Theres always a way out. I never took school seriously until a few years AFTER hs. I went to a community college to show I was a serious student, now im in a good university getting my degree in Computer Science.
So dont get too hard on yourself.
(on topic)
Anyway, I decided to move back in with my mom for college so I can focus on my degree and not so much on having a consistent job. Though, I have had some, one of which was an I.T Specialist for the Federal Gov. I wrote software applications for them.
Once I get all my general ed and math classes out of the way, ill move out on my own again, because the classes in regards to my major come naturally to me and wont demand as much time.