Saturday, June 18, 2011

3 Reasons Why You Should Earn a GED Diploma

By Lisa Singer


Did you know that close to 40 million American adults don't have a high school diploma? Are you among them? Did you also know that in today's competitive job marketplace, you will find yourself earning less money than your counterparts who do have a diploma? You may also be finding it difficult, if not impossible, to even get your foot in the door without having a high school diploma in your hand. There is something you can do though; you can earn a GED diploma. Earning a GED diploma will take hard work and dedication but the feeling you get once you have it in your hand will make the sacrifice worth the effort. You will also likely find opportunities for employment and advancement that you didn't have before.

The reasons you might have today for wanting to earn a GED could be as compelling as those you had for having to drop out of high school before you received your high school diploma. There are options to receive your GED no matter your age and it's likely you can find a high school or college center that offers the GED degree programs. There are at least three good reasons to earn a GED diploma:

Self worth: You may not even realize it, but your self esteem might be suffering just because you don't have a high school diploma. Imagine how great you'll feel once you achieve the realization of having worked and earned a GED. You can go to your current employer, tell him or her that you've earned a GED and it might open new opportunities for you. You can also put on your resume or job applications that you have that coveted piece of paper and you might have an easier time finding gainful and meaningful employment.

Self esteem: When you have completed all of the work involved in earning a GED, you will feel proud of having accomplished that feat as it it by no means an easy task. You will be able to put on a resume or job application that you have a GED and you can tell your employer that you've earned one and it could open doors to promotions and better pay.

Higher education: Earning a GED can propel you toward the realm of even higher education. Once you have your GED in your hand you can consider attending college level courses for a bachelor's degree and beyond. With a GED, you open the doors to higher education and can begin that road to your dream job with ease.




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