In today's competitive world, having a college degree may not benefit a student as much as it used to, thus opening up numerous questions about its necessity. Not only is the number of students desperate to enroll in college increasing, but tuition is also rising. However, will enrolling in college necessarily be enough to increase your chances of obtaining job security? The answer is highly debated among both adults and students, which opens up the second option for students, namely entering the world of work. Although this option is generally avoided by the new generation, the difficult economics and slow recovery make it a rather desirable choice at the moment. Joining the workforce is a difficult decision to make as it may be looked down upon by today's standards, however, Marty Nemko, career expert and author of "How to Do Life: What They Didn't Teach You in School." suggests that “for individuals to make a decision about what is right for them, it has to be a very individualized choice” (Loose). It is therefore important that individuals choose what is best for them, despite the dominant negative interpretation of entering the world of work. I firmly believe that the best thing for students today is to enter the workforce straight out of high school because it avoids the high costs of college tuition, as well as allows students to develop hands-on work experience. Joining the workforce benefits students because it eliminates high tuition fees for universities and improves employment opportunities. Many students today are in debt due to student loans, making colleges a bad investment for many newcomers. A 2011 survey conducted by the College Board, an organization of colleges and universities that administer... middle of paper... Susan M. Heathfield, a human resources consultant and manager, points out that "'We are beginning to see a desperate lack of specialized personnel" (Loose). Developing experiences in such fields by entering the world of work or by attending an apprenticeship with artisans prepares students better for their work than learning from obsolete and rigid study programs established by universities summary, all the reasoning presented above justifies an undeniable conclusion that it is more beneficial for students to directly enter the workforce right after high school. Through various data and statistics collected by professionals, entering the workforce provides students with sufficient practical skills and work experience that they improve their chances for future professions compared to enrolling in expensive and competitive universities.