Finius
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- Jan 24, 2011
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A lot of my younger mates are getting their results tomorrow. They're all nervous, one to the extent where vomit is involved.
So, as Mr Grandfather Finius I have this advice.
If it all goes tits up for you tomorrow. I want you to consider this.
My brother got one E at A-level. Just one. English Lit. That's it, nothing else, nada. He saw his careers advisor same day, who told him it was manual work or bust. He told the bloke to sod off and decided he'd had enough of other people telling him what he could or could not do with his life.
He's only 36, he's on six figures (has been for some time) and he does one of the coolest jobs in the country.
A-levels are important, but if you want something for yourself, you'll find a way, whether academia is your strong-point or not.
Let us know how you do!
(If you're not getting results, but know someone who is, feel free to pass the above story on, it's 100% legit non-chain-mail straight from the house of Finius).
So, as Mr Grandfather Finius I have this advice.
If it all goes tits up for you tomorrow. I want you to consider this.
My brother got one E at A-level. Just one. English Lit. That's it, nothing else, nada. He saw his careers advisor same day, who told him it was manual work or bust. He told the bloke to sod off and decided he'd had enough of other people telling him what he could or could not do with his life.
He's only 36, he's on six figures (has been for some time) and he does one of the coolest jobs in the country.
A-levels are important, but if you want something for yourself, you'll find a way, whether academia is your strong-point or not.
Let us know how you do!
(If you're not getting results, but know someone who is, feel free to pass the above story on, it's 100% legit non-chain-mail straight from the house of Finius).