FT the week after graduation this spring. The firm manages funds in the 9-digit range, so not bad employment for someone with a HS level education.
The kid also had a 4.0 unweighted GPA with a 32 on the ACT and 7 AP classes in HS, so not exactly looking for a school that would "accept anyone". Before the kid went to BYU-I I'll admit I was stupid enough to have a similar opinion as you. I've been educated.