Going through high school is tough. You have to figure out who you are. You're treated as a kid but expected to act like an adult. High school is a major transition from childhood to adulthood. You go through 4 years of Math, Science, English and whatever else is needed to graduate. Too many students leave high school without the occupational or life skills to succeed in the adult work world. And here's an interesting little fact. Nearly 70% of high school students will never even go to college or, if they do go, they never finish and get their degree. 70%! So if you're sitting around with 9 of your friends, take a good look at them. Can you guess who the 3 are that will actually finish college?
And let's be perfectly honest. When you're a teenager, the last thing on your mind is what kind of career you're going to have. How can you have a 1 Year Plan or a 5 Year Plan, when you can't even plan for the next week?! Are you really able to get your head around the fact that, after you graduate from high school, you'll be responsible for most of these bills:
- Rent
- Electricity
- Garbage
- Water
- Food
- Car payment
- Car maintencance
- Clothing
- Internet access
- Satellite or Cable service
A job at Burger King or your local gas station isn’t going to allow you to be independent. Having a high school diploma is a good thing. But it should only be a part of your plan. In future blogs, I hope I can give you some helpful pointers in taking charge of your life and having a clear path to a successful career.
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