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D.J. · 06-27-2006, 11:46 PM

I registered for classes at my local college. I really hate school and don't really want to go. I decided to try it for a semester(which ends right before Christmas) but I'm pretty sure that's as far as I'll go. My dad told me if I don't go to school that I better get a job so he has a friend who told me I can work for him if I need a job. I would work 70 hour weeks(6AM-6PM Mon-Fri) and at night, practice on my bowling so I can make the PBA. I would much rather work the 70 hour weeks than go to school and I feel like I can make the PBA as long as I'm dedicated. Any opinions or suggestions?

moeee · 06-28-2006, 12:03 AM

my opinion is to give school a try. If's its really difficult then pursue your dreams in Bowling.

gilligan fanatic · 06-28-2006, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by moeee

my opinion is to give school a try. If's its really difficult then pursue your dreams in Bowling.

agreed.

70 hours is a long time. I don't think I can even be on SO that long-lol

PZelda · 06-28-2006, 12:06 AM

I just want to tell you that ultimately, it is your life and it is up to you to choose what you want to do with your future. You have to REALLY think things through first. You don't want to make a decision that you will regret down the road.

That said, college is not for everybody. I think it's a good thing that you are giving college a try first. I just hope you realize that as you get older, it will be harder to go back to college. How long have you been SERIOUSLY thinking about doing this?

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Originally Posted by gilligan fanatic

agreed.

70 hours is a long time. I don't think I can even be on SO that long-lol

If you're a workholic, it's easy to rack up that many hours in a week.

D.J. · 06-28-2006, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PZelda

I just want to tell you that ultimately, it is your life and it is up to you to choose what you want to do with your future. You have to REALLY think things through first. You don't want to make a decision that you will regret down the road.

That said, college is not for everybody. I think it's a good thing that you are giving college a try first. I just hope you realize that as you get older, it will be harder to go back to college. How long have you been SERIOUSLY thinking about doing this?

If you're a workholic, it's easy to rack up that many hours in a week.

I've been thinking about this for a couple of months. Considering that I'm not afraid to work and that I'll be happier at work than school, 70 hours won't be a problem. I was miserable in school. I would fall asleep, act out, and do anything to avoid going. Now that it's my decision not to go, I would much rather work. Potentially, I could make $900 a week, which is probably more than a good percentage of society. At $900, that is enough to live on, especially since I save a lot.

Janice · 06-28-2006, 12:44 AM

I don't know, 70 hours a week is a lot of time. It's almost like working two full-time jobs. You may tire of that someday. If you break down the pay, that's about $13 an hour.

College isn't for everyone. I recommend a trade school. Electrcians, mechanics, carpenters, HVAC specialists - they all make terrific money.

You could even consider a career in the medical field. I know x-ray technicians make very good money. It's a two-year course.

My husband's nephew is a real estate appraiser. He just took a short course, and makes a good salary, and no heavy lifting.

dawsongirl · 06-28-2006, 02:30 AM

Maybe I'm bitter because my schooling has gotten me nowhere, but if you go into school with an attitude of "I hate this" before it even starts, it'll only get worse. So try the job thing out! Make money and start saving early. If later on you think some schooling would help you, do like Janice suggested and go to trade school. No use in going to get an AA or BS/BA and waste all your time taking all the required nonsense.

Big factor to consider! Mental well-being. It means much more than any school or amount of money ever could, trust me.

Brian Damage · 06-28-2006, 10:57 AM

I say go to school. I'm telling you, when you get older, you will regret you never did it. Most of the good paying jobs require a college education. When I graduated high school, I had no desire to go to college. I joined the Navy instead.
Once I got out of the Navy, jobs were almost impossible to find. I went from one **** paying job to another. I finally put myself into broadcasting school and ended up with a good job. Give college a try.

06-27-2006, 11:46 PM	#1
D.J. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 28, 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 887	My future...opinions requested I registered for classes at my local college. I really hate school and don't really want to go. I decided to try it for a semester(which ends right before Christmas) but I'm pretty sure that's as far as I'll go. My dad told me if I don't go to school that I better get a job so he has a friend who told me I can work for him if I need a job. I would work 70 hour weeks(6AM-6PM Mon-Fri) and at night, practice on my bowling so I can make the PBA. I would much rather work the 70 hour weeks than go to school and I feel like I can make the PBA as long as I'm dedicated. Any opinions or suggestions?

06-28-2006, 10:57 AM	#8
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I say go to school. I'm telling you, when you get older, you will regret you never did it. Most of the good paying jobs require a college education. When I graduated high school, I had no desire to go to college. I joined the Navy instead. Once I got out of the Navy, jobs were almost impossible to find. I went from one **** paying job to another. I finally put myself into broadcasting school and ended up with a good job. Give college a try.
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06-28-2006, 12:03 AM	#2
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	my opinion is to give school a try. If's its really difficult then pursue your dreams in Bowling.

06-28-2006, 12:44 AM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I don't know, 70 hours a week is a lot of time. It's almost like working two full-time jobs. You may tire of that someday. If you break down the pay, that's about $13 an hour. College isn't for everyone. I recommend a trade school. Electrcians, mechanics, carpenters, HVAC specialists - they all make terrific money. You could even consider a career in the medical field. I know x-ray technicians make very good money. It's a two-year course. My husband's nephew is a real estate appraiser. He just took a short course, and makes a good salary, and no heavy lifting.

06-28-2006, 02:30 AM	#7
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Maybe I'm bitter because my schooling has gotten me nowhere, but if you go into school with an attitude of "I hate this" before it even starts, it'll only get worse. So try the job thing out! Make money and start saving early. If later on you think some schooling would help you, do like Janice suggested and go to trade school. No use in going to get an AA or BS/BA and waste all your time taking all the required nonsense. Big factor to consider! Mental well-being. It means much more than any school or amount of money ever could, trust me.