finishing highschool?

I graduated and highly recommend doing so. I didn't need college since I am awesome at trading stocks

Im really lazy actually..Im missing so many firsts classes of the day..Like maybe 1-2, sometimes even 3 classes..Then i drag myslef to school..I say, that school is for me....you learn new things(when I listen and to tests)..I havent really studied at all after school, like home works or sum shit...I do it al by my own intelligence and have reasonable marks, but nothing special too..
So my only, and very, very BIG mistake is, that Im lazy, very lazy, but still get my shit done...

Last year..got to hold up that brain and give it a lot of vitamin THC !!!

That 5hit said:

fuck college
go to a cert. school
and take classes
college is overrated unless your going to grad. school
get certifide

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hell yeah bro! 4 year schools are a joke... hmmm, let me pay the school to take classes I don't need nor want half the time, then learn about my interests... NOT! I went to a specialized tech school... 1 year and $20 g's later, done!

Not finishing high school is one of the stupidest things a kid can do. Seriously 90% of jobs require a high school diploma or GED. Unless you want to be asking people, "if they want fries with that" for the rest of your life then I highly recommend you finish school.

Finishing high school isn't very hard at all. Teachers in high school literally hold your hand and if you even put in minimum effort you will pass.

Times have now changed. Back in the day you could get away without finishing high school. Now, it really is a must. Also a more recent trend I'm noticing is that college degrees are a dime a dozen. Someday college degrees will be as commonly required as high school degrees for most entry level professional jobs. Seriously if you want to distinguish yourself from everyone else these days then you need a masters and a professional certification (think on the level of a CPA, JDM/Passing the Bar, or a CFA certification).

I hope in the range of 4 to 5 years I'm making 60-70 grand as a CPA or a lawyer (hopefully more as a CPA and a lawyer).

Ronjohn7779 said:

Not finishing high school is one of the stupidest things a kid can do. Seriously 90% of jobs require a high school diploma or GED. Unless you want to be asking people, "if they want fries with that" for the rest of your life then I highly recommend you finish school.

Finishing high school isn't very hard at all. Teachers in high school literally hold your hand and if you even put in minimum effort you will pass.

Times have now changed. Back in the day you could get away without finishing high school. Now, it really is a must. Also a more recent trend I'm noticing is that college degrees are a dime a dozen. Someday college degrees will be as commonly required as high school degrees for most entry level professional jobs. Seriously if you want to distinguish yourself from everyone else these days then you need a masters and a professional certification (think on the level of a CPA, JDM/Passing the Bar, or a CFA certification).

I hope in the range of 4 to 5 years I'm making 60-70 grand as a CPA or a lawyer (hopefully more as a CPA and a lawyer).

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A first year electrician will make more than you with less than a year of school

tom__420 said:

A first year electrician will make more than you with less than a year of school

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And not to mention you wont be in debt paying those student loans back..

Johnny Retro said:

And not to mention you wont be in debt paying those student loans back..

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Exactly dude, if you drop out you pretty much have to join a trade if you wanna get anywhere. Here is a chart of electricians hourly rate as they get more experience:


Here is a link to the site I got that from: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Electrician_Journeyman/Hourly_Rate

tom__420 said:

A first year electrician will make more than you with less than a year of school

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In this economy I highly doubt that. Maybe if you owned your company, found a generous employer, or were in a union (the later I'd believe) you'd make similar to account money.

Also, electrical work is back breaking manual labor. I'll be sitting in a desk doing jack shit most of the time. I know many people who have entered in the trades (pipe fitting, ac and heating, and electrical work) and a lot of them are making jack shit. One of my buddies is making 11 bucks an hour...(with a trade degree and fully certified). On the same token I was making 14 bucks an hour this summer for my internship (with no degree).

Also an electrician may make more money in one area and less in another. It just depends on the number of individuals in that field in a given area. I bet if you looked at the total USA mean (average) for what an electrician makes and what an accountant or lawyer makes then you'd see that the account and lawyer makes a fuck load more overall.

Another thing to take into consideration is that in 4-5 years I'd only be a level one or two accountant...you must remember your earning potential exponentially increases with experience. Most accounts that are CPA's top out in the 100-120 k mark after 10 years (in my area).

In any case, theres a good chance I won't be an accountant at all (I'd rather go to law school and I have other job leads that are more promising). I have an in at a very good union job that I might take. Now that pays 70 k starting (but you work a crazy amount of hours and at weird times of day). I might just take that job for a year or two to save up for more schooling, pay my loans off, and buy a home.

Ronjohn7779 said:

In this economy I highly doubt that. Maybe if you owned your company, found a generous employer, or were in a union (the later I'd believe) you'd make similar to account money.

