Thinking about dropping out of school, your opinion is welcome.

So, im thinking of dropping out of high school, im a junior and i just cant take it. I wanna be an artist and im not learning anything about that in school, or anything that i willneed in life. Ive learned the basics. Eitherway, im gonna be an artist.I figure i can practice and work until i can go to college. I figure, with the variety of people on ot, ill be bound to get some good advice. I also wanna put out there that my family is very strict on this, i feel pressured to finish high school but i dont think i can. I feel like, if i drop out, they will consider me a faliure. It sucks, but it is my life. I havent discussed this with them yet. What do you think i should do? Also, please specify what option you chose and why you chose that.

drop out, it will be the best decision you ever make. trust me im a doctor.

Since you're so close, I would just finish high school. Then you can do whatever you want.

Finnish High school, then you can easily pursue a job/career without further education.

However, if you choose to continue onto higher education that option is still open/ In my experience at least, most employers are not to impressed if you lack a high school(or similar) education.

Even an artist needs a job. It takes time and effort to establish yourself enough to live only through your artistic endeavors and starving is not very fun.

Do it! Here you will need this though.

I thought you had to graduate High School in order to go to college?

Either way, don't drop out, you'll regret it in the long run.

Since you're so close, I would just finish high school. Then you can do whatever you want.

entropyecho

I chose to be a loser throughout high school. I ditched constantly and was high the whole time and ended up 2 credits short of graduating. I ended up getting my GED. From my experience I say stay in school and finish it up properly. My life was a mess

10 years later and it hasn't gotten that much better so don't be like me :P

Do you know how few people are really able to make a good living being an artist? I would stay in school and get some real qualifications, that way you could even join an arts course somewhere. Wolls

[QUOTE="Wolls"]Do you know how few people are really able to make a good living being an artist? I would stay in school and get some real qualifications, that way you could even join an arts course somewhere. kipohippo021

I change my vote, I think you should drop out asap

Sounds solid, I say do it.BiancaDK

Don't flunk high school under no circumstances. Bailing out will greatly limit your later life choices. Not all modern day artists are able to sustain themselves from their art. There's a possibility you're going to need a part time job. You'll be screwed without a high school diploma.

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"][QUOTE="Wolls"]Do you know how few people are really able to make a good living being an artist? I would stay in school and get some real qualifications, that way you could even join an arts course somewhere. testfactor888

[QUOTE="BiancaDK"]Sounds solid, I say do it.kipohippo021

[QUOTE="Wolls"]Do you know how few people are really able to make a good living being an artist? I would stay in school and get some real qualifications, that way you could even join an arts course somewhere. kipohippo021

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"][QUOTE="BiancaDK"]Sounds solid, I say do it.Thessassin

On that note I give you this song Mr Hippo

listen to it and you will know what to do

Listen To Your Heart

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"][QUOTE="BiancaDK"]Sounds solid, I say do it.Thessassin

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"][QUOTE="Wolls"]Do you know how few people are really able to make a good living being an artist? I would stay in school and get some real qualifications, that way you could even join an arts course somewhere. Wolls

What do your parents think?

[QUOTE="BiancaDK"]Sounds solid, I say do it.kipohippo021

I'll be honest with you, since it concerns your future; I didn't read the OP. Take any advice I have to give on this matter with a grain of salt.

Finish High school.

It will make life a lot easier.

[QUOTE="Wolls"][QUOTE="kipohippo021"] I dont care, its what i wanna do. I honestly wouldnt give a **** if i was a freakin hobo, but got to do what i loved. I wanna start a company, with it. Maybe a mural painting one? My parents own a stone business (they make countertops and stuff) so i always have that backing and i could do art on the side. They could also give me advice on starting a business.kipohippo021

[QUOTE="Wolls"][QUOTE="kipohippo021"] I dont care, its what i wanna do. I honestly wouldnt give a **** if i was a freakin hobo, but got to do what i loved. I wanna start a company, with it. Maybe a mural painting one? My parents own a stone business (they make countertops and stuff) so i always have that backing and i could do art on the side. They could also give me advice on starting a business.kipohippo021

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"][QUOTE="Wolls"] I would have to say you are being very short sighted. I used to believe that i was gonna become an animal researcher, but that completely changed once i got a little older and found out some harsh truths about that line of work. You wouldn't want to throw everything away just to find you had made a big mistake that you cant take back do you?testfactor888

[QUOTE="Wolls"][QUOTE="kipohippo021"] I dont care, its what i wanna do. I honestly wouldnt give a **** if i was a freakin hobo, but got to do what i loved. I wanna start a company, with it. Maybe a mural painting one? My parents own a stone business (they make countertops and stuff) so i always have that backing and i could do art on the side. They could also give me advice on starting a business.kipohippo021

I made money selling lemonade when I was younger, maybe i missed my calling :cry:Plzhelpmelearn

dude...stay in school and get +2 cookies.

I'd finish high school if I were you. You may want to be an artist now, but sometimes people change their minds. Trying to find success with less than a high school education is extremely difficult. You'd really be handicapping yourself.

[QUOTE="testfactor888"][QUOTE="kipohippo021"] No, but im not a terrible artist or anything. I belive i can have a career in this because ive already made some money. kipohippo021

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"][QUOTE="BiancaDK"]Sounds solid, I say do it.BiancaDK

I'll be honest with you, since it concerns your future; I didn't read the OP. Take any advice I have to give on this matter with a grain of salt.

Finish school of course. Having that piece of paper is very important. Also, it'll make you seem like a quitter. Unless you have certain family circumstances that prevent you from finishing. You'll need a better excuse than "I was bored."

I say do it. I'm the President Football Astronaut player.

Surpisingly applicable, rather colorful as well!

[QUOTE="Plzhelpmelearn"] I made money selling lemonade when I was younger, maybe i missed my calling :cry:Thessassin

I'd finish high school if I were you. You may want to be an artist now, but sometimes people change their minds. Trying to find success with less than a high school education is extremely difficult. You'd really be handicapping yourself.

sonicare

[QUOTE="sonicare"]

I'd finish high school if I were you. You may want to be an artist now, but sometimes people change their minds. Trying to find success with less than a high school education is extremely difficult. You'd really be handicapping yourself.

kipohippo021

Finish school of course. Having that piece of paper is very important. Also, it'll make you seem like a quitter. Unless you have certain family circumstances that prevent you from finishing. You'll need a better excuse than "I was bored."

LovePotionNo9

[QUOTE="Thessassin"]

[QUOTE="Plzhelpmelearn"] I made money selling lemonade when I was younger, maybe i missed my calling :cry:Plzhelpmelearn

Not to mention having to deal with customers like this

Definitely not the kind of job I would want