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tandoc
May 16th, 2002, 05:09
I'm in a moral dilema. My mum wants me to go to a really good school, Melbourne High School. Now she said that she will put AUD$10000 in my bank account and AUS$30/week allowance if I get in. Now the money is really enticing and tempting, but I'd rather have some good friends I already have.. Soo.. what do I do?
is0lized
May 16th, 2002, 05:14
how far away from it is your home

and will you make any friends at school
tandoc
May 16th, 2002, 05:18
about the same distance away than my current school.. actually.. the tran stations near the shools.. are consecutive on the railway line ....

and i might make new friends.. because this new school starts @ year 9.. only year 9 - 12.. and i'll be going into year 9
is0lized
May 16th, 2002, 05:22
so go to that school and hang out with your current friends + make new friends
tandoc
May 16th, 2002, 05:27
wow you're really smart!!! so i get the money and new friends.. and keep the old friends.. good idea! btw i only get teh money because my parents save a heap not buying me a laptop
bigperm
May 16th, 2002, 13:53
Om this particular situation, I am with andy, but on the friends vs money thing, I pick friends anytime. I would rather have a life than a living.
Nick
May 16th, 2002, 17:58
Money is great and all, but I'd take the friends. If you want money - get a job!
Akalon
May 16th, 2002, 18:20
Originally posted by andytandoc
My mum wants me to go to a really good school, Melbourne High School.

That's a good school? :confused: I thought Melbourne Grammar was the good school. :p

I would keep the friends.
syd
May 16th, 2002, 19:16
Try the other school for a year. If you don't like it, go back. That's what I did and it worked out great.
tandoc
May 17th, 2002, 01:35
well.. either way.. i really can't turn back.. but i really llike the subject choice at this school.. i want to take music for semester one [film editing and sound effects] and visual arts and desgin [computer stuff.. flash, photoshop and illustrator] it all seems too good.. i think i'll just do my best on the entrance test.. and i don't think i have a choice anyway
tandoc
May 17th, 2002, 06:28
Originally posted by Nick
Money is great and all, but I'd take the friends. If you want money - get a job!

legally i can't have a job until i am 14 years and 10 months old.. i am only 13.. and melbourne high isn't a crap school.. its a state school.. but its better than the one i go to now, mmelbourne high is supposed to be one of THE best schools... and in price.. its a lot cheaper... my curret school is $14000/year.. melb high is a state school so it is paid in taxes.. but it about $1400/year for stuff like camp..
The Red Guy
May 17th, 2002, 06:34
I suggest you take the money. Friends can always be made but once money is gone, it's very hard to get it back again.
Akalon
May 17th, 2002, 20:54
What's your current school??
Ben
May 17th, 2002, 22:02
Originally posted by andytandoc


legally i can't have a job until i am 14 years and 10 months old
[off topic]
you're lucky...we have to wait till we're 16 to legally be employed (US)...hey, it's embarrassing asking (begging) your parents for money.....
Nick
May 17th, 2002, 22:04
Originally posted by Ben
you're lucky...we have to wait till we're 16 to legally be employed (US)...hey, it's embarrassing asking (begging) your parents for money.....

Not true, just get a restricted workers permit. I've been working since I was 14 and 10 months old.
Ben
May 17th, 2002, 22:06
Originally posted by Nick


Not true, just get a restricted workers permit. I've been working since I was 14 and 10 months old.

where do you get one :chinese2:
Nick
May 17th, 2002, 22:10
Originally posted by Ben
where do you get one :chinese2:

Since I go to public school, they did the paper work and gave it to me in the office. Ask your principle or vice priciple at your school. They probally have some info for you.
Ben
May 17th, 2002, 22:13
Originally posted by Nick


Since I go to public school, they did the paper work and gave it to me in the office. Ask your principle or vice priciple at your school. They probally have some info for you.

thanks :classic2:
i still have to wait a while though...
shizzle
May 17th, 2002, 22:34
<EDIT> oops, meant to post this as a new thread.
tandoc
May 17th, 2002, 22:49
Originally posted by Akalon
What's your current school??

St Michael's Grammar School
Archbob
May 17th, 2002, 23:33
I'd thought this was one of those "if you had a choice between the two" so I chose friends. But looking at your situation now, I'd say go to the new school. You'll make new friends at your new school. I moved Junior year and I've made tons of new friends.