When I was in High School I was a "c" student and did not have any aspirations to continue. When we were tested for manual dexterity at school for potential employment I scored high on the chart....so I was recommended to work in the local fruit packing sheds. They did not know that I was a very good piano player, thus my manual dexterity.
First job was a sewing factory, after 5 yrs got married, after 15 years of children and house work, took a job with non-profit running an immigrant program and ran that program for 10 years supervising 3 assistants. Managed a quilt store for 12 year before retiring 4 yrs ago.
So sometimes it is just chance meetings or who you know that help you get to in life, not being afraid to take a chance and having support from those around you. Acknowledge that you did not get there by yourself or at least in my case. For those that took a chance on me and who mentored me, for my family I am grateful.
My DD went to a 4 yr University and graduated with a degree in Kenisiology and secondary in Education..worked in school counseling, school admissions and worked up to Budget specialist for the school district. So her degree was only good to get her foot in the door.