Worst Mistakes Teenagers Make After High School Ends

[@JoseFlores-xh5cj]

As a 31yr old, I believe the best advice would be to follow your passion and be very cautious with the propaganda and traps planted in your head all your life. Military, college, car loans, moving out, be very careful with this things.

[@almostyummymummy]

Passion fades, though. What do you fuel that passion with and what happens when there is nothing of that left?

[@projectdcb7525]

For passion u need money

[@oneofakind9995]

It just seems like my passions industry is gonna take away time from practicing my passion in a gratifying way. Every job seems either unstable or miserable but hey if that's how it is not much I can do except mabye entrepreneurship.

[@Overwriter]

+ Divisive sensational nonsense in the news, thats a big one

[@Allyourbase1990]

Military is a great option . I was infantry, but there’s plenty of non combat roles , free college , free housing , and a pension .

[@armer2467]

As a Latino that moved out 3 years ago to the us, I can say that I made a couple of mistakes, first one was to give me time off from school, went i moved out over here to the us, I had to start over to go to college, and college was way more expensive than over back in Honduras, especially if you recently moved out to the us, so I decided to wait a year until the charge me the regular price and I had some money saved up, then covid hit, and schools were making it hard to make me go back it, I didn't have any knowledge about how school worked. Second mistake was eating, back in Honduras I would eat all my food and I will be fine, and they teach you not to waste any of your food, so I would eat a lot with no problem, when I moved over to the US, I eated they same way I used to, and I gained 40 pounds, turned out, food over here is way more processed, and it's cheaper to eat junk food. My third mistake was not getting ready for the future, back in Honduras, minimum wage was 400 dólars, so coming over here to the us and making more money, make me feel like I was rich and had my future secured, it turns out I'm really poor, and that even though I got everything I couldn't afford, it's impossible with an income like that. But thankfully now I'm doing better, I'm going to school, I'm buying my first house soon, I lost 47 pounds, and I'm trying to start a business soon. It definitely made me feel better, and even though I don't really like what I'm studying, I'm trying to find out really what I like, and make money from it, school makes you feel like life is linear but the reality is that you gotta find and try everything you can. It's okay to give up or fail sometimes, just remember to always get up! 👌🏻

[@ivaldez126]

Damna house in less than 2 years? Where do u live/ work in?

[@4menace]

You got good credit already??

[@luisalphahernandezomega1704]

*IS IT 400 DOLARS MINIMUM IN HONDURAS EVERY DAY OR EVERY WEEK OR EVERY MONTH???*

[@armer2467]

@@luisalphahernandezomega1704 monthly

[@armer2467]

@@4menace it's not 800 but it's almost there

[@raymondmartin6737]

Good advise, from a 77 year old, born in London during WWII, parents and I then immigrated to the US when I was about to start school, they first had a clothing store. then other work. I was a good student, graduated from college and served as an Officer in the USAF in the late 1960's until early 1970's, and went through all that life throws at you and took care of my parents later in their lives, 20 and 30 years ago. Very tough to see them die, as we're close in our lives.

[@theblackswordsman420]

Hey there grandpa enjoy your life in these very little time you got even though there are not many things to do but still enjoy your life as much as possible

[@gamegamer9523]

I don’t know why but I feel like taking care of your own parents is something that many millennials and Gen: Z Lacked ( too much freedom or individuality probably)

[@gamegamer9523]

Your not the only one who wants to take care of your parents when they get old.

[@raymondmartin6737]

@@gamegamer9523 Thank you for your support!

[@alexgomez6723]

Mistake #6: Following Your “Passion” This does kind of go along with planning for your future, but it’s always important to remember, “passion” eventually drains, it’s motivation, dedication, and hard work that truly pays off in the end. Everything pretty much applies to me though.

[@dtbroad5862]

Joining the military for four years after high school was the best move, I could have made. Saw the world, got a large enlistment bonus, G.I. bill for school after my term, and already had my Associates degree before I left. Not to mention I was able to buy my first house with a V.A. loan before I was even out of my twenties.

[@darronwilliams4641]

I agree, i did 7 years, set up my future well. Livin my best life now. No degree making great money

[@ramcharger9449]

I did 6, medical retirement with 100% va disability next month. Gonna miss the army

[@maddogkilla1]

I have a close friend who unfortunately passed away while serving for the military. I always think about him when ppl mention the Marines or army, etc and wish I could see him again :(

[@gaminglichgamer4035]

@@maddogkilla1 RIP to your friend

[@maishahazari4233]

I wish I join the military once I finish college but I am still working on it and so much more coming up.

