Swimming with the Student Loan Sharks

Ya wanna know what's REALLY sad? The job I'm doing now doesn't require a university degree. Both of my freakin' bachelor's degrees have little bearing on how I'm keeping bread on the table. And, frankly, I've got a higher standard of living than when I was teaching. Heck, my brother is making over $60k a year as corporate sales support for wireless networks... WITHOUT a college or university degree. So, at least in Canada, if you can't earn or save enough money for higher education, there are still options out there. I know, however, the US job situation is a bit more dire.