<prompt> Human: Throwaway account for obvious reasons. Like stated in the title, I am an 18 year old about to go off to University leave on September 4th. My girlfriend is also 18, but still in high school. However, yesterday, my girlfriend informed that she was late on her period and so she took a pregnancy test. It came out positive. She said she was planning on having the baby, and I of course 100 respect her decision. Because shes still in high school, she cant fully support the baby by herself on a part-time job, no matter how hard she works. My plan originally, was to goto University for one year, and then come back home to goto a University closer to my home long distance isnt real my thing, and the Uni Im planning to goto is 6 hours away. However, because of this new and unexpected complication, I was wondering if it would be a better idea to try to find a job around my area, to support her and the baby. I dont really expect nor want her to be alone while going through her pregnancy. Should I try and find a decent paying job around my area, and support my girlfriend and child? Or should I go as I originally intended, to a Uni 6 hours away, and then come back and try to support her? I have decent skills in computer softwarecoding and I worked at a local bakery for a long enough time to maybe manage the storeAlso, I know getting a girl in high school pregnant is hella idiotic and definitely needed more planning or contraceptives on my part. We did use Plan B after having unprotected sex but it wasnt right away, though it was in the 3 day time frame. I dont plan on leaving my girlfriend to have this baby by herself, but I am at a loss for what to do. Help please :EDIT : Thanks for all the replies so far, its really been stressful to be completely honest. Her living situation for the next year or so would be fine, because her parents are very supportive, just maybe not in this situation, but they wouldnt throw her out, no. So until she graduates high school, she would have a place to stay. As to what she wants, she wants me to stay of course, and I want to as well, but I feel as though, like many of you have said, a college education and degree is what will ultimately lead to a more supportive career. I do have decent computer coding skills, so I feel like if I can get a job in that field, I wouldnt necessarily have to goto Uni to get a decent paying job.EDIT 2 : Thank you all so much for an outpouring of your generosity and compassion. I really do appreciate everyones input and will update you once I talk to her about it tomorrow. Im out right now so once I return, Ill try to reply to everyones posts! Thank you everyone!!Assistant: Having a child is a lot of money.Raising a child is more money years afters years . The longer you will wait to have a decent job the harder and the more impossible it will seems for you to offer your child and your girlfriend a decent life. There is always the possibility to take certification instead of University if you want to stay close but for a good futur you have to take sacrifice and your girlfriend to have to deal with the best choice for the three of you. Having a decent job is a priority if you ask meHuman: Right, I understand that, but to get a decent job, most people would need a college degree, that is my understanding. And so thats where the dilemma isAssistant: Not necessarily, pick up a trade and join your local union. Human: What trade would pay decently?  <response>: Any trade - electrician, plumber pay very well. 