[@juan8312]

The lesson from this video: Good parents will always want you to be successful, if your parents are good or if you have a good role model near you, listen to them, you'll probably be thankful

[@underthebridge2445]

Lol 48 seconds ago bro you didnt even watch the video

[@juan8312]

@@underthebridge2445 last time I checked I didnt ask

[@underthebridge2445]

It was just funny to me chill

[@juan8312]

@@underthebridge2445 I know dw lol

[@greengoblin99999]

Collage is a scam especially in america. You get crippling dept and have to put all the money you earned towards the dept. If you dont you become bankrupt as interest sky rockets and you are unable to earn enough

[@joemacy2776]

I am currently 26. I started college at 18, but I decided to go part time in order to keep my stress level down. As a result, I am still not graduated yet even though our society pushes this idea of graduating college at 22. I also still don't really know what I want to do career wise, but I am hoping I will figure that out eventually. While I am still currently taking classes, I am three classes away from my bachelor's which is good. I'm also not very good about taking care of my health. I did find this to be some good advice though.

[@radioactive9245]

Good luck bro

[@iMakeKnviesFly]

Who cares about societys pressure take time in college its there forever id rather work at a job making money then have a college degree and be in thousands of debt

[@rahulupadhyaya705]

Keep hanging in bro. You will have everything good and worked out

[@satcomliarface6313]

I hope you're smart enough to use that piece of paper when you're done most people nowadays aren't

[@sandalf647]

You've literally repeated my life story (except that I actually did graduate from college). I hated college, and I recently left my field simply because I was just sick of it. I'm in a better position now - although my current job is part time, there's potential for growth. It's never too late to change course in life.

[@dell750gamer]

I was 29 by the time I started university but the wait gave me the time to grow and truly learn what I wanted to do in life and in a career I love rather than hate.

[@jeff_uchiha]

💯💯

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

29 and just starting college? Loser.

[@mackdaddydeathjam]

💯💥💥

[@loganmalough2379]

I’m 22 and I just started college last September. During my late teens, I had a bit of a yes and no answer to what I wanna do with my life. Still living with my parents, but if you have a disability, it kinda has its perks.

[@cameronwhite9742]

Same I just turned 22 and just began college made some questionable mistakes but now I know what I want in life !! Mad respect for u !!

[@loganmalough2379]

@@cameronwhite9742 ditto.

[@Verelkia]

Great video, honestly. I'm happy I'm seeing this right now, given I'm a 18 year old in college. And to all you high school students worrying about graduation, I don't blame you. When I graduated high school, I had the same thoughts "I'm not ready to be an adult yet." and that is okay, most people have those feelings, and I won't lie to you, it is scary. Most people do not know what they wanna do during that age, including myself. I've already switched my major in college, which was Enology and Viticulture, to Agribusiness, mainly because I realized I didn't like chemistry. Something I didn't realize until I tried it. Luckily, I'm blessed with parents who want me to grow up by taking my time, while not slaking off, and are letting me stay with them as I continue to try other stuff like fixing my health, being more organized, figure out careers, and... learning now to throw my luck up in the air. (Btw, if you're curious on how I choose agriculture related majors, I live in a very agriculture based region of the United States, and it has been a family passion I guess. But I actually have a passion in agriculture, so don't just pick a major because other people tell you too.)

[@bloodyhellevator]

I didn't plan much and wasn't really sure of what I was going to do after high school. It kind of feels like I've been spending a lot of time cleaning up the personal mistakes that I've made for myself. Lately I've been working on exercising more frequently and eating better while staying in college. Thank you so much for the great video!

[@esho6460]

I appreciate the diversity on this channel. Honestly never know what kind of video we’ll get next and they always manage to make them interesting beginning to end. Bravo Infographics Team! 😄😄

[@Sly9192]

They do advice videos every once and while

[@kaitlyn6853]

I'm 23, and have statistically spent at least 10% of my life, including sleep, on the steam platform playing games. This amounts to over 20,000 hours of playtime and I have vowed to never regret it. It was valuable escapism that helped me stay away from self-harm and harder drugs over the course of an abusive and traumatic life. I am only just now beginning to get my life straight, and now that I don't have to play games to cope, I don't really want to! Just follow your heart and listen to your head and things will work out in the end.

[@perryh.5306]

Your awesome! I support whatever you do 100%!

[@RobloxGamingCorner]

I'm graduating high school next Monday and I'm watching this when I do. I'm still nervous about the ceremony, All I can say now is...I did it.

[@jasoethesentienteyeshapedg4847]

My life in a nutshell: - Grew up abroad from kindergarten to 4th High School. *(All-boys school from 6th grade to 4th Year High School)* - Grew up non-productive, lazy, and didn't take education too seriously and not too seriously at the same time. - Dad has a second family that forces me to choose which parent to be with. - Felt like my entire brain and confidence just reset back to level 1 when I and my mom had to go back home to the Philippines. - I choose computer college instead of a job for 2 years but felt like it was a huge financial and emotional regret. - Took a position as an OJT in City Hall, but instead of asking for a real job, I pussied out on the last day. - My mom compared me to my 3 older brothers who have a job and families but not one of them getting into college. - I wanted to speak out to my mother about growing depression but I can't due to having a mindset of a servant. - Feel like any more forceful advice is going to hurt my head even more. - I wish I could be like the struggling determined kids here in the Philippines from day one, but it felt like it was too late. Help.

