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Add a transitional phrase to the beginning of the following sentence: "He dropped out of school and started working at the local factory."

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After struggling with his grades for several semesters, Alex made the difficult decision to leave college before he had earned his degree. He found a job at the local factory and began working full-time instead.
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Therefore, after struggling with his grades for several semesters, Alex made the difficult decision to leave college before he had earned his degree. He found a job at the local factory and began working full-time instead.