Got an associates (2 year) transferable degree in Science, biology and other random scientific concepts because I was interested in it, and wanted to eventually go after a degree in either Zoology or be a veterinarian.

Before college I was a Waiter, and already made good money (16 or more and hour in the USA). And continued to do so.

So I was about to graduate and did so, but at the same time also got offered a job working as a waiter at a restaurant where people spent 80 dollars a person.

If you're a good waiter you can expect a 20% tip. And I am a good waiter.

So 2 people come in, spend 80 bucks a person (160 for the bill) and tip you well for good service (20% is the standard for a great Waiter).

That means you just got 40 dollars for one table.

Say you have 6 tables in a night (That's conservative).... Each spending at least 160 a table...

160X6= 960. Total sales a waiter made for an average night.

960 X 0.20= 190.

So 10 dollars base an hour, combined with 190 over an 8 hour work day totals up to be about 32 dollars an hour.

Or about 60,000 a year if you work full time.

The degree was worth almost nothing.

But I found a hell of a job in trying to fund it.