Ed Pawlowski wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> On Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:58:55 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> > wrote:
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> >> I never did. Not only did I have after school activities at the
> school like >> sports, drama, choir, orchestra, pep club, candle
> making club, etc., but I >> did dance, swimming, scouts, and when
> older I had a job. I got mostly A's.
> >
> > Mostly A's, but ended up working in Kmart? Oh, sure.
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> Why not? Good marks do not equate to a high paying job. In out shop
> I have two college grads, one with multiple degrees, working for me.
> Their supervisor is a HS dropout.
>
> Different drummer for everyone.

Thats actually quite true. Once you get out in the real world, grades
only indicate a potential for that first job. After that, it is
ability to perform that matters.

I have no degree other than HS but I have *experience* that sells and
the ability to explain it.

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