What to do after my ged?

Next month I'm turning 16 and dropping out. I just don't see a point in staying in high school for 4 more years when I can get an GED which is of equivalent value within a months time(in this area). My question is though, what am I to do after? I see a part time job happening(only really look forward to it for experience) but no full time until I'm at least 18 years old.

What to do to get a good career? What are some choices? Help me out!

-David

Well what do you like to do? I dropped out and got my GED, and I never regretted it for a second. I like making movies, and that's probably what I'm going to pursue, and no one can tell me otherwise. A GED is just as good as a high school diploma. You can still get into tons of colleges if you want to. At the moment I don't want to go to college, and I don't have to. It's about what you want to do, not what other people want you to do.

Bad plan...stay in school, get your diploma. A lot of doors will open up for you after graduation. Ultimately, the decision is up to you, but this is a decision that will haunt you for the rest of your life. A GED is okay if someone NEEDS to get one...but if you have the choice, getting your diploma is something you will never regret.

I just..I don't see why I need it. I know people with diplomas that do absolutely nothing with their lives, it's like they wasted their time.

Please tell me the advantages of a diploma over a GED.

-David

Since you are foregoing the traditional route, your options should still be generally the same. If you want to go to college, you might have to start at a community college, as you will not have enough credits (yes, those high school classes do matter) to get into a state or private university. Also, you need SAT or ACT scores to be assessed for entrance.

Another school option is a career college -- and these are plentiful. Please investigate carefully. The bar is low for entrance, but these are profit hungry schools that rely primarily on your ability to get student loans and they are EXPENSIVE. The credits that you earn are generally not transferrable if you wish to continue your education elsewhere and you will probably end up paying $40,000 for an AA degree you could have gotten at a community college for $5,000.

If you don't want to go to school, your options are limited. Start working on the lower rung (fast food, mailroom, call center rep.) for minimum wage. With lots of hard work and LUCK -- you might be promoted and after 15-20 years, who knows, you might join the management team. Unless you totally love what you are doing and are driven, you won't be successful.

Education is the key to most opportunities (NOT ALL -- some people do just fine without it).

Good Luck!!!

Hey, high school is an experience that you'll treasure for a lifetime. Please rethink this important step in your life.

If you skip high school and go straight to college, you will not have anybody your age there, where as high school does, which is important to your growth of who you are.

I'll pray for you to do what God wants you to do. Blessings

why do you not see the point of staying in high school? And after you do get your GED you could get a full time job and make more money, hey you couold save up and get you a car!