I am 27, dropped out in grade 9, have had over 40 jobs,  and moved just as many times, opinions please?
962084
Why do you care what people think? You are just looking for attention. People are going to say you're a lazy drop out & all sorts, why are you looking for that bad attention?
209158
Take it from someone who has been there and who is now about 15 years older, slow down and enjoy being young. Concentrate hard on school, getting good grades, and definately try to go to college. You definately need your education to suceed in life. Employers will pass you up for the good jobs and promotions without it, no matter how hard you work and dedicate yourself to your job. I am now trying to go back and further my education. Please don't skip school! I wish I would not have. When it is to late you can't turn back the clock. People told me this and I ignored them, Please take my advice!!
782891
Employers are begging for people where I live.  Are you sure you aren't being too picky about a job?  Have you considered moving?  How about upgrading your job skills?\n\nSince nobody knows where you live it would be difficult to tell you how to apply for a public handout.  It differs from place to place.
1092546
You're still young, don't feel left behind because there are 30 year olds probably not as together as you are @ 21 . Maybe you did have to work and maybe you weren't "living" the way you think somebody your age should have ,but you were working and doing what you had to do for your future. So don't feel bad about it. You seem like you have your head on straight being that you are working and about to start school, so don't worry about what everyone else is doing believe me you didn't miss anything.
370162
i have a business degress as well, i feel your pain.  i have had a lot of job opportunities come my way by posting my resume on monster.com and careerbuilder.com.  At lot of the time, you qualify for jobs your don't search for.  Give it a try and Good Luck.
609493
I am 29 yrs old and only a high school graduate.  I only make 40k.  I will be returning to school in the fall and I think it is more than worth it.  I wish I would have went back earlier, but was unable to do so.  Now I'm jumping at the chance!
1012755
I think that he sounds like a very awkward man and now that you have finished your degree, you can be more choosy!\n\nI too have left work to finish my degree and there is abolutely no way that I would go back to any of my old jobs. I am aiming higher this time and I think you should do yourself justice and do the same.\n\nGo for it and who knows where you might end up!! Good luck whatever you decide to do!!
1079132
I was at one time... then I got here and it's really not bad. \n\nAt 30, I was as healthy as I had ever been and had a good job.\n\nAt 40, sex got better and my pay got better too.\n\nAt 50... (next year) sex is still better, the money ain't too bad and I don't do stupid things anymore.\n\nYouth is wasted on the young. Kids should be born old and get younger as they get wiser.
1022859
Don't jeopardize a lifelong career over this. It would be wonderful I know, but you can't afford to take that chance. You've worked too long, and too hard to risk it. Later, something might change, but  for now, NO!
251422
To be honest with you I think its extremely hard to find a job and even harder to find one that is liked and that pays well!! I have been in this situation for almost two years now either i can find a job but the company will either close down, I have had my pay checks bounce from a company, and the only jobs that i have found that are left are jobs that I have settled for the pay is not great and the job it self is no interest that I have, but take it because I need the money. I'm not the only one either i know of people that have been with companies for 10 plus years and they are cheated with money or the company just closes, so your not alone and sorry that i couldn't point you in any direction, but GOOD LUCK to you!!!
575731
I am a high school drop out, and my last 3 office jobs were in that salary range.  I also had many years of experience in the position.  So, it is possible.
643503
That sounds like me when I was 16 (30 years ago).  If he's a smart guy, he will land on his feet.  I think I stayed with friends for a few days, then got an apartment.  I was working 30-50 hours a week, dropped out of high school.  I think I turned out OK.
761671
See i dont know how old u are, so Id say contact the school u went to and see what alternative THEY can give you. If not, like someone said, go 2 the nearest community college, because MOST of them have the program. Also, u can go o job corp. I have a close friend of mine who went there and he said it was a good experience 4 him
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I'm so glad you opened another question, because I really wanted to answer.  I have been through a somewhat similar set of circumstances, and I just wanted to tell you my observations.\n\nI was looking for work (in computers) locally, but couldn't find many opportunities.  The ones I did find were low paying, and swamped.  But I really wanted to the nearby jobs so much.  However, after being shot down a few times, I decided to head into the city (not that far, but it killed my social life).  There were much better opportunities there, but I had to work long hours, be away from family and friends (I just commuted though, I was home on weekends).  I was miserable for a good part of that 3 1/2 years.  I'm not sure to this day that I made the right decision.  \n\nHowever, I got a very nice salary, very solid experience that follows me until today.  My resume is great because of that and it helped me land a very good job locally 3 1/2 years later.  Also, since I was just out of college, I was able to work long nights and weekends, something I wouldn't do now.  So it was a like a test a fire, and now I reap the benefits.  The trade-off was being a little unhappy for a good part of my twenties, which is something too.  That was my experience.  I think what I would do different now is that I would have taken the good job in the city and left after one year.  That would have been sufficient!
32761
I am 32 and I've had 24 different jobs.\nI worked a lot of Fast Food.\nI once had up to four jobs that I had to schedule around each other.\nJJNewberry to Seashell Community (Elderly Residence) to Smart&Final to Texaco to Domino's to Bay Theater to McDonald's (3 different times and locations) to KFC to Subway to Taco Bell to Air Force Commissary to Schlotzski's (mmmmmGood) to 5 different Warehouse Jobs (none Temp) to Teleplan (Cisco Systems repair) to Best Buy to Military Defense Contract manufacturing (can't disclose names).
893113
The best way to get out of this hell, is to start with small numerical and then keep going  in all directions. The baby steps you would take would ultimately lead you to a great goal. Regarding the depression part, its very expected that you would be having such problem due to your illustrious career in the past, but you dont need to think about the past and others too. I know its easier said than done, but your consistent and committed efforts will surely bear fruits.
364821
You're never too old to retrain. Go out and find something you enjoy doing. If your job is getting you down then quit.