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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I nearly dropped out, but by the time I turned 16 and was old enough to, I had already gone more than halfway through high school. It was hell, and I didn't want it to be for nothing, which it would be. Plus, you never know where life will take you, especially with a physical job, so having even the tiniest sliver of an education to slap on a resume is important.

He's literally got what - seven months left of school? Tell him to suck it up and finish. He can work full time when school is on break for the holidays, Presidents Day week, spring break, etc. Then once he graduates he can work full time to his heart's content.

And his boss is a real jerk to offer this now - he should have said your son has a full time job offer waiting for him contingent ONLY upon HS graduation.[/quote]

I agree on all fronts.

I think his boss really values our son and wants to keep him longterm.  He’s told us many times he’s his best and most dedicated employee.  Our kid is a really hard worker and we understand academics aren’t his thing but we do think a HS diploma is bare minimum. [/quote]

Actually the boss sounds like a scum bag who clearly cares about his company more than your son. I would be adamant about your son finishing. He is getting terrible advice from his boss who is probably filling his ears with dreams. School first, then he can work full time for this guy. [/quote]

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