I remember that overwhelming feeling of not knowing what you want to do as a career. Don’t panic. Everybody feels that way. You’ll know when you find the right job.

I can’t encourage you enough to, at the very least, get your GED. From personal experience I can tell you that people judge you for not having a high school diploma. You can be the brightest most capable person in the world and without that credential, people just won’t give you a chance. I waited two years before getting my GED. It was the best decision I ever made. Don’t listen to what people say about the GED test being hard. It really wasn’t. Good luck!

To be honest, teenagers at this age never really enjoy studying. Majority feel it is really a waste of time. It could be true in some way. Some people are not really good in studying but they have natural talent in making money. I’m not sure which type of person you are. If you already can make your own living without any qualification, then there’s really no point of going back. However, you can always consider of getting a higher education just for the sake of your parents and probably a higher salary in any jobs you are interested at. Trust me, if you would have applied for this current job with a higher qualification, you’ll probably have a higher pay. I’m sure everyone is happier to have more money. Everything is about money unless if you disagree with me. Money is what makes you own a happier and more comfortable life.

So bottom line is, what’s your own personal goal? You have to know how to achieve it. If you have big dreams then you need to ask yourself how to be filthy rich or you are happy with what you earn that’s enough for your monthly bill. Honestly, professional jobs can never really make someone rich. Starting your own business is a way to get rich provided that you know what you are doing.

You are happy now because you are away from an abusive environment.

As you get older you will not be satisfied with making a minimum wage. Your roommates will change as they move, go on to new pursuits, or get married.