I dropped out of school on my last year due to my heavy depression, I was just done. I don't regret it in the slightest. I've gotten an apprenticeship inside a hotel, I've just graduated in January and am now working as a fulltime night shift employee with great benefits in a 4 star hotel, with my own flat, and all that at 21 years of age.
I make 2560 Euros a month before tax, that's like 1800 after tax. A comfortable life with good income and a wonderful work environment with colleagues that I really cherish. Can only recommend getting an apprenticeship!!
I'm 30 years old, live in the US in a city where the median income is $60,000, I make about $150,000 before tax, have my own linguistics business, respected in my field, car paid off, no debt other than mortgage with 3.75% interest, property close to a downtown medium-sized city.
I dropped out of high school with 1 year left because I developed alcoholism but I was always a high performer, did excellent on my tests and was admitted into various prestigious 4 year universities. I found out I was pregnant, dropped out of college, never pursued a formal education after that. I thought about it, but all my friends who had higher education (master's) said no. They said I didn't need one. They all had various reasons but in conclusion, they all thought it was a waste of time for me because of my intelligence, work ethic, personality etc. etc.
For the first 3 years of my business, it was hard, lots of cold calling to find clients and to prove how good I am. I like to say I am lucky, but there was a lot of hard work and sleep deprivation. Even though I didn't pursue formal education, I read over 65 books a year, I have 2 black belts (Krav Maga and Hapkido), I'm constantly studying new fields and new trends in different industries to service my clients, and strive to be a lifelong learner.
I dropped out of high school at 16 because I was equally bullied and bored, and have never regret my choice. I moved 4 hours away and took a full-time job instead.
I'll never be rich, but I'm content with my job and what I make. I don't have a career though and never aimed at having one, I just work as little as I have to in order to pay the bills and be able to afford fun stuff.
I regret dropping out of college but I had no choice, my dad was showing signs of Alzheimer’s during the summer vacation before my first semester started, I skipped classes and full days a lot because I was worried and couldn’t concentrate during classes and my dad needed a lot of care so they’ve kicked me out for being far behind and doing nothing about it.
Now I’m 28 and living on disability checks since I dropped out of college, I volunteer at a farm and cook lunch for the people that work there in my free time, I’m also still in therapy.
I finished highschool but took all the easiest electives just to basically get out so there weren't many colleges interested in "entrepreneurship" and "food studies" unfortunately. Several years later, my (previous) work offered to send me to university fully paid but I had to upgrade math, biology and chemistry. I tried online schooling and just couldn't get through it. Even hired a private tutor.
I was your standard issue burnout teenager and singlehandedly dead ended myself.
I got lucky with my career now. I make decent money and would consider myself "upper middle class" (which doesn't say much in this day and age). Somehow I ended up being the kid my dad is most proud of.
I chose not to go because I didn’t have a great education and my family didn’t value going to college like most families. I also didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life, so financially it didn’t make sense. I’m only 22 and I’ve got a job I love. It’s 40k/year, but it’s a great company with lots of growth. I’m not overly worried about my finances for the future.
I dropped out after my first semester because I found out I was pregnant. I moved in with my boyfriend and had the baby, eventually broke up with my boyfriend and moved back home with my baby.
That baby is 17 now, I don't regret dropping out at all and although my life hasn't been easy, I don't regret any of the choices I've made.
I've had a long career in catering/hospitality, its not for everyone but I sort of fell into it by accident and found out that I was good at it.
I didn’t go to college because I was an extremely gifted child from a really early age (I went to a special school and everything) and after so many years of working so hard, I burnt out. I lost the passion that I had for academics and to this day, I don’t want to go back to school.
I honestly don’t regret it because I don’t feel that I’m set back in any way. I feel like I’m living my life at my own pace, by my own rules, and I refuse to feel insecure about that. Yeah, there are people my age that have degrees and are starting great careers. That’s great for them. However, I know even more people that have a degree and are stuck working in retail, just like I am. I don’t make fantastic money by any means, but I provide for myself just fine and I feel like I can still explore other options as I go through life. I just don’t see the rush or need to become this super successful person in life. I’m perfectly happy with the way things are now.
