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So you don't like school work. You could get higher grades if only you were more motivated... i.e. you are exactly like every other 16 year old I ever knew.

So you don't like school work. You could get higher grades if only you were more motivated... i.e. you are exactly like every other 16 year old I ever knew. Most of them because more motivated once they started university and were able to focus on what they enjoyed studying. I'd be more worried if you were motivated at 16, because then you'd probably burn out, or grow up to be an obnoxious brain box. Also, since you sound like you are in the UK, you should realise that grades don't matter here. No-one will ever ask what you scored in your maths A-level. Your success in life will mostly be determined by the connections your parents have. The only thing you can do to improve your chances is network and make some more connections of your own at university. Plenty of top jobs go to those who graduated with the "gentleman's third" because they spent their time networking rather than studying.

cjfont 13y ago
> Your success in life will mostly be determined by the connections your parents have Sorry but this statement doesn't ring true to me, because I know of several cases where two brothers have had divergent success outcomes based on their personalities and the choices they've made. There's also MANY ways to forge your own connections in life.
- coherentpony 13y ago
  You're completely right. It's not true. Your success in life will mostly be determined by the connections you make.
  - jwdunne 13y ago
    It's also likely you inherit the connections your parents make - provided you maintain a good relationship with them. Everyone once in a while, I'll heard about a guy by mum knows who needs some work done on his website. Since my mum is an assistant in Tesco, these are not stupendous opportunities (though not to discredit, I can use the money). If my mum or dad was an investment banker and I was still a web developer, I imagine they would still send leads my way. There just may be more in quantity or monetary value or both.
- dominotw 13y ago
  I recently saw this documentary, 'Who gets the best jobs'[1]. It overwhelmingly supports OP's stance. 1.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bD7U8kqI8A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bD7U8kqI8A
  - jborica 13y ago
    I find anecdotal evidence to be more valuable.
    - cjfont 13y ago
      Statistical evidence is always the best (assuming it's done right)
      - danellis 13y ago
        > Statistical evidence is always the best Do you have the numbers to back that up?
DanBC 13y ago
OP has to get into university first. They're not likely to do that if they drop out of A level study now.
mistercow 13y ago
>you are exactly like every other 16 year old I ever knew. Really? Because when I was in high school I knew plenty of ridiculously overachieving 16 year olds.

cjfont 13y ago

> Your success in life will mostly be determined by the connections your parents have Sorry but this statement doesn't ring true to me, because I know of several cases where two brothers have had divergent success outcomes based on their personalities and the choices they've made. There's also MANY ways to forge your own connections in life.

coherentpony 13y ago
You're completely right. It's not true. Your success in life will mostly be determined by the connections you make.
- jwdunne 13y ago
  It's also likely you inherit the connections your parents make - provided you maintain a good relationship with them. Everyone once in a while, I'll heard about a guy by mum knows who needs some work done on his website. Since my mum is an assistant in Tesco, these are not stupendous opportunities (though not to discredit, I can use the money). If my mum or dad was an investment banker and I was still a web developer, I imagine they would still send leads my way. There just may be more in quantity or monetary value or both.
dominotw 13y ago
I recently saw this documentary, 'Who gets the best jobs'[1]. It overwhelmingly supports OP's stance. 1.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bD7U8kqI8A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bD7U8kqI8A
- jborica 13y ago
  I find anecdotal evidence to be more valuable.
  - cjfont 13y ago
    Statistical evidence is always the best (assuming it's done right)
    - danellis 13y ago
      > Statistical evidence is always the best Do you have the numbers to back that up?

DanBC 13y ago

OP has to get into university first. They're not likely to do that if they drop out of A level study now.

mistercow 13y ago

>you are exactly like every other 16 year old I ever knew. Really? Because when I was in high school I knew plenty of ridiculously overachieving 16 year olds.