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I quit college

I realized college wasn’t for me and people tell me you don’t need college to be successful. You really don’t. Why waste money on classes you’re just going to repeat over and over again? That’s just a waste of money and you’re abusing financial aid by not putting the effort into the work.
I stopped going to college earlier this year. I wasn’t getting anywhere. Some were upset that I just quit after being there for two in a half years. I don’t care. I don’t need college for success.
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Nitedoc · 51-55, M
Okay. What's your plan now?
PetiteJulie01 · 22-25, F
@Nitedoc Well I’m working at a fashion store right now. I wanna have my own business. I might go to a cosmetic school.
Nitedoc · 51-55, M
@PetiteJulie01 Good. You can make some good money in cosmetology. That could lead to you having your own business too. 🌹
calicuz · 51-55, M
@PetiteJulie01 @Nitedoc

Unfortunately, that's not how the system is rigged. If you want to own your own business, the banks are going to require you to have a degree in business to show the banks that you understand how to run a business and can run it successfully to make your payments. The system is also rigged in the sense that, a small business can't even afford the rent without taking out a small business loan. No commercial landlord would sign a lease without a couple of months of rent upfront, and that can't be done without a small business loan. My recommendation is to go back to school, get your degree and start a business.
It can be done the old-fashioned way, but it takes years of saving money to even get started.
Nitedoc · 51-55, M
@calicuz I didn't know a business degree is required to get a small business loan. Well, you usually have to play the cards you're dealt. I would research all the possibilities first just to know what they were.
PetiteJulie01 · 22-25, F
@calicuz true but I’m planning to go to cosmetics school. I didn’t say I am going. I might. That’s why I’ve already saving my money for it.
calicuz · 51-55, M
@PetiteJulie01

Ok, just know I wish you all the luck and success.
PetiteJulie01 · 22-25, F
@Nitedoc That’s my plan. I’m planning to. It’s not a definite but it’s a maybe.
PetiteJulie01 · 22-25, F
@calicuz appreciate it
Nitedoc · 51-55, M
@PetiteJulie01 That sounds like a good one.