Slippery Slope - The Definition of Ambition

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Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Today, it would seem, the emphasis is on choosing the most lucrative career path---whatever that might be, regardless of whether there is any real passion for the work or not.

With the current cost of a college education, it makes sense to me to select a major that will ultimately earn enough to offset the cost. I'll admit to wondering why bright kids go to expensive schools and pay $200,000 for a major that doesn't increase their job outlook any more than their high school diploma would have.

There's something to be said for having kids who choose to use their strengths in math and science to major in something that will result in good, lucrative jobs upon graduation instead of having them move back home after college and find a job flipping burgers.