So I collected my Business Administration NVQ Level 2 Certificates today after work. It got me thinking, This is the second highest vocational qualification you can achieve outside of university, and should take a year in a work placement. I completed the course in just over 4 months, and forced the managing director's hand in raising my wage an extra pound per hour over minimum apprenticeship wage so it was a more rewarding experience, and spent a total of 7 months there (Cartridge World - a large worldwide franchise) before deciding to leave due to a denial in promotion and and wage increase to minimum wage at an agreed upon time. I didn't do too badly, I don't think. I was 18 years old, and had left the education system 6 months prior.

 

Anyway, I digress. My point of posting this is that I wanted to share something. I live my life with as little compromise as I can - I have to make adjustments to my decisions due to prior errors in judgement that are taking their toll now. But I left home because I couldn't take the life any more. I then left school because I'd known for years it was never going to work out for me. I abandoned my family because they abandoned me. I began seeking work and earning money to provide for myself and my girlfriend in order to build a life I could be proud of from the ground up. I was told from the beginning until now that I would fail and struggle, and I've made poor choices - but those judgements define me - and I like me, as I am now.

 

I completed a recognisable and respectable course in a universal subject matter in a quarter of the expected time, negotiating pay increases and providing enough side evidence of my results and success that I earned a total of 5 more certificates around my main one. These 6 simple pieces of paper serve as a useful reference in my path up the career ladder, but in my journey thus far, no employer has asked for proof of my achievements but has instead bought into me as a person. I am sure in future, the evidence that I can also provide the results they want of me will come in handy. All for several months work and some self-determination.

 

Why does this affect anyone else? This is not me posturing and gloating (much) but an example. An example of what ANYONE can achieve when they know what they want to do now, or maybe tomorrow, not years and years ahead. If someone says no to you, you should look for the yes from someone else instead of try and change that no or wallow in self-pity.  If you want something, go get it! Do nothing, unless in some way it is for YOU not everyone else. This a testament to what people can do if they are honest enough with themselves to understand what they want to do, where they want to go, and who they want to be - as opposed to procrastinating, doubting themselves or adhering to others over the call of their own heart. 

 

This may seem strange coming from someone who works in Subway, but I choose to work there. I love my job, eratic hours, wierd-ass subway family (colleagues), and the free food. I know I am destined for greater things, but right now, I'm just happy in the knowledge that the next step is ready when I am I hope this speaks out to some people, and helps someday!

If you keep trying your hardest for something you can accomplish it. Nice speech. And congrats on the accomplishment.

glad your makin life your bitch man thats how you do it

Thanks guys! And Xylek..... THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I'M TRYING TO DO

Eh, hate to be the downer, but no, you can't do "anything". Congrats on what you've done, though. 

 

Anyway, on to my point, I want to do quite a bit in life. I want to save the world and be USMC infantry and go to Mars. I can try as hard as I like, but it means nothing. I might get lucky and make USMC infantry, but I'll admit my chances are low. I can't save the world from a giant evil monster and fight bad guys and stuff like I want to. I can't go to Mars as an astronaut. "Anything" needs to be used loosely here, because not all careers and things are possible, and sometimes wasting so much energy on something unachievable is really bad for you. As an example, if I wanted to be, say, a biologist. But I was bad at science, didn't understand the equations for calculating ATP production or the Krebs cycle, was too afraid of dissecting an animal, couldn't afford college or get a scholarship, etc. it would be impossible. Not to bring you down, but it really bugs me when people say anything is possible, because really, a lot of things aren't. Hell, if I'd tried to be infantry a year ago I would have been denied simply because I'm female. A lot more than personal effort goes into success. 

Eh, hate to be the downer, but no, you can't do "anything". Congrats on what you've done, though. 

 

Anyway, on to my point, I want to do quite a bit in life. I want to save the world and be USMC infantry and go to Mars. I can try as hard as I like, but it means nothing. I might get lucky and make USMC infantry, but I'll admit my chances are low. I can't save the world from a giant evil monster and fight bad guys and stuff like I want to. I can't go to Mars as an astronaut. "Anything" needs to be used loosely here, because not all careers and things are possible, and sometimes wasting so much energy on something unachievable is really bad for you. As an example, if I wanted to be, say, a biologist. But I was bad at science, didn't understand the equations for calculating ATP production or the Krebs cycle, was too afraid of dissecting an animal, couldn't afford college or get a scholarship, etc. it would be impossible. Not to bring you down, but it really bugs me when people say anything is possible, because really, a lot of things aren't. Hell, if I'd tried to be infantry a year ago I would have been denied simply because I'm female. A lot more than personal effort goes into success. 

 

You set your own limits when you consider 'anything'. If you want to be specific, then maybe you cannot achieve any and all situations, but if you open your mind you can achieve one objective in different ways. Like instead of being in the USMC infantry you could aid their division from another faction, or head a charity to fund them or something. Something like the Infantry is actually a great example of something you CAN achieve with enough determination as it's a mind over matter process of getting in shape and getting into a soldier's mindset. 

 

Saving the world? That sounds like either you are influenced by anime or fantasy sources, or you have a genuine concern for the state of world affairs. Either way, you CAN be a part of a greater force that does save the world. If you don't have the strength or resources, muster the strength you do have to gather the necessities to reach your goal. You think it's impossible to work with people or start an organisation from the ground up that changes the world we live in? Then you are responsible for your own limitations.

 

This isn't an attack, or me saying you are wrong, but I firmly believe that anything is possible, and there is always a way. And hey, even if I'm wrong, you have the fun of the journey in learning one hell of a life lesson you could pass on to future generations. Now THAT is something you can die proud of.

