Do you know of people who have not finished college yet ended up okay?

Answer 1

College opens certain doors that otherwise aren't open... so you might not get that $100K accounts manager position... but especially nowadays people are placing more emphasis on experience, and many times experience can substitute educational requirements. The more common college educations become, the less they end up being worth, so if I had to advise a high school graduate, I'd say the ideal thing is to do school and build a career history concurrently... but if they have to choose one or the other, direct work experience is worth so much more in general. Certain very technical fields require degrees, of course, but the general business world is placing less and less emphasis on education, I think. And often times, people with degrees may find it harder to get their foot in the door because they're overqualified for the truly entry-level jobs.

So it depends a lot on what kind of person you are and what talents you have. Truly gifted people honestly don't need school to succeed. And even if you're no Bill Gates, just being a hard worker and having a likeable character can get you just as far as any degree could.

I say this because I have plenty of education and I'm struggling like hell because I'm not very charismatic. If I had the gift of charm, I know for a fact I wouldn't necessarily need the degree.

In the end, success is about the person, not the paper.

Answer 2

I can totally tell that you don't feel right getting an abortion, so I don't think you should ( no matter what your bf says.) You may not be in the best situation, but many MANY people make it work, more than half of pregnancies are unplanned...(me being one) but we make it work. It is amazing the support that youll get once people know you're pregnant. I had family that I never saw calling me asking me how they can help, friends with children just giving me gobs of clothes, diapers, bedding for free! I mean, trashbags full. I was given almost brand new swings, pack n plays, 2 breast pumps!!! As for school, You can take as much college as you can before you deliver, take some online classes if you can while on maternity leave, take night classes after the baby is born so you can be home during the day, finish your degree and get into a steady job. It's a bump in the road, but it's not the END of the road. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise. There's government assistance if you qualify (which you most likely will)... Pregnancy is not a death sentence. Your life will be different, and you'll be sacrificing "being young", but so what if you can't go to parties or clubs every weekend and drink until you puke? I was so over that stage by the time I was 22. You won't be missing much. Bottom line: be strong and courageous, don't let ANYONE force you into anything you don't want to do. Good luck girl!

Answer 3

Think of this... Do you know of any people who have finished college and are not okay. I have met a number of them. It doesn't mean anything, college or not. Actually I think there are some really good options other than going to college, especially if you don't really want to be there. That's almost tragic. Better to do something you enjoy than to devote your life to something you hate just because everyone thinks it means something. Fear not. If you have a calling, follow it, even if that means leaving school. You can always go back.

Answer 4

Go to http://www.forbes.com/lists/ and check out the 400 richest Americans. You will be amazed at how many of them are college drop outs or only have a high school education. You can also read about how they made their money so you can get an idea of the kind of things you can do without a higher education. I guess you must first decide what you are interested in doing and then determine if it takes a higher education to become good at doing that thing.

Answer 5

Richard Branson (Virgin Records and Virgin Airlines) is another who quit school at 16 and is now worth around $6 billion US.

Not that I would recommend anyone drop out of school or finish college but it can be done if you have the vision.

Answer 6

I did well, but I worked my butt off, saved money, invested wisely and didn't buy a lot of stuff I didn't need, also firm believer in tithing. I retired at 49. I am sorry I missed the college experience though. I think I had add before it had a name and just didn't do well in school.

Answer 7

I'd class myself as ok.

26, Good job, 100K Aust/Yr

That said, looking at people around me, its a lot easier to climb the ladder when you have finished college.

Answer 8

Personally, It depends on what type of work they are in. I know people that have degrees from University that aren't.

Answer 9

one of the richest men in the world! Bill Gates

Answer 10

My husband has three semesters of college, no degree, he is doing well, he is also a very hard worker.