First off a college degree doesn't make you educated it's just a piece of paper I graduated from one of the top business schools in the country and plenty of idiots graduated as well. True education goes beyond the classroom and true wealth comes from knowing how to make money without a job it's really not hard to get a college degree. Also there's not a ton of lonely formally educated black women running around that's more of a myth that the media plays into for a number of reasons and I can get deeper into that but I don't want to focus on that.
I want to focus on the economy which is an absolute joke right now. Regardless of what's being portrayed in the media there is no recovery taking place at least not amongst the avg everyday citizen and things are only going to get worse. Student loan debt has now surpassed credit card debt and is currently the biggest bubble in the U.S. and the avg kid coming out of college right now can't find a job or if they do it's some BS retail/customer service position. Here's the situation you graduate from college you have tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars of student loan debt to pay off but you're either unemployed or underemployed(by the way this isn't my situation I'm just speaking on the reality for many people in America right now). My point is this a college degree doesn't guarantee anything "many more American’s have a bachelor’s degree today than say in 1992 yet unemployment for college educated Americans is at modern record highs". Does having a degree help I guess so but like I just mentioned look at how many people are coming out of school and are actually worse off than they were before due to student loan debt. Many fields that students go to school for today the jobs just aren't there anymore and many of them are not coming back. Also keep this in mind in the 50's, 60's, early 70's America actually produced goods so a lot of men who didn't have college degrees or weren't formally educated were able to get manufacturing jobs that paid very well. You know who the future millionaires are people who actually produce goods and you don't need a college degree to do that.
I know my rant is somewhat off base and as a man I can't answer your specific question but I wouldn't get into a serious relationship with an uneducated woman and when I say uneducated I don't mean lacking a college degree I mean lacking an understanding of what's going on in the world. When you have a true education you can always make money.
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I know this was targeted at ladies but I just want to point out that it's not just guys who's never went to college that are losing their jobs. It's the majority of who aren't good at it. Just because they never went to college doesn't mean that they can't keep that job. In a proven study the guys who never went to college are more than likely to get a job than the guys who did go to college because the guys who never went to college actually want to earn money to survive, The people who went to college have a lot more options and just use this money to buy luxuries. Sorry if I have annoyed you.
This is for all the dudes who think that a woman saying she wants an educated man is the same as a guy saying he wants a blonde - sorry, that comparison doesn't work. Please take the time to read these women's responses. They are explaining that they are looking for compatibility, and so they want someone who values education as much as they value education. That is very different than simply judging a person based on looks.
It is not crazy or rude or stuck-up to want someone with the same morals as you.
If a virgin wants to date another virgin, that makes sense. The guy doesn't believe in sex before marriage so he is looking for someone is compatible, someone who is also a virgin. That is fine.
If a dude has a sex with a bunch of women but says he wants a virgin, then he is a jerk. That is a double standard. He is not looking for compatibility, he is looking for a ridiculous, illogical standard.
If a fit guy is looking for a girl who works out, that makes sense, because fitness is a part of his daily routine and he wants a girl who has the same routine as him.
But if a guy who doesn't care about his appearance expects a girl to look like a model, that is a double standard and makes no sense.
If a girl says she wants a guy with a college degree even though she never went to college, that is a double standard and doesn't make sense.
BUT if a girl went to college and worked hard to pay off student loans and is rising in her career, it makes sense for her to want a guy with the same motivation. MOST OF THESE GIRLS ARE SAYING THAT. They are not asking for a silly expectation, they are simply looking for someone similar to them. That makes total sense.
For the most part women like a guy who will bring some security to the table. Unfortunately, you can't build much of a life with a guy who's foundation is on shaky ground. Compatibility also include being able to talk to your mate about various topics and lets face it, its hard to talk to a guy who doesn't have the similar level of education as yourself. For instance I used to think that it would not matter if a guy lacked education but when tried to talk to someone without education, I would say certain things and he would then ask me what I meant. At first I would answer but it gets old after a while when you're not being understood. It made me feel absolutely horrible. If you are in school, he usually doesn't understand why you have to study and sometimes he makes you feel guilty because of it. Of course there are exceptions to every situation but for the most part its hard for a woman to date an uneducated man without feeling like she is always doing something wrong.
i wouldn't date a guy who has no college education and/or shaky employment status. these days its all about masters degrees, PhDs, law degrees, etc. a college degree today is the equivalent of what a high school education once was. you can go to college. some of the dumbest people I know manage to get into colleges. my parents had little growing up and they worked their butts off to go to university, then my mom also got her masters. so if a guy isn't getting a degree, that's his problem. I wish him luck in life and we can be friends but not lovers. I'm bisexual and I feel the same about girls.
