True sha. You made a point here. Had it been your learnt a skill and start making money with that skill, your mind set would be all about improving your income with that skill and going to school would not be in your agenda
This happens in the world we live in today, mostly in Nigeria. Many people learn skills, which is good, but then, they forget about school afterwards. That's when you'll start hearing the saying - "school na scam." it is very important to go to school first.
You gerrit
Learning a skill ain't bad, but when you learn a skill and you're also educated, it sets you apart.
Facts. I know of someone who has lots quite a lot of interest in education because the skill they learnt is fetching them at least, some money to survive