Thats not what I said.Quote:
Originally Posted by moosmom
I don't think its contructive to point that out in that manner.
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Thats not what I said.Quote:
Originally Posted by moosmom
I don't think its contructive to point that out in that manner.
We had something like that at my high school. The kids took the required courses- history, science, english, and math. Rather than taking elective courses they were allowed to leave school early to go to work. They had to work a certain number of hours and their boss had to sign off on those hours.Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen
Just something to think about- if you decide to leave school to work full time will your parents continue to support you? Will they let you continue to live with them? Will you need to pay them rent? Will you still be on your parents insurance?
Good luck with whichever you decide.
I started out working as a bather after high school. I'm a groomer now, I have been for a few years...I've been working there for 5 years now. It is a good job, I enjoy it, however, it is not a wage I can live by myself on. If I were married and there were two sources of income, it would be fine, but with just me I'll never be able to afford a house. That is why I'm going to college to get a degree and possibly earn a higher wage. Now its possible the wages are better where you are, and I know that I could actually make more money if I groomed more dogs...but I'm not willing to give up quality for quantity. Personally, I think you would be better to finish high school. There is always a need for groomers and you will be able to find another grooming job. But it's your life and your decision, good luck with whatever you decide.
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contructive
Wow thanks for pointing out my spelling error in a sentence when I was basically saying how petty it is to point out spelling errors, sort of makes my point...or as Kym would say "I did that on purpose"
So are you and Kym the new spelling police? Gee we sure need that around here.
I think she meant constructive.Quote:
Originally Posted by moosmom
Any pointing out of spelling errors should be done via PM, so the person has the opportunity to learn and correct his or her post without public embarrassment.
I know how to spell I made a typo, but gee that should never happen since we are all totally perfect :rolleyes:
Oh Kblaix, she knew what I meant but needed to belittle me, very becoming of her.
I was not pointing out the error. I was simply wondering what word you were trying to use. I thought it was "constructive" but didn't want to assume anything.
Yeah there are lots of other possiblities for contructive...the list goes on and on.
But its ok to check isnt it?Quote:
Originally Posted by caseysmom
Moosmom probably just wanted to be 100% sure thats what you meant so I see no harm in her asking...
Ellie,
EXACTLY! I thought maybe she meant contrusive but that's not even a word, so I was a bit confused.
Okay I am glad she knows for sure now since it was so important to know for sure.
Do I 'hear' a little sarcasm (Sp?) in that? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by caseysmom
Understandable, everyone gets a little confused sometimes... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Moosmom
Since I have never heard that word in my life it is doubtful, now I sure hope everything is all cleared up for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by moosmom
Yes you did, very good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whisk_Luva
I really dont see anything wrong with her getting confused and asking what you actually meant by the word- Never assume anything etc (I am sure most of you know the rest of the saying)Quote:
Originally Posted by caseysmom
Now that everyone's DONE! sniping at each other about petty bs, we return to the topic at hand........
BC, you should REALLY finish school. It's worth looking into work/study, as you could spend more time finishing your training and still stay in school to get your diploma.
Why? I'm not becoming something that needs it. Sorry that I have typos and mis spell somethings.Quote:
After viewing your posts again and your spelling, you NEED to stay in school
After veiwing your post again you should probly go back to pre school and learn some manners and how to get along with others.
I'm not doing it just for the money, it's just it would be helpful.Quote:
I don't think you should take the job just for the money- because your parents are there to help you and there will always be jobs
No I can live here as long as I want and don't have to pay anything. My brother is 21 going on 22 and still lives here. He's in college right now but even if he wasn't he would still be able to be here.Quote:
Just something to think about- if you decide to leave school to work full time will your parents continue to support you? Will they let you continue to live with them? Will you need to pay them rent? Will you still be on your parents insurance?
Amy, I do plan on doing more dogs. My boss doesn't work late either we usually finish 10 dogs by 1/2. And I can't move out on my own, I won't do it I'm far too parinoid and can't stand being alone. So I will have split rent.
Hey Buttercup! I left high school at sixteen, and it was the BEST thing I ever did! HS was totally not not NOT my thing. I took my equivalency and passed without a problem, got into the community college I wanted to go to, and it has never had a negative effect on my life.
You can feel free to PM me if you want to chat about it without reading all this drama. :)
BC, Being a good, kind person is more important than having perfect spelling, just keep that in mind. I hope you find happiness and fulfillment whatever you decide. Your young and have your whole life ahead of you.
After going through and reading through the WHOLE thread, I have more to add.