[@Token101]

First thing is no matter the situation, other factors are partly as well as you are. 2nd is yes the rush and big picture of Life will always give you tension and will not go away until old age or death 3rd is you like something, or you have a certain strength in something. Do it with something that can provide. I.e. Helping people, you don’t have to be a surgeon, a family doctor is what is good for you even if a surgeon pays well.

[@dens790130]

Video games isn't necessarily wasted time, there's quite a few life skills in there (example : problem solving under time constraints ), and job opportunities (over 250k jobs in the US alone ). Also there are professional gamers who gain more money than SuperBowl Champions.

[@klevz3207]

Unless you're playing 8+ hours a day and actively pursuing a career in esports/streaming, it's a waste of time. Doesn't mean you shouldn't do it, obviously there's no shame in just doing something for the sake of having fun, but don't tell yourself that it's productive and gonna get you a job or something cuz it wont for 99.9% of people. It takes crazy amounts of hard work and luck to make it playing video games for a living.

[@damigamermx-us8291]

@@klevz3207yeah, to play videogames for a living you need to be an extremely highly skilled competitive player on a league or being a KZbinr or streamer but you have to have your viewers entertained and make quality content. Not just playing a game and thats it

[@NekoNebula1313]

I grew up in a very abusive household where my mom never protected me so I moved out (ran away)when I was 15 years old and did miscellaneous jobs like sweeping parking lots to get by and was on and off homeless for 4 years. At least I got my GED and now I've had housing for about 7 years. My mom hates that I'm not a super achiever but she never sent me up for a life to achieve anyways.

[@Sana-pk4zm]

where did you live all this time?

[@Heartattackackackack]

Fr where did you live?

[@danieldavila4999]

This is an excellent video to watch if you're just starting out. There are few things in this video that should be noted as well, don't focus on what others are doing and learn to love who you are. Very very important. You'll never feel good enough and content with yourself without doing those two things. I used to be so preoccupied with why everyone is ahead of me and why I struggled in college. I eventually stopped focusing on others and loved who I am, I was able to finish college last year (after 7 years) and was able to buy a house, pay off my car, and land a real job using my degree by 25! Things can turn around quickly once you take your eyes off of others.

[@JGonzZ.]

I'm nearing 20 years old and graduated in 2020, I've been working minimum wage and recently got a second job and I make about 1,800 a month (Tx panhandle). And to top it off, I got diagnosed with diabetes last year, its been really hard since the car I have is always failing on something as its really old, and working customer service is just the worst, especially working every day abt 8-10 hours sometimes I feel like I just can't do it or just give up but I just suppress all of it and just constantly repeat myself "It's part of the grind" Eventually all the hard work will pay off, I hope things start to look up for me soon. :) Thankfully I dont pay for bills yet since I still live with my parents which has greatly contributed to saving my money, I'm currently saving for a new car that I really love which is a Mazda 3 hatch, after paying most of the car I'm planning to go to college, I don't know what I want to study but recently culinary arts has been interesting me a lot. As for the meantime, I have been trying to enjoy life by playing some Forza to relax and working out right when I get out of work, it really helps to distress a lot my mind and getting to think what to do in the future. This might sound generic, but don't give up, every journey ends at some point :)

[@AiePro26]

Good luck to you :)

[@xodeez]

You and I are living the same life my guy. Let’s pray for stress free and healthy life 🤘🏼

[@gbk_dark388]

any advice for a 18 year old graduating in 2 months?

[@JGonzZ.]

@@gbk_dark388 sorry for the late response; I'd sa: •Try to keep contact with your friends, go and hang out every now and then, I haven't talked to mine in months lol •Don't overwork yourself, if you need help, it doesn't hurt to ask someone or you can ask for a day off, everyone needs to rest. •Try to find something that you like to do on your time off, wether it's working out, going places, or some other type of stuff. •Try to save as much money as you can it'll be useful on the future on either emergencies, retiring, or losing a job. I recommend saving around 20% or more on your paychecks and putting it into a savings account. And don't spend stuff irresponsibly, you don't need to upgrade your phone every year and the expensive name brand stuff like clothes, you can get them at walmart for cheaper. •If you're going to college I've heard that there's websites where you can download the books from whatever college you go to so that you don't have to pay the excessive price that they sell 'em at. •Vehicles: *never* get cars from Chrysler or Fiat their quality control is the *WORST* those pieces of junk will cause you so many problems. I recommend cars from the reliable end like Toyota, Mazda, Scion or Honda or some of the cheap Chevys and Fords like the Fiesta (I have a 07 Aveo and its running good after 180k miles still)

[@JGonzZ.]

@@AiePro26 thanks 🙏

[@Blackjack09721]

I agree with this video, and being honest....you don't become a real adult until like your mid to late 20s and when you have to start paying bills on your own income (no scholarships, stipends, loans, etc. to help you out). A lot of people change when bills come due.....or stay in school/with parents to avoid that reality.

[@hanie7886]

1. rushing into university or the future 2. procrastination 3. jumping into marriage 4. too much freedom 5. not planning ahead

[@iustinoprisan]

Respect, thank you

[@LaziestToast]

Thanks! I like your show and all you talk about btw.

