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Originally Posted by Noir

(regarding the topic of regret) From what I've seen from the peers around me both who have and have not finished highschool:

People who didn't finish highschool may or may not regret dropping out. It really depends on whether things worked out in the end or not. Whereas, for people who finished highschool however, never regretted finishing/accomplishing it; whether or not they're doing well at the moment.

At the end of the day, if you can help it, at least opt for something simple as going for the route with the least regret.




You know what's funny, it's already been thrown around here a couple of times the old addage "It's not what you know, it's WHO you know" which I find funny because this always comes up when the topic is of education.

The funny part is:

1) Going to school (any school) can and also facilitate expanding your social and professional network.

2) Unless you're only vying for jobs that practically anyone can do with no requirement of specialization whatsoever, "WHAT" you know is actually a considerably significant criteria more than what that good ol' addage likes to make it seem.

There is no doubt you have to be at least somewhat qualified but having an in or someone to recommend you is so important. I'm by no means saying an education isn't important I'm saying so many people think it's the end all be all. That guy/girl who went from high school to full time university not ever working a day in there life with no real life experience is going to have a hard time finding a job without hook ups unless they studied something very technical.

Depending on your job school can be very important but it has to be complimented. The best compliment to a good resume is having an in. I'll also add that University is a lot of fun and stupid easy compared to going to work everyday. It was probably the best time of my life.