I was a C and D student in HS, and I could never get myself motivated enough to commit to doing well for more than a few days at a time. Leaving school gave me the time I needed to work for a few years (In a hobby shop, which I loved) and find for myself when I was motivated enough to really commit to school. Now I'm doing much better.
Most prospective employers don't care what you did in high school. If you have a certification or an AA, that's what they look at. According to my mom (when I was stressing about not getting the best of grades in college) they don't give a hoot what your GPA was in college either.
Follow your heart, if this job looks like a great long-term prospect, do it. It sounds like a great experience.
Just remember that people can be a bit fussy when it comes to their dogs. Just because she has offered you her customers doesn't mean that the customers will stay with you. People do seem to look up to more older groomers I find that alot, I own my own buisness and Im 19 so believe me with that issue.
How do you compare to qualifications? If she used to work as a vet people will see that as a added bonus, Knowing their dogs will be 110% dafe with this lady.
Can you afford the rent etc? What is customers do decide to go somewhere else? Why not see if you can do a partnership with this lady instead, giving her the option of a silent partner status rather than physically helping you.
Do you need your parents' permission to quit school? How do they feel about you quitting school and taking this job? Just wondering their take on it, as parents really do know more than we give them credit for as teenagers ;) I personally didn't care much for high school, and I didn't try very hard either. I did enough to squeak by. I did not want to go to college.....until the very end of my senior year when I suddenly changed my mind. I started out at community college and loved it. I transfered to a 4-year university and finished my B.S. Certainly not what I had envisioned. But sometimes life takes a different direction that what you plan. Do you have GEDs or something like that where you live? I think that would be good for you, then maybe consider taking some classes at a community college. Maybe some business classes, especially if you want to own your own business. You have a lot of options right now, and I just wish you luck in deciding. I know this must be difficult for you, but think about what's best for you in the future, not just right now. Good luck, and keep us updated in what you decide to do! :)
ETA: Some people mentioned what is called work-study here, where you go to high school for part of the day then leave to go to work. That might be good for you to look into as well. I believe you get school credits for working, but I am not sure exactly how it works. Talking to your counselor in school about all of your options is a great idea :)
Alicia, I know exactly how you feel, I was in you same shoes. I couldn't concentrate in school, I was severally depressed, and school was miserable for me. I got horrible grades, and I just wanted to give in. I then heard of a online high school, this is my second year and finally my last. It's wonderful because you can do work whenever you feel like it, since I have a job that I work 4-5 days a week, I can juggle my school work around the days I work and I also have time to hang out with friends and train dogs. There is so many more class options to take in this school. Maybe you can try and find a online school next semester. Last year there was only couple of online high schools, now there is hundreds.
I wish some people in here would stop being so rude, your comments are hurtful, I and others have felt specially targeted by you in the past. If only we could be as perfect as you.
This thread had given me some new perspective on my own situation. Sweet. :)
WOW! Talk about Needing to stay in school, after reading some of these posts I think there are alot of adults here whom need to go Back to school (grade 12 or not).... How immature and demeaning some of these posts are.
Alot of youhave given some really great advice and are tryning to help, but gosh some of you are just WOW NASTY.
You are in a way (some of you) making it sound like the career she has chosen is not good enough. What is wrong with being a Dog groomer.??????
If it is something you enjoy isnt that what is also important.
Being a Groomer has alot more involved than just bruching and bathing a dog/cat. You are trained for many other things to.
She has been offered a position to take over a groomin buisiness that is located in a vetenaraians basement. The vet has seen her work before and has been recommended her by her employers, once she is fully trained.
As for renting the space, that has all been talked about.
Alicia is excelling in her Job and her employers are amazed with her.... She has found her calling.
Some people are just not cut out for school.... She will be leaving to go on to do an aprenteship which she has been offered for free at her present company. What she is saying is that she feels she will fail anyway at school and will have to keep going back to finish getting her credits. So instead of this she wants to get on with what she wants to do the most and go on to a different type of schooling.... In a perfect world she would finish highschool and then go on to her apprenteship, but hey this is not a perfect world.
If she feels she needs it down the road then she will have to do Independent learning at home to get it or she could go back.
But for now I believe what is best for MY CHILD is to do what she most enjoys doing and continue learning her trade.
I DO NOT appreciate people pickng her apart....GOD GROW UP!
Hey, hey, hey. No one here should ever tell anyone else to "grow up" - regardless of their age. We need to treat each other with respect, regardless of our differing opinions.
I, for example, never said that being a groomer wasn't a good career. I just pointed out that, because she has said her eventual goal is to own her own business, banks might take her business plan and request for start-up capital more seriously with a high school diploma under her belt. She's in Canada, not the US, so I do not know if a GED - or it's equivalency is given the same consideration as a diploma in Canada. That's something for her to research.
