“I’m a 47 year old husband and father of 3 (24, 21, 13) in exurban Atlanta. I fill vending machines for Coca-Cola and my wife is a secretary in a hospital. We have a nice home, 2 solid cars, we go on vacations and have all the amenities of modern life while still saving for a nice retirement. As our jobs may indicate, neither my wife or myself have any more than the dreaded “some college”. I would never say this about my bride but I will freely say it about myself, I’m nothing special. If I can swing this many others are just as capable. I don’t see the bleakness that your guest seems to. That is not to say that many if not all of his suggestions I disagree with, quite the contrary. One of my biggest pet peeves when discussing the cost of college is the notion that the only way to attend is what I call “Hollywood college”. That means that one has to go away to college for 4 years and purchase the meal plan, pledge a frat or sorority, take the summers off, etc. Why can’t people go to community college for the first 2 years while living at home and working at least part-time or gasp...full-time. From there they could transfer to a four year school and probably still live at home. This option is never discussed as if it doesn’t exist and I want to know Why! Also, the new cinnamon flavored Coke is delicious and should be enjoyed by all...Happy New Year and I love the podcast and really everything that Jonah does.”
Martin Treptow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/19
