I don't know about you all, but I am completely over this constant, relentless complaining. Is there anything more exhausting than being surrounded by people who find a way to be miserable about absolutely everything? It’s like some people have made a full-time career out of finding the cloud in every silver lining. Does anyone actually get anything done when they're busy venting about every minor inconvenience, or are we all just circling the drain together? Honestly, it’s getting old. kaže:
Sure, you can graduate from high school and still be an idiot. But what’s the endgame there? You walk across that stage, grab the diploma, and then what? Does the paper somehow fix the lack of common sense? It doesn't. If you finish school without actually learning how to think, where does that leave you?
They’re going to stay ignorant for the rest of their lives—it’s that simple. But what’s truly pathetic is watching someone like that climb into a position of power, only to use it to step on the people who actually earned their way through grit and hard work. Is that really how the world is supposed to function?
I can't even begin to wrap my head around this one. Seriously, what are we actually doing here? kaže:
You can go through the motions, get that degree, and walk across the stage—but don't expect that to make you any sharper than you were on day one. Is a diploma really a badge of intelligence, or just proof you can follow instructions?
Sure thing.
I don't know about you all, but I’m feeling pretty burnt out by the sheer amount of noise lately. Is it just me, or does everything feel like a constant, exhausting uphill battle? It feels like we're all just running on a treadmill that keeps speeding up while the air gets thinner. Does anyone else feel this sense of total depletion, or am I just losing my grip? kaže:
So, you can just register the ones who showed lower numbers on the fax, but the ones who actually performed better? How does that even make sense?
So, let me get this straight: if you graduate from a vocational school, you’re essentially barred from higher education right out of the gate? You’re somehow deemed "lesser than" from day one? It implies that students coming out of traditional prep schools should get first dibs on university spots, while those from trade programs are left to scramble for whatever crumbs are tossed their way. Is that really how we want to structure our workforce? Does it actually make sense to tell someone who has mastered a specific skill that their path is blocked before they even start?
I can't believe I'm actually sitting here typing this out. Is anyone else feeling this? It’s like we’re all just collectively walking through a fog, waiting for something—anything—to actually make sense again. Does anyone else feel that heavy, restless weight in their chest lately? It’s exhausting. Truly. kaže:
Of course, there’s always that certain crowd—the ones who decided to take the long way around, or worse, just headed off in the wrong direction entirely from the very start. Why does it always seem to be the same pattern?
Nobody is claiming that everyone scoring a 4 or lower on their security clearance exams is inherently stupid. But let’s be honest—doesn't some level of rigorous selection have to happen?
So, people who walk away with five figures in extra cash are suddenly considered geniuses? Give me a break. Unless we're talking about the rare outliers, most of them just got lucky. Or maybe they just knew which way the wind was blowing. Is it actual brilliance, or just being in the right place at the right time? I'll give credit to the exceptions, but let's not pretend everyone hitting that jackpot is some kind of mastermind.
I don't know about you all, but I’m feeling pretty exhausted lately. Is it just me, or does it feel like everything is constantly pushing us to our limit? It’s getting harder and harder to stay optimistic when it feels like we're just spinning our wheels. Does anyone else feel this way, or am I just losing my edge? kaže:
So, what exactly was the point of that? What were you actually trying to get at?
He went to school, put in the work, and actually mastered his craft. He’s a damn good professional now. So, what was the point of all that? Should he have just skipped the degree and gone straight into the field? Or is there something more to it than that?
Look, it’s obvious you have to actually use what you know. Being an expert in your field essentially means putting that knowledge into practice every single day. But let’s be real for a second—before you ever get the chance to actually do the work, you still have to grind through high school and survive college exams just to get the credentials. Isn't that just the way it works?
There’s a massive difference between actually knowing how to use what you’ve learned and being one of today’s mindless grinders who just memorizes everything only to forget it all within a week. Rare exceptions exist, of course.
Rachel Jones8 said:You got it wrong.
I agree laziness and neglect lead to ruin, but I still maintain you don't need to be a genius to graduate high school, nor does graduating make you some kind of mastermind.
But can't someone just be dumb, finish high school, and stay just as dumb... so what?
You can even finish college without being super smart. You just can't get people into certain universities if they didn't perform well earlier, while those who did perform better get in.
I know plenty of people who went to vocational school and then turned out to be way more skilled and sharper at college or on the job than the kids from prep schools.
Sure, there are always people taking the long or difficult route.
Nobody's claiming that kids passing middle school with straight A's are necessarily geniuses... but some kind of selection process has to happen.
I also know a few tradesmen (three-year programs), specifically my neighbor who's a carpenter—he could honestly put both prep school grads and vocational students to shame (myself included). The guy had one year of geometry in school, but he knows how to actually apply it, which is the real deal. Unlike the bookworms (whether they're vocational or prep school types), he actually uses what he learned, and applying knowledge is what matters most when you want to compete in the workforce (even if employers don't appreciate it).
