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I got married at 18 to my boyfriend of 6 months to help pay for college. It was the worst decision I ever made.

Sun, 07/14/2024 - 07:04

ronni benson with her arms in the air, smiling, in an open field — The author married in college to save money; now she's happily divorced.
Courtesy of Ronni Benson

health, Education, Essay, health-freelancer, health, sex-and-relationships, Marriage

I dropped out of college with $25,000 in loans and did a tech apprenticeship instead. I have a great job now, but I wish I left sooner.

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 05:09

Janika Cook.

Courtesy of Janika Cook

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Tech, apprenticeship, College, student-loans

The latest trick companies could be using to pay workers less

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

workers on strike — Dropping education and experience requirements for jobs could help some Americans find work — but also help companies pay their employees less.
AP Photo/Sophie Austin

economy, finance, Careers, economy, Careers, finance, Indeed

A Texas Gen Xer who went to college in his 40s says it didn't help him find a job and saddled him with over $100k in student debt

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 09:29

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Kenneth Ferraro — Kenneth Ferraro, 46, says going to college later in life hasn't helped him much in the job market.
Kenneth Ferraro

economy, Careers, finance, economy, Careers, finance, Texas

I had a baby during my senior year of college. My friends helped raise my daughter so I could graduate and continue working.

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 06:48

Couple with baby posing for photo — Riho Maruyama had her daughter in her senior year of college, and her friends helped her raise her.
Courtesy of Riho Maruyama

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, College

I'm an American who went to college in Canada. I'm debt-free — and I have no plans to move back to the US.

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 20:14

Woman wearing a winter coat holding a cup of take-out coffee with a pink building in the background — Dalia Goldberg credits her decision to study in Montreal with helping her learn a foreign language and graduate debt-free.
Dalia Goldberg

Education, singapore-freelancer, study-abroad, Canada, College, University, mcgill-university

My son has autism and just finished high school, but he can't go to college. It's been difficult for me to accept.

Tue, 06/25/2024 - 11:03

Jen lovy's son in a cap and gown and graduation — The author's son has autism and just graduated from high school.
Courtesy of Jenny Bordelove

health, Education, Essay, parenting-freelance, Parenting, Autism, College

My parents attended Big Ten universities, but I chose a smaller, lesser-known one. They often chastised me for that choice.

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 07:07

Purdue university sign next to a ball state university sign — The author didn't attend her father's alma mater, Purdue. She went to Ball State instead.
Michael Hickey & Education Images/ Getty Images

Education, Essay, college-freelancer, College, big-ten, University, Parents

I left the US for Australia. Here are the differences I've spotted in the culture and job market.

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 05:58

Left: Aolin Xu. Right: Sydney skyline — Xu is a dual citizen of the US and Australia.
Courtesy of Chloe Cheung; Gallo Images/Getty Images

Real Estate, Relocation, Australia, College, student-debt, cultural-differences, as-told-to

Why Gen Z college graduates are having a harder time finding jobs in a strong labor market

Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:22

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

young college graduates can't find jobs — Recent college graduates are having a harder time finding jobs, and this could have a lasting impact on some of their earnings and careers.
skynesher via Getty Images

economy, finance, Careers, economy, finance, Careers, College

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