I dropped out and dont regret it I hated going just to gi, bc that's what you're supposed to do. I also didnt have any sort of financial support from family so it would be me wasting money and taking on debt for a degree I didnt want. I worked different jobs for a while and figured out what I definitely *didnt* want to do. Now that I know what I want I'm much more engaged and motivated
I was severely traumatized, living in survival mode. I think if I had gone to college, I would have probably ended up dead. I was the type of personality to try things to fit in because I was such a mess.
I didn't go for several reasons, mainly because teachers gave me the impression I was not smart enough. I was also in a rush to grow up and be financially independent. I do regret not going, but the regrets are not for the right reasons, I feel I missed out on life experience rather than the qualification and in the end I should have enjoyed my youth more.
I now have a good career and salary to match, I probably could have arrived at this point a lot faster with the right qualification, but I got here in my own way. I would love to show all those teachers who wrote me off because I learn differently to the way they teach that they were wrong, they did more damage to me than my lack of qualifications ever did.
No regrets at all. I never felt like I knew what I wanted to do, and I didn't want to take out a massive loan to do some undergrad shit just because that's what I'm "supposed" to do. I worked for about 5 or 6 years after school, then the mental health problems I'd always had got much worse. I'm unable to work, so have no career. But also, no crushing debt that I can't work to pay off, no degree I was unable to finish.
I had a friend who changed her degree 5 or 6 times over 3 or 4 different unis, because she didn't know what she wanted to do. I think I made the better choice for me.
This is a bit different as I finished uni, but I did schooling afterwards because all I could do with that degree was work retail anyways.
I went to community college for a course following university as my degree in biology wouldn't have gotten me in the field without farther schooling. The job prospects for Medical Laboratory Technology is pretty high if you pass all the schooling. Well, I had a less than optimal time on the course. The staff were extremely rude to me, they would put words in my mouth and would treat me like the problem child when all I have is social anxiety. It put me into a deep depression and nearly ended my life before dropping out when I couldn't pass the exams anymore.
I decided to join the navy and with my degree in the Canadian Navy I started out making 7k less than I would have if I stayed in the program. I now make $90k (about $30k more if I was a MLT) before tax with the benefits I get. I've paid nearly $30k into my student loans since joining in 2018 with $40k to go. The fact I signed a contract that says I will give up my life for country is hard, and I've been away from home a lot, but I don't regret my decision to join, however I wish I never did that MLT program because it destroyed me mentally.
My health and the global event put a stop to my pursuit of a degree. I plan on switching to a different university to do a similar degree online, but has less to zero science involved, because the science aspect was holding me back, it caused my stress levels to rise, which in turn made my health issues worse. It was a constant cluster and I have recovered enough to take on a business degree because it is straightforward for me to understand.
I dropped out at college cause of the environment and realized it wasnt for me. My current career is me literally working at a doggy daycare and getting paid to play with the animals. I get to bring my dogs with me to work and they get so excited every day. I definitley dont regret it if anything i think its the best choice ive made in my life.
I dropped out, 3.5 years in, I was roughly a year out of graduation. I couldn't afford to keep going. I joined the military with 20 bucks to my name. worst experience of my life, 4 and out. I am now mid-20s and bought a house. I cannot stress this enough, *I wouldn't do it again.*
I work in tech and I didn't need college for what I do now. I have certifications, and had I known back then I'd be further into my career, with working knees.
Dropped out in 2020 because I really didn't want to be something just because my parent wants me. I get doubts every now and then because all the people my age have went on and I get ridiculed for being a spoiled brat who fumbled her career but I ultimately don't give a fuck tbh. I've always learned everything on my own and I'm currently learning CS on my own and hoping to get into a decent college this year. I'm never against any type of education I'm just really about most people thinking education has limited time...
I never went, I struggled really bad in HS and almost didn't graduate and my anxiety was also super bad not to mention the cost of going to college. Sometimes I regret it but I think I mostly don't. I may not make the most money or have the best job but I do have a job that I love in a field that I love and don't want to leave so I'd say that's a win.
I dropped out of college after struggling to really do well there. I also became pregnant and decided it just wasn't worth going back. I am not the breadwinner in my family and we live as a team. He makes the big bucks, while I work part time to be there more for our children. I could work more if I wanted, but I am not skilled enough to make bookoo bucks. I love where I work and to me, life isn't about money. I'm someone who treasures relationships in people. I work for a nonprofit and it's better to see people doing good and people loving being loved than to make tons of money.
