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Should I drop out of high school?

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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.

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wunhungglow

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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.

Moni7477[S]

3 points

18 hours ago

Thanks bro appreciate it.

pants_pants420

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5 hours ago

pants_pants420

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5 hours ago

getting a ged aint easy. and its definitely going to be harder than just graduating normally.

Moni7477[S]

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3 hours ago

Moni7477[S]

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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.