| > Plenty of people work grueling jobs and get paid crap Grueling has nothing to do with developing skills. You do not seem to comprehend this. You need to develop skills that are not trainable in short duration. What do all of the job types in the provides sources require? Hard work to develop skills that are not easily replaceable. That is what earns the big bucks. It's so simple, it's bewildering it needs to be said. Your BLS link states "typical" - ie. not required, and only mentions associates degrees from community colleges. Additionally, the link to the actual agency itself, the FAA, as provided above, clearly indicates no higher education required. I don't understand how you cannot comprehend this. You seem to think a piece of paper is somehow a shortcut to earning a large income - completely forgetting earning that piece of paper takes at a minimum 4 years - and often much longer. You also seem to ignore majority of college graduates do not earn six figures straight out of school either. In fact, majority of college graduates do not earn anywhere near six figures[1]. In short, you are ignorant of the realities around you, and choose not to educate yourself on the facts presented and with minimal effort, available in abundance. Minimal effort in life will cause you to have this outlook. It's disappointing you cannot understand the basic realities at play here. Work hard, develop skills, earn more. It cannot be any more simple. With a little more effort, you too can be a high earner. [1] https://www.zippia.com/advice/average-starting-salary-out-of.... |