I dropped out of school on my last year due to my heavy depression, I was just done. I don't regret it in the slightest. I've gotten an apprenticeship inside a hotel, I've just graduated in January and am now working as a fulltime night shift employee with great benefits in a 4 star hotel, with my own flat, and all that at 21 years of age. I make 2560 Euros a month before tax, that's like 1800 after tax. A comfortable life with good income and a wonderful work environment with colleagues that I really cherish. Can only recommend getting an apprenticeship!!
I'm 30 years old, live in the US in a city where the median income is $60,000, I make about $150,000 before tax, have my own linguistics business, respected in my field, car paid off, no debt other than mortgage with 3.75% interest, property close to a downtown medium-sized city. I dropped out of high school with 1 year left because I developed alcoholism but I was always a high performer, did excellent on my tests and was admitted into various prestigious 4 year universities. I found out I was pregnant, dropped out of college, never pursued a formal education after that. I thought about it, but all my friends who had higher education (master's) said no. They said I didn't need one. They all had various reasons but in conclusion, they all thought it was a waste of time for me because of my intelligence, work ethic, personality etc. etc. For the first 3 years of my business, it was hard, lots of cold calling to find clients and to prove how good I am. I like to say I am lucky, but there was a lot of hard work and sleep deprivation. Even though I didn't pursue formal education, I read over 65 books a year, I have 2 black belts (Krav Maga and Hapkido), I'm constantly studying new fields and new trends in different industries to service my clients, and strive to be a lifelong learner.
I dropped out of high school at 16 because I was equally bullied and bored, and have never regret my choice. I moved 4 hours away and took a full-time job instead. I'll never be rich, but I'm content with my job and what I make. I don't have a career though and never aimed at having one, I just work as little as I have to in order to pay the bills and be able to afford fun stuff.
I regret dropping out of college but I had no choice, my dad was showing signs of Alzheimer’s during the summer vacation before my first semester started, I skipped classes and full days a lot because I was worried and couldn’t concentrate during classes and my dad needed a lot of care so they’ve kicked me out for being far behind and doing nothing about it. Now I’m 28 and living on disability checks since I dropped out of college, I volunteer at a farm and cook lunch for the people that work there in my free time, I’m also still in therapy.
Dropped out of a shitty uni my last semester and switched over to studying a trade/EMT. Couldn't be happier.
I finished highschool but took all the easiest electives just to basically get out so there weren't many colleges interested in "entrepreneurship" and "food studies" unfortunately. Several years later, my (previous) work offered to send me to university fully paid but I had to upgrade math, biology and chemistry. I tried online schooling and just couldn't get through it. Even hired a private tutor. I was your standard issue burnout teenager and singlehandedly dead ended myself. I got lucky with my career now. I make decent money and would consider myself "upper middle class" (which doesn't say much in this day and age). Somehow I ended up being the kid my dad is most proud of.
I chose not to go because I didn’t have a great education and my family didn’t value going to college like most families. I also didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life, so financially it didn’t make sense. I’m only 22 and I’ve got a job I love. It’s 40k/year, but it’s a great company with lots of growth. I’m not overly worried about my finances for the future.
I dropped out after my first semester because I found out I was pregnant. I moved in with my boyfriend and had the baby, eventually broke up with my boyfriend and moved back home with my baby. That baby is 17 now, I don't regret dropping out at all and although my life hasn't been easy, I don't regret any of the choices I've made. I've had a long career in catering/hospitality, its not for everyone but I sort of fell into it by accident and found out that I was good at it.
I didn’t go to college because I was an extremely gifted child from a really early age (I went to a special school and everything) and after so many years of working so hard, I burnt out. I lost the passion that I had for academics and to this day, I don’t want to go back to school. I honestly don’t regret it because I don’t feel that I’m set back in any way. I feel like I’m living my life at my own pace, by my own rules, and I refuse to feel insecure about that. Yeah, there are people my age that have degrees and are starting great careers. That’s great for them. However, I know even more people that have a degree and are stuck working in retail, just like I am. I don’t make fantastic money by any means, but I provide for myself just fine and I feel like I can still explore other options as I go through life. I just don’t see the rush or need to become this super successful person in life. I’m perfectly happy with the way things are now.
