Job offer.

[Giselle]

Do not quit school!!

Today's society is very fast-paced and very competitive. I'm sure your job is fantastic now, but think about the logistics. I assume you still live with your parents. I'm sure you'd want to move out and begin an independent life with your own car. That means bills, bills, insurance, bills, (and here in America), TAXES. After you pay off your bills and taxes and insurance, you are left with a fraction of your original paycheck. Not to mention your mortgage/rent/food/pet food/pet supplies, too...

In the long run, your education will stick with you forever. Your job? Not so much. As a fellow teenager, I can sympathize with you. School is stressful, but, like Aristotle once said, "The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet".

[HorseDreamer101]

I think its a bad idea to drop out butter cup.
You'll never be able to go back to high school
and get a better job than being a goomer for
the rest of your life,stay in school!!!!

[Catty1]

ok. Not just HorseDreamer, but I feel compelled to ask:

What is better than being a groomer? And why?

Being a lawyer is a better CAREER than I have right now, but it would be the worst for me, as I have no interest in or ability for it!

Also - I could make $2600+ US per month if I went back to being a ship musician, or one in an overseas hotel. But I now hate it and would never have the mental stamina for it.

Better pay does not mean better job. But I DO believe that people make the best money possible and have the best opportunities if they are doing something they truly love and have a great talent for.

That sums up BC's situation, IMO.

You go, girl!

(And yes, we DO have GED in Canada).

[Flatcoatluver]

I agree with Catty, I work at a dog kennel and love it. For me I don't think there is a better job out there. My job may be low paying, but I would rather have a job I love, then one I hate.

Alicia only knows what is best for her, and she already made the decision. Good Luck, that sounds like a wonderful opportunity for you!

And btw my attitude at work is 100 times better then it was when I went to public school

[Ginger's Mom]

What is better than being a groomer? And why?

I have avoided commenting because I think everyone's situation is unique, and at least Buttercup has talked to her counselors at school and gotten some feed back from other adults that know her. But I think this is a good question and one that goes to the heart of what many people are trying to express in different ways. The answer is, to someone who loves grooming, nothing is better than being a groomer. And to someone who loves playng football and is excellent at it nothing is better than playing football. And to someone who loves litagating and has a talent for it nothing is better than becoming a lawyer. BUT (you knew that was coming right?), what if that groomer develops arthritis and can't handle the instruments any more, what if the football player hurts his leg and can't play any more, what if the litagator has a medical problem that precludes him from sitting in a courtroom for long periods of time. They need other options. Having completed high school in a formal controlled setting shows a certain level of commitment and dependablity that a GED doesn't show. It gives that applicant an edge over applicants that have not shown that commitment. Is not having a high school dipolma a disadvantage that cannot be overcome? No it is not. But it is difficult, very difficult, and if you are forced to make a change from the only career and interest you have, it would help to not have extra barriers in your way.

[Whisk_Luva]

I have avoided commenting because I think everyone's situation is unique, and at least Buttercup has talked to her counselors at school and gotten some feed back from other adults that know her. But I think this is a good question and one that goes to the heart of what many people are trying to express in different ways. The answer is, to someone who loves grooming, nothing is better than being a groomer. And to someone who loves playng football and is excellent at it nothing is better than playing football. And to someone who loves litagating and has a talent for it nothing is better than becoming a lawyer. BUT (you knew that was coming right?), what if that groomer develops arthritis and can't handle the instruments any more, what if the football player hurts his leg and can't play any more, what if the litagator has a medical problem that precludes him from sitting in a courtroom for long periods of time. They need other options. Having completed high school in a formal controlled setting shows a certain level of commitment and dependablity that a GED doesn't show. It gives that applicant an edge over applicants that have not shown that commitment. Is not having a high school dipolma a disadvantage that cannot be overcome? No it is not. But it is difficult, very difficult, and if you are forced to make a change from the only career and interest you have, it would help to not have extra barriers in your way.

Thats a good post

[HorseDreamer101]

Im not saying its a bad job or anything
but maybe she could do her dream job that she wants to do
unless she really loves this job

[buttercup132]

Horsedreamer read through the whole thread properly.
Your not even worth me explaining myself to.