[Relampago.]

There is always a circumstance where something needs to happen. Dropping out is no different. It's not a good idea of course, but still.

[IsidoraMarí]

No, unless you know that you want to work at a factory or steel mill or some other manual labor job for the rest of your life.

[Damien M]

Dropping out of school is never a good idea
I mean, you're basically useless in today's society if you don't have a Bachelors' + Masters (and even Doctorate, in some fields).
What makes you think i can get away w not finishing High School?
You'll be poor, miserable and unemployed.

[Raphy23]

Originally posted by Erik

They have schools here for them too, but I think a lot of them become trainees and learn while working. And even then the schools here, usually run by a TAFE, don't really require completion of year 12. I was an apprentice chef during my last two years of high school and could have easily dropped out if I had decided to continue down that path.

I just thought it was funny how everyone in this thread seemed to say you're doomed if you don't finish high school where as here you can do many things without finishing high school.

Different system

[Dragana]

Originally posted by FunkyDinevo

What type of job are you going to get with middle school/ some high school education

And school is just more than getting a job. It's about obtaining more knowledge and making you well-rounded.

Because learning about some dead Pilgrims and the square root of Pi is really going to help me pay the bills on time.



I've learned more working at ****** jobs then in the whole time I spent wasting my time in HS.

[Ichinaru19]

Originally posted by ☈ogue

Because learning about some dead Pilgrims and the square root of Pi is really going to help me pay the bills on time.

Drop out of high school then

[Vespertine]

Not usually, though I know several pretty successful (in terms of how much money they make now) high school drop-outs.

If you truly have a plan that you know will support you, you do you I guess

[Dragana]

Originally posted by Ichinaru19

Drop out of high school then

Already did.

[effie593]

Originally posted by Guernica

Unless you've suddenly become a teen star and are making millions of dollars, no it's not a good idea. How far can you get in terms of a career realistically when you don't even have a high school diploma.

Even then I would say its still better to have at least completed that level of education. I feel like a good education is one of the most important things a person can have, regardless of whether they are rich and famous.

[Ichinaru19]

Originally posted by effie593

Even then I would say its still better to have at least completed that level of education. I feel like a good education is one of the most important things a person can have, regardless of whether they are rich and famous.

+1. Education is extremely important.

[Flare]

No. You need it to at least get some kind of job up to a possibly semi-decent career if you're lucky.

Most celebrities have high school diplomas so, that should tell you something. At least get a GED.

Don't make your life harder than it needs to be. If you're a high school dropout, bottom and on top of that a minority, you've already lost in life.

[Cobato]

Nope, I think it's pretty important, but these days it isn't a detrimental to success as it once was. Quitting HS was never an option nor a thought for me. I finished high school with pretty good grades, but I did drop out of college. I plan to go back next year or finally pursue being a chef.

Plus being a black male is already tough enough for me.

[Mellark]

I swear, y'all need to stop involving your faves on serious topics.
Dropping out of school is bad mistake, continue your path to life and finish high school.

[BlooRiverAnimal]

I wouldn't recommend it.

[Shy Boy]

If you get a GED and enroll in college, by the time you've earned your degree it won't matter that you don't have a traditional HS diploma.

And yes, you can go straight into a 4-year college with a GED.

[Grumpy Gills]

Originally posted by PoisonPill

It's a fabulous idea, if you want this to be the peak of your life career opportunities.

lol you need a high school diploma or ged to work at the golden arches tho

[TikiMiss]

the utopian answer would be that you should be free to drop out of school to pursue your passions because not everyone learns and excels in the same way.
the reality answer is that society expects certain things and degrees before even giving you a chance to prove yourself, meaning that without certain degrees, you would have to work 10x as hard.
Some people can do this. Most cannot. So for most, school is a right way.

[FunkyDinevo]

Originally posted by ☈ogue

Because learning about some dead Pilgrims and the square root of Pi is really going to help me pay the bills on time.



I've learned more working at ****** jobs then in the whole time I spent wasting my time in HS.

It's more than learning about dead Pilgrims and the square root of Pi. Going to school helps you develop your critical solving skills, your planning skills, and much more. Assigned readings build up your vocabulary and makes you a better writer.
Just take a look at what the GRE tests you on:

Verbal Reasoning — Measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it, analyze relationships among component parts of sentences and recognize relationships among words and concepts.

Quantitative Reasoning — Measures problem-solving ability, focusing on basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis.

Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively.

Even though the GRE is for graduate school, you obtain all those highlighted ares throughout high school and college.

I should also point out that you may find your niche while attending school. And I was able to experience many opportunities by going to high school that stand out on a résumé.

[Tropez]

It's only 4 years which go buy extremely fast. Just do your best and finish it. If you can't, transfer. There's no need to drop out of high school, the easist thing that will be an "obstacle" in your life.

If you have the options to complete it and fail to do so, how will you make it in life? It shows you lack dedication, drive, work ethic, and other positive qualities. If you find high school tough then wait until you enter the real world, where there's no coddling or second chances.

[BadBitch]

No.