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**Chiefy** · 30 January 2011, 04:07 PM

Re: Should i leave school?

When are you due to start?
What do you plan to do until you start?
Talk to Maersk and see what thier opinion is.

**mnwanabe** · 30 January 2011, 04:34 PM

Re: Should i leave school?

id leave and try to get some work experience before you start, BUT this is only if your fully commited to this job, no point leaving, then leaving maersk and having less qualifications that you would have

**Lewis** · 30 January 2011, 04:37 PM

Re: Should i leave school?

Getting some extra qualifications at school wont hurt. Also keeps more options open if you decide merchant navy isn't for you.

**Cap'n Ally** · 30 January 2011, 04:58 PM

Re: Should i leave school?

Due to start in September 2011. Was going to try get some kind of work experience or part-time job. having some extra cash would be handy when I start the course

**Lewis** · 30 January 2011, 05:16 PM

Re: Should i leave school?

Jobs are hard to come by these days. Might be worth tring to find one before you make your mind up.

**Chiefy** · 30 January 2011, 05:19 PM

Re: Should i leave school?

Thats true and admirable, but theres a reccesion going on dontchaknow?
Unless you have something already you might take from now till september to find anything

**alistairuk** · 30 January 2011, 05:30 PM

Re: Should i leave school?

As you are due to start in September, I would strongly advise you to remain on at school and do well in your exams - especially Higher mathematics - you are already more than half way through the year so another 4 months won't make that much of a difference.

You also have the advantage, unlike most of your class mates of not having to worry about your results!

As others have said, you might change your mind and find that you actually needed the courses you just abandoned to do what you want in the future.

You can always get a part time job in a supermarket or something in the evening and at weekends (as well as during the summer - after all the higher examinations are pretty much over by early June).

Ultimately the choice has to be yours... I would suggest you talk it over with your parents before you make any sudden decisions though.

**Cap'n Ally** · 30 January 2011, 06:16 PM

Re: Should i leave school?

cheers guys going to talk about it with my parents

thanks for the advice

**BanterMan** · 30 January 2011, 06:59 PM

Re: Should i leave school?

Finding a job is a pain. If you're gonna drop out, make sure you have a job first!

Though if i were you I'd just get my head down and get the extra qualifications, as someone else said they will keep more doors open for you. Maybe get a part time job on the side if you could manage it?

Also, after exams you'll still have a few months til September, I assume. You could get a job over the summer instead perhaps.

**kellie** · 30 January 2011, 10:10 PM

Re: Should i leave school?

I was the same i was fully accepted to start on Sep 2010, but still doing my 5th year in school and highers. My advice stay on and get your highers and A.Higher they may be usefully. I also worked part time from about easter last year but i was bored silly sitting around the house when not working, so stay at school its only another 4 months but dont stress over your exams afterall it puts your time in till you start.

**stronglead** · 30 January 2011, 11:45 PM

Re: Should i leave school?

i wish i had a choice with college but i simply cant afford to drop out right now haha and i work fulltime ontop of that trust me stay in school so much easier if you dont mind working with fast food i would apply as summer is coming get a few months in they usually look for staff for over the summer just dont tell them your away in 2-3 months but it would give you a lil extra cash but either apply before easter or summer thats when we take our staff on and xmas buts not use to you

**Randomist** · 31 January 2011, 08:17 AM

Re: Should i leave school?

Remember the moment you leave full time education you'll need to start paying taxes on your wage, also if you're living at home with your parents they'll have to start paying extra tax aswel. They should be getting a small tax break while you're in school/sixth form and they'll lose that when you leave.

I had this same choice, I chose to stay in sixth form until the summer, if anything it kept me working. Remember Deck/Engine cadetships are maths based, if you're doing maths now then sticking with it until the summer will keep alot of it fresh in your mind.

There are advantages to getting a job for a while tho. If anything the life experience is good. It's up to you =]

**stronglead** · 31 January 2011, 11:13 AM

Re: Should i leave school?

i am in full time education and still pay tax on my wage from work and the tax office said thats right as i earn over my allowence

**Timothy Miller** · 10 March 2011, 11:12 AM

Re: Should i leave school?

I'm still in school as well, doing Higher Maths, Higher Physics and Advanced Higher Information Systems. from what i have seen it is a good idea to stay in school and get your qualifications. I've had a successful interview with SSTG and have been told that gaining more qualifications especially maths and physics will make my life easier when I'm at college as I'll have more experience with more complex maths work. Plus extra qualifications stand you in good stead for later life if you decide the merchant navy isn't for you

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