Should i go back to school?

[Ro.Dsto]

Hello everyone, I know this decision is up to me no one else, but I do need some advice on this. Post might be long

I barely turned 17 not to long ago, i dropped out of high school after 10th grade. During that time I felt like I had to, because of the situation I was in. Looking back it was probably a bad decision. I felt like I had to help my mom with the rent, and bills, did I need to? i don’t know, but the thought of my mom and siblings living below our needs because it was just her working really got me scared of where would we end up.

yesterday she asked me if i want to go back to school, i can. I don’t know if i should. Where i work at has taken a toll on my mental health, and im only 17, i wonder how long will i be doing this before i give up. I said i’ll do this and that but i haven’t, i’ll admit I haven’t did what i said i would. i don’t have time for anything now, and when I do it’s only on sunday. I want to own a business one day, I know it’ll take years but my job just won’t give me the time. So many factors go to both options if i should go back to school or try to put up with my job. I just been thinking about what i was told at work, “you have the opportunity to go to school to learn and do something, we only work here because its been our only option since we were your age. You don’t have a reason to be working like we do, you can be making what your worth and do whatever you want from there, many of the other guys here at the job site would kill to have the opportunity you do”

If i go back to school i will have to work a part time and make less than what I do. My mom said she’ll get a second job. Maybe it’s a more promising future than staying at the job i’m in

I feel guilty though

Like i said there’s a lot of ups and downs on both sides, i had to leave out many things because then this post would’ve been long. I’m going to do the WADM chart mj said on the tmf book. thanks for reading

 

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[Kevin88660]

Hello everyone, I know this decision is up to me no one else, but I do need some advice on this. Post might be long

I barely turned 17 not to long ago, i dropped out of high school after 10th grade. During that time I felt like I had to, because of the situation I was in. Looking back it was probably a bad decision. I felt like I had to help my mom with the rent, and bills, did I need to? i don’t know, but the thought of my mom and siblings living below our needs because it was just her working really got me scared of where would we end up.

yesterday she asked me if i want to go back to school, i can. I don’t know if i should. Where i work at has taken a toll on my mental health, and im only 17, i wonder how long will i be doing this before i give up. I said i’ll do this and that but i haven’t, i’ll admit I haven’t did what i said i would. i don’t have time for anything now, and when I do it’s only on sunday. I want to own a business one day, I know it’ll take years but my job just won’t give me the time. So many factors go to both options if i should go back to school or try to put up with my job. I just been thinking about what i was told at work, “you have the opportunity to go to school to learn and do something, we only work here because its been our only option since we were your age. You don’t have a reason to be working like we do, you can be making what your worth and do whatever you want from there, many of the other guys here at the job site would kill to have the opportunity you do”

If i go back to school i will have to work a part time and make less than what I do. My mom said she’ll get a second job. Maybe it’s a more promising future than staying at the job i’m in

I feel guilty though

Like i said there’s a lot of ups and downs on both sides, i had to leave out many things because then this post would’ve been long. I’m going to do the WADM chart mj said on the tmf book. thanks for reading

Wow.

Don’t feel guilty about yourself. Parents would be proud to have such a teenager like you.

Your level of mental maturity shown in the post is already ten years ahead of your age.

To make the right decisions you need the number.

Family income, expense, and how you going back to school will impact you.

What are the state level welfare your family can utilize that is yet to be utilized?

If you complete your high school what will be the salary increment?

What is the current job you are doing? Are you considering shifting to some blue collar job yo increase the income? I saw you are from the states.

Usually it should be a no-brainer question to at least finish the high school, probably get the degree later. But that’s a luxury for middle-class folks.

If I have to finish a high school diploma but in return making my mom working a second job, and this stress results in her falling health, I will regret for the rest of my life.

Your mom’s well being should be the top priority. Healthcare in United States…you know it.

Your mom is already working at her maximum capacity with one job, I guess she is the sole breadwinner (excluding you) and she has to spend time doing housework and take care of your sibling.

Whatever the decision is, her health and mental safety should be top priority.

You should protect her, even though you are just 17. Sorry to say there is escape for you to shoulder this ability as the eldest child.

If she collapses, all the money you make in the world next time will not help.

Whatever the decision is, I will not stress an overworked lady with a second job. I can assure you something very wrong might happen that you will regret for life. I have been doing health and life insurance claim services for more than six years. Work stress and financial stress is the number one killer in health.

 

[lem999]

Hello everyone, I know this decision is up to me no one else, but I do need some advice on this. Post might be long

I barely turned 17 not to long ago, i dropped out of high school after 10th grade. During that time I felt like I had to, because of the situation I was in. Looking back it was probably a bad decision. I felt like I had to help my mom with the rent, and bills, did I need to? i don’t know, but the thought of my mom and siblings living below our needs because it was just her working really got me scared of where would we end up.

yesterday she asked me if i want to go back to school, i can. I don’t know if i should. Where i work at has taken a toll on my mental health, and im only 17, i wonder how long will i be doing this before i give up. I said i’ll do this and that but i haven’t, i’ll admit I haven’t did what i said i would. i don’t have time for anything now, and when I do it’s only on sunday. I want to own a business one day, I know it’ll take years but my job just won’t give me the time. So many factors go to both options if i should go back to school or try to put up with my job. I just been thinking about what i was told at work, “you have the opportunity to go to school to learn and do something, we only work here because its been our only option since we were your age. You don’t have a reason to be working like we do, you can be making what your worth and do whatever you want from there, many of the other guys here at the job site would kill to have the opportunity you do”

