There must be a time when you are in the midst of doubt choosing between getting a job or going to college. Some students choose to continue to study because they are afraid that they might not into the rhythm of school life if they choose to break for a while. Meanwhile, some choose to get a break and get a job because they are tired of studying and want to get experience before return to full-time education. It does not matter which one is your choice. But for some of you who choose career over college, this article will tell you that you are doing great with your choice.

Whether it is because the monetary decision or you just want to take a break, getting a job first before college will make you understand how hard it is to earn money. Instead of spending money, you choose to earn money and save it for paying or buying college’s kinds of stuff. Because going to college costs a lot unless you get a scholarship so it is the right decision to choose a career first to help you in college.

Choosing to work can also make you realize what kind of major would you want to choose when you go to college. When you applied for a job, you might have not had any idea what kind of job you applied and how it works. But turns out, that is the field job you suit the most which can help you decide the best major to go to. Though for some people, it is also the time to decide if college is something for them or not. Some people choose to stay as a worker after finding out that college is not actually the thing that makes them become successful, it is the knowledge and how you apply it.

If you feel like you are really poor in social skills, working before going to college is the best idea to strengthen and gain your skills such as teamwork, making friends, maintaining the relationship, dealing with conflict, and balancing personal life with work life.

Choosing to work instead of going to college can give many benefits to you if you do something more than just “working”. But you challenge yourself in the work field and learn something that you think you could not when you go to college. Though it is also okay if in the end you enjoy with your career and do not have any thoughts about going to college.