HS Diploma or GED

Over the years I've learned that a HS diploma or GED isn't all it's cracked up to be. Using myself as an example, I don't have either. Yet, I have over a million accident-free miles.

These days I work in the entertainment industry where I'm a one-man show and in charge of a multi-million dollar account. I drive the truck, build the show, maintain the gear, and maintain client relations. On paper I'm not qualified for the job at all, yet I'm the best at they've ever come across, by a long shot.

And I'm from a generation where we were told we'd be homeless if we didn't get a college degree, I'm only 35.

 

Funny how that works.

You need one or the other to join the military. Or go to college.

But in everyday life. I don't think anyone worries about it. BUT, i've only had 2 lowly life professions. Auto mechanic and now truck driver.

I guess maybe a blue collar worker or a lawyer or something.

My momma always told me i'd amount to nothing with no high school diploma. So, here i am approaching 50. Never had to worry about the diploma. But i don't amount to anything either. But, hey, I've still got rubber checks.

 

I do see want ads with this requirement on occasion. last week, two

 

That would help to thin the herd.........

 

More regulations?

perhapss its best to leave it up too whom ever is hiring.

 

Having a H/S or ged or even a AS/BS doesn't mean anything hasn't for years. And Some of the brightest in our country don't have them some even dropped out before high school good thing is 90% of companies don't care if you have it as long as you can do the job

 

I could see if your fresh out of high school. But once you've been in the workforce. I don't see how it matters anymore.

How many of you actually have your diploma still. Cuz i certainly don't. Haven't seen it since it was given to me.