If i go back to school i will have to work a part time and make less than what I do. My mom said she’ll get a second job. Maybe it’s a more promising future than staying at the job i’m in

I feel guilty though

Like i said there’s a lot of ups and downs on both sides, i had to leave out many things because then this post would’ve been long. I’m going to do the WADM chart mj said on the tmf book. thanks for reading

See if there's any diploma programs available to you. Depending on how many credits you have, you might not need to be in school that long and you could graduate on time or early. Get a high school diploma or GED for sure, though

 

[MRiabov]

Sit down and learn something valuable. Previously it was coding, now (simple) coding salaries are dropping lower in the past two years as barriers of entry and moreover need fall down due to ChatGPT.

Sit down and learn machine learning. Two books I advise - "100-page machine learning book" (delivers on its promise of explaining much of what you need to understand in 100 pages - aka 5 days) and "Understanding Deep Learning" (delves into theory you can't live without).

Saying as somebody who writes a sizeable ML program

Fast-forward 3-5 months and a few rather serious projects, employers will "tear you out with hands". Def better than working at low-wage job you almost definitely have.

Also... ML is one of the best fastlane businesses to be in because CENTS aligns very well, and profit margins are very high.

I think if you don't do this you would be a dumbass (sorry, but in economic terms it is so - no job will pay you more, at least in 6-12mo term.).

 

[Ro.Dsto]

Family income, expense, and how you going back to school will impact you.

Going back to school would've financially impacted my family

What is the current job you are doing? Are you considering shifting to some blue collar job yo increase the income?

Masonry which is a construction trade, but will try to find a different trade

Usually it should be a no-brainer question to at least finish the high school, probably get the degree later. But that’s a luxury for middle-class folks.

yeah I agree

Your mom’s well being should be the top priority. Healthcare in United States…you know it.

Your mom is already working at her maximum capacity with one job, I guess she is the sole breadwinner (excluding you) and she has to spend time doing housework and take care of your sibling.

Whatever the decision is, her health and mental safety should be top priority.

You should protect her, even though you are just 17. Sorry to say there is escape for you to shoulder this ability as the eldest child.

If she collapses, all the money you make in the world next time will not help.

Whatever the decision is, I will not stress an overworked lady with a second job. I can assure you something very wrong might happen that you will regret for life. I have been doing health and life insurance claim services for more than six years. Work stress and financial stress is the number one killer in health.

This is why I decided not to go back to school. She is losing her hair from stress, and her getting a second job will make her health worse. Sorry for the late reply just been really busy. I decided to stay working instead of going back to school, and It was the right choice for me, and for my mom since I don't want her feel overworked. Thank you for this advice I remember reading this part and it helped me make my choice. Again sorry for the late reply.

 

[TheWiseGuy]

Sounds like you're taking on a lot for your age. I commend you for this, and remember- you'll get stronger for this. You'll have the advantage in business because you've been through some real shit. Never think of it as a curse.

I advise to continue working and try work on a GED equivalent if you can. It'll help to get that little bump in pay for your next job.

If this isn't possible-- prioritise money. And don't fall into the bullshit funnel of higher education, unless you're passionate about something that requires a degree.

Read, implement and grow in any off time you have. Start any "side-hustle" type of business (even if it's dropshipping!) and learn how business and all its components operate.

For any surplus income, stack it in investments when you can and never dip into it unless necessary. It'll be a nice cushion to rely on.

Whilst the people at your job might have good intentions, they're stuck inside a dated framework. If you ask me- higher education is the largest fad going. There's a reason why the largest asset of the US is student debt.

 

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[Ro.Dsto]

Sounds like you're taking on a lot for your age. I commend you for this, and remember- you'll get stronger for this. You'll have the advantage in business because you've been through some real shit. Never think of it as a curse.

Thank you,

I advise to continue working and try work on a GED equivalent if you can. It'll help to get that little bump in pay for your next job.

Going to look into getting a ged just incase of anything for the future

If this isn't possible-- prioritise money. And don't fall into the bullshit funnel of higher education, unless you're passionate about something that requires a degree.

Yes I agree higher education is worth it for something that your passionate about and requires a degree

Read, implement and grow in any off time you have. Start any "side-hustle" type of business (even if it's dropshipping!) and learn how business and all its components operate.

I've replaced social media with books, and I've been learning way more useful things from reading. Will start a side hustle soon, so I can learn how business operate like you said.

For any surplus income, stack it in investments when you can and never dip into it unless necessary. It'll be a nice cushion to rely on.

When I turn 18 I'll start investing the extra money I have.

Whilst the people at your job might have good intentions, they're stuck inside a dated framework. If you ask me- higher education is the largest fad going. There's a reason why the largest asset of the US is student debt.

I agree with this, thinking about the debt of going to college isn't something I want to be in, and in the position I'm currently in will make it even worse for me and my family financially.

Thank you for this advice