JAStewart Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 So today I had my last exam of high school 8O Its pretty scary that I now must actually do something with myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Don't worry - that's what Uni is for. The 4 years you spend having fun "thinking" about what you're going to do with your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenie Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 And then you can do a Phd if you really want to and spend another three years "thinking" about what your gonna do after that! Then go travelling, and think for another few years! Well done on finishing High school mate, i remember (vaguely cos it was a loooooong long time ago) feeling relief mixed with sort of "oh S**t" - because you have made it to the end of the conveyor belt system that has been your life in education since the tender age of five, and your like OH F**K - what am i going to do with meself! Take some time out, give yourself a pat on the back, and go have a beer or three - then burn your books and dance with glee in the moonlight! Three cheers for JA Stewart - Hip Hip.... P.S.ANY i REPEAT ANY careers officer / guidance teacher that tells you ya must go straight into uni, or it will all end in tears, is a darned liar. Dont you be forced into more education right away unless you are sure that is what you want - take a well earned break fae academia my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I had no idea what i wanted to do. I just went to UNI in to a course that could be used for a lot of jobs and took it from there. Do have to admit though that when UNI did end I thought I would easy find a job in Shetland useing my degree but it was not so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFly Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I'm 31 and I'm still not entirely sure what I want to do when I grow up I wouldn't be in any hurry to figure it out JA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAStewart Posted May 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Take some time out, give yourself a pat on the back, and go have a beer or three - then burn your books and dance with glee in the moonlight! Three cheers for JA Stewart - Hip Hip.... We're all actually gonna have a bonfire to burn it all! weee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 A piece of guidance i was made aware of recently is a growing trend in school leavers pursuing distant learning courses through the OU or appropriate colleges, enabling them to work throughout their studies and actually make money instead of accumulating debt. Not as 'fun' as Uni maybe, but highly practical, and you can get the same qualifications at the end of the day. ps i got terrible careers guidance when i left school, there's a lot to be said for focussing your studies on what you enjoy or find easy, as opposed to what seems like the best career path. Or you could just train as a plumber and be mega-rich, with no hassle at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Thinking back I mind my career advice being quite poor as well. Lucky I gave up following it or I think i would not have a job or be very unhappy doing what I was doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeemsie Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 aye, my careers advice was hardly helpful, they couldna offer much beyond that UNI maybe wasn't for me, and they didna ken onythin about the subject i wanted to study, knew what i wanted to do so just went for it onywye, blyde but i'm still here 6 years later, hangin on to the last of my student days, i hate acedemia but at least i don't have to face the 'real world' for another year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yaduk Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I remember being told that I wouldn't go very far in further education and I should just go on a work placement. This was around the time I was in 4th year. 1 HNC, 1 Masters, 1 PgDip later .... and here I am doing my thang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twerto Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I think all guidence teacher told everyoen that.. as they were scared that god forbid someone might get am ore interestign job than them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeriebryan Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I reckon a few years between leaving school and going to Uni is a good thing. Nothing like a string of poorly paid jobs to motivate you in your studies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenie Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 We're all actually gonna have a bonfire to burn it all! weee Burn baby burn...school book inferno...burn baby burn - Oh yeah. Happy firestarting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Ironically, from the real world working, learning,and training experience i've accumulated as a result of that poor guidance, i would now make a fantastic careers guidance operative! (Competitive rates, student discount!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorit Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 So today I had my last exam of high school 8O Its pretty scary that I now must actually do something with myself Dwelling on the past, from back when I was young Thinking of my school days and trying to write this song Classroom schemes and dreams Man they couldn't save me Cos my days were numbered when I signed down on Avy Teenage kicks running out what could we do I still show respect to my boys who made it through And getting told off Mr T how my life would be Then giving him a signal So everyone could see Sunshine and shade Those girls I'd serenade Thinking of those sixth form chicks that misbehave Hoping that those days would go on and on forever Every day something new Just friends running together But suddenly school ends Your teenage life gone All your mates are growing up now They're moving on And now I'm looking back I'll tell you what I know Do you listen to your teacher? No I don't think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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