[@nathan4327]

Seriously though, what doesn’t he talk about??

[@lonelytoaster2915]

I'm Your 69th like

[@Verelkia]

There is something I noticed this video does not bring up, so I will. If you're choosing a college, please actually look into it, and consider a lot of possibilities. It is not just the education, but also the environment, opportunity, and support. If you can't handle being away from your family much, please choose a good college in your region. Don't just choose a college because of a scholarship or something like that. It is very hard to make friends in college, because you basically have only one class with those people, and rarely ever again. Plus everyone is kinda in their own bubble. I haven't figured it all out, but its very different from high school, believe me. I actually have a true story about that, involving a friend of mine. I live in Pacific states of the United States, and my closet friend in high school decided to go a college all way in New York, mainly because he was offered a bigger scholarship. He's been there for a semester and half and... he's coming back this coming week. The main reason he is is because of home sickness and no one to be with really. Has issues with his roommates, all his family lives in the pacific states or Mexico, and it has effected his time at college drastically. Please do not make the same mistake.

[@-_Somebody_]

Yes!! And it’s not just college, but jobs and other ventures too. I just read about someone who left their home state in the north for an opportunity down south and in so doing they all but lost their support system and have to build a close network all over again.

[@legendarykairock3461]

Thank you Infographics, very cool. I'm a senior in high school and graduation is just a couple months away, it really helped me get an idea of what to do.

[@Vincent__Castaneda]

Same. Got admitted to a college but I’m doing bad in Spanish so I’m in a pickle lol.

[@Warpig20N]

This is a great video they posted, wish I would have seen this before graduating high school lol

[@Puertorican-pc5ep]

School is not for everyone, depression is real and can make you feel stuck, the feeling of not knowing what to do, the toxic relationships, find your passion, don’t go for the money, the money will come when you find what you LOVE to do 💚🙏🏽

[@Mii.2.0]

You love Doritos.

[@AvatarKevin]

I'm in my early 20's and I definitely need to hear this

[@FortniteOG420]

Im 24, never moved out of my parents house, built my own house, went off grid, started my own homestead and left society's stupidity in the dust

[@lilchef2930]

Wow I’m intrigued where are you located and are you alone?

[@prettyboishah2898]

Me too, very interesting

[@damigamermx-us8291]

So you built your own house next to your parent’s house?

[@HolyShabazz]

I am 27 and turning 28 in may! I played college ball for a bit then was kicked out for a couple things, bounced around and ended up having a two beautiful daughters with a long time college girlfriend, got my associates in criminal justice then got into sales and social media influencing. when i started in college i said i wanted to be a “physical therapist”, but i really ain’t even know what they did, i just liked sports and the title sounded cool, relevant, and respectable. Moral of the story everything you go though helps guide you to where your supposed to be. And most people don’t know what they want out of life at 18,28,38 it doesn’t matter your age; life is about the journey not the destination. Don’t hyper focus on some weird definition of success or comparing yourself to your peers. have a mind that believes in abundance, confidence and good faith in your heart and you shall not fail young one. 🙏🏿

[@josiewright1840]

This was absolutely the best video they've ever made!!!!! Everything about this video except the early love applies to my little brother!! And because of that he's just told us two days ago he's getting kicked off the couch he's living on and has no where to go 🙄🙄🙄🙄 I can't express how much work/stress it'll be to turn him around but hes got no choice. I wish more people would watch this!!!!

[@EmilyS-gk3st]

I can see the wisdom in what is said on how to avoid that final mistake. In fact, I saw the light on the taking care of your body now a few years ago when I was 19. My dad has congestive heart failure, and I've seen what it does to him. And it's elsewhere in his family, too. I had unhealthy habits of eating too much and exercising too little, and not only was I beginning to hate myself because of my overweight appearance, but I recognized that if I kept this up, it could be too late to change down the road. I've heard too many stories where people went down a similar path thinking they would be fine because they're young, they'd take care of themselves later, and then found it was a lot harder to bounce back from unhealthy habits because youth was no longer on their side. I decided to learn from all that and started to exercise more and make sure I'm not eating more than the energy I'm outputting. As a result, 2 1/2 years later I'm only 4 lbs overweight according to BMI rather than the 37 lbs overweight according to BMI that I was when I started and eating a lot less saturated fat. I'm hoping that this preventative measure will help me avoid congestive heart failure later on down the line. The exercise also doesn't have to be too intensive. I lost a lot of that weight by simply walking or pacing nearly every day for an extended period of time. And if better health down the road isn't a good enough motivation to take good care of yourself and you're religious, our bodies are a precious gift from God. Isn't it our responsibility to take as good care of that gift as we can?

[@Cheesenuggest420]

I tried the army route, if you go in nit knowing that you already like the army you will hate it. You have zero freedom, you get a weird relationship with death, but you will make the best friends you will ever have.

[@tiredox3788]

Yep I made a lot of mistakes after I got out of high school. Now I'm 23 and thinking whether I made a mistake being in college.

