Buttercup, I think you should really think about your decision and go with your heart. 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. Think about what you really want and don't let yourself feel pressured just by the pay.

That being said, I don't think education is the end all and be all of the universe. I hated high school and went through a really rough time through my parents divorce and so on, and I left school and got my GED. It has never for a moment not been "good enough." I was still able to go to a good college, get a BA, and now I am even in graduate school. Even though I hated high school I loved college.

If you decide to take the job, then that's your decision. I do think you should try to get your GED (or the Canadian equivalent) because that way, if you ever decide to make a change, it will be easier. And pursuing one right when you leave school will be so much easier than waiting. Even if you stay a groomer for the rest of your life, you will still have that to show.

Remember, you are not dumb no matter what anyone says! Intelligence is not one size fits all. Don't let other people get you down, just go with your own instincts.