Posted by Sophie Westrope on July 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances I have been forced to enter the world of work before my student card has even expired. In other words, I was broke and desperately needed cash so here I am; receptionist by day and writ– extremely tired by night.
While I’m grateful for a well paid full time position in the current financial climate – the sheer relief that I didn’t have to sign on was incomprehensible – I can’t help but have that anti-climactic feeling. I’m a graduate and my degree seems to be moot at the moment. I watch other people that I finished university with in their first career-related jobs and I practically vibrate with the deepest jealousy. But when my wage packet comes in on the first of the month I feel all warm and fuzzy because frankly I love me some money.
If I could go back to being sixteen and considering my options for further education maybe I’d have chosen a different path or perhaps I’d have become a young Mum – given the rate in my area it’s surprising I’m still childless – and avoided a degree altogether. I’m proud of myself for having triumphed with results and made it to the final hurdle and not failed miserably like my recurring nightmares predicted. However hindsight always sheds some perspective and makes you question ‘what if?’ Who would I be today if I hadn’t done so-and-so? Will I ever get to where I want to be or could it have been better, easier somehow?
What decision would you go back and change if you had the option?
