Thinking Of Dropping Out Of School?

Well, before you do, read this and then think again.

On average, high school dropouts make about $9.40 an hour. That sounds like pretty good money – and it is when you’re only 16 or 18 years old. But what about when you’re 30? Or 40?

That’s what you have to look forward to if you drop out of school - $9.40 an hour. That’s just $18,800 per year. Not bad for an 18 year old kid, but it’s POVERTY for an adult – especially an adult with a family.

Now, what happens if you finish high school? Well, on average high school graduates earn about $13.65 an hour. How does an extra four-and-a-quarter an hour sound? Not great? No big deal? Think again.

That’s not just an extra four bucks for ONE hour. It’s an extra four bucks for every hour you work. It’s an extra $150 a week – for the rest of your life! That’s an extra $300,000 over the years you will be working. And since high school graduates have more job opportunities than dropouts, you’ll also have a better chance of getting a job that interests you. Now, doesn’t that beat living your life in poverty and working at a job you hate?

Yes, school can be hard. It’s a lot of work, and there are lots of rules that you may not like. But understand this – THE MORE YOU LEARN, THE MORE YOU EARN. Education is your key to financial security, and dropping out of school now will affect you for the rest of your life. And don’t bet on getting your GED – that’s even harder to get than a diploma!

So play it smart. Finish school. And while you’re at it, think about going to college. People who have gone to college, even just for two years, have more job opportunities and make more money than high school graduates.

So, are you still thinking of dropping out? Think again – dropping out is not a very good option. Talk with a parent, teacher, counselor, coach, minister, friend, or anyone else you trust to help you make a good decision. Do what you need to do and get the help you need to finish high school.

Remember, the more you learn the more you earn!