My parents were against me doing numismatic job. After my secondary job, i wish to do further study on history but my parent says it can't make money. And it ended up with a Diploma cert for computer science and management mathematic which i struggle to complete for 4 years.
Your only limitation is the one you set up in your own mind!” ― Napoleon Hill
History can't help make you money? I personally don't believe, the problem is you don't know how to use it in the way it can make money.
There are a lot of industries/businesses that requirer the study of history. example: Tourism, entertainment, gaming, and etc etc.
entertainment
I am sure a lot of you have at least hear about the story of three kingdoms. The entertainment had been redoing this story from time to time
In China, three kingdom TV series is big business. The 2008 three kingdom TV series cost 160 million yuan( RM99,214,502.40) and earn 800 million RMB (RM496,072,512). When one TV series related to three kingdom stories starts, it will involve a lot of people thus providing more job opportunities for the arts & theatre industry. While some accuracy of the story-telling is questionable, it proves how a historical story still has value and it's benefits.
Tourism
Not all tourists want to visit a mall, some like to visit historical sites and places where major events take place that affected the whole world. Besides preserving the historical site, the story of the place is even more important as it is the "story" that makes it different.
Diplomacy
Sometimes learning the history of the country you going to make a deal can be a huge advantage. For example, bringing a certain gift that fits the country's culture can help give the other side a good impression. It is a lot cheaper than trying to get a deal using a lot of money to get it to sign. Even in war, this is used as a way to gain allied.
Conclusion
As you can see, history is not that useless. It is all about how you find ways to use it in your life.
Today I am not feeling well, so I am unable to write much for this topic.
History and the study of it is definitely not useless. In fact it is vital if, as it has been said, we are not to repeat the same mistakes of the past.
Also, I would suggest that life is not all about making money.
Thank you for another thought provoking article.