You set your own limits when you consider 'anything'. If you want to be specific, then maybe you cannot achieve any and all situations, but if you open your mind you can achieve one objective in different ways. Like instead of being in the USMC infantry you could aid their division from another faction, or head a charity to fund them or something. Something like the Infantry is actually a great example of something you CAN achieve with enough determination as it's a mind over matter process of getting in shape and getting into a soldier's mindset. 

 

Saving the world? That sounds like either you are influenced by anime or fantasy sources, or you have a genuine concern for the state of world affairs. Either way, you CAN be a part of a greater force that does save the world. If you don't have the strength or resources, muster the strength you do have to gather the necessities to reach your goal. You think it's impossible to work with people or start an organisation from the ground up that changes the world we live in? Then you are responsible for your own limitations.

 

This isn't an attack, or me saying you are wrong, but I firmly believe that anything is possible, and there is always a way. And hey, even if I'm wrong, you have the fun of the journey in learning one hell of a life lesson you could pass on to future generations. Now THAT is something you can die proud of.

But see, that's my point. Directly, it may not be possible. And if doing it directly is the goal and it's not possible, well that's it. I'm already quite in shape and to be honest since I've been preparing my entire life, I don't really think it would be difficult for me to get into the warrior mindset. But I also recognize that with my allergies, I'm already barred from the Corps. When I went down to Parris Island before, my allergies were so bad I was hyperventilating before we even did any work. They're not letting someone like that in infantry. Still going to try but I know it's somewhat pointless. There are rules that exist for a reason. My brother is desperate to be a Marine himself but because he's got a disability, they won't let him. It's a goal he simply can't achieve--sure, he can help in other places, but the original goal of being a Marine is not possible. Some things are possible through hard work, but some things just aren't. Even if they let him in despite his disability, he has no faith in himself and he'd be broken down by the DIs in a matter of hours. Because of his disability, he simply can't work through it, he can't handle it. It's not something that any sort of therapy or anything could help. And yet it's always been his dream, even though I think even he realizes deep down that it's impossible. 

 

Well, saving the world in both senses. Actually I'd love to be a superhero like some of the anime characters I admire--I'd trade lives with Maka or Asuna or Misa in a heartbeat. Also not possible. And the world itself in the literal sense, kinda also impossible. Since the beginning of humankind people have tried--and no one has succeeded. The world is full of people who are simply too different, and unless I were to like get a giant army and conquer the entire world and force them to listen to me, much of what I see as improvement is impossible. No matter how right I know what I think is, there will always be a bunch of people who disagree. So basically anything I try will never work out in the end. I could probably make a lot of change in the US if I'm lucky enough, but I'll never be able to work things on a worldwide scale. Logically, it's not possible without brute force and a massive army and nuclear arsenal. Which of course would make everyone hate me and I'd be killed within a few months. 

 

No, I know exactly how you feel, I'm not attacking you either. It's nice to show opposing points of view when they're so vastly different. also future generations I'm laughing we're all going to die because of Obama way before that //murdered

But see, that's my point. Directly, it may not be possible. And if doing it directly is the goal and it's not possible, well that's it. I'm already quite in shape and to be honest since I've been preparing my entire life, I don't really think it would be difficult for me to get into the warrior mindset. But I also recognize that with my allergies, I'm already barred from the Corps. When I went down to Parris Island before, my allergies were so bad I was hyperventilating before we even did any work. They're not letting someone like that in infantry. Still going to try but I know it's somewhat pointless. There are rules that exist for a reason. My brother is desperate to be a Marine himself but because he's got a disability, they won't let him. It's a goal he simply can't achieve--sure, he can help in other places, but the original goal of being a Marine is not possible. Some things are possible through hard work, but some things just aren't. Even if they let him in despite his disability, he has no faith in himself and he'd be broken down by the DIs in a matter of hours. Because of his disability, he simply can't work through it, he can't handle it. It's not something that any sort of therapy or anything could help. And yet it's always been his dream, even though I think even he realizes deep down that it's impossible. 

 

Well, saving the world in both senses. Actually I'd love to be a superhero like some of the anime characters I admire--I'd trade lives with Maka or Asuna or Misa in a heartbeat. Also not possible. And the world itself in the literal sense, kinda also impossible. Since the beginning of humankind people have tried--and no one has succeeded. The world is full of people who are simply too different, and unless I were to like get a giant army and conquer the entire world and force them to listen to me, much of what I see as improvement is impossible. No matter how right I know what I think is, there will always be a bunch of people who disagree. So basically anything I try will never work out in the end. I could probably make a lot of change in the US if I'm lucky enough, but I'll never be able to work things on a worldwide scale. Logically, it's not possible without brute force and a massive army and nuclear arsenal. Which of course would make everyone hate me and I'd be killed within a few months. 

 

No, I know exactly how you feel, I'm not attacking you either. It's nice to show opposing points of view when they're so vastly different. also future generations I'm laughing we're all going to die because of Obama way before that //murdered

 

Those are admittedly setbacks. But think of what a marine or infantryman actually does, and what his/her purpose is. You can apply that to something within your own limits to accomplish the same end. The fun is finding the way and turning the impossible into the possible. And if Fantasy inspires you, perhaps instead of wanting Geass or a world conquering army you could start creating your own fantasy in writing or art. I know it's not the same, but it's better than giving up on something you know you want to do so badly. I share the ambition of creating a new world order and uniting all nations, and although it's an almighty task, I'm young and determined, and know if I dedicated my life to the cause I'd likely make a difference someday. But because that would compromise all of my other ambitions it is simply no option for me through my own choice.

 

I agree, it's more of a debate than an argument at all

Edited February 20, 201313 yr by Ajexmi