I'm trying to find work with no experience..can I do this? (credit, jobs)
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@redrage - I didn't think the delivery part counted because though I got paid some, I was only helping, it wasn't my full responsibility. But I'll put it on an application next time I fill one out..
Starfall, you have a number of obstacles to overcome in order to get started out on the right foot.
First, finding a job without any sort of formalized education, either from recognized schools or homeschooling plus GED is going to be a challenge. You can try hotels, restaurants, etc. Any sort of Mom and Pop operation may be more willing to take a chance on you.
Second, if you can't find a job, consider volunteering. What are you interested in? Again, this may be difficult without any sort of recognized education. Even volunteer positions require some sort of background check, especially if there is any contact with children.
Third, get your GED. Forget this, "I'm self-educated" stuff. That does not cut it in today's job market. You are competing with people who do have recognized education. Once you have your GED, you can tell potential employers that you were homeschooled and that's why you have a GED.
Fourth, have you given any consideration in what you really want in your life? What are your dreams? What are your goals? It sounds like your family may have had a hand-to-mouth existence. Do you really want to continue to live like that? It's a hard way of life in good economic times, let alone difficult ones like today. Consider planning for the future, with more education--either Community College, trade school, a certificate program, or even just some classes to get yourself exposed to more in life beyond your family.
After getting the G.E.D. it is all about luck. I have a better chance of winning money on a scratch ticket then I do getting hired somewhere for even the lowest of the low.
Homeschooling would not be enough in 99% of the time.
There would likely be more poorly educated teenagers unprepared for the workforce if most American parents exclusively home-schooled.
A parent can homeschool to complement public education if need be, but how many parents are educated enough to teach Science, mathematics, social studies, history and geography up to high school level? How many parents can competently teach 1 subject let alone all of them?
If someone had parents who can do all that, that student would still do well academically, even if they went to a "bad" public school.
My sister and brother-in-law home school their four children.
Sister: PhD, former educator, stay-at-home mom
BIL: Masters in Engineering
Older two kids (teens) take some classes online via a linkup that includes web cam, ie, interaction with real life teacher and classmates (who are also home schooled) over the web, not just reading texts or listening to lectures.
Formal curriculum which is submitted to state each year. Follow the local school calendar.
Weekly trips to local library.
"Field Trips" once a month or so to museums, historical sites, parks for science ecology, etc.
The teen girl volunteers at a therapeutic riding program for autistic children. The teen boy is going for Eagle Scout.
All kids: piano lessons, karate, French Tutor--my sister is learning along with them (the older two also take Spanish as part of their regular curriculum)
Other activities vary by child and their interests: Basketball league, equestrian, theater group, Scouts, archery, tennis lessons, painting classes. There might be more, these are the ones I remember as I go down the list of kids and what they tell me about.
They are all well adjusted both academically and socially. The oldest took her PSAT's last fall and scored a 228. She already has colleges offering scholarships. No, she is not a "genius," she simply got a great education that taught her how to think, not just memorize.
Yes, I know it's going to be & is hard. I am going to be working for a HS diploma, all I wanted to know if anyone had some other ideas that I might have missed in getting some work experience.
I have looked into volunteering but there isn't any in my area unless you want to go overseas or something. Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong place?
GED's are looked down upon (based on recent study/research) which is why I'm getting a diploma from a reputable source (public school) instead of it. Even then, in this economy and my age, it's going to be hard to land something even if it's part time or temp.
First, no my family is not like that. Second, yes, I know exactly what I want to do with my life and how to get there.
Well whatever direction you take, good luck with it starfall.
You can't change the past, that's for sure. But you can certainly make sure you don't repeat mistakes in the past and correct them before they get worse.
At 20 years old, a GED (or diploma) is free, and no one can deny you the right to earn one.
I have never heard of anyone going back to get their real high school diploma after they officially dropped out or after turning 17 or 18. If that could be done, I would have done it by now.
Free? My local high school where you get a GED you have to pay something. Just curious what you mean?
@silenthelpreturns
Yes you can! Google ABE (Adult Basic Education) and/or ASE (Adult Secondary Education). Most that I have seen you can study to earn a HS diploma or GED. You can pick between the two in most places.
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