At what age did you figure out what you wanted to do for a living? And how did you do that?

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sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

I've known since I was very young that I wanted to do something that would allow me to travel and see the world.

And I was interested in politics.

So I studied International Relations at University.

While at University, I realized that to be anybody in my field I would need at least a master's degree, but I didn't want to pay for it.

So I spoke to a Navy recruiter and we discussed career options within my field with the Navy. I found a match and joined the Navy after completing my bachelor's degree.

They are now putting me through grad school for my masters.

"Plan the work. Work the plan"

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@sarabee1995 I’m glad everything has worked out so well for you 👍 It’s amazing to see you climb the ladder higher and higher each year

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

@SW-User You will climb just as high!

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@sarabee1995 I hope so! 🤗

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

@SW-User @sarabee1995 is not getting any taller each year.

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@KiwiBird Lol you’ll hurt her feelings!

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@KiwiBird hey she may be short, but Sara is a serious asskicker 😏

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

@SW-User You know she told me what she was going to do in her last year of high-school. She is living that dream.

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@KiwiBird She’s a real dream chaser!

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

@KiwiBird What did I say back then? I certainly had no idea I'd end up in the Navy, right?

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

No nothing about the Navy then, but you talked about your interest in foreign affairs, languages, and overseas postings in embassies around the world working for the government and of course the undergraduate degree that you ended up doing.

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

@KiwiBird Yup, I remember that. I think my plan when I began college was to target a position in the state department.

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

@sarabee1995 Exactly, I couldn't remember the name 'State Department'.

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

@KiwiBird Oh right. You guys call it something different. "Foreign Ministry"? Is that right?

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KiwiBird · 36-40, F

@sarabee1995 'Foreign Affairs and Trade'

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

@KiwiBird So you have a "Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade"?

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

@sarabee1995 Yes there is. Marise Payne, previously Julie Bishop.

ozgirl512 · 26-30, F

@sarabee1995 that's great!... Good luck!

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

@KiwiBird Women? Awesome! I always knew Oz was a great place full of intelligent people! ;)

@ozgirl512 Thank you!

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@SW-User I think she meant the ladder doesn't get higher. You can get higher up the ladder with hard work. But you do have to set your sights!

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

@samueltyler2 Lol, yes, Alex and I were talking about that great ladder of life. But, Kiwi and I have been friends for a very long time and often tease each other. She knows I'm only 5' 1.5" and likes to poke me sometimes about it. It's all in good fun.

And yes, setting sights and having goals is very important.