Job offer.

[caseysmom]

Isn't it against the law to quit school? Your employer could get in trouble.

[buttercup132]

No you can leave at 16.

[caseysmom]

Oh I didn't know that...hopefully my daughter doesn't hear that

You should at least get your GED it couldn't hurt.

[buttercup132]

Whats GED?

[caseysmom]

I am not sure what it stands for but it is a test you take instead of finishing high school, it is a degree pretty much equivalant to a high school diploma and I don't believe its too hard to pass.

Maybe its a california thing??

[buttercup132]

Maybe, I thinkw e have something along the lines of that here but I think it's for when your 19 or something.

[Sevaede]

G.E.D. stands for General Equivalency Diploma. It's what they offer to you when you don't complete your regular high school coursework.

From what I've seen, it's a work at your own pace thing. They give you packets and books. When you complete them, you receive a G.E.D. It probably varies from place to place, though.

[jennielynn1970]

Do you plan to be a groomer forever, or at least 10+ years? If not, stay in school and get your diploma. Seriously. Dropping out will put you at a huge disadvantage later in life if you want to get a career in something that requires more of an education, and a higher salary. Not that grooming won't be a good job (I have no clue about this...), but I'd say at least get your diploma.

Not sure about Canada, but here in the US, you won't get much of anywhere without the minimum of your high school diploma, not to mention an associate's degree. Quitting school is never the answer.