<prompt> Human: Im 17, looking for a casual job at fast food, etc. Just to save up for a car, and pay my cell phone bill. Just the basics. And I hate school. I absolutely LOATHE it. So I dont plan on going to college, just graduate high school. Fortunately, Im experienced in hardware, and know my stuff. I build computers, I know what this and that is, etc. So I plan on applying at Apple when Im 18. My parents on the other hand, think I should go to the armynavy because...I guess they dont see me going anywhere financially and job wise? Anyway, they think I should go because then I make a good amount of money and they pay my house bills and food bills. So I said well maybe Ill ask reddit to see what the best decision is. My step dad just said, I hate to break it to you but the internet is lying to you. It always has been. Yeah whatever asshole. I also saw a video of a solder talking about navy boot camp and...screw that. Ive been yelled at and psychologically abused all my life so no way am I going to the army. Im asking for advice on what the best decision job wise is. Im not going to college unless Im desperate and Im 100 NOT going to the army. Please, someone give me some good advice as Im kinda worried on what job to take when I graduate. I obviously want to move out and have a place of my own. And not struggle.  <response>: Id recommend you at least go to some kind of trade school for welding or auto technician or something. Im 46 I think mine is about the last generation to do ok without higher education. I did go to trade school though for welding now over the road truck driving absolutely love it. 