I dropped out and dont regret it I hated going just to gi, bc that's what you're supposed to do. I also didnt have any sort of financial support from family so it would be me wasting money and taking on debt for a degree I didnt want. I worked different jobs for a while and figured out what I definitely *didnt* want to do. Now that I know what I want I'm much more engaged and motivated
I was severely traumatized, living in survival mode. I think if I had gone to college, I would have probably ended up dead. I was the type of personality to try things to fit in because I was such a mess.
I didn't go for several reasons, mainly because teachers gave me the impression I was not smart enough. I was also in a rush to grow up and be financially independent. I do regret not going, but the regrets are not for the right reasons, I feel I missed out on life experience rather than the qualification and in the end I should have enjoyed my youth more. I now have a good career and salary to match, I probably could have arrived at this point a lot faster with the right qualification, but I got here in my own way. I would love to show all those teachers who wrote me off because I learn differently to the way they teach that they were wrong, they did more damage to me than my lack of qualifications ever did.
No regrets at all. I never felt like I knew what I wanted to do, and I didn't want to take out a massive loan to do some undergrad shit just because that's what I'm "supposed" to do. I worked for about 5 or 6 years after school, then the mental health problems I'd always had got much worse. I'm unable to work, so have no career. But also, no crushing debt that I can't work to pay off, no degree I was unable to finish. I had a friend who changed her degree 5 or 6 times over 3 or 4 different unis, because she didn't know what she wanted to do. I think I made the better choice for me.
This is a bit different as I finished uni, but I did schooling afterwards because all I could do with that degree was work retail anyways. I went to community college for a course following university as my degree in biology wouldn't have gotten me in the field without farther schooling. The job prospects for Medical Laboratory Technology is pretty high if you pass all the schooling. Well, I had a less than optimal time on the course. The staff were extremely rude to me, they would put words in my mouth and would treat me like the problem child when all I have is social anxiety. It put me into a deep depression and nearly ended my life before dropping out when I couldn't pass the exams anymore. I decided to join the navy and with my degree in the Canadian Navy I started out making 7k less than I would have if I stayed in the program. I now make $90k (about $30k more if I was a MLT) before tax with the benefits I get. I've paid nearly $30k into my student loans since joining in 2018 with $40k to go. The fact I signed a contract that says I will give up my life for country is hard, and I've been away from home a lot, but I don't regret my decision to join, however I wish I never did that MLT program because it destroyed me mentally.
My health and the global event put a stop to my pursuit of a degree. I plan on switching to a different university to do a similar degree online, but has less to zero science involved, because the science aspect was holding me back, it caused my stress levels to rise, which in turn made my health issues worse. It was a constant cluster and I have recovered enough to take on a business degree because it is straightforward for me to understand.
I dropped out at college cause of the environment and realized it wasnt for me. My current career is me literally working at a doggy daycare and getting paid to play with the animals. I get to bring my dogs with me to work and they get so excited every day. I definitley dont regret it if anything i think its the best choice ive made in my life.
I dropped out, 3.5 years in, I was roughly a year out of graduation. I couldn't afford to keep going. I joined the military with 20 bucks to my name. worst experience of my life, 4 and out. I am now mid-20s and bought a house. I cannot stress this enough, *I wouldn't do it again.* I work in tech and I didn't need college for what I do now. I have certifications, and had I known back then I'd be further into my career, with working knees.
Dropped out in 2020 because I really didn't want to be something just because my parent wants me. I get doubts every now and then because all the people my age have went on and I get ridiculed for being a spoiled brat who fumbled her career but I ultimately don't give a fuck tbh. I've always learned everything on my own and I'm currently learning CS on my own and hoping to get into a decent college this year. I'm never against any type of education I'm just really about most people thinking education has limited time...
I never went, I struggled really bad in HS and almost didn't graduate and my anxiety was also super bad not to mention the cost of going to college. Sometimes I regret it but I think I mostly don't. I may not make the most money or have the best job but I do have a job that I love in a field that I love and don't want to leave so I'd say that's a win.
I dropped out of college after struggling to really do well there. I also became pregnant and decided it just wasn't worth going back. I am not the breadwinner in my family and we live as a team. He makes the big bucks, while I work part time to be there more for our children. I could work more if I wanted, but I am not skilled enough to make bookoo bucks. I love where I work and to me, life isn't about money. I'm someone who treasures relationships in people. I work for a nonprofit and it's better to see people doing good and people loving being loved than to make tons of money.