Quick Question - Paying way through college?

I was told by a career adviser that since I am paying my way through college by working I should put that somewhere on my resume (under the education section). I'm hesitant since to me that seems pretentious... also Jeff Chiang did it so that automatically reduces its credibility (jk). Thoughts?

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i think that it definitely shows determination and a drive to succeed...in my opinion paying your way through college by yourself is incredibly difficult and demonstrates a lot of maturity/responsibility...so why not?

 

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