<p>I have relatives who are/were carpenters, police officers, etc. These are jobs that do not require a college degree, but all have one and are glad they do. Not because a better cabinet can be made, but because of how it has affected their world view and has enriched their lives. They love their work and love having had a four year degree even if it isn’t vocationally related. I think one of the problems we have is that we too closely link job and education rather than emphasize the wonderful state of being educated, no matter what we do.</p>