well, first off ill just make mention how ignorant this question is, not everyone suffers through college, and not everyone who doesnt go to college is stupid.
Ive worked at my job since i was 15, im 24 now. because of the length of time being here, and the knowledge ive gained, i make more then any new higher with a masters. and obviously they wouldnt keep me employed here if i was stupid.
different strokes for different folks.
i hate school, but im a damn hard worker. i choose to work.
btw i had a full ride academic scholarship to the U of U and turned it down.
im not saying that makes me a genius, but im obviously not stupid
if they offered it to me