[DP Man]

Well I'm basically graduating high school in two weeks and I'm not sure what I should do after graduation. I already have career ideas so it's not about that, it's what I should do seeing as I'll have a whole lot of free time for myself now. I'm currently 17 years old so is there anything I should experience before I'm 18? I was thinking I should probably get my licence (Never even driven a car before) and get my first job, but any other suggestions are appreciated

[finn4life]

Your P's are your freedom, you will want them, well i suggest hanging with friends heaps, have fun, party talk to everyone, you might never see some of them again, or you might start a new relationship you never knew was there.

Right after school ends have fun, heaps of fun.

[Mr. Reaper.]

You have really two options:

A) Continue education.
B) Find a career.

Either way, you'll want a license, so get a jump on that ASAP.

Personally, I suggest you follow education for awhile longer,
You'll make new friends learn valuable skills and can start part time work.

But regardless of what you do, try to allow yourself some time to do your own thing.

[Mark]

Get ready to grind it out til retirement.

Try to have some fun on the way.

[chris]

Do some drugs man.

[GTAvanja]

A license would be a good start. Also further education. Maybe travel the world for a while if you are able. Since you have a lot of free time.

[universetwisters]

Get a model train set and make an empire. Charge people to see it, you'll be rich

[Robinski]

Get a girl pregnant.

[Los Santos Pedestrian]

Open crates in TF2 until you get an unusual (super-rare item) and then sell it to someone via PayPal or even Ebay. It's happened before, and some of those items go for up to $900. No joke.

[OnePiece]

QUOTE (Mark @ Sunday, Oct 7 2012, 20:17)

Get ready to grind it out til retirement. Try to have some fun on the way.

Thats kind of what I saw coming so I decided to ditch uni. There are guys I know who are already stuck in a desk job in the public service. Not for me.

[lil weasel]

17?
You're supposed to already have a Driver's License and a Job.
So you should take a trip to the U.S.A. to find out how the other side lives.

[Mr.Mister]

Alright man you got TWO CHOICES... get a job or further your education. You got your 20s and 30s to party and climb the corporate ladder and then you gotta get married man, you gotta get a car and put all your hard earned money to buy sh*t you dont need.

Congrats and welcome to the rest of your life. You can either do what most people do, or take a break and LIVE YOUR LIFE. Do whatever you want to do and if it makes you happy then its all good

[MIKON8ERISBACK]

College/University isn't 100% necessary. Post secondary education is overvalued. Many of my peers are about to make the mistake of spending their own money or their parents money on the most expensive Bachelor of the Arts program that they can find in university thinking that's what employers are looking for; the program that's the most prestigious. This is a fatal myth and a fatal mistake.

Your better off studying a skilled trade such as something in the construction sector or something like that. Otherwise, invest some $$$$$$$ in gold and silver. Avoid the really expensive Arts programs. They'll run you out as much as 100,000 dollars and have absolutely no effectiveness in getting jobs in the current economy. If you want, I can go into more specs and cite some legit sources.

EDIT: Really, the idea that companies won't hire people without a degree is a myth.

This post has been edited by MIKON8ERISBACK on Sunday, Oct 7 2012, 23:44

[K^2]

QUOTE (MIKON8ERISBACK @ Sunday, Oct 7 2012, 19:36)

College/University isn't 100% necessary. Post secondary education is overvalued. Many of my peers are about to make the mistake of spending their own money or their parents money on the most expensive Bachelor of the Arts program that they can find in university thinking that's what employers are looking for; the program that's the most prestigious. This is a fatal myth and a fatal mistake. Your better off studying a skilled trade such as something in the construction sector or something like that. Otherwise, invest some $$$$$$$ in gold and silver. Avoid the really expensive Arts programs. They'll run you out as much as 100,000 dollars and have absolutely no effectiveness in getting jobs in the current economy. If you want, I can go into more specs and cite some legit sources.

Sure, if your education is in slapping paint on canvas, you might as well use your diploma as toilet paper. If you have talent, you'll learn how to do this on your own. If not, it can't be helped.

Technical education, on the other hand, can make a difference in your salary by a factor of ten, depending on how useful your skills are. You are not going to make as much money working construction as you would in engineering. People who tell others what to do always make more than people who actually do. Find something you like to do, and then get an education that puts you higher up in the food chain in that particular sector.

[MIKON8ERISBACK]

QUOTE (K^2 @ Sunday, Oct 7 2012, 18:47)

QUOTE (MIKON8ERISBACK @ Sunday, Oct 7 2012, 19:36) College/University isn't 100% necessary. Post secondary education is overvalued. Many of my peers are about to make the mistake of spending their own money or their parents money on the most expensive Bachelor of the Arts program that they can find in university thinking that's what employers are looking for; the program that's the most prestigious. This is a fatal myth and a fatal mistake. Your better off studying a skilled trade such as something in the construction sector or something like that. Otherwise, invest some $$$$$$$ in gold and silver. Avoid the really expensive Arts programs. They'll run you out as much as 100,000 dollars and have absolutely no effectiveness in getting jobs in the current economy. If you want, I can go into more specs and cite some legit sources. Sure, if your education is in slapping paint on canvas, you might as well use your diploma as toilet paper. If you have talent, you'll learn how to do this on your own. If not, it can't be helped. Technical education, on the other hand, can make a difference in your salary by a factor of ten, depending on how useful your skills are. You are not going to make as much money working construction as you would in engineering. People who tell others what to do always make more than people who actually do. Find something you like to do, and then get an education that puts you higher up in the food chain in that particular sector.

