Are you better off today?

[kalm]

Maybe it's different in Washington, but a lot of min wage people I know are looking for work, and are getting turned down by employers for younger people. One company layed off nearly half their work force this year, approx 100 people, jobs that looked promising under the government bailout, that ended up being temporary.

I was referring to the "Rich have gotten poorer" part.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I worked 35 hrs/week to put myself thru college; it was tough and wouldn't trade the experience for anything. It would have been awesome to have a 'free' education provided by the gov but IMO, the US is way too large to even consider having something like this.

Really? Did you build the campus all by yourself or did you get some help?

You may be right, but not everyone needs to go to college. But providing at least more financial assistance if not a free education is a very good investment. Intellectual infrastructure is important too.

I agree with what you say here. I believe in school loans for college kids. Wasn't there a study done pointing out how expensive college tuition has gotten and the rise in student loan $$ from the gov?

LOL....I wouldn't recommend to any student working that much in college. It definitely did prioritize my time....good thing...I guess.

[kalm]

Really? Did you build the campus all by yourself or did you get some help?

You may be right, but not everyone needs to go to college. But providing at least more financial assistance if not a free education is a very good investment. Intellectual infrastructure is important too.

I agree with what you say here. I believe in school loans for college kids. Wasn't there a study done pointing out how expensive college tuition has gotten and the rise in student loan $$ from the gov?

LOL....I wouldn't recommend to any student working that much in college. It definitely did prioritize my time....good thing...I guess.

All joking aside, that's some nice work you did and you're a better man for it I'm sure.

[danefan]

Absolutely better off.

My services were sought after by a company that was bailed out and was rebuilding from the ground up.

Income is up 75%. Wife is retired now. Just bought a house I'd never thought I'd be able to own.

[D1B]

Baldy and Bronco what say you?

This is the rubber meeting the road here. All BS aside, sounds like people are better off....

[Ibanez]

Also 24, but still living the college dream right now. Good times!

Ah yes, the good ol' 6 year plan.

The sad part is that he's working on his Associates.

[Seahawks08]

The sad part is that he's working on his Associates.