Scottish Mag 3 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I genuinely believe people go to University too young in general. I certainly did and have been trying to rectify my mistakes ever since. At I went in the days before fees and graduates actually got jobs though. I went as a mature student and was staggered at how many of the nippers were utterly clueless, didn't want to be there, and had no idea what to do next. I was the same but then I was only back as a mature student having been one of the utterly clueless and lazy nippers that dropped off having went in at 17/18... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14059 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I need to get thinking first. Just allow me to think for myself for a little bit up in here. Up in where? That's the best thing you can do at this point...think. Don't rush into anything. You work at maccies so you won't end up on the dole. You can afford to take your time, even if it means missing out on college/uni this year. And if you want any advice on computer programming type career stuff, I'll advise you from my own experience. I have another year of upper 6th. I apply for uni in january. we'll see how things turn out in the next few weeks. Do you even know if computer programming is for you? You may hate it. I need to get thinking first. Just allow me to think for myself for a little bit up in here. It's probably been suggested already, but have you tried asking for a voluntary placement with an IT company? At least then you can see if you like the work, gain some valuable experience, and get some valuable contacts and references. You have said elsewhere you want more shifts at Maccy D's, so you clearly have plenty of spare time- put it to good use. You can do that ? I doubt someone would just let me in but. You get the opportunity to do work placements at Uni as well but if you just send whoever an e-mail and say that you're interested in gaining some experience, some places might have places for you. It won't hurt to ask; worst thing they say is No, best thing is you get some valuable experience and one up on other people when you eventually apply for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43089 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I need to get thinking first. Just allow me to think for myself for a little bit up in here. Up in where? That's the best thing you can do at this point...think. Don't rush into anything. You work at maccies so you won't end up on the dole. You can afford to take your time, even if it means missing out on college/uni this year. And if you want any advice on computer programming type career stuff, I'll advise you from my own experience. I have another year of upper 6th. I apply for uni in january. we'll see how things turn out in the next few weeks. Do you even know if computer programming is for you? You may hate it. I need to get thinking first. Just allow me to think for myself for a little bit up in here. It's probably been suggested already, but have you tried asking for a voluntary placement with an IT company? At least then you can see if you like the work, gain some valuable experience, and get some valuable contacts and references. You have said elsewhere you want more shifts at Maccy D's, so you clearly have plenty of spare time- put it to good use. You can do that ? I doubt someone would just let me in but. So you haven't tried.... My first year of work, from age 16, was voluntary. Any decent company will take it as a sign that you are keen- what's the worst that can happen-You decide I.T. isn't for you. Nothing to lose and everything to gain by trying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 might do that aye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43089 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 might will do that aye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 That's the spirit but yeah.. i still wanna go to uni... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruler of Planet Houston 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 but why exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14059 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 That's the spirit but yeah.. i still wanna go to uni... You still can. Do the voluntary work over the next year and whack it on your personal statement/CV before Uni and you'll look a far more attractive prospect for the Uni to take on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43089 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 That's the spirit but yeah.. i still wanna go to uni... you have a year until uni, yes? get busy Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 but why exactly? For the experience. Degree. Party lifestyle. Independence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 I could join the army, engineering in there. £17,000. all you need is D in gcse maths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22004 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 but why exactly? For the experience. Degree. Party lifestyle. Independence. But you don't want to 'cross the water'? These reasons were all valid in the 80s and 90s but I'm not so sure now, canny expensive way to get a shag and do drugs tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 but why exactly? For the experience. Degree. Party lifestyle. Independence. But you don't want to 'cross the water'? These reasons were all valid in the 80s and 90s but I'm not so sure now, canny expensive way to get a shag and do drugs tbh. I duno about crossing ze water. I might head to the great north east. Drugs and mugs are a plus aswell i spose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackbleep 0 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I need to get thinking first. Just allow me to think for myself for a little bit up in here. In that respect, and this is meant with all the sincerity in the world, you need to get the fuck off here and spend your time sorting out what you want to do with your life. I'm not taking the piss here Kevin, you're at one of the biggest cross-roads you're likely to come across in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 I need to get thinking first. Just allow me to think for myself for a little bit up in here. In that respect, and this is meant with all the sincerity in the world, you need to get the fuck off here and spend your time sorting out what you want to do with your life. I'm not taking the piss here Kevin, you're at one of the biggest cross-roads you're likely to come across in life. Aye. I don't even know if im back into school for deffs yet, just lemmie think, kay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I don't even know if im back into school for deffs yet, just lemmie think, kay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 I'm away for a crap, i'll think on the can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 9973 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Haven't been in education for 30+ years, if I resat all my O levels and A levels tomorrow using today's standard of paper I'd be gutted if I didn't get at least B's all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 I need to get thinking first. Just allow me to think for myself for a little bit up in here. In that respect, and this is meant with all the sincerity in the world, you need to get the fuck off here and spend your time sorting out what you want to do with your life. I'm not taking the piss here Kevin, you're at one of the biggest cross-roads you're likely to come across in life. Aye. I don't even know if im back into school for deffs yet, just lemmie think, kay? wait these weren't your final a-level results just your a/s level ones? if thats the case get remarks resit some tests and knuckle down your final year, fuck sake i thought you were looking to goto uni in a few months Nahhhhhh dude, only AS Levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 oh ffs we had a 13 page thread for 1/2 a result basically fuck me. remark, resit. end of. we have a 50 page thread for an interview for mcdonalds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 that hurt ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackbleep 0 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I need to get thinking first. Just allow me to think for myself for a little bit up in here. In that respect, and this is meant with all the sincerity in the world, you need to get the fuck off here and spend your time sorting out what you want to do with your life. I'm not taking the piss here Kevin, you're at one of the biggest cross-roads you're likely to come across in life. Aye. I don't even know if im back into school for deffs yet, just lemmie think, kay? wait these weren't your final a-level results just your a/s level ones? if thats the case get remarks resit some tests and knuckle down your final year, fuck sake i thought you were looking to goto uni in a few months Nahhhhhh dude, only AS Levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 So.. who's up for some partying to celebrate / drown your sorrows ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Perhaps you'd have passed if you didn't spend so much time on here? Seriously, just checked your profile, 34 posts on average a day, 1800 in less than 2 months. Says it all. I'm not exactly a regular here and half the posts I read on here seem to have your name on them or quoted in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Perhaps you'd have passed if you didn't spend so much time on here? Seriously, just checked your profile, 34 posts on average a day, 1800 in less than 2 months. Says it all. I'm not exactly a regular here and half the posts I read on here seem to have your name on them or quoted in them. It's summer I'm bored. And I'm a fucking legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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