[notfarnow]

Interesting. I agree that Universities are just degree factories now, it's not a distinction to have a university degree.

Of my group of friends, those who went into the trades after high school are generally much more successful than those with university degrees. They also seem much happier, probably because most of them work independantly.

It's funny though, where I work most people would sneer at plumbers & electricians. My friends that are plumbers & electricians easily make more than them (and me), have more vacation and enjoy their work A LOT more.