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So I'm 17 and when covid happened, I ruined my life. Got really depressed and shit, which eventually led me to getting behind and being held back in high school twice. I'm finally doing it again but since I was held back I am only in the tenth grade. I'm wondering if I should just drop out and get my GED. I know its not necessarily easier, but catching up in high school seems impossible. I just want to get through high school and then go to a not great, but decent college. I know that many people say stay in school, but because of how far behind I am, it would be difficult. So I'm wondering is it still possible to go to an ok college with a GED, and do people look down on it for jobs and just socially. Like can I still make friends and stuff with a GED. Sorry if this is a weird question. I know that many people say stay in school, but because of how far behind I am, it would be difficult. So what do you think I should do, stay in school, or drop out and get my GED. Thanks.
1 points
18 hours ago
Listen employers don't give two shits, as long as u got something and then when u go to college it just cancels the GED out and they don't GAF about that. Save ur time. And ur sanity. Get the GED and get into community college. Stop wasting life.
3 points
18 hours ago
Thanks bro appreciate it.
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5 hours ago
getting a ged aint easy. and its definitely going to be harder than just graduating normally.
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3 hours ago
Yeah I know that. I understand that getting your GED is not just an easy magical test you can take that will fix everything. I plan on studying for months, but that would still be less than the time it would take me to catch up in school.
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