<prompt> Human: So I dont think this violates the rules but I may be mistaken. Anywho... I have been saving for a home for almost 2 years. Its been a frugal lifestyle believe me. A little about me. No college education, Make 12hr around 60hrwk and no debt to speak of. Also, I live in a relatively expensive state but a super low cost of living area. Anyways, I hit what I consider a psychological victory and I cant brag about it to my friends or family because that is super tacky so I thought id dump it here because we are all strangers right?! so without further adieu. Imgur It might not be much to some of you but it is 20 of 100k and in my area there are nice at least clean suburbian 1000 sqft. 2bd2bath homes that go for around 125k. If anything its proof that us unwashed plebs can livework in cheap areas and realistically own a home. Im not done saving but it felt good to see that mother fucking 2!Assistant: That is excellent. Now why dont you stop working hard and stupid, and start working hard and smart. Get your ass in school. With the discipline and focus you have to pull this off there is nothing stopping you from getting a degree, technical certifications etc. That was you will be able to make 50hr and work a hell of a lot less then 60 hours a week.I live in a relatively expensive state but a super low cost of living area.What ever you do, dont buy a house in that place. You might as well pile that savings up, pour gasoline on it and burn it. Human: My 0.02? I dont think everyone should go to college. I think schools today indoctrinate vulnerable 17 year olds into the idea that if you dont get a degree, you will die poor and alone. If I wasnt entirely in love with my job, my boss I helped build this company to what it is today literally from the ground up I would probably join a trade union and eventually make 50hr. Brother, The city I am thinking about buying into is the second or third largest in the state. Its not exactly podunk and if I named it youd be surprised. Higher education is great but for you to infer that it is necessary to have a happy life is absolutely insane and actually harmful to the youth of America. I say shame on you. EDIT: Im not going to down vote you but I think you are severely brain washed.  <response>: To be fair, the guy said degree, technical certifications etc.... not college. The guys point stands, you have shown self-discipline and with a little extra trainingeducation not just in the form of college you could easily leverage yourself into higher earnings, better chances of achieving your goals, and more security.He also said nothing about any of it being required to make you happy. Get real man. 