[@xdfunnyshow857]

Is college worth it or no?

[@tiredox3788]

@@xdfunnyshow857 I don't know. To be honest

[@orangy8549]

@@xdfunnyshow857 it’s what you make of it.

[@xdfunnyshow857]

@@orangy8549 like it depends?

[@lilid5016]

College is worth it, get any job liking it doesn’t matter because you won’t be doing it for life, that shouldn’t be your goal, get heavily interested into real estate investing using leverage, I know 19 year olds doing pretty good living in their own place with little to no $ down and tenants, just knowledge

[@Kai-hk7tl]

I'm glad I listened to my family. Sadly most of my friends didn't...

[@SpiceRoomOfficial]

They’ll soon feel the consequences for that in time

[@tallflguy]

They are defiantly right about saving 10 percentage of your income towards retirement. I been doing it since I was 21, now I’m 41 and I have a decent nest egg for retirement.

[@gabrieljordan8015]

I'm 39 and my youngest sister just graduated and got married immediately right after. I begged her to wait at least until her late 20s to settle down as a full time wife and mother. I insisted I had her best interests in mind and was just giving her advice that I've learned from years of life experience. But alas now she refuses to talk to me. I guess time will tell how it all turns out.

[@lilid5016]

Let her learn the hard way, you can’t help someone who doesn’t want to help themselves, and give her a taste of her own medicine if things do (statistically likely) go wrong

[@Hunredbandz]

It's better to get married young for woman. She will struggle to find a good man over 30

[@SpiceRoomOfficial]

@@Hunredbandz Not necessarily

[@littletiger7410]

i hope it wont turns out bad

[@TheRonoTV2024]

For a woman its okay. Let her get a long term partner this early as waiting till her late 20s is a disaster.

[@almostyummymummy]

As a non-American (a Kiwi), I never went to university. Left college (US High School equivalent) half-way through my last year at 17. Knew uni wasn't for me. First job in a supermarket (chilled/frozen goods dept for three years). Then changed career path to early childhood teacher. That lasted about two years. Age 25 switched again to real estate agent (where I met my now wife of 13 years). Two years there before we both switched again. This time to a home reno/restoration business, where we have been since. Not everyone is meant to / should go to university. It's been a blast, I'll say that. We've had a couple of clients look down on us for not doing tertiary education, but they change their tone when they see end results. Sometimes.

[@Warmsunny]

As a freshman in high school this is some good points

[@kingofkombat7304]

Wym good points you ain’t even watched the whole vid yet 😂

[@AGbuteraofficial]

@@kingofkombat7304 LOLL CAUGHT RED HANDED

[@pandaboogus]

@@kingofkombat7304 lmfso fr

[@gamegamer9523]

This video made me reflect on everything I did until now. The only mistakes shown in the video I did right is building healthier habits and be careful of rushing relationships mostly cause I want to single forever.

[@patricksomebody858]

As a 22 year old without any job experience, still doesn’t know what wants in life and graduated one of the most elite food industries in my country I can totally relate to this

[@eviljoshy3402]

My dad pressured me into going to college right after high school. He kept saying "You need to go to college!" "I don't even know what I want to do" "You still need to go!!!!". What parents fail to grasp is 40 years ago a college degree meant a good job. Now you can have a 4 year degree and still be unemployed. It all depends on what you got a degree in. Going in blind is a terrible idea. I took some random classes for a semester then one day I was stopped for a school bus and a dodge neon doing 70 drove into me. I was perfectly fine after the accident but it totaled my car. A old muscle car I restored. Needless to say I was depressed. Then one day going to class I asked myself "Why the #@$% am I doing this?" and I quit. Even if that car crash hadn't happened I'm convinced the outcome would have been the same. Forcing a kid to go to college without a goal in mind is just a waste of money. Ive tried going back numerous times but it's either ends the same or real life gets in the way. Now in my current job I need education to actually progress so I actually want to go back to class. That's the way it should be. It doesn't matter if it's good for your kids or not. Forcing them to do something they don't want, they will only put in minimal effort.

[@keegonblakemore1807]

As a freshly 18 year old unemployed person living with my girlfriends parents, I am scared. Military sounds like a great option, but that would mean being away from my girlfriend, and I can’t see myself doing that.

[@prettyboishah2898]

Damm bro, your girlfriends parents allow you to live with them!?!

[@wweturkturk2002]

This video motivate me to make a better decisions in life now that I'm 19 now graduate high school last year

[@idabresler420]

Life can’t really be planned. I got a concussion when I was 20 and I’m still sick and suffering from it now at 24 🥴

[@perryh.5306]

😥 that's sad....I'd definitely be Pampering you 24/7.

[@chrisbowpiloto]

I changed careers twice in my twenties and I don't understand why people put so much pressure on teenagers to decide what they are going to do for the rest of their lives. Both changes went very well for me

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

Why? Because youth is a commodity that you can never get back, that's why.

[@ClickMyProfile_Unknown0human]

This is so true everyone is pessure on a 16-20s year old choozing life for them, like people need mind own business

[@muriellivermore2560]

Babies are the best things in the world. Glad I have 4 with the woman I married at 22. Marriage isn’t easy, but family is worth it.