That goes for post #29 of Buttercups other thread also, there is another member telling someone to grow up, hopefully this applies to that person also.Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen
What do your parents think about you quiting high school? You only have ONE more year to go. ONE more year. After that you are done, so why don't you just finish it up.
BC, just do what is right for you. What is good for you may not be for others and that is perfectly okay. Just do the best you can with the information you have at the time!
Read the thread, I'm pretty sure I've already aswered like every question you have asked..Quote:
What do your parents think about you quiting high school? You only have ONE more year to go. ONE more year. After that you are done, so why don't you just finish it up.
This thread wasn't made to ask people if I should stay or leave school so your still not on topic.Quote:
we return to the topic at hand
Good luck with your "apprenteship".
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Being that I was in the same situation as you, I say stay in school. I would have if I hadn't been so behind.
If you do drop out please do check and see if Canada has something similar to the GED. I would think they'd have to. A majority of places accept the GED just like they would a diploma.
Some of the comments in this thread are absolutely disgusting and the exact reason why so many stay away from Pet Talk. Being a highschool drop out does NOT make one lower than you. I'd think refraining from being a witch to people would be more important than one's spelling. Save the witchiness for Halloween.
Please stop correcting spelling errors, Karen specifically asked that this stop.Quote:
Originally Posted by moosmom
I left school at 14 and home at 16, I started my own business and when I couldn't cope with that any more (after 20 years) because of arthritis I started another business. You only live once and it's no use being miserable doing something that you don't have to do. Good luck! :)
Yeah... cause we ALL want to have a pharmacist, lawyer, teacher or doctor who got a 2.0 in college and was a slacker.Quote:
Originally Posted by CathyBogart
Most majors that matter have GPAs that you can't go under if you want to stay in them and graduate.
Maybe if you are working as a cashier or waitress, something not needing a degree or diploma, your employer may not care what your GPA was in college. In anything that affects other people's health and well being and is technically a "professional" position, it matters. (I'm not saying that being a cashier or waitress is a lowly job either... I'm talking about where degrees are needed... I've done both waitressing and cashiering).
Employers care about these things, you'd be foolish to think they didn't. Why would someone want to hire a person who behaved like a slacker and didn't give a crap about their future. I wouldn't want someone like that working for me... it goes to show what kind of employee they will be, their potential, or lack thereof.
I'm not in school anymore and I stopped like 2 years ago,
Right now I'm looking into taking photography courses and working with birds, it's all I want to do in life, I also plan on getting a job at Pj's where I can get allot of money every week to save up for vet trips, new cages, new cameras ect..., I hope to work in the bird section at Pj's. School is too much presure for me, I came home with head aches almost everyday and I almost fainted a few times walking down the hall ways lol, It was too much for me to handle and ever since I left my head aches have stopped, even if I wanted to go back I just can't because when my head hurts my vison goes blurry and I can't read my work properly, plus my school did too many drugs and I don't need to be around that kind of enviorment, it gets so crazy!
I feel better doing things I enjoy. Not everyone was ment to go all the way, some people are better off doing things there own way, just be careful when moving out because life is VERY hard out there doing things on your own, there was this thing on tv and like every 7 in 10 teens that left home came back because it was too hard to live on there own so fast, it says you should wait till your around 20 before you think about going on your own, of course it's your choice Alicia and wish you the most freaken best in life! :D
You know, the people you quoted weren't even being critical. Your negative attitude just shines through in this one... heaven forbid people offer suggestions because they do care about your future. That's what all this boils down to. People (strangers) who are worried about your future.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttercup132
Most of us don't know you personally, so technically, there isn't a reason for us to care, but that's humanity... caring about the well-being of others even when we don't know them.
Yes, comments may come out critical or harsh, but sometimes when people feel strongly about things, opinions come out that way. I, for one, wasn't saying there is anything wrong with grooming... I was simply suggesting that you finish school since you're almost done.
Thank you Jenn.Quote:
You know, the people you quoted weren't even being critical. Your negative attitude just shines through in this one... heaven forbid people offer suggestions because they do care about your future. That's what all this boils down to. People (strangers) who are worried about your future.
Most of us don't know you personally, so technically, there isn't a reason for us to care, but that's humanity... caring about the well-being of others even when we don't know them.
Yes, comments may come out critical or harsh, but sometimes when people feel strongly about things, opinions come out that way. I, for one, wasn't saying there is anything wrong with grooming... I was simply suggesting that you finish school since you're almost done.