I hated high school. I didn't want to go on. I was an honor student but I hated it. I married at 18 and had 3 kids by 24. I was a stay at home mom and loved it. Marriage fell apart and I went to work at the local radio station. Remarried and had 3 more kids. I have had a lot of different jobs in my life. Each job was a step up and a pay raise. I am now head seamstress at a large bridal shop and I love it. I have been there many years and it never gets boring. Kids are all grown and 5 of them are college graduates. Three own their own business. Sometimes I think kids are pushed too hard to go to college. White collar jobs are great but we need blue collar workers too. I think if you know what you love to do and figure out a way to get paid for it...you will never 'work' a day in your life.