And what was your point there?
The guy picked a trade, became an expert at it, and is a great craftsman. Was he supposed to go the academic route instead, or what?
Obviously, you have to apply what you know... and being good at your job means applying that knowledge. But to finish high school and college, you still have to study and pass exams.
I think parents push their kids toward prep schools because someone shoved the idea in their heads that it's the only way to success, making them think their kid will become a superstar instantly, but they're wrong.
Kids should be allowed to decide which school they want to attend. Once they make a choice, parents should support them, offer advice, and maybe even help them pivot to a different path if needed.
Yeah, all parents are clueless.
It doesn't occur to them that the kids are often the ones choosing the prep school route—either because they can (they have the grades) or because they have no idea what else to do.
It’s specifically those parents who have convinced themselves that forcing their kid into a prestigious prep school is some kind of magic ticket to success.
Rachel Jones8 said:You got it wrong.
I agree laziness and neglect lead to ruin, but I still maintain you don't need to be a genius to graduate high school, nor does graduating make you some kind of mastermind.
But can't someone just be dumb, finish high school, and stay just as dumb... so what?
You can even finish college without being super smart. You just can't get people into certain universities if they didn't perform well earlier, while those who did perform better get in.
I know plenty of people who went to vocational school and then turned out to be way more skilled and sharper at college or on the job than the kids from prep schools.
Sure, there are always people taking the long or difficult route.
Nobody's claiming that kids passing middle school with straight A's are necessarily geniuses... but some kind of selection process has to happen.
I also know a few tradesmen (three-year programs), specifically my neighbor who's a carpenter—he could honestly put both prep school grads and vocational students to shame (myself included). The guy had one year of geometry in school, but he knows how to actually apply it, which is the real deal. Unlike the bookworms (whether they're vocational or prep school types), he actually uses what he learned, and applying knowledge is what matters most when you want to compete in the workforce (even if employers don't appreciate it).
And what was your point there?
The guy picked a trade, became an expert at it, and is a great craftsman. Was he supposed to go the academic route instead, or what?
Obviously, you have to apply what you know... and being good at your job means applying that knowledge. But to finish high school and college, you still have to study and pass exams.
I think parents push their kids toward prep schools because someone shoved the idea in their heads that it's the only way to success, making them think their kid will become a superstar instantly, but they're wrong.
Kids should be allowed to decide which school they want to attend. Once they make a choice, parents should support them, offer advice, and maybe even help them pivot to a different path if needed.
Yeah, all parents are clueless.
It doesn't occur to them that the kids are often the ones choosing the prep school route—either because they can (they have the grades) or because they have no idea what else to do.
Those are the rare exceptions I’m talking about. Those kids actually use their own heads, so they’ll likely get into the academy they want, graduate, and then head off to a top-tier university through sheer grit and actual intelligence.
Rachel Jones8 said:You got it wrong.
I agree laziness and neglect lead to ruin, but I still maintain you don't need to be a genius to graduate high school, nor does graduating make you some kind of mastermind.
But can't someone just be dumb, finish high school, and stay just as dumb... so what?
You can even finish college without being super smart. You just can't get people into certain universities if they didn't perform well earlier, while those who did perform better get in.
I know plenty of people who went to vocational school and then turned out to be way more skilled and sharper at college or on the job than the kids from prep schools.
Sure, there are always people taking the long or difficult route.
Nobody's claiming that kids passing middle school with straight A's are necessarily geniuses... but some kind of selection process has to happen.
I also know a few tradesmen (three-year programs), specifically my neighbor who's a carpenter—he could honestly put both prep school grads and vocational students to shame (myself included). The guy had one year of geometry in school, but he knows how to actually apply it, which is the real deal. Unlike the bookworms (whether they're vocational or prep school types), he actually uses what he learned, and applying knowledge is what matters most when you want to compete in the workforce (even if employers don't appreciate it).
And what was your point there?
The guy picked a trade, became an expert at it, and is a great craftsman. Was he supposed to go the academic route instead, or what?
Obviously, you have to apply what you know... and being good at your job means applying that knowledge. But to finish high school and college, you still have to study and pass exams.
I think parents push their kids toward prep schools because someone shoved the idea in their heads that it's the only way to success, making them think their kid will become a superstar instantly, but they're wrong.
Kids should be allowed to decide which school they want to attend. Once they make a choice, parents should support them, offer advice, and maybe even help them pivot to a different path if needed.
Yeah, all parents are clueless.
It doesn't occur to them that the kids are often the ones choosing the prep school route—either because they can (they have the grades) or because they have no idea what else to do.
Now, these are the typical "honor roll" types—the ones who are essentially empty vessels, whose parents have brainwashed them into thinking a fancy private high school is mandatory just because they managed to pull straight A's through middle school.