Respect Authority be it your parents/boss. Kiss ass, lots of it. You really do have a lot to learn and I hope things get better.

KISS ASS. Kiss it and say it tastes like chocolate. I mean it goes a long way and it is harder for some people then others but it will be rewarding and will bring you a step closer to where you wanna be. Your BEST(probably not what you want) choice is to get a GED and join the navy. They will train you and pay you.

The above probably isn't what you want to hear but I think most every one else got it correct I just wanted to reinforce some things.