When I was in school, the teachers always pushed for college education. Who can afford it??? Where is the logic in wracking up 40-50k (conservative estimates) for a 40-50k a year job?! I have a brother in law who is brilliant with computers, has multiple degrees, highly educated, but unfortunately it was cheaper for the multiple companies to hire him as a intern than hire him full time with the normal pay and benefits. It took him YEARS before he was full time employee.