--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🖤 Join the community! 🖤 https://www.youtube.com/@LaughLinesAndLifeLessons/join 🤝 Book A Chat! 🤝 https://www.sheilahammond.com/book ☕ If you can, show your support & buy me a coffee☕ https://www.venmo.com/u/SheilaHammond --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is college still the golden ticket to success—or just a $200,000 mistake wrapped in tradition? 🎓 Let's get real about what a degree really means in today’s world of skill-first hiring, crippling student debt, and outdated expectations. Spoiler alert: you might not need a diploma to thrive. In this video, I’m sharing my brutally honest experience: two degrees, decades of hindsight, and the realization that everything we were told about college might be… a lie. If you’re questioning whether college is worth the investment or if there’s a better way to build your dream life, you’re in the right place. Here’s what we’ll uncover: • Why the traditional college path feels outdated for so many careers 💼 • How student loans can haunt you for decades—and what to do instead 💸 • Real-life alternatives like bootcamps, certifications, and hands-on skills that actually get you hired 👩💻 • The truth about job postings, degrees, and why employers care more about your results than your résumé 📃 • The trades, side hustles, and tech skills that can launch six-figure careers—without a degree 🔧 This isn’t about bashing college; it’s about challenging the narrative we’ve been fed for years. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure about your next step, let’s talk about real solutions for building a life that works for YOU. ✨ Join the conversation! Drop a comment with your story—did your degree pay off, or are you stuck paying it off? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more no-fluff takes on navigating life, work, and everything in between. ⏰Chapters:⏰ 00:00 The College Dream: A Beautiful Lie 00:23 Personal Reflections and Realizations 01:15 The Changing Value of a College Degree 02:42 The Harsh Reality of the Job Market 04:41 The Outdated Education System 07:56 Exploring Alternatives to College 12:40 Final Thoughts and Reflections ---------------------------------------