Should I drop out and get a GED instead?

[NicoleRoses]

Hey everyone, I am feeling the real struggle of school and I am just wondering would dropping out and just getting a GED instead be a good idea?

I'm mostly asking as I kinda do want to but at the same time I worry it could come back to haunt me later on.

[SnowedIn]

No, no, no, no, no please no!

It WILL come back to haunt you. Thoroughly. If you want to join the Military, they went an actual high school diploma. If, later on, you want to go to college or university, they will prefer a high school diploma -- yes, you can get it but it will be waaaaay harder. Jobs want high school diploma, not just GED.

I know it sucks. I say that as a dad with one kid graduated, another one a senior, and another one starting high school next year. It sucks but it can be incredibly fulfilling.

I beg you to stick with it -- you will be glad you did.

[SnowedIn]

Thank you for MHO!

[mikee555]

If your young and healthy why would you drop out? If you are currently struggling i suggest you talk to the counselor about it and see what he/she says. Maybe your taking some advanced classes that is causing you to struggle? Maybe you can get some easier classes?

Sometimes people can get really sick which can cause poor performance in school which you might have to drop out. But are you struggling with cancer or other serious diseases? if not then don't drop out.

[Blackcupcake]

no definitely not… you are young, and you have a lot of potential and school is very important!
I understand that you might be struggling, but I am sure there is a way for you to get help to make things easier or not as difficult.

[AsaKyo]

No, just finish and get your diploma

You're already half-way through anyway if you're a sophomore

[Stevefiveo]

Might work out. What is your plan when you get your GED?

[Pterodon]

I did my dream job for my dream company without a GED

[In_Trance]

sure