Hey I just noticed something from reefers post...not only do blokes drive on the wrong side of the road, their apostraphies slant the wrong direction!
I am not sure anyone mentioned this, but your best bet is to stay in school. Keep in mind that if you go to school thinking you will become the world's best music teacher, you might or might not. You might decide you want to study math instead. If, however, you stay after the school thing to completion, you will have something that will open doors for the rest of your life. Face it, there aren't that many great jobs that you will get turned down for because you have a degree; on the other hand, there are lots of jobs you can't even interview for unless you have the golden ticket.
I never did follow up with you guys, and I don't know how many of you remember this thread BUT, I wanted to let you all know that I am currently doing GREAT at my local community college. I am a music ed major, playing guitar, top my music classes. After I'm done there I'll transfer away from home and spend two years finishing up my bachelors degree. My job pays well enough that I'm also paying off a car, and my credit rating is and will be great. I'm on top of payments, always early, and I pay almost double the monthy so I can get it paid off quickly. I want to thank everyone for there good solid advice! Many thanks, Gayl
Gayl, just the mere fact that you asked for other's opinions and advice speaks volumes about you. You will do just fine in whatever you decide to do in the future. It is nice to see the world is in such good hands with individuals like you to pass the torch to.
Like others have said....you never know what will happen, so stay in school now and get that degree. I'm now forty five and had all i wanted until i was hit with cancer in my hip and spine....Now that i can no longer do my other job i was forced back to school to finish what I should have finished years ago. Good luck
3/26/09 Congrats. Remember, your education is the only thing that can't be taken from you. Stay and school and "add value" to yourself.
Should every American go to college? Listen to Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs as he tells what he has learned about Happiness. http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/mike_rowe_celebrates_dirty_jobs.html
Good to hear that Gayl, Make music, drive hot cars, earn adecent living doing it.. If that ain't Rock'n Roll what is ? You doin' good bro !
this is how i pay the bills kinda like what u did. im not too far from where your at as i made my decision a few years back. i skipped out on collage i thought i could do better without it and be ahead of the game. i got where im at with no help and all on my own hard work. and i think im doing pretty good for 21years old .
The reason most people like our Car hobby,,is because it is a hobby...It would be a whole different life and would become game if you try to make a living at something you love...Make a living at something you can do..Enjoy a hobby as to something you love...
Get the degree, but be careful with planning to be a music teacher. Sadly, music programs in the public schools are the first to go, when cuts are made. My high school band director had more influence on my life than any other person, other than my parents. He was also an old school rodder who had a 59A powered '35 Ford 2dr. sedan, and would try to teach me mechanics and patience. I passed him tools while he talked, taught, and put up with my teenage stupidity. He even encouraged my fascination with rock and roll and the British invasion. His attitude was, if it was music that could be charted, it was worthwhile. The man is A.O. Turner and lives somewhere in the Atlanta today. My point in this ramble is, you can be a teacher, or any number of other choices, and also pursue your hot rod hobby. A solid, steady income that follows obtaining a degree, also helps make rodding a hobby rather than a dream.
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