GED Stories

My name is Gail. My story is it seems like every job I get I seem to lose it because of not knowing as much as others. I work hard in every thing I do. People come with a degree, they will keep them, and I will be the first to go. It has made me sad for a long time job after the job. It does not matter how hard I work, I will always be first to go.

I left school at age 17, year of 1971. I have my first child and I stay home, raise her to make sure she will finish school not drop out like I did. I was in my last year of school when I had my daughter and I found a job working for 18 years, and then the job laid me off. I went to another job, always laid off never was fired because I always was a good worker but always have been in my mind to go back and finish school.

I want my GED so I can say that I finished school and say I finally made it and to go back and do a job that I really want to do. It will mean the world to me. I am not a quitter because a quitter never wins.

My dream is that I will go back to school.

Gail, 54, Hillside, Illinois

Gail,

A lot of people are in the same boat. In 1971, it wasn’t as important to have a high school diploma as it is today. As you found out, employers always seem to choose the person with the diploma. Well, that’s why the GED was started. It’s been a while since you’ve been in school, so you’ll need to do some brushing up on basic skills… but this is definitely something you can accomplish, and you’ll be much better off with your GED!

Look for local GED programs at libraries, community colleges, or adult education schools. There are also online study programs, like ours at The GED Academy.  Be sure you’re getting into a real GED program, because most online “high schools” are fakes–and that can cause a lot of problems.

You’ve always been there for your family. Now, see if they can help you out, by giving you encouragement, study time, and even helping you study.

Good luck, and let us know when you pass!

The GED Academy