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What I Wish I Knew At Age 17

Here's everything everyone wish they knew at the age of 17. If it's good advice, hit the upvote button. The number next to it indicates the age the author wrote it at. Feel like there's something missing? Add a new message!



Hey 17 year old, I know you're looking forward to being done with High school. If you're sure that you're going to college, go get a job in an office somewhere. It may be irrelevant to your education but it will teach you to approach school like a job.
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Hey 17 year old, Those gay feelings doesn't make you weird and your friends will not abandon you. When you tell them, they will hug you and say they think it's cool you told them. Also - that straight boy you have a crush on... he will end up being your first <3
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Hey 17 year old, Take the path that scares you the most. I decided to take a career path that I had no industry connection or even an idea of how I was going to make it work. But that path has taken me to places I would have never imagined.
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Hey 17 year old, Jobs and work culture are 100% bullshit. But make sure you get a job. I haven't had a job in 10 years, and it just sucks. I can't get disability and no one in their right mind would hire me. I'm lucky my husband takes care of us.
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Hey 17 year old, She broke up with you because you didn't have trust.
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Hey 17 year old, Ead é um lixo
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Hey 17 year old, Get get cough smoking weed by your aunt
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Hey 17 year old, Não fique triste se você ainda não sabe o que vai fazer no futuro, uma hora você vai encontrar algo que goste.
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Hey 17 year old, High school relationships are great. They’re fun, they’re a learning experience, but don’t feel like they need to be forever. Everyone goes through cycles of change and that’s okay! Be yourself and follow your heart.
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Hey 17 year old, I know that you make be seeing your life and only thinking in the moment, but there is so much more to your life after high school and college. Don't be afraid to take off your horse blinders.
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Hey 17 year old, don’t feel like you have to go to uni just because everyone else is, trust your gut and do what makes you happy.
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Hey 17 year old, Even the small choices can have a significant effect on your life so think before you do things
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Hey 17 year old, LEARN TO DRIVE (if you can afford it) OR YOU’LL REGRET IT
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Hey 17 year old, If you’re dealing with anger, seek help. Find out what is causing it, if you don’t already know. Learn how to express it in healthy ways when you’re feeling it; don’t internalize it. Anger will stunt personal growth.
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Hey 17 year old, Have you figured out what you want to be when you “grow up?” Career wise? If you have (or once you do), figure out a couple alternatives in case it doesn’t work for you. “Don’t put all your eggs into one basket.”
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Hey 17 year old, a few years ago I was your age. I did stupid things that made me happy back then. This is why don't regret the stuff that once made you happy.
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Hey 17 year old, don't feel ashamed if you haven't found yourself yet. It took me a while to do so, especially after being heartbroken. Don't let anyone become a barrier in front of your dreams and ambitions. You are worth it. It just takes time. Believe in yourself.
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Hey 17 year old, The only difference between ages 17 and 18 is one is legally recognized as being an adult. Don't expect to have planned out your entire life at this point. Take it easy, and figure things out along the way. You'll be fine.
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Hey 17 year old, whenever you look at your past, you look awkward. Of course, it's not our mistake, so happy face as always it should be!
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Hey 17 year old, What
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Hey 17 year old, this is your last school year. read more, learn. It will be useful for you in the future.
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Hey 17 year old, My name is ajay jangid
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Hey 17 year old, How to rich
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Hey 17 year old, choose a profession you like despite the further salary, you will be able to earn a lot of money if you are a good specialist
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Hey 17 year old, you can do it, whatever you are going through, its gonna be fine, it will pass, HANG IN THERE BUDDY!
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Hey 17 year old, set goals, achieve them and don’t give up if something doesn’t work
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Hey 17 year old, Yes
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Hey 17 year old, Please advise best careers
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Hey 17 year old, i just wanna tell that as the time passes expectations changes into acceptance 🙂🤌
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Hey 17 year old, Nothing can be as scary or difficult the way your mind is thinking , wake up to reality!.
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