Dropping out In my opinion

[latrolltrolol]

Yes it is a good thing for a few reasons:
1. School bullies are no longer a problem. Because of the teacher incompetence they could not do anything

2. Family reasons self explanatory

3. Jobs again self explanatory

4. Maybe your just not interested in the courses because either their too hard or too easy

5. Maybe you have to leave somewhere that requires you to be out of school

And those are a few of my reasons why dropping out is not bad. Oh and the propaganda about drop outs is utter non-sense I read on a article dropouts get more sick easily, Wow someone got their medical degree from a cracker jack box. Dropouts make less money well moneys money. They are welfare dependent... Hold on let me call up my buddy bill gates.
They are more likely to go to jail No just no if you don't commit a crime you don't go to jail

 

[Ishikawa]

I heard a talk on the radio where employers are more concerned about what you know, say by certs, rather than what diplomas one might have.

 

[Rebel]

Dropping out is extremely bad. If you do not complete high school you are basically screwed unless you can get a technical degree from an apprenticeship.

Let me tell you young folks a small story.

Once upon a time I went to college. Went to nursing school in fact. Dropped out because I hated it. Figured I'd enlist in the US Air Force and make a career. Reality hit me hard. If I had stayed in school and become a nurse I would have been an officer - I would be the one saluted instead of the one saluting. I would have made more money. I would have had better job selections.

Instead I learned what every civilian learns in the service...military life sucks. You get in and you do your 4 or 6 years and you get out. The few remaining are either A) those too afraid to lose military benefits and stability or B) the even smaller group actually infatuated with the military. In the service I get paid 3 times as less as my civilian counter parts, am constantly in debt, and get no respect at all for what I do.

If only I had stayed in and gotten that asinine little piece of paper.

If only I had I wouldn't be 26 years old, coming out the military with really no skills (because civilians in my job go to college...I didn't...closes doors see?), broke, and going BACK to college.

That little piece of paper means something. Get it while you can because the real life out here....it sucks bad.

 

[Dee]

I'm not going to condemn dropping out as I know, being a certified educator myself, that not every student can fit into the cookie-cutter ideal of a good student. I will, however, encourage a student considering dropping out to at least get some kind of equivalent diploma such as a GED or whatever your country does. This will at least allow you some leeway when job hunting or searching for internships. It gives YOU more experience and it gives YOU more credibility. It also makes you look like, even if you couldn't--for whatever reason--finish at a public school, education is still very important to you.

Let's face it: life is about learning, and there are going to be things you learn that you're not terribly interested in, but you've got to acquaint yourself with anyway. But as long as you pursue SOME sort of education, even if it's not your core curriculum in a public or private school, there's always homeschooling, there's always alternative schools. Many "drop outs" FLOURISH in these options since you're able to study at your own pace and learn the things you're interested in.

However, I would highly suggest, even if you aren't considering going back to school or getting a GED, to make sure you are proficient in these areas:

1. Communication Skills (Can you write a resume? Can you write a cover letter? Do you use grammar and punctuation properly? Can you write an essay paper? Can you edit? Can you hold a conversation, ask pertinent questions, and be well-versed in explaining yourself? Verbal and written communication skills are essential!)

2. Basic Math Skills (Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, etc... At least that way, even if you aren't looking to become an engineer, you could get a job in retail or something like that)

3. Computer Skills (Now-a-days, many companies and businesses are becoming computerized, and they require their employees to be able to understand how to navigate a computer and certain operating systems. If you're familiar with Windows/Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and other money management programs, then chances are you'll have more going for you)

4. Networking! (Seriously, much more important than many people understand or care to bother with. Just knowing the right people can automatically work in your favor, even if you don't have some of these skills)

5. General Conscientiousness (Do you have common courtesy? Are you punctual? Do you keep your word and maintain your responsibilities? Can you ask for help and, in that matter, know and admit you don't know everything? Humbleness is extremely important, but so is confidence. Being able to ask for help when you need it, but be willing to learn and have confidence in yourself is also very important, too)

6. Accept constructive criticism! (Many people I know, and just in general, do not possess this ability. They think they know everything and they can't seem to take criticism from people who have experience, who have been through the things they're going through, and can offer helpful advice)

 

[Nebulous]

Yes it is a good thing for a few reasons:
1. School bullies are no longer a problem. Because of the teacher incompetence they could not do anything

2. Family reasons self explanatory

3. Jobs again self explanatory

4. Maybe your just not interested in the courses because either their too hard or too easy

5. Maybe you have to leave somewhere that requires you to be out of school

And those are a few of my reasons why dropping out is not bad. Oh and the propaganda about drop outs is utter non-sense I read on a article dropouts get more sick easily, Wow someone got their medical degree from a cracker jack box. Dropouts make less money well moneys money. They are welfare dependent... Hold on let me call up my buddy bill gates.
They are more likely to go to jail No just no if you don't commit a crime you don't go to jail

Its your life. Sure you could go on to make millions of dollars somehow, maybe. But the odds are against you. Best to just finish up school and then decide what you want to do with your life.

For me now, I know I wouldn't trust the teenager version of me to make life decisions about my life. I was pretty dumb back then.