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by nyrulez 4323 days ago
Well if that's what you plan to make for the rest of your life, then sure. It's not about the starting package. It's about your growth. Would you be happy doing that for 10 years ? 80K is nearly not enough for most ambitious folks.

Sure, some people are very self motivated and don't need a degree to help them grow. But for most, it lends them more options and also more ammunition for future career growth. Most high end jobs or opportunities today are intellectual/knowledge skill based.
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coldtea 4323 days ago
>Would you be happy doing that for 10 years? 80K is nearly not enough for most ambitious folks.

Most of the US population lives (and will die having lived with) making less than that annualy.

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matthewwiese 4323 days ago
> for most ambitious folks.

He seemed to be targeting a specific group that's considered "ambitious." One could argue that everyone is ambitious but I'm sure his point was that those people who aren't satisfied with low-wage jobs and want to do something they see as important, would consider 80K "not enough."

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