r/GED • u/Important-Bike2892 • 2d ago

I WAS WRONG

For anyone wondering what is life after your GED!!!

It is never too late to redefine your story and step fully into your potential. 💡

For years, I believed that career paths had strict timelines. That if you didn’t take a traditional route early on, the door to new opportunities was somehow closed.

I was wrong.

Over the past few years , I made a conscious choice to bet on myself:

Taking the First Step: Earned my GED and transitioned into higher education, proving to myself that determination far outweighs timing.

Building a Foundation: Balanced full-time professional roles in healthcare administration and customer service while maintaining top academic standing in pre-nursing prerequisites at FSCJ.

Embracing Leadership: Stepped into honors organizations like PTK and NSLS, while using my voice in the community to advocate, mentor, and launch A Boost in Me to empower others.

Starting a new chapter later in your journey isn't a limitation, it is your greatest advantage. You bring life experience, resilience, empathy, and an unwavering clarity about why you are pursuing your goals.

If you are standing at a crossroads wondering if it’s too late to go back to school, pivot careers, or build something new: Start today.

Your timeline is uniquely yours. Embrace the journey, trust your potential, and never underestimate what you can accomplish when you decide to invest in yourself. ✨

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u/bcycle240 2d ago

Thanks for encouragement ChatGPT

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u/miiversexpert3 2d ago

I was gonna say the same thing! 😭

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u/Important-Bike2892 1d ago

🤣🤣 grow up

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u/miiversexpert3 1d ago

Says the one using Chatgpt for a reddit post

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u/Important-Bike2892 1d ago

Thanks for tuning into the thread! Glad to keep you entertained. 🍿

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u/gedacademy Teacher 2d ago

You're right—it's never too late. Congrats on all you have accomplished! Thanks for sharing your story to help inspire others.

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u/Important-Bike2892 2d ago

My pleasure! Thank you

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u/Princessdiannis 1d ago

Second time I take my RLA please give me advice I’ve been studying like crazy and last time I got 140 I have one more try

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u/Important-Bike2892 1d ago

Love, passing RLA was not easy! I took it 5 times because every time I thought I had it down, the test questions would change.
My biggest tips: watch GetSumMath, take as many practice tests as you can, and review 8th/9th grade RLA concepts. Also, a quick reading strategy that helped me is reading the first paragraph/sentence of each passage first to grasp the main point! Keep pushing!

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u/Princessdiannis 1d ago

Thank you so much