it takes years of training and experience to be a plumber, electrician or carpenters to earn more than 100k. If you could just take a couple of months getting the training and earn 100k, everyone would do that. and stats says, a HS grad makes 200K more than without HS degree in his lifetime. But more than money , whats important is Education. so mr.babal...tell him to get a job, so he can maintain his priority, and support his family, but also think long term and think about getting a degree.