Education is an investment in the future.  Just like investments have different rates of returns, studying different things will give you different payback. There are generally two types of education available to people after high school.  A technical education prepares you to do specific tasks.  A general education prepares you be able to learn. Many people don't understand the difference between these two types of learning.  Going to massage school may seem great in the short term.  It doesn't take too long to learn and the pay is significantly better than what you can get from a job right after high school.  However, it doesn't really prepare you for changing jobs in the … [Read more...]