Never went to college and I still have a Rolex thread

[V.lats97nsx]

I know this is silly. how many guys/gals haven't gone to college but still have a rolex? Nothing wrong with going to college. I didn't and i survived:)

[MP5]

Nothing wrong with not going. We all make our way

[luvsub]

Nice sub, classic. Doesn't really matter go or not go, as long as you are happy with what you are doing.

[USALV]

Originally Posted by v.lats97nsx

I know this is silly. how many guys/gals haven't gone to college but still have a rolex? Nothing wrong with going to college. I didn't and i survived:)

Beauitful watch.

[boogiebot]

College or no college no biggie. As long as life is good and you get to enjoy the people and things that make you happy. Great watch btw


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[DCheeta]

Whether a person goes to college or not, it takes the same thing to earn a Rolex - hard work.

When I see a person with a gold or platinum Rolex, I respect them not because of their wealth, but because of the insane amount of hard work they must have put in to achieve that kind of success.

You didn't go to college, but I can pretty much guarantee that you worked your a$$ off for that Sub on your wrist. Well done, sir!

[Rolex57]

College is over rated from the perspective of a lowly arts degree. If I had a dollar for every student sob story about an arts degree graduate not being able to find a job and being saddled with $50K in student loans, I could buy another Rolex.

Chances are, these days someone who didn't go to college has more money than one who did.

Last I checked, the student debt clock is at $1,248 Trillion. You think it will ever get paid back??????

[Tempusfugitus]

I'm an English Lit graduate and I've got a Rolex!

[Chadridv]

I never finished college and have more than one rolex. However I really think it means nothing either way.

I know people who own $100,000 sports cars, never went to college, and live in their parents basements. I also know college grads who own 2+ million dollar homes and drive a 15 year old suburu.

Point being, we all have our priorities and I'm not one to judge what one does or buys, but overall, college degrees as well as many other requisites make no difference in who you are and who you become.

[Roger1079]

Originally Posted by Rolex57

College is over rated from the perspective of a lowly arts degree. If I had a dollar for every student sob story about an arts degree graduate not being able to find a job and being saddled with $50K in student loans, I could buy another Rolex.

Chances are, these days someone who didn't go to college has more money than one who did.

Last I checked, the student debt clock is at $1,248 Trillion. You think it will ever get paid back??????

That would make it roughly 1.25 Quadrillion. It makes my head hurt just thinking about it.

If you work hard, you can achieve anything. A college degree does not guarantee success. I know almost as many people with Masters degrees under their belt that cannot find a job anywhere as I do people with Masters degrees that have been very successful.

[Jari from Finland]

Buying something you want to have is in no way in the connection of going or not going to the college.


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[mike]

[AK797]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Whether a person goes to college or not, it takes the same thing to earn a Rolex - hard work.

When I see a person with a gold or platinum Rolex, I respect them not because of their wealth, but because of the insane amount of hard work they must have put in to achieve that kind of success.

You didn't go to college, but I can pretty much guarantee that you worked your a$$ off for that Sub on your wrist. Well done, sir!

Yup, the casino was insanely hard work, but if you put in the hours the rewards are obvious...

(Casino on the High Street or Wall St.)

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Point being, we all have our priorities and I'm not one to judge what one does or buys, but overall, college degrees as well as many other requisites make no difference in who you are and who you become.

Yes, you don't have to be rich or anything like that to have a nice Rolex. Most people can afford a £15k/$22K car and they probably spend £100 on a watch. But if you really like watches, you can have a £10K car and a £5K Rolex, just a question of where you spend your money, not having a huge amount.

[brandrea]

Id like to think that sucess is measured in terms of personal happiness, friends and family

Congrats on your Sub, I'm sure you'd have found a way to buy it whether or not you went to college.

[Robert Cross]

My education......



Semper-Fi

Bob

[Headshrinker]

College may give one a better chance of making more money, in general, but it does not define a person's intelligence or motivation to be successful. As far as watches are concerned, anyone can own a Rolex. One can panhandle on the streets of NYC and acquire a Rolex. I my own humble opinion, as long as it does not affect your lifestyle or that of your family, your motives or desires are safe. In my job, I have met too many people that would lie, cheat, or steal to acquire a belt, a shoe, or a watch that they think will give them power and status above others; something, they believe, material things falsely accomplish. My experience suggests that TRFs are above these notions.

[Tri-Tip]

I went to College, but was not very enthusiastic about it, and didn't enjoy it. Never finished, but hung around and took the classes I wanted to take, not based on any requirements.

Did OK for myself.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Whether a person goes to college or not, it takes the same thing to earn a Rolex - hard work.

When I see a person with a gold or platinum Rolex, I respect them not because of their wealth, but because of the insane amount of hard work they must have put in to achieve that kind of success.

You didn't go to college, but I can pretty much guarantee that you worked your a$$ off for that Sub on your wrist. Well done, sir!

well said

[mikhaelj]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Whether a person goes to college or not, it takes the same thing to earn a Rolex - hard work.

When I see a person with a gold or platinum Rolex, I respect them not because of their wealth, but because of the insane amount of hard work they must have put in to achieve that kind of success.

You didn't go to college, but I can pretty much guarantee that you worked your a$$ off for that Sub on your wrist. Well done, sir!

I would agree if the person did in fact work hard and sweat to put that gold/platinum milestone on his/her wrist

I do not agree when it’s been bought with daddy’s money and I just started college ;)

[wantonebad]

Now just think what more you would have achieved if you HAD gone to college...

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

I went to College, but was not very enthusiastic about it, and didn't enjoy it. Never finished, but hung around and took the classes I wanted to take, not based on any requirements.

Did OK for myself.

This reminds me of Steve Jobs, he did OK too...

In all seriousness, I really think it depends on the career path you are on these days...and I personally can think of no better way to reward yourself after you've put in the hard work to succeed than a Rolex.

[anothernewphone]

Never went to college, but I'm planning on going. I think after my wife gets her next promotion, I'm quitting work my full-time job and I'll be the only dude in community college wearing a Daytona.

I landed a part-time gig in a company that's RAPIDLY expanding, so with stock-options, I can do pretty well for myself.

[CDNWatchNut]

I suspect pretty much everyone here has a nice lifestyle, college degree or not. Contributions to society and rewards for those contributions aren't always measured by money and the things a person can buy with it.

[Divingdeep87]

I didn't go to college, and I got a rolex. And if i hadn't travelled the world whenever i could in my younger years i would have had 5 rolexes, but i wouldn't trade! :-)

[pfg1]

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics states that only 27% of us need a college degree to do our jobs and that 43% of us age 25 or older have a college degree. An Associates or Bachelor's degree is not a prerequisite to owning a Rolex, PP, AP, etc.

Enjoy your Rolex!

[levic900rr]

I'm in IT... If you go to college you come out 4 years behind the cutting edge of technology.

[Comacho]

In my line of work (recording engineer/advertising)... a piece of paper on the wall means very very little to me, my clients, or my wallet. It all comes down to what can you produce.

Originally Posted by levic900rr

I'm in IT... If you go to college you come out 4 years behind the cutting edge of technology.

[Hoangoneone7]

I lasted in college for 2 years, came out with no regrets

[superdog]

Originally Posted by CT74

Yeah kind of a silly thread but I'll jump in anyway. I never went to college and I have 3 Rolex's, my wife and I drive nice cars, I have a big boat and a house on the water.

College is good for those that know exactly what they want to do for the rest of their life given it's a career that requires a degree. I have always been self made.

The vast majority of college graduates do not go into their field of study.