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Post by Kill Em' All on Mar 5, 2019 18:10:59 GMT -5
How long is to long to wait to going back to school. Of course people of all ages and points in life make the choice to go back to school. But, from a final year of High School how long is to long to wait?
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Post by Gargano on Mar 5, 2019 18:24:04 GMT -5
I jumped out of high school, and I have job security for another 2 years. After that I'll be 25, and I'm thinking about going back and getting some grades and stuff.
There is no such thing as "too long"
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Mar 5, 2019 18:31:59 GMT -5
I would say it all depends on the individual. For me once I was done with school I was done. No way I could have gone back even after taking a year or 2 off from school. Some people can
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Post by JC Motors on Mar 5, 2019 18:49:18 GMT -5
It's never too late to go back to school. My brother graduated college back in the 90s with a liberal arts degree, ended up working in an office. He left the office job to take over my dad's business after my dad had his heart attack. When that closed he went to work in a factory that is set to close later this year. My brother is in his late 40s and is looking to go back to school.
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Post by Valbroski on Mar 5, 2019 19:01:28 GMT -5
I went back and it was the best decision I made.
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Post by Henchmen4Hire on Mar 5, 2019 22:09:09 GMT -5
What do you want to do for a living? No point in going back to learn calculus or how Christopher Columbus got syphilis from llamas and spread it to Europe if you want to be a singer.
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Post by Codyverse: Tag Team Champion on Mar 5, 2019 22:47:36 GMT -5
I dropped out in 2010. I occasionally think about going back but then that means actually go to school again and student loans.
I’m good on that.
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Post by LuisTX on Mar 8, 2019 11:31:35 GMT -5
I wanted to go to school right out of high school. My plan included my parents paying for it, as they told me there were going to for the last 2 years of high school, but since they were still paying for my sister’s education, they asked me to wait a year. So instead I went right into a job, and kept going into other jobs for the next 12 years. I got tired of being stuck in the same job roles and anything else I was interested in wanted you to have degrees. So I finally decided to go back to school.
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Post by The Lion's Den on Mar 11, 2019 1:45:27 GMT -5
How long is to long to wait to going back to school. Of course people of all ages and points in life make the choice to go back to school. But, from a final year of High School how long is to long to wait? As many said, it's a good time any time, but it also depends on the person. Since you're in your final year of high school, it may not be the worst thing to wait. I was 17/18 (late birthday) when I started and I wasn't ready - at all. BUT, I made the most of the experiences outside of the class room and I've moved forward in my life and career. After I graduated I did some odds and ends, took a random opportunity to help run a small wholesale business and went back to study something more specific (Supply Chain Management). Got a good job out of that for three years with a good company, but in the fall decided to return to school and do my MBA. That was all just timing. It depends what you want to do... And if you don't know what you want to do. You don't have to it all figured out. Really, my biggest advice would be keep doing things to move your skill set forward. There's nothing wrong with not going to school, or waiting, it's just that higher paying job are going to require you to show that you have demonstrated success. You can work "diggin' holes", but if you want to make a big jump to a supervisory role, well then you don't have much to show. But maybe you learn all you can about diggin' holes, planning, leading etc. And you can use that to get to the next step. Take as many opportunities as you can to help figure it out too. I guess it's a balancing act, but I can't stress enough, as long as you're progressing and developing yourself.(and happy of course). Life is yours, so enjoy it and just be responsible enough to think a bit long term. Hope that helps. That's probably advice I wish I had when I was younger. |
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Post by Kill Em' All on Mar 13, 2019 16:20:00 GMT -5
Since I wrote this I entered into Correction Officer Delayed Entry (I enter in July) as Security Control officer.
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Post by BØRNS on Mar 14, 2019 1:07:14 GMT -5
I tutor all the pre-med courses (chem/physics/bio/anatomy/physio/math) at a local college and I see people of ALL ages going back to school. If you're thinking of going back, do not let anything discourage you from going back. I have students in their 30's, 40's, and 50's each week come in and they are some of the best students because they're focused and have a purpose. Being in my 20's it's so inspiring to see that. I wish more people pursuing stuff like this. Dominate your dreams! I'm aiming to be in medical school in about a year.
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Post by Zincdust on Mar 14, 2019 11:21:39 GMT -5
I didn't enter college until my daughter was born... 14 years after I'd graduated from high school. I was tired of floating around from crap job to crap job, and had finally had a reason to make something of myself. Now I've been working in computer forensics for nearly 12 years and it's much better than anything I've done previously.
That being said, I'm of the opinion that college isn't necessarily for everyone. If I had to do it over again, I probably would have went into a trade program, like training to become an electrician or a plumber. Working with computers all day is great, but unfortunately there's a shelf life with old dudes like me in the tech industry. Everything I learned in college is severely outdated, and nearly everything I've learned on the job is applicable to this highly-specialized field only (which is highly competitive, and with more and more kids coming out of college with techy credentials, too).
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Post by k5 on Mar 14, 2019 13:19:07 GMT -5
Since I wrote this I entered into Correction Officer Delayed Entry (I enter in July) as Security Control officer. good luck with it! sometimes we know what we want when we've gotten a bit older. |
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Post by Kill Em' All on Mar 14, 2019 14:03:56 GMT -5
Since I wrote this I entered into Correction Officer Delayed Entry (I enter in July) as Security Control officer. good luck with it! sometimes we know what we want when we've gotten a bit older. Thank you, I am really excited. I'll be making $35,000 in the begging rank not including overtime. It may not be the main career, but it will be great way to make some money for the years to come. I am little nervous to work in the 39th largest detention center in America, but I took this job because I can handle it. |
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