Tell that to your boss when you get passed over for that promotion and they gave it to the guy with a degree. But that is why you are a worker and I am a boss.
Hell, even better, wait until that "fresh off the boat" immigrant gets that promotion because they do have a degree. You will crying at how unfair life and the system are, because of your life choices, and lack of motivation.
You will probably become bitter, blame all of you problems on immigrants, and Democrats, and follow a weak leader with a fake message like "Make America Great Again".
News flash, AMERICA HAS ALWAYS BEEN GREAT, you just didn't participate, or couldn't keep up with the true needs of the country to be a productive member of society and perform at your true level of potential.