<p>When someone drops out of college, especially unexpectedly, loved ones may say something that sounds cruel or unsupportive without really meaning to. They are probably just concerned about your future.</p>
<p>IMO, if you feel that you should quit school and work full-time, that's probably what you should do. Working may be the most wonderful thing that's happened to you. But you may decide, perhaps next year, that having a degree <em>does</em> matter, because certain opportunities may be unavailable to you without one. Remember, if you leave, don't burn any bridges, leave in good standing, and then, if you change your mind, you can return to school older and probably wiser. ;)</p>