[@user-vh1ys5qr1o]

congratz to you, nice👍🏻

[@chaosgamer016_5]

Good for you my dude glad things are going out for you

[@colinz226]

If anything, I figured out how unhealthy going to bed late is in a house where my family has always done just that. It is still a struggle but it helps to have that figured out.

[@quaktoons331]

The biggest mistake people do after high school is fear mistakes and failure. Don't fear it, embrace it. Do as many things that fill your life with joy, no matter the consequences. DON'T SURVIVE, LIVE!

[@aaliyah82]

Yeah..

[@stevenbeck7282]

Good vide. I should note that it is actually pretty hard to get a posting with the Peace Corps unless you already have a BA. It can be done but they like to see a few years work experience or some other qualification if you don't have a degree.

[@karmasutra4774]

I was just saying that! Need a degree or equivalent

[@denischen8196]

One of the worst mistakes teenagers can make after high school is joining the military without fully understanding what to expect. The video hides the fact that military training is very intense. You will be subject to verbal abuse throughout the day, and even the smallest mistakes will result in severe punishments. The physical activities will be intense and sometimes dangerous. It will brainwash and completely change the way you think and act.

[@rustbone]

Just join the Air Force and u chilling

[@alexesquivel8566]

That’s only temporary tho. The benefits after u get out is worth it

[@glehappletonjr6565]

I'm fifteen and thanks to my dad, I pretty much have everything figured out, the air force academy will probably be the first step for me after high school.

[@itsvmmc]

I never planned forward at all but during college this completely changed. I got more motivation and now I only focus on the long term goals

[@dwelch3114]

I did a tour of four years in the Navy. So fast forward twenty five years, and I have Lou gehrig disease and one hundred percent service related. The VA is really good at quality of care for me.

[@NEIL_F]

I’m currently 13, but this video seems really helpful for me, as I’ll eventually move into high school and later on. Your team makes some seriously amazing videos though, good job!

[@xing._.]

same man, these videos are giving me a taste of the adult world

[@Shredded_Dragon]

Enjoy it

[@jamesfrankenfield2398]

I’m just beginning high school and I’ll keep this in my head until I graduate

[@jayjee9944]

This video is extremely helpful and makes me feel a bit better about the future. I've been so stressed out trying to figure out what career I want to work towards but I realize that what I'm going through is common and it's refreshing to know that I'm not the only one who doesn't have everything 100% figured out :)

[@huhtjvxdjkkk]

It’s a new day but still the same mission

[@MrScaryPasta]

I’m 26 and not even in college. I’m on disability because of health issues. I’m just glad I graduated high school when I did.

[@snoodlebug1800]

This stressed me out lol Also, the military is not an option for everyone!

[@fzxfzxfzx]

I wish I was dead

[@sethaniel1]

Good thing Infographics mentioned the military. I got a case I'm handling atm, but that's my plan. Military isn't bad if you know what you want.

[@redwind5150]

Private security is also good.

[@devotedtodestruction]

Served in the military for 8 years, invested a lot and now I’m chilling 😮‍💨 Zero debt, zero fu*** given. 🙂

[@ChannonLegier]

Welp, I am tired of this "must do" and must get "a college education" BS.

[@Karlos1234ify]

Same

[@User-86204]

Same it's 2022 and people still think you need a college degree to be successful or to get a good job

[@Karlos1234ify]

@@User-86204 It’s BS

[@babarazamsucks]

@@User-86204I wish colleges were abolished because I’m sick of it and so sick and tired of such uncooperative professors.

[@IbarraAlejandro]

​@@babarazamsucks Same

[@oranclarke2642]

24 here graduated last year. A college degree at the end of the day is something nice to put on your CV / Resume, graduating from college with a Higher Cert in IT. And i got a job while my mates with full degrees didn’t most of it is Persistence & Luck once you get that foot in the door your grand. What id say is go for junior positions and work your way up the chain if they say your over qualified move on, if you get multiple interviews lined up increases your chances. Typically interviewers will just say if they do or don't want you, if feel nothing after an interviews then probably didn't work out. No one aces an interview and those that "do" are up there own hole, most employers need you because they need bodies. A good sign is if they’re training you up because thats usually a sign they wanna keep you so learn as much as possible. TL;DR employers want experience and not training, go to level 1 positions so they can give you the training while being paid.

[@ericblaisdell7205]

Jumping into college isn't bad if you start at a community college. Tuition is low if not paid for by financial aid. It can also make it easier to get into your school of choice when you figure out what you want to major in by getting into a guaranteed transfer program. That's what I did, I'm at Virginia Tech now in my junior year of mechanical engineering with only one semester of debt. It's also never too late to start, I will be 30 in a few months and while I do feel behind the curb I certainly feel far further ahead than others I went to school with. I also worked as a machinist/fabricator for 7 years which gave me knowledge that puts me higher than most of my peers. Most people continue to change until 25 so to spend that time figuring yourself out and finding your passions isn't a waist, more likely it will save you from following a dream that isn't really yours.

