Is it normal i dont want to go to college?

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I graduated highschool last year and for the past two semesters have tried to go to the local community college but have dropped out. I was hoping college would be different than highschool, more challenging, useful knowledge, interesting; unfortunately for me its none of those things. Ive been working minimum wage jobs saving money so I can start my own business. I know that even if my business doesn't work out entrepreneurship is what I want to do I just don't see a career in which I need a degree being something I want to do.
Although I am clearly driven towards starting my own business my family completely hates the idea of me not getting a degree. They think my business is a great one but that I should only pursue it after I have my degree. They are going to kick me out if I do not stay in college.
A part of me worries that they're right and will pretty much amount to nothing without a degree but a HUGE part of me believes in my business. The thing with starting a business is timing is everything if I wait 4 years from now someone may have taken my idea or the market may not demand what I have to give anymore.
I just want your opinions. Should I pursue my business or should I stay in college and get a degree? I would also love to hear from those of you that don't have a degree how things are working out for you.

I feel like college is always going to be there while the window to start my business won't.

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    How exactly do you plan to run a business without an education or experience?
    Who is going to loan the startup finances to someone with no experience and no education? It just isn't enough in today's world to have a good idea. People want to know you have the ability to carry through and have the knowledge necessary to run a business. Quitting school is not a very good way to show investors (or your parents, for that matter) that you can finish what you start.
    For every story of uneducated successes, there are literally hundreds of thousands of failures.
    "Feelin' lucky, punk?"

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      Thank you so much for your response. I had actually gotten a lot of investors to support my idea but they wanted more control so now I'm going to start my business on my own I do not want investors as of now. You still have brought up some excellent points I see a benefit to college I didn't before

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      • theseeker
        9 years ago

        I'd agree, if you don't really have experience, the most reasonable thing is to go for the degree.

        I've been going to community college even though I don't really like it. There are days I would've just liked to say "screw it" and drop out, but I've managed to tough it out. Now I'm in the process of wrapping it up and I'm glad I stuck with it. All success comes with a sacrifice.

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      • Anonymous200
        9 years ago

        What thegypsysailor said. I'm in a similar position. It'd be nice to get out and just start my business now, but that's not possible. I'm taking Accounting to learn how to keep my finances in order (I have an L.D. in math, so its absolutely necessary), Small Business Development to know how to run it, Marketing to advertise and Photography, because I want to open a photography business. I just took an entry level photography job to pay for school and to get the real world sales/photography skills I need.
        I'd love to buy a studio now and start taking pictures, but that isn't possible if I have no knowledge. I'd be doomed to failure. You have to work to get your dream, that's how it works.
        Go back to school. Ask your career adviser or guidance counselor what courses you need to take to be successful, then give them 100 percent. Since you want your own business, don't focus on the degree, think of it as an extra. Focus on the skills you need to obtain.
        Oh, and when you have your business, you aren't really in control either. Yes, you don't have a boss, but that doesn't mean you don't have to answer to anyone. You need to register licenses with the government and pay your taxes. (You'll have to figure them out yourself or pay for an accountant out of your own pocket.)
        Your customers will be your bosses, so its like having a different boss every day, and some are worse than others. You'll have to do what they want, because they're paying you, just like a boss.
        Then if you have employees, you'll be under their control as well. If you don't treat them well, they might hang around for awhile, but then they'll eventually quit. And you'll realize how expensive it is to keep hiring people.
        Now let's talk about investors. To grow your business, at some you'll have to at least consider it. I know, this is your baby, but it needs to be fed, and any responsible parent will ask for help.
        I don't mean to be harsh. I just think you need to gather as much skills/knowledge as you can and understand the realities of your career.

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  • RoseIsabella
    9 years ago

    If I could afford it I'd go back to college just for the hell of it!

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