Did I mess up my life?

My father is a good example in this case tbh. At my age he was doing every odd job there was at the time including train driver and down the mines lol. Early 30s he did a degree in biology part time and started as a mortuary technician, nearly 20 years later hes the manager of all the mortuaries in the area and the chairman of the NHS register. He also came out with I think 2/3 O levels and sod all else. Experience and personal ambition are EVERYTHING in getting where you want to be.

I myself hated college due to the poor teaching there. It was basically memorise 500 facts and understand none of it. I didnt think that was right so left after doing my AS levels and have bounced from job to job, quite like my father. You'll only be a failure if YOU set yourself something to accomplish which you really feel you can and dont do it.
 
Psymonkee said:
Always on the lookout :p

In the worlds biggest deadend for jobs though :(

You got any where close you could even commute to? Its worth the bit of hassle if it makes you happier in life. I've applied to an oxford position which is like a 40 minute train ride from me :eek: A tad effort but if it helps me succeed in life then definately worth it.
 
Didnt Richard Branson leave school at 15?:D

If so im going to be the next him.
Now where to start???? :confused:
 
Psymonkee said:
Oh plenty of commutable places but no jobs :(

Its damn hard to find the original way into the industry, i'm finding that at the moment. You know anyone on a social level that could wingle you a way in?
 
Chris1712 said:
Spie mate, if you want us to do a massive presentation and stuff on it, shout us a holler time, its a chance to expand you ocuk empire !

Seriously me and Chris have planned this for years :D
 
James J said:
My father is a good example in this case tbh. At my age he was doing every odd job there was at the time including train driver and down the mines lol. Early 30s he did a degree in biology part time and started as a mortuary technician, nearly 20 years later hes the manager of all the mortuaries in the area and the chairman of the NHS register. He also came out with I think 2/3 O levels and sod all else. Experience and personal ambition are EVERYTHING in getting where you want to be.

I myself hated college due to the poor teaching there. It was basically memorise 500 facts and understand none of it. I didnt think that was right so left after doing my AS levels and have bounced from job to job, quite like my father. You'll only be a failure if YOU set yourself something to accomplish which you really feel you can and dont do it.

Thanks, I appreciate the sentiment.

Infact thanks to all those who have given me positive words :) I really do appreciate it.
 
Zefan said:
Seriously me and Chris have planned this for years :D

As i said before.......

Do it down here :D
We dont have much of a computer market down here.
We have stores but nothing like OCUK or the Purple shirts
 
Poolybit said:
Starting up your own small buisness will be hard but can be really rewarding, I've known people do it and be really successful and not only that, but enjoy it as well.. Which is always good.

Yeah, I have been told by so many people to start my own buiness, I am reading up about it at the momemt and the summer is bad time for it, but if I dont do it I will never know.

I could easily make a living on eBay but the hassle of it isnt worth it.

Looking to make £160 profit just by buying some XBL starter kits :D
 
Yeah man that LanVan idea looks totally viable :)

I mean it's basically a cyber cafe with the added cost of petrol and presumably some kind of massive generator, and we all know how financially successful cyber cafes are! Adding costs will make it even more profitable! MONNEEEEYYYYYY!!!
 
3 years ago I had dropped out of college for the umpteenth time, been on the Dole for years, Criminal Convictions...

Now?

Manager of a PC/Camera shop...

You can do anything if you try hard enough...

You'll find something if you try hard enough mate...:)
 
cheets64 said:
Yeah, I have been told by so many people to start my own buiness, I am reading up about it at the momemt and the summer is bad time for it, but if I dont do it I will never know.

I could easily make a living on eBay but the hassle of it isnt worth it.

Looking to make £160 profit just by buying some XBL starter kits :D

Heh, what would your company do if you started it?
 
InSanCen said:
3 years ago I had dropped out of college for the umpteenth time, been on the Dole for years, Criminal Convictions...

Now?

Manager of a PC/Camera shop...

You can do anything if you try hard enough...

You'll find something if you try hard enough mate...:)

Its good to hear another positive success story, thanks :)
 
robmiller said:
MONNEEEEYYYYYY!!!

I don't think you quite get it. Firstly the sheer novelty will be enough to attract customers, secondly we'll be sponsored by OcUK and attend events spreading the OcUK love with free OcUK stickers and badges. WINNER.
 
Zefan said:
I don't think you quite get it. Firstly the sheer novelty will be enough to attract customers, secondly we'll be sponsored by OcUK and attend events spreading the OcUK love with free OcUK stickers and badges. WINNER.

oh i see well sorry for hating

this plan can never fail
 
Zefan said:
I don't think you quite get it. Firstly the sheer novelty will be enough to attract customers, secondly we'll be sponsored by OcUK and attend events spreading the OcUK love with free OcUK stickers and badges. WINNER.

WINNER indeed, tho wouldn't there have to be a BIG generator to power the number of machines in the bus? And would it be a internet cafe or just purely LAN?
 
robmiller said:
oh i see well sorry for hating

this plan can never fail

You having a bad day mate? Seriously I don't see you adding anything positive so how about you shove it :)
 
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