Would this be a bad decision?

[ToxicPaddy]

Would it be a bad decision if I decided to leave education for good at 16, and went straight into employment? I am in year 11, and just want to leave and get a job. I have sent in several job applications for places in the town, some have said no, and some have said if they'll keep my application on file for 6 months. I am doing around 9 GCSE's and I'm predicted mainly A's and B's for most of them. Any advice is appreciated






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[Metric1]

Would it be a bad decision if I decided to leave education for good at 16, and went straight into employment? I am in year 11, and just want to leave and get a job. I have sent in several job applications for places in the town, some have said no, and some have said if they'll keep my application on file for 6 months. I am doing around 9 GCSE's and I'm predicted mainly A's and B's for most of them. Any advice is appreciated

You can do a whole lot more with a full education than you can with a grade 11. Stay in school.

[dirrty]

you should think of a long-term plan before quitting education imo. decide what you truly wish to do when your older, and determine whether staying in education would achieve that goal, or whether getting a job somewhere can. i'd personally stick it out and then find a job after getting as many qualifications as you can really (if you don't wanna go uni). and tbh, the more qualifications the better considering the job market, people losing jobs etc.

you'll be a more valuable asset to an industry in the future with the appropriate qualifications. having GCSE's now-a-days is absolutely worth nothing imo compared with what you could get.

[Stryderman]

If you mean dropping out before you get your grades no.

But staying to 6 form an college is stupid imo, The only reason people do it is either cos they wanna become a doctor or something along them lines or they want to make friends.

[dirrty]

If you mean dropping out before you get your grades no.

But staying to 6 form an college is stupid imo, The only reason people do it is either cos they wanna become a doctor or something along them lines or they want to make friends.

...or because they wish to get more qualifications related to future jobs/the course they wish to do at university :rolleyes:. it's widely known the more qualified you are, the higher your starting position will be when it comes to full-time employment.

[Stryderman]

...or because they wish to get more qualifications related to future jobs/the course they wish to do at university :rolleyes:. it's widely known the more qualified you are, the higher your starting position will be when it comes to full-time employment.

Not all the time at all.

And who cares about money if your in a dead end job and dont enjoy it.

You can get qualifications anywhere not just school or college.

And you finish uni at what 22 if you join when your 18?

Them 4 years could earn you about 80-100 grand so id rather have the money than waste time at uni.

[ToxicPaddy]

I mean staying in school to get my GCSE's and then leaving. I did have aspirations to become a barrister, but because of situations at home, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to live at home and need to have a place of my own. I have spoken to a few private landlords who are willing to let me rent a property of them.

[Stryderman]

I mean staying in school to get my GCSE's and then leaving. I did have aspirations to become a barrister, but because of situations at home, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to live at home and need to have a place of my own. I have spoken to a few private landlords who are willing to let me rent a property of them.

Then imo go for it, You can get qualifications any time or age in life.

[dirrty]

Not all the time at all.

And who cares about money if your in a dead end job and dont enjoy it.

You can get qualifications anywhere not just school or college.

And you finish uni at what 22 if you join when your 18?

Them 4 years could earn you about 80-100 grand so id rather have the money than waste time at uni.

you can have a decent paying job and enjoy it y'anno. what's up with these silly generalisations :S i didn't say you couldn't get qualifications elsewhere, as it's quite obvious that people can do various courses such as vocational ones. but the thread starter mentioned leaving education post-gcse and going straight into work, nothing about getting qualifications anywhere else. courses are generally 3 years, and it's all about the long-term gratification when it comes to going to university, not immediate gratification. but yeah, uni obviously isn't for everyone so yh.

I mean staying in school to get my GCSE's and then leaving. I did have aspirations to become a barrister, but because of situations at home, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to live at home and need to have a place of my own. I have spoken to a few private landlords who are willing to let me rent a property of them.

could you not possibly live with a relative whilst carrying on with your studies since you wish to be a barrister? if you have a careers advisor at your school, discuss your situation with them. as i'm sure they've heard stories like this all the time and would possibly give more experienced information and guidence.

but yeah, if it comes down to it, then get a job and find your own place as you can always do some courses alongside your job.

[MrGazet]

You should first of all decide what is best for you at the moment.So you said you wanted to become a barrister but couldn't due situations at home.

So maybe,you can get a place of your own save some money before you pursue your dream.Or you can study while working at the same time.It's up to you

Don't give up easily and I do hope that you'll become a barrister one day

Best of luck