Should I drop out and get my g.e.d.?

yes I know, my plan was that if I were to drop out, I would go to the preparation classes for the g.e.d and see how that goes, at the same time I would get a part time job. and afterwards I would get my g.e.d sometime in the next few months. then I would go to either a community college or a public university and get a degree.

the reason I’ve been considering this is school creates a lot of stress for me, and I’ve finally just been able to stop some of the bad habits I had. and I think if I stay in school surrounded by the same people, I would not only go back to those habits, but they may get even worse.

and I’ve been thinking about dropping out since the beginning of last year when I was a sophomore and I just ignored it and tried to keep going to school, but everyday I go feels like im walking through quicksand, and its just getting harder and harder, and im not sure how much more I can handle.

and I know those just sound like excuses, and in a way they are. but I honestly dont think I can deal with being in school. I have a plan for my life, and I want to succeed and I know it will be harder without a high school diploma, but I think its the way for me.

Can you give me a little more detail on why continuing school will bring back the “bad habits” you’ve managed to break? I don’t need to know the habits, just your reasoning on why you would fall back into the habits. (I’m betting you can overcome the obstacles.)

I know for a fact you will find it much more difficult to work and go to school. It can be done, but it’s very stressful, especially if you are supporting yourself at the time.

In any event, from your writing, you seem fairly mature and I hope the best for you.

Feel free to fun-mail me if you like.

If possible, hang in there and get your Diploma. A GED is not looked on as favorably as a diploma.