Originally Posted by woj

It's quite simple actually, for those that didn't go to college options are pretty limited. It's either:
a.) struggle your whole life, by having some shitty $10/hr job
b.) take a shot at good life, by working your ass off, taking a risk, starting some business,etc

For college grads it looks much better:
a.) find a job and live comfortably
b.) work your ass off, take a risk, start a business, etc to live a little more comfortable life

Option "b", doesn't look that great anymore, why take a risk, etc, when you are doing alright as is?