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Speaking of finance and education... One things that makes no sense to me.

Take 2 different scenarios:

1) Youth gets paid $4/hr (well below the minimum wage) to work in their chosen field as an apprenticeship. Graduates with a certification in their field with a little bit of money saved up, no debt, and real work experience.

2) Youth gets into massive student loan debt, gets a degree but has no real job experience or employment prospects. Has to work the next decade to pay off their student loans.

The one that makes the most sense and that would result in people being better off is illegal.




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