Originally Posted by xNATILLYx:
“success isn't all about degrees and fancy jobs.
just having common sense, self respect ,not being fame hungry and not looking like a fake barbie doll like a lot of my generation is something to be proud of.”
Originally Posted by jp761:
“A lot of members here seem to have children who have done very well for themselves. That's all good obviously. These high standards aren't the norm though.
But the milkman, binman whatever are all just as valuable. I'm sure their parents are just as proud.”
Exactly. There are many that are living hard working productive lives that do not have a degree and many with a degree that have gone on to lead what many would consider wasted lives. Hopefully most will know that they are not judged on academic success alone, but for the most part on qualities not so easily measurable.
Originally Posted by acid rain:
“Exactly, I wasn't able to take my exams and I have a learning disability in Maths. I suppose someone like me would be looked down upon by most in this thread.”
I'm quite sure you don't need a piece of paper to define who you are, and I'm equally sure that there are people in your life that bask in the reflected glory of just 'you' regardless of that piece of paper
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