Once again, I can't express how disappointed I am at Millenial advice columns and HR career experts who miss out on this latest issue that once again I will have to blog about this.
Suppose you are a fresh graduate from a Polytechnic and contemplating a private university degree.
A quick survey on the latest private degree salaries would expect a salary of $2,900 based on April 2021 data (link). The private degree is not cheap because it lacks subsidies and will cost you a couple of years of your life.
Now, if you look at the current trends in the industry right now, dishwashers can earn about $4,000 a month. (link)
The gap of $1,100 is not trivial, suppose you become a dishwasher for three years and save the $1,100 difference compounded at 6% p.a., you will have an additional $42,000 compared to your peer who would have just graduated from...