[@xaviercallejas145]

Good point

[@sagetheassassin3192]

I'm 22 and I still need to get my GED do to difficulties In life from 2016 to 2019 which prevented me to going back to 11th grade. Plan on getting a GED and working as a security guard or police officer

[@most5795]

The transition between school and adult life isn't a straight road. But there's too many that don't have a game plan just pick something around 13 and sick to it. The transition will bea lot smoother. All these pitfalls come from a. Lack of support B lack of a game plan C some sort of suppression coming from you environment. (Under paying job, to many responsibility to choose a pathway, overworked on job, game plan picked for you ((marriage/career))

[@iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii2458]

Life is not what you know. It is about who you know.

[@GrilledCheese_Master]

I appreciate this video, I finish high school in 6 weeks

[@julezzz1100]

SAME

[@wayneboyd4372]

Unless you come from an abusive home or have a learning disability, high school graduation should NOT be the highlight of your life. After saying that, hopefully you made it because it's a minimum. I would say decide what lifestyle you want then select the career that will help you get that lifestyle. If you want a minimalist life, you don't need to make big bucks. If you want a luxurious life, you need to make big bucks. Plan early. Yes, there will always be outliers - those who didn't do well at school or go to college and still made it big... but let's be clear that they are not a high percentage of high school graduates let alone high school drop-outs. Too many said after graduating high school that they WISHED they worked harder in high school. So you didn't know that while you were in high school? Just odd. One last thing - before you start high school, decide if you will be a bully, racist, or bigot or not... because it will come back and BITE you... and rightfullly so LOL And "I was just a teen" does NOT hold any water. Social media is POWERFUL so make good decisions early.

[@mac23806]

This is some very educational advice this a great catalogue for those not sure of what not to do in their future.

[@IndigoOrcaCat]

I feel like adding "don't rack up credit card debt" would be a good addition to this video.

[@hoon-kay4840]

Its hard to even think about my future because of mental problems and not knowing what I want to do with my life. My interests don't have enough passion to become a career choice. yea history is cool, but what type of job even takes history majors other than schools and journalists of some sorts, yea playing and messing around with fire is awesome, but what things other than wielding(which I don't want to do)has a thing in need of fire? I know I don't have much time before I finish 8th grade... And then 12th, but its difficult to do anything especially when I have no passion towards things.

[@vertbinpro7397]

I don’t think you realize how much I need this video

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

We told our kids to take a year off before going to Uni, wait until they're 25 before thinking about getting married, and 28 before having children. There's no rush, no need to choose something for the rest of your life before you've lived any of it.

[@zacdubois8282]

Good to know, considering I’m a senior in high school and about to graduate😅

[@twocvbloke]

So, go get into debt to get a degree to get a job to pay off the debt for that degree and scrape together something that might make the mortgage or rent payments that month and hope to have enough to save in order to retire on after you've made the decisions between heat or eat, yeah, sounds like a plan...........

[@curiousjorgegonzalez]

Fuxk bro😅😂👌🏽

[@numberone2676]

Maybe try for scholarships and state Schools? And be sure to pick a good STEM major?

[@haileynicolls1688]

I am thinking about, after graduation 🎓 i might take a gap year to think & do some research about what pathways i want to take and to find out what i am truely pationate about and then once I'm truely sure its what i want i will go to college and major in whatever course i choose to rn im thinking i might major in nursing or something not sure yet still thinking it over... But is this a steady mindset to have for a upcoming highschool graduate?? (i graduate on the 21st of may btw) so yeah.

[@EthanPlays8]

I just graduated from high school and the best advice is don’t let your parents peer pressure you into choosing a career path you can choose to pursue your career and passion as long as you are getting a reasonable amount of money My parents wanted me to be a doctor but I chose to be a KZbinr and learned to live independently from my parents

[@alastairoldaccount6611]

Volunteer work staring at 16 is the best advice I can give. Most employers won’t hire you if someone else who has experience applies. Volunteer work will help a lot. Also don’t drop out unless you have a guaranteed job. Even McDonald’s prefers you to have a GED…

[@SkittleBurstsxoxo]

Volunteer working is literally a scam for young people. There are plenty of jobs that you can get at the age of 16 without experience, and plenty of jobs you can get at 18 without experience. Having a GED is a byproduct of dropping out or leaving school early and electing to get it. Also, mentioning McDonalds as if it's not a job worth having for some is incredibly ignorant and ignores the fact that the vast majority of McDonalds employees are over the age of 25.

[@ClickMyProfile_Unknown0human]

It good volunteer only thing fill resume up Weird put their kids to work then volunteer

[@Koolaid5583]

You hit the nail on the head dude. Im 27 and can't agree more to what you are saying

[@latrade2159]

Yeah, I feel you too, I'm 17 I feel like rushing with certain thing is now a social standard, just be patient and go with the flow, find something you and enjoy and excude, do not rush the process.