Just as long as it's a skilled trade and not some random subject with an expensive ass program with a certification that employers aren't looking for. Watch College Conspiracy and you'll understand what I'm talking about.

[finn4life]

QUOTE (lil weasel @ Monday, Oct 8 2012, 02:43)

17? You're supposed to already have a Driver's License and a Job. So you should take a trip to the U.S.A. to find out how the other side lives.

In Australia to get a license you need to:
First get your learner license, you can only drive a car with the aid of a fully licensed driver and you must be 16 years old to apply.
Then after 3 months - 1 year (Depending on state) and after you have documented 50-120 hours of driving and you are 17 years of age you may apply to do you your Provisional license test, (This is so you can drive on your own) you must pass a driving test with an instructor for either a Manual or Automatic license, if you pass you can drive by yourself, there are many restrictions though, then after another year you can apply for your provisional 2 license, you do another test with a computer looking for hazards, then after another 2 years you get your full license.
So 17 is the minimum age for a license.

QUOTE

Open crates in TF2 until you get an unusual (super-rare item) and then sell it to someone via PayPal or even Ebay. It's happened before, and some of those items go for up to $900. No joke.

I know you were kidding, but time = money, so that's not worthwhile unless you're lucky.

@MIKON8ER your advice is actually decent for once, skilled trades in Australia pay very very handsomely, i myself plan to become an electrician, i know a few tradies on more than $100k a year working for themselves.

@K^2, it still baffles me why people bother with Bachelor of Arts, wouldn't it more sense to earn some money first then go pursue education like that?

This post has been edited by finn4life on Monday, Oct 8 2012, 00:14

[buzbegone]

Do a lab skills course and move to WA. They're paying f*ckloads in the mining sector and the course can also lead to medicine, winery, geology, you name it.

[Mr.Mister]

QUOTE (MIKON8ERISBACK @ Sunday, Oct 7 2012, 17:59)

QUOTE (K^2 @ Sunday, Oct 7 2012, 18:47) QUOTE (MIKON8ERISBACK @ Sunday, Oct 7 2012, 19:36) College/University isn't 100% necessary. Post secondary education is overvalued. Many of my peers are about to make the mistake of spending their own money or their parents money on the most expensive Bachelor of the Arts program that they can find in university thinking that's what employers are looking for; the program that's the most prestigious. This is a fatal myth and a fatal mistake. Your better off studying a skilled trade such as something in the construction sector or something like that. Otherwise, invest some $$$$$$$ in gold and silver. Avoid the really expensive Arts programs. They'll run you out as much as 100,000 dollars and have absolutely no effectiveness in getting jobs in the current economy. If you want, I can go into more specs and cite some legit sources. Sure, if your education is in slapping paint on canvas, you might as well use your diploma as toilet paper. If you have talent, you'll learn how to do this on your own. If not, it can't be helped. Technical education, on the other hand, can make a difference in your salary by a factor of ten, depending on how useful your skills are. You are not going to make as much money working construction as you would in engineering. People who tell others what to do always make more than people who actually do. Find something you like to do, and then get an education that puts you higher up in the food chain in that particular sector. Just as long as it's a skilled trade and not some random subject with an expensive ass program with a certification that employers aren't looking for. Watch College Conspiracy and you'll understand what I'm talking about.

That documentary is a absolute load of sh*t. There is some truth, but college is not worth "hundred thousand dollars" or even $50,000. If your paying more than $25,000 you are getting ripped off

Yes I know there is an unemployment issue in America, but I live in Alberta. Minimum wage is $9.00 yet most jobs start at $11.00 you can get a construction job straight out of high school for $16.00/hr or you can goto school, learn a skill and make even more money

A degree is for whatever your purpose is, but dont go around saying its a scam

People get Arts degrees because it shows your well-rounded in general knowledge. It teaches you how to write and read effectively. People focus too much on just getting a degree and getting the hell out rather than actually caring about what their learning.

[caio3771]

I still have this question on mind, I finished the damn school and don't have a precise idea to do from now.
I traveled, got new friends and had some other experiences I never tried, but I still don't know if I'm going to find a career or continue studying, I'm very confused and don't have idea on how to do. I don't even have an idea about which career I will choose. I don't even have someone to give me some advices. It' being a hard moment, but I'm sure I will pass thru it anyway.
What I'm going to do? I will get a job soon (just to get some money) and meet new people, look for something I can do, find out who I really am. After that I will have some ideas on my mind then I will know what to do.
I recommend the same for you.

[MIKON8ERISBACK]

QUOTE (Mr.Mister @ Monday, Oct 8 2012, 14:20)

That documentary is a absolute load of sh*t. There is some truth, but college is not worth "hundred thousand dollars" or even $50,000. If your paying more than $25,000 you are getting ripped off

That's their point. Those degrees are a rip off and the prices are exorbitant. That's the point their making; it's a scam.