Would you drop out of college and work?

I have 2 (maybe 2 and a half) years left in college (I go away to college) and I'm kinda finding out that my parents aren't really doing well financially and I thought about dropping out of college for a bit to help my family out (my 22 year old sister doesn't do anything because she's a lazy and doesn't even have a job). I'm working at a company right now where I can possibly become a full time worker for them and help my family out. This isn't set and stone, but I do want to hear your opinions about this because it's a thought for me to do and I hate seeing my family being in a financial problem.

No. I quit my job while in college. Not everyone is able to to that though. It depends on your situation.

I have 2 (maybe 2 and a half) years left in college (I go away to college) and I'm kinda finding out that my parents aren't really doing well financially and I thought about dropping out of college for a bit to help my family out (my 22 year old sister doesn't do anything because she's a lazy and doesn't even have a job). I'm working at a company right now where I can possibly become a full time worker for them and help my family out. This isn't set and stone, but I do want to hear your opinions about this because it's a thought for me to do and I hate seeing my family being in a financial problem.

Sweetbackhair

I dropped out of college to work because I only had 2 years of money to go for free.

Depends on what you're studying in college. If you're just getting a random business or liberal arts degree you're probably wasting your time and money anyway. But if you're in a specialized field dropping out half way through would be a giant waste.famicommander

Yeah that's something to consider.

If it's a short term situation, you could also consider taking out a student loan and lending it to them. Especially if your degree will put you in a high paying field. I know a lot of people are like "OH NO $20k you're going to be in debt forever and your life is ruined," but if you have a decent job when you graduate, and your family is doing better, it won't be hard to pay off.

If it's long term, limiting yourself now for a problem that can't be fixed doesn't seem right. You'd be better off finishing your degree, making a decent bit more money, and then helping your family. But trying to go back to school is harder when you're older. So there's a possibility of limiting your financial situation for a really long time just to make a small amount of money for your family..

At least that's how I see things. I guarantee others have a much different perspective.

[QUOTE="famicommander"]Depends on what you're studying in college. If you're just getting a random business or liberal arts degree you're probably wasting your time and money anyway. But if you're in a specialized field dropping out half way through would be a giant waste.UCF_Knight

Yeah that's something to consider.

If it's a short term situation, you could also consider taking out a student loan and lending it to them. Especially if your degree will put you in a high paying field. I know a lot of people are like "OH NO $20k you're going to be in debt forever and your life is ruined," but if you have a decent job when you graduate, and your family is doing better, it won't be hard to pay off.

If it's long term, limiting yourself now for a problem that can't be fixed doesn't seem right. You'd be better off finishing your degree, making a decent bit more money, and then helping your family. But trying to go back to school is harder when you're older. So there's a possibility of limiting your financial situation for a really long time just to make a small amount of money for your family..

At least that's how I see things. I guarantee others have a much different perspective.

I did drop out of college but I didn't work bar some volunteer stuff so I guess, yes to that question.

I don't plan on it, but I'd quit work to learn.

If my family was in a real financial bind I would do all I can to help them out even if it means dropping out and working full time at a job or maybe even 2.

You're probably going to say stay in college because I'm going in for Electronics and Computer Engineering.Sweetbackhair

stay in school. your parents worked hard to send you there and they would want you to finish and graduate. you can help them more effectively with a degreeMichaeltheCM

[QUOTE="Sweetbackhair"]You're probably going to say stay in college because I'm going in for Electronics and Computer Engineering.UCF_Knight

No since I'm pretty much going into a specialized field that requires me to go to grad school. Dropping out for work would only push my plans further back.

[QUOTE="UCF_Knight"][QUOTE="Sweetbackhair"]You're probably going to say stay in college because I'm going in for Electronics and Computer Engineering.Sweetbackhair

the better degree you have the better shot you have at getting a decent job. It may not help in the short term, but you will be able to do more for your family in the long term.

You're going to want that Bachelors degree. Also you should tell your dad to stop doing to bars. Alcohol is a foolish way to spend your cash when your funds are tight.

I'd continue with school. In a couple of years you'll probably be in a better position to help out your family and/or pay off any debt you may have incurred from loans and such.

why not just do part-time work?, stay in college for a better future