Job offer.

[buttercup132]

If you are a smart sort of person (in school)

Thing is I'm not. I don't know if you guys have this where you live but here we have Academic classes and applied classes. Applied classe are more slack, hands on and easier where academic you don't really get any help from the teacher it's just come in class this is what your supposed to do and you do it no help no explaining.
I have all my life in high school taken applied classes, all through middle school I stuggled to pass and always had C's and D's. Now on my last year all of a sudden it's like I'm in all academic classes and I'm getting work piled on me, we get assigned big projects when we aren't even finished the ones we were doing before. That freaks me out and I can't do it especially when thats not what I'm used to.

Who wants to hire someone who decided to quit school and just take the GED because it was the easy way out??

I don't plan on getting hired anywhere I will have my own place no matter what.

you seem like a really intelligent girl

I am but not in school. I'm smart when it's something I like and am motivated to learn about.

Do you plan to be a groomer forever, or at least 10+ years?

I do, I planned on it for the past few years. This might sound dumb but my mom also went to a phsycic (sp?) and she said she saw me being very succesfull especially if I got into fancy? clipping, I assume what she ment by that is show clipping.

If I ever need my grd. 12 I can always get it whenever I want.
But really that is very very doubtful being as even if for some very very strange reason it fell through I would still be doing the same thing which requires the same things.

[KittyGurl]

I don't plan on getting hired anywhere I will have my own place no matter what.

So are you just going to be a grommer for the rest of your life? Don't get me wrong, it's a good job, you get paid, but wouldn't you want a different job to get paid more money. People these days only care about education. Dropping out of high school is a BAD idea. Even if you do get Cs and Ds, it's a lot better than dropping out of school.

[crow_noir]

What's wrong with having a career that makes you happy so long as you make enough money to get by? You don't have to live in luxury and make six figures a year to be happy.

I'd choose being a DNR officer any day over an office job that paid 3 X's as much.

So are you just going to be a grommer for the rest of your life? Don't get me wrong, it's a good job, you get paid, but wouldn't you want a different job to get paid more money. People these days only care about education. Dropping out of high school is a BAD idea. Even if you do get Cs and Ds, it's a lot better than dropping out of school.

[KittyGurl]

Buttercup, just please, listen to us. We aren't trying to be mean, we aren't trying to make you feel stupid and we aren't trying to kick you down, we all are trying to get you to stay in school. Even though it seems we all are ganging up on you, we all are trying to help you. Don't quit now, you are almost done. 1 more year to go, you are almost finish. No one on PT wants to see you have a hard time in life cause you dropped out.

I notice no one else said this, but: Congrats on the job offer! We all know you will make the right desicion.

[moosmom]

BC,

After viewing your posts again and your spelling, you NEED to stay in school.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

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.

[slleipnir]

I haven't read the other posts. Sorry if I'm repeating.

You probably only have what, a year or two left? Right now you're probably thinking it would be great, you don't need it...but what if someday your grooming job goes down the drain? or it's not enough? Someday you might regret not finishing school. I've known people who did the same and later regretted and had to go back for their high school equivalence or whatever it's called. It's up to you but try thinking of all options.

[caseysmom]

BC,

After viewing your posts again and your spelling, you NEED to stay in school.

You and Kym need to stop making all these jabs, I know its not my place to say anything but it is getting ugly.

[moosmom]

caseysmom,

What??? YOU think her spelling is fine??

[buttercup132]

After viewing your posts again and your spelling, you NEED to stay in school

Why? I'm not becoming something that needs it. Sorry that I have typos and mis spell somethings.
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 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

I'm not doing it just for the money, it's just it would be helpful.

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?

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.

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.

[caseysmom]

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.

[jennielynn1970]

Having to complete a project or a paper is too much of a challenge??? Geez girl, hate to see what happens when you have adult commitments and obligations.

We all do things we're not used to. Life is a challenge.

If you can live with mom and dad for the rest of your life, don't have to worry about bills (and your biggest goal is to get a horse and not your education).... yeah, well, I guess I don't have to continue this thought.

[buttercup132]

Having to complete a project or a paper is too much of a challenge???

Uh it's obviously harder then that, but you do a great job making me feel even more dumb.

and your biggest goal is to get a horse

I never said that was my biggest goal in life..

[KittyGurl]

Uh it's obviously harder then that, but you do a great job making me feel even more dumb.

Well, if it is too challenging why do you just tell us what the assignment is and maybe someone can help you out. Have you ever asked your parents for help?

[Giselle]

Buttercup, don't feel like none of us know what you're going through. I'm a Junior. I'm going through the worst year of high school, what with worrying about my grades, the SAT I's, the SAT II's, the ACT, and the dreaded English term paper.

I know. It's tough. You feel like giving up half the time. But here's one thing that separates the achievers from the wishers: Commitment.

You have to commit. You can't settle for C's and D's. You have to want yourself to succeed and you have to commit to that. How many hours do you spend on Pet Talk? Cut it down to half, and spend the rest of that time studying. I really shouldn't be on PT right now, but I know myself and my schedule well enough to budget my time efficiently. There are days when I skip using the computer for many days. Sacrifice your computer and your current job before you sacrifice your education and a hope of a better life.

Don't quit school!!!!