Its not wrong to think this way... But it is better to think further ahead I guess. If the person is an SPM leaver working as an event coordinator, yes, he/she earns more than a fresh grad. But in terms of career opportunity, a person with an academic qualification can go further in the future and if the person strive for it, he/she can end up in a very senior position where the pay is a high. On the other hand, this person who works as event co., will always be an event co. or in some similar positions in that area. But off coz, it doesnt mean you are wrong. It is so true that nowadays, academic qualification doesnt mean everything. Street smart is the important thing that carries a person into success.