College drop outs? good or bad decision?

[Julio]

Was it a good decision for you or no ?


I dropped out And pursue my interest in Retail and I think Have been succesful. ( knock on wood )

I was going to school for Criminal Justice, Wanted to be a cop..... When I found out how much they made back then ( 10 years ago ) I decided to change my thoughts on that..

[quickdodge®]

I'm not a drop-out, but I think, depending on what you do, college isn't always the way to get a good job. I went to GA Tech, GSU, College at Boca Raton, and finally Dekalb Tech where I graduated with a degree in computer operations. I used that degree for 9 months and haven't in the past 14 years. Where I work at now, I can make $52,000/year without a degree and only working about 25-30 hours/week. Not bad. So if you get a job that pays well for your survival and you're happy, then it's not a bad deal at all to not go to college. Later, QD.

[Kevykev]

I dropped out And pursue my interest in Retail .

Never heard that before, not pertaining to retail. lol


As long as you consider yourself successful, you're good man.

College is a great investment but it's what you make of it, it's not a guaranteed success move.

[JITB]

its all about motivation. With or without a college education, a motivated person can make it..

[Rican219]

I never went to College and make more then most people freshly out and have same and or more knowledge then a graduate because of the experience. So I guess it depends on how you apply yourself.

[Julio]

I'm not a drop-out, but I think, depending on what you do, college isn't always the way to get a good job. I went to GA Tech, GSU, College at Boca Raton, and finally Dekalb Tech where I graduated with a degree in computer operations. I used that degree for 9 months and haven't in the past 14 years. Where I work at now, I can make $52,000/year without a degree and only working about 25-30 hours/week. Not bad. So if you get a job that pays well for your survival and you're happy, then it's not a bad deal at all to not go to college. Later, QD.

I heard about Atlanta Beverage, I asked a few question to a guy named Shawn whos a driver delivers to my store.. They pay good... plus They have budlight !
But I make more then that now.
you need to get your CDL license man, I heard thats where the moneys at..

[Julio]

I never went to College and make more then most people freshly out and have same and or more knowledge then a graduate because of the experience. So I guess it depends on how you apply yourself.

Werd.. Thats a funny thing.


But im not knocking college grads at all.. I think is great... But I was mostly curious.. Because I know My pops was mad at me when I dropped out man! hahaha

[Julio]

Never heard that before, not pertaining to retail. lol


As long as you consider yourself successful, you're good man.

College is a great investment but it's what you make of it, it's not a guaranteed success move.

hahah I know man.. But any job is hard and annoying.. But if you set up yourself accordingly, especially in retail.. you will enjoy it.. I think the worst thing is dealing with customers and there money.. But like I said, it can be fun.

[Rican219]

Werd.. Thats a funny thing.


But im not knocking college grads at all.. I think is great... But I was mostly curious.. Because I know My pops was mad at me when I dropped out man! hahaha

I mean I am taking schooling. I'm in class twice a week to work towards my CCNA, but when we look at hiring someone at work they may have a degree and stuff but with no Experience we don't bother with them most of the time. Not knocking grads or people in College that is just not the path I took.

[quickdodge®]

What store is this, Julio. Later, QD.

[Julio]

Where I work Hommie... Bolton Rd in Atlanta. ghetttttttoooooo.... I love working in the ghetto man..

[quickdodge®]

Shawn Moriarty. White dude, wears a hat? He's a cool dude. Later, QD.

[Julio]

Shawn Moriarty. White dude, wears a hat? He's a cool dude. Later, QD.

Yes Sir.. Hes leaving ATL BEVERAGE.. WED is his last day... Hes a cool dude man... The Sales REP in that area was kinda of upset Shawn is leaving the company.

[quickdodge®]

Leaving? Again? He just came back to work a few months ago from quitting. Lolol. Who is the sales man? Later, QD.

[Julio]

Tom Azar and the Territory manager is Joey Dixon

[quickdodge®]

Lolol. I don't care for either of them. That's funny. Are you at that store now? As in is that your store? Later, QD.

[Julio]

yeah, Thats My store. Been There Since FEB.. Corp Was blah.. Stores a more fun! And I have more control.

[The Golden Child]

i guess it aint bad if your making money ..
not saying its a good thing but if your making money why not ..
myself i dropped out after jhs ..
made money flipping and with a full-time job ..
stopped the flipping and just did full-time ..
also started another job part-time for another company ..
but just thought id share my opinion ..

[chrisdavis]

College got me where I am. In my field very few people will give you an interview unless you have experience or education. I had a combination of education and a lucky break. BTW I troubleshoot and repair machinery

[The Golden Child]

College got me where I am. In my field very few people will give you an interview unless you have experience or education. I had a combination of education and a lucky break. BTW I troubleshoot and repair machinery

sounds boring .. j.p. prolly makin gewd money ..

[gtikid]

Good thread and good question. I'm in college right now and i constantly, CONSTANTLY, ask myself, "Man is this shit worth it? I can always just get a full-time job, a good full-time job and make bank like that."

And i guess my parents want me to stay in school real bad b/c in Colombian, probably like in most latin american countries, you need a degree to make money. Like over there, if you don't have a degree, your not shit. And since they have that mentality, that's how they grew up and expect from me.

I got friends right now that are making 30-40k a year, and we just graduated 2 years ago from HS. I like this thread . I wanna see what more people have to say

[Dragonfly5338]

I'm going to school full time and making plans for grad school, eventually for a master's and then a doctorate in epidemiology. In general, the more school you have the more money you make, although there are exceptions to every rule. Many of the exceptions have a lot to do with luck, tho.