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Of course wealth is good and like gem said girls tend to go for the guys that bring a bit more financial security, especially becuase chances are you won't be able to work for at least a couple of months in your life.
But I think when I'll gradute from college I'll make enough money to allow myself to live comfortable and as long as he has a steady job I def could live with him not having a degree or making less money than me.
Also there are a lot of good jobs you don't necessarily need a degree for (i.e policemen, firefighters, mechanics, military, brokers, commercial pilots, farmers...) So at least regarding the financial situation it wouldn't be a deal breaker, as long as he is working.
Less than 40%? How did that happen , I bet 50 years ago the vast majority of all college graduates were men.Why can't he go to college? Has he at least even went to trade school? What does he have to fall back on? It's just not smart not to pursue higher education if you can because it's hard to get a decent job if you don't have at least an associates degree. No I would not marry a man that did not go to college. I'm not saying he has to have a PhD but by the time you're ready to get married it isn't unreasonable to want a man who's gotten his bachelor's (4 year degree). If he can't be bothered to do that how can I expect him to properly support a family? I plan on graduating and getting a degree so what would I look like dating a guy with a high school diploma? If I can get it he can.
I would not. Don't get me wrong. I don't care about how much money he makes. I'd rather date someone who is educated but not well off than a rich man who has only a high school education. I believe that education broadens your horizons, changes the way you view the world, and demonstrates your ability to committ to goals and work through challenges. I need someone who has a similar appreciation for education. I have a masters. He doesn't need that, but I want a man with at least a bachelors. So that he can truly understand and appreciate me. Often, uneducated men are only about their most basic needs and desires. Not always. But enough.
For me It's just important that he is working with something that he truly loves and that he gives 100%. He also needs to be able to support him self. I will be working too so hopefully we will be able to figure it our even if his job doesn't pay much.
I would definitely date him if he is a plumber or an electrican or locksmith because when they have to come my house, they charge me a killing so they must make a lot of mula right? Trade school isn't college but it is handy. If you are a mechanic,I'll date ya for sure. Lol a little bit of humor is always fun.
Sorry to say this but NOPE because I know I'm a professional so I deserve a professional too someone whos not immature and someone who can teach and help his children regarding assignments,projects etc... according to studies 70% of the knowledge(intellectual) of the kids is inherit from the parents...
No offense, but no, I wouldn't marry an uneducated person because to me that's a huge turnoff. I don't see the point in dating (let alone marrying) with someone who doesn't share my interest -- books and knowledge. I would rather remain single for the rest of my life than commit to myself for an unhappy marriage. But then again, I'm not too into the whole marriage thing.
I'd rather marry a smart guy who excels in a trade than an egghead with a degree in something like philosophy. I'm intelligent, so the intelligence is a must. I don't know many intelligent men who didn't pursue any education.
Of course, simply because there's always tomorrow, but if he doesn't plan to go forever and ever, then that would be a huge red flag UNLESS he knows his stuff due to experience, which can't never go wrong.
Obesity rates are also climbing, doesn't mean men who are in good shape are going to start dating obese women. I have a degree and a well paying job, I'm not marrying a guy with a shaky employment status.
lol they bitch about me wanting a virgin when they won't date men that don't have a degree I went to college by the way but I would hope it wouldn't be a deciding factor
Ugh... the women's responses to this question are making me lose respect for women.
If he didn't go to college but, somehow has a decent job thats lkng term and payed more than like 30 bucks an hour then sure!
Thats pretty rare so I'll have to go with no tho, except for this exception.No I won't. I will have my degree in 2 years. If I can do it y can't he? I don't want a guy who isn't as smart as me
As long as he has a job that pays more than min wage... college degrees don't mean a thing to me.. Especially if I love him and he loves me.
nope, just because he probably wouldn't be compatible with someone who has a master's degree...
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