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I agree with the opportunities, though in this case it sounds like the OP wants to do both. In this case, maybe it makes sense to take the job, so long as the OP really intends to go through college.

There's a lot of companies who will pay you to get your degree. Most of the college degree reimbursement plans are for Bachelor's, though some are for higher education. He can go to work now, then work, and go to school and have someone else pay for it that's not his parents.

Very hard route to do both at the same time though. I know a few people who did it, so it is possible.