Though I will say, although I miss the lack of responsibility I had as a kid, and the lack of things I have to do, I can't say I miss it in its entirely. Between anxiety and the parents I have, I found myself kind of... forced into a box, being I really think I'm better off on my own, when I don't have a reputation to hold up in a school setting, or having to conform to the standards and practices of those who support me.
You're still a kid.

I would say reputation becomes even more important in the workplace, but in a better way. In my experience, a good reputation in the workplace is more built upon one's demonstrated skills rather than how one navigates socially. Of course, using one's reputation to generate more income is a separate matter...