Where Are You Headed?

CURRENT STATISTICS indicate that individuals with Trade School or College enjoy a more pleasure-filled lifestyle than individuals who do not continue their education, and have minimal training.  Their lifestyles would look like this:

NO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA	WITH HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA	WITH HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL (Skilled)
Average Wages: $6.75 - 8.00/hr.	Average Wages: $8.00 - 22.50/hr.	Average Wages: $22.50 - 45.00/hr.
Lifestyle: Moves around from one living situation to another Lives with family Rents a single room or stays with someone No car (or legal access to one); no insurance No funds for recreation or leisure activities No medical benefits Non, or minimal vacation pay Lives from paycheck to paycheck	Lifestyle: Rents/shares single room Uses older model car Limited employment benefits Less capabilities of moving up the career ladder Minimal savings for emergencies Limited employment opportunities No money for new clothes	Lifestyle: Full employment benefits Homeowner Car of choice Money for vacations & recreation Credit cards Able to afford "wants" rather than just "needs" Opportunities for career advancements Life and car insurance Savings Eating out (restaurants)
ECONOMIC STATUS: Below poverty level of living	ECONOMIC STATUS: At or slightly above poverty level	ECONOMIC STATUS: Low to middle class level of living