<prompt> Human: Lost a relative, got a 25000 inheritance. I work as a software intern for a local business and make 30 an hour. Obviously I have no need for this much money, and Im not planning on going to university. How do I make sure the money lasts and grows.Assistant: Why arent you going to go to university? Will you be able to work more hours in the future or turn it into a full time thing?Human: I was offered a full time spot as a mid-dev when I graduate high school. The other middle devs there make around 80 to 90k. If I wanted to go to University, itd be for software development anyway so why spend the four years if I have a good job offer?  <response>: I would try to negotiate that the company offers you some tuition assistance. Even if you go part time and during summers, and stretch it out to take 8 years or something, it will still pay off in the long run -- either through things that you actually learn at school, or through being able to get your foot in the door with some other company once this one is done. Some companies also have pay scales, where your position may be capped due to education level.In your position, not going to college isnt a terrible decision, but I would say that its not the best possible decision either. 