Transitioning from high school to college is a critical step for many around the world. Although this step, in itself, is rather difficult, lasting through college can also be a challenging feat for many. For some, it can appear to be overwhelming and they cannot handle it. For others, it may seem like it's holding them down and they would rather seek other opportunities with more a more immediate return. However, this does not imply or plainly state that college drop-outs will not be able to attain a decent occupation. Although opportunities do exist for those who decide to drop out of school early, it may not be as simple as it seems.
Many believe that attending college is a crucial step to attaining a "good" job in the future. Most employers, however, believe that those with college degrees have more credibility compared to those who do not. According to Phyllis Korkki in her New York Times article, "[if] you respond to an online job posting that requires a bachelor’s degree and you don’t have one, you are much more likely to end up in the “no” pile. That’s why it is especially important for those without degrees to rely on networking." It may not be impossible to find a job without at least an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, but finding a willing employer will most likely be difficult.
Leaving school, even with a supposedly "feasible" reason, are, most often, frowned upon. Korkki quotes Ms. Piotrowski, "If you have only a few credits to go, why let them dog you for the rest of your life? For some people, the hours spent worrying about not having a degree could be spent actually getting one."
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