[SixSquared]

In my area of study, it's all about how you apply yourself. Currently, I'm going to the Savannah College of Art and Design, and trust me there are times that I wonder if it's worth it. I sit here dropping $30k a year (roughly) on school, and I know full and well that I could get a job right now doing bodykit design (which is what I'm planning on doing right out of school, then moving up to factory performance design... aka designing the wheels/factory aero kits/any aesthetic upgrades available from the factory). I guess the thing that keeps me in school is the knowledge that with a degree in Industrial Design (my major), if for some reason I lose interest in doing auto design, I have a LOT of other things to choose from, and I will be highly qualified to move to another aspect of ID (like tool design, product design, etc). The way my dad says it is that you can do one of two things when you graduate high school.

1. You can choose a field that you know you want to do and you won't mind spending the next 10 years or so doing, and go do it.

2. You can go to college/tech school with an idea of what you want to do and recieve the guidance and training to pursue, and you also chance upon finding your true calling as far as a career goes. (This is what happened to me... I originally went to UGA and was intending to major in International Business, minoring in Spanish, and going on to law school).

Of the two, it's kind of six of one and a half dozen of another depending on the field. Example being: I could have started working in bodykit design as a peon, and four years later I would be competitive with most college graduates, or I can go to school, graduate in four years, and be competitive with the HS grad who has been in the company for four years.

College is an investment. What you put in is what you get out. And if I even get out half of what I put in, I will be a happy happy girl for the rest of my life. ^_^

[tony]

2 time college flunkie (not necessarily proud of that) but I was telling a friend yesterday that had I finished college I wouldn't be where I am now, it would still be a goal. Even though everyone pushes education college isn't for everyone.

I do plan on finishing though because I do not consider myself a quitter and I always strive to finish anything I start, but I am now doing what I originally went to school for and make more money and have more benefits than most in my field.

[Trouble300zx]

Went to school for 4 1/2 years.....finally figured out that I had no clue what I wanted to do and I don't want to major in underwater basket weaving and be a doctor....so i'm out trying to figure out what to go back for....no reason to drop money into a worthless education..........

[gtikid]

2 time college flunkie (not necessarily proud of that) but I was telling a friend yesterday that had I finished college I wouldn't be where I am now, it would still be a goal. Even though everyone pushes education college isn't for everyone.

I do plan on finishing though because I do not consider myself a quitter and I always strive to finish anything I start, but I am now doing what I originally went to school for and make more money and have more benefits than most in my field.

See, i've heard of sooooo many stories like yours man. That's what makes me a little skeptical about college. To me, it's kind of just fillin in the gap b/w high school and the "real world". What do you do now Tony, again if you don't mind, and what were you studying for in college?

[SilverJester]

I kinda force myself to go, it's really boring to me. I know that it isn't a must to havbe a good job but it that it greatly improves chances. The thing is I like to teach myself and learn from my own trial an error rather than sitting in a class room being taught, which makes a lot of my classes boring as shit because by the time I get into them I already know how to do most of what they are trying to teach us. That's why I love those online classes

[tony]

See, i've heard of sooooo many stories like yours man. That's what makes me a little skeptical about college. To me, it's kind of just fillin in the gap b/w high school and the "real world". What do you do now Tony, again if you don't mind, and what were you studying for in college?

No problem at all, I'm a service technician with Bellsouth which used to be just telecommunications but now we're doing high speed internet, IPTV which is basically television service over the phone line and PC Support. The best part is that from 8am-5pm I pretty much run my own schedule with my own truck with everything provided by the company. No supervisor standing over me and as long as I get the work done I have the freedom to do whatever.

I was originally going to school for Information Technology but where I am is right where I want to be. I started at 19 and base pay was $30k I'm now at top pay which is easily $60k up to $80k plus depending on how much overtime you want.

The only gripe I have about the job is it is a union job so I don't get much time to take vacations like I want. I'd really like to travel to other countries and have the freedom to truly make my own schedule which is why I want to pursue entrepreneurship.

I hope this helps, coming in I had no qualifications and didn't know jack sh*t about phone lines or tools but now I've been with the company 6 years and I'm one of the top techs. School is great with some but I learn by personal experience and life lessons which is hard at times but it has its rewards.

[gtikid]

No problem at all, I'm a service technician with Bellsouth which used to be just telecommunications but now we're doing high speed internet, IPTV which is basically television service over the phone line and PC Support. The best part is that from 8am-5pm I pretty much run my own schedule with my own truck with everything provided by the company. No supervisor standing over me and as long as I get the work done I have the freedom to do whatever.

I was originally going to school for Information Technology but where I am is right where I want to be. I started at 19 and base pay was $30k I'm now at top pay which is easily $60k up to $80k plus depending on how much overtime you want.

The only gripe I have about the job is it is a union job so I don't get much time to take vacations like I want. I'd really like to travel to other countries and have the freedom to truly make my own schedule which is why I want to pursue entrepreneurship.

I hope this helps, coming in I had no qualifications and didn't know jack sh*t about phone lines or tools but now I've been with the company 6 years and I'm one of the top techs. School is great with some but I learn by personal experience and life lessons which is hard at times but it has its rewards.

I thank you for your information, and at the same time I hate you for it. LOL jk. It's people's experiences like these that make me rethink college. For example, my best friend's brother was a high school drop out. I believe he was in 10th grade when he dropped. Of course that was many years ago, but anyways, he dropped out in 10th grade from high school, and is now making over $100k a year. $100k?! High school drop out? He's a loan officer and is making VERY good money and didn't even need high school. College sucks