

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