I hated my Careers Advisor in high school...

Her name was Mrs. James and when I made a list of my top three dream jobs that I would have liked to have after finishing school, she shot all three ideas down in flames and made me feel very upset.

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PatKirby · M

High school does not teach you to excel or be intelligent, much less prepare you for the real world. It teaches you to remember things for a test and indoctrinates you to obey and do as you're told.

AirForce687 · 36-40, M

@PatKirby she apparently thought i was unfit to be a police officer, a doctor or airline captain due to the fact i use a wheelchair and also have other disabilities.

Joshua19842022 · 41-45, M

@PatKirby this is an awesome Roddy Piper reference damn dude and yes my high school just wanted ya the hell outta there a friend of mine graduated not knowing how to spell his middle name and most people just end up on streets anyways

PatKirby · M

@AirForce687

When I sold cars to pay the mortgage until I could get another job during the recession after 2008, I worked with a man who had no right arm. He worked his way up to sales manager and was clearing $10K/mo easy. He made no excuses, endured the stares each day, moved forward and became a success. Self-esteem, a willingness to work hard, smarts, and a bit of luck go a long way. I truly hope you did not listen to this career advisor. Seems like she didn't like her job.

Joshua19842022 · 41-45, M

@PatKirby well we didn't even have one just counselors and they didn't seem to care much but I went into my career working hard crappy jobs trying to better myself thru hard work but it could have been worse honestly

PatKirby · M

@Joshua19842022
Yes it's a reflection of what's really going on throughout our institutions that drags the country downward.

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