Better off as a plumber?

Discussion in 'Economics' started by nitro, Mar 18, 2011.

Is the value of an education reaching "not worth it" levels?

  1. Yes. It is one big ego trip and many jobs pay well with minimal education.

    61 vote(s)
    52.6%
  2. No. Even at current costs it is still worth it many times over.

    26 vote(s)
    22.4%
  3. I don't know.

    9 vote(s)
    7.8%
  4. I don't care.

    20 vote(s)
    17.2%
  1. #151     Mar 24, 2011
  2. How am I out of my mind?

    A billionaire buys/builds a $3M mansion on some island in the Caribbean. He lives there for a fews weeks a year.

    You: Travel to the Caribbean for a few weeks. Stay at a motel. Cost: $3-5K.

    Honestly, with $80K/yr and house/cars paid off, there is NOTHING a billionaire can do that you can't.
     
    #152     Mar 24, 2011
  3. luisHK

    luisHK

    :eek: :D :D :D

    You have no freakin' clue. And one doesn't need to be a billionnaire to notice.
     
    #153     Mar 24, 2011
  4. Example #2:

    You think a billionaire gets all the hot chicks? Maybe. But that's not the point.

    What a billionaire gets his sex not necessarily love, which won't satisfy him.

    Most people find love when they are just starting out (ie. when they are either broke or have little money).
     
    #154     Mar 24, 2011
  5. luisHK

    luisHK

    Look mate, you enjoy your vacations in the Carribean for 5k a month and feel like a billionnaire. Each one puts his price tag to the top of the word and I guess it's cool when one settle for such a massive discount.
     
    #155     Mar 24, 2011
  6. How about throwing $81K into the fireplace?
     
    #156     Mar 24, 2011
  7. Great idea!

    Example #3:

    A billionaire throws $81K into the fireplace to keep him warm.

    You: Buy a log. Cost: $10.



    Absolutely nothing a billionaire can do that an $81Ker can't.
     
    #157     Mar 24, 2011
  8. Billionaire: Worry about property taxes, paying the utility bills, maintenance, repair, etc. on his $3M mansion in the tropics.

    You: Carefree $5K vacation in the tropics.

    The difference? Priceless!

    Billionaire: Worry about contracting HIV from his line of high class hookers. Doesn't want to get married for fear of losing his $.

    You: Got a loving wife who gives you great sex.

    The difference? Priceless!

    Absolutely nothing a billionaire can do that you can't do better on a "middle class" investment income.
     
    #158     Mar 24, 2011
  9. what do you mean.
    How about buying their own jet.
    There's millions of things that a billionaire can do that an 81ker cant.
    However, if you're saying that most would be as content/happy with a 'well paid' job as they would with billions in the bank, then i'd probably agree...
     
    #159     Mar 24, 2011
  10. Haha, I see the light now:D
     
    #160     Mar 24, 2011