Job offer.

[moosmom]

Good luck with your "apprenteship".

[caseysmom]

Good luck with your "apprenteship".

Please stop correcting spelling errors, Karen specifically asked that this stop.

[G535]

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!

[Argranade]

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!

[buttercup132]

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.

Or if your isn't a complete a** and you actually talk to them.

Why would someone want to hire a person who behaved like a slacker and didn't give a crap about their future

I guess if their mind is set like yours they would. But most people understand that how you act in school and work is totally different. I rebel in school and am terrible at it but at work I enjoy it I'm motivated to do it and I understrand it (because I like it ). I would never dream of calling in sickl when I wasn't but with school I could care less if I missed a day for no reason.

I, for one, wasn't saying there is anything wrong with grooming

No you didn't but the person I quoted did. And ya I'm fed up with that one poster because evry thread I make she comes in and talks to me like I'm stupid.

I would have if I hadn't been so behind

I'm behind too. I have a math and a science to still get plus my other manditory courses.
And if I fail anymore that's more time in school.

[CagneyDog]

I'm not sure I have any advice as only you can truly know what is best. However, I do wish you the best of luck.

Don't even give notice to the people that constantly attack you here.

[buttercup132]

a. create advertising for your grooming salon (if you ever branch out on your own, you MAY be responsible for designing your business cards, print ads, etc)

Don't need that as I already stated I will be walking into 200 clients and my boss will be sending dogs my way.

do your basic accounting (along with payroll as well as taxes)

I don't need pay roll as I'm not having anyone else work for me. Unless maybe my mom but she can get paid cash.

Someone said my boss shouldn't let me drop out. She did the same thing and was the same way in school. Now we can't even fit another dog in till the new year because we are so booked. People drive hours to come to our shop. Another groomer who I work with went to college and graduated that to be a travel agent. She hated it and came to work for us, thus waisting her time.

[Scooter's Mom]

Don't need that as I already stated I will be walking into 200 clients and my boss will be sending dogs my way.

I don't need pay roll as I'm not having anyone else work for me. Unless maybe my mom but she can get paid cash.

You can't always plan on those 200 clients following you wherever you go. Something could happen down the line where you are not at that facility anymore and you need your own advertising. Everything in this world is not a certainty, sometimes you have to plan ahead.

Do you know that paying in cash is considered cheating the government, and you can get huge fines and penalties for that?

[buttercup132]

I was talking to my naighbour and we do have GED's in Canada. Her husband took it last year so she also still has the book. She said I can read it, I just need to do that and go write the test and it's the same as getting my grade 12. So I can work and read that after.

Everyone who I actually know in person are all saying go for it and they are all adults. So I'm going for it.

Please don't post any "your going to regret it, you made the wrong desicion" comments cause I don't need to hear them. I'm going to be happy with what I'm doing so that's what matters to me.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I've basically read this entire thread and I have to put my thoughts down.

Congratulations on the job. I think it's refreshing to see that you have such a great passion and a love for your job. That is an admirable quality in itself. So many people absolutely hate going to work every day in the world. It delights me to see that someone likes their job and strives to do their very best in it.

While my kids were going to school, I forbade them to even mention quitting to me. Consequently, they both graduated. My son, just barely, and, my daughter, with honors. Incidentally, my son was voted "Most Likely To Succeed" in his senior class. He hated school(still does)but has a million dollar brain. Today, my daughter is working on her Masters and my son doesn't even have an Associates degree. My son makes 3 times more money than my daughter because he followed his passions. My sister was a high school dropout, got her GED later and now has a Masters in teaching. She's taught school for 25 years.

Follow your heart and if necessary, education will come later. I'm pretty sure you'll further it if you need to.

Also: Lastly. I have to say that you seem to be getting pretty mature these days, Alicia. I for one, have noticed a big change in you. Good luck with your new job and everything you do.

[BC_MoM]

Good luck with your "apprenteship".

Haven't you been told to STOP? You really need to get a life.

[Scooter's Mom]

My opinion on this is that you should stay in school.

You will need the basics of a solid education in order to do the following:
a. create advertising for your grooming salon (if you ever branch out on your own, you MAY be responsible for designing your business cards, print ads, etc)
b. do basic inventory
c. do your basic accounting (along with payroll as well as taxes)

I say you may be responsible because a new company doesn't always have the funds to hire someone to do these things for them. It may take a year or two before your funds allow any 'extras' like someone to design your flyer, or a person to do your taxes.

I'm not judging you personally, but I have to say I am judgemental about certain things. If I see an ad or flyer that looks unprofessional, then I won't take my animals there. I assume that if a person cannot take the time to present themselves appropriately, then they don't want my business.

Please, stay in school. Education truly IS the key.

I don't claim to be perfect, I make typos often. I just know that without an education to fall back on, even the best laid plans can fail.

[DrKym]

My opinion on this is that you should stay in school.

You will need the basics of a solid education in order to do the following:
a. create advertising for your grooming salon (if you ever branch out on your own, you MAY be responsible for designing your business cards, print ads, etc)
b. do basic inventory
c. do your basic accounting (along with payroll as well as taxes)

I say you may be responsible because a new company doesn't always have the funds to hire someone to do these things for them. It may take a year or two before your funds allow any 'extras' like someone to design your flyer, or a person to do your taxes.

I'm not judging you personally, but I have to say I am judgemental about certain things. If I see an ad or flyer that looks unprofessional, then I won't take my animals there. I assume that if a person cannot take the time to present themselves appropriately, then they don't want my business.

Please, stay in school. Education truly IS the key.

I don't claim to be perfect, I make typos often. I just know that without an education to fall back on, even the best laid plans can fail.

I stayed off this thread ................but that was perfectly said.
BC You may think I am harsh on you but after 22 fosters and 6 kids of my own I do care. Please think this through. I could happily PM you with the triumphs and the tragedies. Please please give this much thought. You have less than 9 months I know you can do this. Then its over.You can later in life choose to pursue more education, or not.

I know for a fact my cocker goes to "just a HS grad" but the woman (31) is amazing with her and Goof adores her. I am not in any way making a statement over your career choice.......... I like many other dog owners need people like you that can handle and deal with our brats on a table. I also used grooming to put myself through college.

Please think this through hard. I know you feel I have been harsh, but I am really not, just want you to think......I do not talk to you any worse or any better than I did my own kids or my fosters.


Kym

[dukedogsmom]

Knowing what I know and how much I hated school, too, I'd say go for what your heart tells you. There is such a thing as getting a GED for high school. If it doesn't work out, you can always go back. You have to do what feels right for you. But in doing that, you also have to have your future in mind. I have a responsible, well paying job. But I wouldn't have that without a high school degree and passing tests needed for college, in case my employer wants me to take new courses for my job. I just don't know why people have to be so inconsiderate here. The same people that make threads for support from us.

[Shelteez2]

I finished high school, but to be quite honest with you I don't use anything from it. I hated it.

My boss dropped out of high school when she was 16 to be a dog groomer. Now she is one of the most well known groomers in Canada. She has been part of groom team Canada several times and has competed all over the world. She is also invited to judge competitions all over the world as well.

I think if this is something you want to do and you have the support of your parents then go for it. Good luck in whatever you decide.