Also, electrical work is back breaking manual labor. I'll be sitting in a desk doing jack shit most of the time. I know many people who have entered in the trades (pipe fitting, ac and heating, and electrical work) and a lot of them are making jack shit. One of my buddies is making 11 bucks an hour...(with a trade degree and fully certified). On the same token I was making 14 bucks an hour this summer for my internship (with no degree).

Also an electrician may make more money in one area and less in another. It just depends on the number of individuals in that field in a given area. I bet if you looked at the total USA mean (average) for what an electrician makes and what an accountant or lawyer makes then you'd see that the account and lawyer makes a fuck load more overall.

Another thing to take into consideration is that in 4-5 years I'd only be a level one or two accountant...you must remember your earning potential exponentially increases with experience. Most accounts that are CPA's top out in the 100-120 k mark after 10 years.

In any case, theres a good chance I won't be an accountant at all (I'd rather go to law school and I have other job leads that are more promising). I have an in at a very good union job that I might take. Now that pays 70 k starting. I might just take that job for a year or two to save up for more schooling, pay my loans off, and buy a home.

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Actually, Electricans and plumbers have it best off in this economy. No matter what happens people will ALWAYS need their plumbing and electrical problems fixed.

Johnny Retro said:

Actually, Electricans and plumbers have it best off in this economy. No matter what happens people will ALWAYS need their plumbing and electrical problems fixed.

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Yes that is true, but a lot of big jobs are drying up. New home and building development is way down. Now, you can't tell me these industries aren't hurting right now. I know they are. My brother-in-law runs a mid size construction company (they do everything, they have carpenters, plumbers, and electricians on staff). Shit's just dried out. I know in at least in my B-I-L's case all he's really doing right now is small time shit they normally wouldn't be doing.

IT, information tech, is in demand right now, that is what I would branch off to

Ronjohn7779 said:

In this economy I highly doubt that. Maybe if you owned your company, found a generous employer, or were in a union (the later I'd believe) you'd make similar to account money.

Also, electrical work is back breaking manual labor. I'll be sitting in a desk doing jack shit most of the time. I know many people who have entered in the trades (pipe fitting, ac and heating, and electrical work) and a lot of them are making jack shit. One of my buddies is making 11 bucks an hour...(with a trade degree and fully certified). On the same token I was making 14 bucks an hour this summer for my internship (with no degree).

Also an electrician may make more money in one area and less in another. It just depends on the number of individuals in that field in a given area. I bet if you looked at the total USA mean (average) for what an electrician makes and what an accountant or lawyer makes then you'd see that the account and lawyer makes a fuck load more overall.

Another thing to take into consideration is that in 4-5 years I'd only be a level one or two accountant...you must remember your earning potential exponentially increases with experience. Most accounts that are CPA's top out in the 100-120 k mark after 10 years.

In any case, theres a good chance I won't be an accountant at all (I'd rather go to law school and I have other job leads that are more promising). I have an in at a very good union job that I might take. Now that pays 70 k starting. I might just take that job for a year or two to save up for more schooling, pay my loans off, and buy a home.

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You are very correct. Also, add to that, in order to make any REAL money being an electrician, you gotta bust your ass and study hard. Thankfully the union pays all your training, but again to make any real money you have to be proficient in math and science. Many who join the trade end up being standard laborers because they are not proficient.

Electrical is more than just running wires and setting up outlets, but if you don't bust your ass hard and study for your trade exams, that's all you'll end up doing.

I will admit though, unions have some good retirement and health plans. Its certainly not a trade to completely dismiss, but if your more of the office, then its probably not your cup of tea.

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Yes that is true, but a lot of big jobs are drying up. New home and building development is way down. Now, you can't tell me these industries aren't hurting right now. I know they are. My brother-in-law runs a mid size construction company (they do everything, they have carpenters, plumbers, and electricians on staff). Shit's just dried out. I know in at least in my B-I-L's case all he's really doing right now is small time shit they normally wouldn't be doing.

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That's one of the good parts of being in the union, generally you can go down tot he Hall and get work pretty easily since most local unions have various contracts around their territory. Even when its slow, its typically not as bad for a union as it is for independent contractors. 'course its not all great either, even unions with large contracts have slow times. But it is easier to find jobs due to contracts and the ability to connect with various other Halls and get work out of your area.

This is something that is extremely difficult, if not nearly impossible, to do as a non-union guy.

The thing is usually when in highschool your living with your parents, so there is no reason not to take the free gift given that is public education and graduate. It can't do anything but benefit you.

Graduating highschool really doesnt mean shit, once you are in college thats what matters. Dropping out of highschool and not even goin to college is retarded cuz you wont have shit and you probly cant even work at MacDonalds.