[@aguy7190]

Man I love this channel

[@-_Somebody_]

I like these lighthearted vids compared to some others The Infographics Show make.

[@candicequist9891]

i love the words you use in this vid

[@just_hajile]

Edit: I work part-time as of now, 26-35 hours/week, and it pays a good check, could be better but hey, it’s entry-level. As a military child, I’m currently in a gap year in the brink or re-entering college for the second time. I’m 19, and my parents repeatedly tell me to take the military route, but I doubt it suites me, I’ve also dealt with a violent past, and also didn’t see my mom for long periods of time due to the military. I’d like to ask more info on the Peace Corps and what their experience is like? I still want to complete my bachelors’ before 25.

[@Brenda-gv3cc]

These are same things I was talking to my grandson about, great choices, will make all difference in the world

[@Noobman69420]

That's cute

[@cruiserblade984]

What a video! A must-watch for teenagers exploring life on their own.

[@Domenic1407]

I… can’t tell if I made a mistake or not. I’m close to being 24 now and with a bit of luck I’ll start college soon. And the thing is… yes, i took a off break after Highschool, but it was only one year. I had to retake classes 3 times because I had a troubled childhood and early teen years and overall wasn’t mature enough. I definitely needed those extra years, otherwise I would have finished middle school with very bad results. So can’t say I made a mistake… but it surely feels like that

[@darrenjackson4646]

I also had a troubled childhood, I was able to get through high school with good grades but moving on to college immediately did not work for me. My depression and mental health issues were too much to handle. I dropped out. Ten years later, I started school again and now I'm about to graduate with my bachelors in computer engineering. I know what I want to do and have more control of my mental issues now. Everyone is different the most important thing is to be kind to others and work hard. If you are gonna take out loans make sure this investment is what you want and will be something you can pay back

[@abbysworld05]

The first one is more of a personal decision of what’s best for you, both of my parents didn’t go to college until after I was born, so my mom didn’t go back to work until I was heading to kindergarten and my younger sister was heading to preschool, but for me I’m in my first year of college and graduated high school in 2023,for me its best if I go to college straight out of high school,both me and my parents felt the same way so it’s fresh in my mind and cuz I most likely wouldn’t go to college if I did what my parents did

[@noahgidley631]

i am 17 years old. a senior in high school. if anyones reading this. i am shaking just because i feel so not prepared and that i’ll end up on the streets for sure due to addiction and more.

[@hexonn9355]

ikr pain

[@bursegsardaukar]

6:12 "In many countries, children are expected to stay at home until they get married even if it takes until their thirties or if it never happens at all." There's a label for people like that. They call them 'parasite singles'.

[@bigcat7508]

Finally, some awareness about this.

[@RandomjificationOfficial]

The biggest mistake is thinking college gets you the highest paid jobs or if you just saved 20% into 401k and Roth you can retirement by 50. Of you save 15% to 25% more into an investment account you can be a millionaire by 50 as well. Dividends are key. Buy assets not liabilities.

[@RandomjificationOfficial]

@ThelastTiger Investing in both doesn't hurt. One gets taxed and the other doesn't I believe. But I got my money everywhere and planning on retirement between 40 to 50

[@cg0825]

In my parent's generation (born in '42 and '43) it was the norm to work at a job for 30 years or more. It was not in my generation (born in '72). So when I got through college it was hard for family to understand that it is not how it was then. Even worse, if you got a degree in a certain field and ended up doing something else, you were almost seen as a failure. For me, I finished college at 24 and it was almost "so you finally are graduating?"

[@enriqueb1476]

Life is so overwhelming

[@muriellivermore2560]

Don’t follow people who aren’t what you want to turn out like.

[@lightoftheearth8731]

This video couldn't hv come at a better time since i'm 16 and just out of high school. Great video!!!

[@nukeconnon8421]

I wish I had watched this video before I graduated high school. This has a huge amount of advice I would have really have liked to have known then and really appreciate knowing now. (But this video wasn't posted yet! D; )

[@SapphireGladeComics]

If I could go back to my HS self, I would tell them, join the military and then tackle school afterwards or during. Some of the best people I've worked with are former military.

[@mattdajedi]

I wish I joined the military sooner like I said I was, but I’m currently in the process of still joining do to procrastination. Never should’ve initially went to college cuz I didn’t even finish that.

[@mjmagpantay5340]

I love the new editing of this vid!

[@Karlos1234ify]

This hurts knowing watching this. I’m 27 years old & I’ve been stuck at this one dead end job for 6 years

[@HAKIM5494]

Same situation. 28 years old, stuck at one job, still figuring what to do. I'm currently learning trading. My suggestion is to try something new as a side job so that u can survive

[@Karlos1234ify]

@@HAKIM5494 I have a Universal License in HVAC. The sad thing is not many people are trying to accept me. One of my backup plans is to become a Electrician. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[@ReekayClipz]

@@Karlos1234ify You got this dude. Wish you the best!

[@friendlysky7674]

I’m 14 years old and not in college yet, thank you🙏🏻

[@agbr4087]

Thank you for this infographic show Great advice to follow at my 18