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Going to disagree with a lot of people, but drop out of school for a semester. I did that and I don't regret it in the least. School was a large waste of time a

• ilyaeck 12y ago
  I would not drop out of school, unless I strongly felt I have nothing more to learn and the new business is going to grow into something big and I am happy to be working on it for the next 10 years. Education done right is an asset for life, and it may be very hard to come back after you drop out.
• IndianAstronaut 12y ago
  Most hiring managers I have worked with completely ignore schoolwork. It often ends up being a poor predictor of actual working ability.
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  • reboog711 12y ago
    I can't imagine why any hiring person would look at schoolwork. But, the value of a college diploma is not to have schoolwork to show potential employers. The value of a diploma is that it shows potential employers that that you can put your mind to something and see it through to completion.
  • Consultant32452 12y ago
    Around here the only real exceptions to that rule are defense contractors. I believe there's something in their contracts with the government where they can charge more for people who have higher degrees, doesn't even matter what type of degree you have.
• ant6n 12y ago
  alternative: take fewer classes.
• ant6n 12y ago
  alternative: take fewer classes.