The person who graduated with an English degree:
His/Her mom wanted him/her to be a medical
professional. The persons drifts from one dead-end
job to another. Conflict with his/her Mother
ensues... The person meets me and asks my advice.
I tell the person that English is a prerequisite
to the legal profession and that he/she should
try the Law profession at first. The person
enrolls in a paralegal course to try it out.
He/She finishes the course and will try to finish
the full Law degree. Person is now earning
significantly more.
The person who started in the kitchen:
I met this person in a gym. This person only had
a High School degree and was working various jobs
from busboy to bartender to valet parking. The
person was asking for better options for a living.
I suggest learning computer skills to start with.
The person buys a used computer and I teach him a
few skills. The person studies computers further
and is now an office manager and now has
more/better options for a profession.