It's respectable to pursue higher education.
Emily wanted a to get a job, but she didn't want to work that hard for one.
Emily wanted a high paying job.
Emily decides to go to college to get a degree despite not wanting to.
Emily applies to high paying jobs without having a degree or being in college.
Emily is able to get a high paying job eventually with her degree.
Emily never gets a high paying job and is forced to go on unemployment.