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    In the final analysis, the question you need to honestly ask yourself whether are you smart and hard working enough to compete in those highly sought after careers. If yes, then you devote many years and money (student loans) to your education, then maybe marry sideways to someone similarly educated, or with your greater wealth you can afford to marry down by finding your "boy toy." If you don't think that you can or want to deal with the work place stress and competition, then maybe get the "Mrs. degree" while still young and highly sought after and marry smart.

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    Lesley, London, UK: "Women who are marrying down are presumably very wealthy and can afford to keep their younger lover or are desperate due to lack of available men. I don't meet the right sort of men to marry - I want a nice man who is happy go lucky and has enough money so I can work part time or give up altogether if I want to. As I don't meet these men I am not married - and I suspect they would want younger women who may provide children, which is not part of my plan.... I was stupid enough to think with an education I could earn enough for a decent standard of living and a nice marriage based on love so wasted my younger years pursuing that. Now I realise I should have gone for the richer husband instead!"
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ying-down.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1st_samurai View Post

    In the final analysis, the question you need to honestly ask yourself whether are you smart and hard working enough to compete in those highly sought after careers. If yes, then you devote many years and money (student loans) to your education, then maybe marry sideways to someone similarly educated, or with your greater wealth you can afford to marry down by finding your "boy toy." If you don't think that you can or want to deal with the work place stress and competition, then maybe get the "Mrs. degree" while still young and highly sought after and marry smart.

    I thought this comment was insightful:
    Lesley, London, UK: "Women who are marrying down are presumably very wealthy and can afford to keep their younger lover or are desperate due to lack of available men. I don't meet the right sort of men to marry - I want a nice man who is happy go lucky and has enough money so I can work part time or give up altogether if I want to. As I don't meet these men I am not married - and I suspect they would want younger women who may provide children, which is not part of my plan.... I was stupid enough to think with an education I could earn enough for a decent standard of living and a nice marriage based on love so wasted my younger years pursuing that. Now I realise I should have gone for the richer husband instead!"
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ying-down.html
    Oh trust, there's a million ways that MRS can go wrong and leave you in a bigger financial hole. There are record numbers of moms who are busting their behinds to stay afloat. Some are young but the poorest are older, have already raised their kids, but gave up their prime earning and retirement saving years for their marriage and family. The marriage ends and now they are scrambling in a new workplace that throws anyone over 50 on the scrap heap for cheaper labor.

    I'm glad you all are interested in this! I didn't want it to come off as dry or preachy, just food for thought.
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    ^^^ absolutely true. In fact, the 'new normal' is for prospective employers to step right over job applicants between age 50 and 64, but to enthusiastically hire workers age 65 or older. The reason ... those employers can offload employee health care costs to Medicare !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Melonie View Post
    the 'new normal' is for prospective employers to step right over job applicants between age 50 and 64, but to enthusiastically hire workers age 65 or older. The reason ... those employers can offload employee health care costs to Medicare !!!

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    ^^^ just in case there are any doubts !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optimist View Post
    Oh trust, there's a million ways that MRS can go wrong and leave you in a bigger financial hole. There are record numbers of moms who are busting their behinds to stay afloat. Some are young but the poorest are older, have already raised their kids, but gave up their prime earning and retirement saving years for their marriage and family. The marriage ends and now they are scrambling in a new workplace that throws anyone over 50 on the scrap heap for cheaper labor.
    There are tons of guys who would love to get a MR. degree and marry a rich woman, such as Stephanie Costa.
    http://www.bravotv.com/the-millionai...ng-stephanie-c

    But, she's being sued for $1.6 million.
    http://globalnation.inquirer.net/740...for-wage-theft

    DAVE GETS OPRAH PREGNANT
    http://www.cc.com/video-clips/ib7jnp...t---uncensored

    Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in life except "death and taxes."

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    Sir Ken Robinson on education in the 21st century. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1st_samurai View Post
    There are tons of guys who would love to get a MR. degree and marry a rich woman, such as Stephanie Costa.
    http://www.bravotv.com/the-millionai...ng-stephanie-c

    But, she's being sued for $1.6 million.
    http://globalnation.inquirer.net/740...for-wage-theft

    DAVE GETS OPRAH PREGNANT
    http://www.cc.com/video-clips/ib7jnp...t---uncensored

    Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in life except "death and taxes."
    This is completely off the topic of the post. Please stay on topic.
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    A guy I see sometimes said to consider being a Certified Software Project Manager (CSPM). That what does for a software company here in town and makes a butt-load of money. They is no specific path of study in computers. Experience in IT, Network Admin, Programming or Customer Support.

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