Originally Posted by SkyHigh
I read it in an article a few years ago. It said that since the high school grad can't get some of the fancier jobs they are forced to do other things to make a living like open a gas station, tire shop, plumbing company, HVAC company and the number one construction company. In order to run a small business you need to acquire assets therefore real estate and heavy equipment is often bought. Over time this leads to an accumulation of wealth. My accountant told me the same thing. All his clients are farmers or small business owners who are multi millionaires and drive old beaters. While he makes his 85K and drives a newer BMW. Wealth building is not linked with education.
In my current occupation I see the public crying out for a reliable plumber and will pay handsomely for it while business school grads flip burgers. We have an over educated population of people who don't want to work. The rest are mostly unskilled and unambitious.
If you are truly interested in this topic you could read the wealthy barber or search the internet. I am sure that you will find something.
SkyHigh
I found an atricle from the UK on the subject.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre...lionaire.shtml
Many of these self made millionaires go on to get their degrees because they realize the importance of an education, Dave Thomas of the Wendy's chain is an excellent example. If all you want is money then a college education is not the route to take. Traditionally higher learning accompanied the arts not vocational positions, it has leaned away from that today. An education still remains invaluable to the core of societal growth