can anybody give me advice on how to handle the real world?

Question

i'm stepping out of high school and into the real world this coming monday. in other words, i'm graduating in a matter of days. so, i would like to know just how rough is it out there. you could provide me tips or advice me on things...

oh ya, please... i want serious answers.

wow, i didn't expect to get this many answers. thank you all for answering. all of the responses are very helpful. although, there are some tips i don't need like reading the bible because i'm not a christian nor a catholic. but thanks, anyway!

Answer 1

damn..all these years you were not in the real world?

Answer 2

Well, what do you have planned for the next stage in your life.

Make a list and go from there..like:
work, college...fun....break.....vacation, hobbies...friends.....moving?
It is not a bad thing, it is natural so just set some goals and work toward that. It may take you awhile to find out what occupation suits you/degree or whatever. It took me a longgggggggg time to figure that out. So do not feel bad. You are not alone.
Congratulations on your big day. That is a very high achievement and I am proud that you made it through school.
I wish you all the best. It will help you to pray about your decisions and to talk with others for their input. Ultimately, do what is best for you each year of your life. You know what you can handle and do, so push yourself to complete what you start if it is going well for you. If something is not going well, you can either work harder at it or change the course of it and do something you find better suits you. Do what you want and what makes you happy, that you can live with. There will always be changes in your life so it is okay to change and make your own choices--that is your right. God Bless!

Answer 3

Congratulations! You are embarking on the big adventure. You will need a lot of self discipline in order to succeed. Remember to be kind along the way. Practically speaking, continue your education, do volunteer work, be active in organizations that will further your career. Make good friends and network extensively. Don't gossip and get rid of any old friends that do not have the same goals that you do. The fact that you asked this question shows that you are thoughtful and intelligent. Remember, every action has consequences, so think carefully before you make your decisions. Always do the right thing and you will have a good life. All the best to you, ladygrace

Answer 4

Don't take yourself, or anything else, TOO seriously. Tomorrow is another day. You can always start over! Don't let anybody tell you any different.

You may learn more from your failures than from success.

Do your best, keep trying, find a way to be happy.

Get the best employment, career, or job that you can, but bear in mind if you are not happy without money, money will not make you happy. Try to find employment that you enjoy.

Work to live, don't live to work. This is the only life you'll get.

If you have to cheat or lie to get something, it isn't worth having.

Your own attitude determines how "rough" it is out there. If you expect to be miserable, you surely will be. If you expect to be happy, you will be.

Be true to your family and friends. As time goes on, you will find out how very important they are.

Try to listen to, and at least consider, any advice your parents may give you. They may not always understand, but never forget that they love you, and always have your best interest at heart, like no one else ever will.

Very best of luck to you, always. :-))

Answer 5

Whether the real world is easy or difficult depends on so many factors in your life its impossible to answer this question honestly. Do you plan to continue school, get a job, start a family, live at home, get a roommate, move away from family? Your choices in life will influence the problems you face greatly.

If your family support network allows, stay at home while in secondary school or working. Build some positive credit. Get and use a bank account. Save some money. If you need to, rely on your parents and friends to ease fully into adulthood. Its not an overnight transition.

Answer 6

Don't worry about it? Do birds worry about where the next meal is coming from? What do you want? If you want to be in the real world, then think about what you really want.
Jobs: Don't be on time, be early. Most jobs only require that you are present. Never be anxious to leave before quiting time.
Never complain, it's wasted energy. Pitch in even if it's not your job. If you don't like a job or co-workers or boss, find another.
Finances: Save money, no matter. Keep expenses to a minimum even if you think you can afford it. Why save? It takes cash to make money. Learn to build your credit, but don't borrow more than $1000 on unsecured loans. The majority of young people mess up credit with cars and loans and living outside their means.

Answer 7

First of all, remember that your association influences the way you act and also the way others view you. Try to hang with others who are working towards the same goals you are and whose morals are similar to yours. Also, if you don't already have a good background in Bible education--figure time in your schedule for it. Satan is busy out there and he would like nothing more than to influence the way you live the rest of your life. Give him an inch and he will take a mile. Smile--no one wants to be around a frown and even if it seems to be fake because of what is going on, smiles are contageous and make everyone feel good. Soon others will be smiling back and you will feel better too!!

Answer 8

Hmmmm... depends if at this time of your life you plan on entering the "real world" or do you plan to still live at home, or go to college or just "hang out".

Honestly, it can be as hard as you make it.

No matter what anyone says you should be able to get a job. It might not be a great job or your dream job, but it will be work. It is not called "happy fun time", but work. Many people seem to forget that. Now if you can find a job you love - that is GREAT.

Life is not hard. It is challenging. How you respond to the challenges is completely up to you.

Answer 9

The real world is a pain in the *** and a waist of time. The only advise that can be given is find a way to make money and the spaces in between jobs make sure you get some fun in

Don't sweat the small stuff

Everythings small stuff

Answer 10

None of us can give u the soundest advise. But, that u ask for advise - speaks highly of you, a person who wants to build a life of high morals.

All that u ever need to know, is probably there in your house on a shelf - Its called a 'Bible' which is God's words and NOT MAN's !!!! It contains the soundest advises for all kinds of situations. For you, I would ask you to read PROVERBS, followed by ECCLESIASTES.

If you need more, then, Trust in God with all your heart and do not lean upon your own understanding. In whatever you do, take his help and he will direct your paths.

Welcome to the 'unreal' world, where u need advise

The REAL WORLD has still not come. It will come when Paradise is restored, and in paradise, you wont need any advise.

Regards.

Answer 11

Well - First off don't worry about it. Life will beat you up and then it will bring you back in again. Remember that only you will make things happen and don't depend on anyone else to help you get to where you are going.

It is not rough but it will be a lot different then living from out of you parents protections.