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On November 28 2010 21:39 HwangjaeTerran wrote: Pffft, what does this mean? I don't have a strong will because I am curious as to what other people's opinions are? I'm undecided now and have a long time to make my choice so I wouldn't consider it made up one way or another. Unless you are one of those people that believe in fate and then my whole life is already decided and it doesn't matter what I do. Pfff.If you are asking others, you are not going to do it. On November 28 2010 18:46 nA.Inky wrote: I think this is good advice. You hear from so many people to push yourself, achieve all that you can, work hard day in day out, and so on so forth. But at the end of the day what do your achievements matter if you aren't happy and satisfied with what you've accomplished and how you spend your time? I think at the core I know that I enjoy fencing as a hobby, pursuit, and dedication but I wonder if it asks too much time wise.Whatever one does, it is important to have free time. It is important to have meaningful and enjoyable hobbies or activities. It is important to have meaningful relationships with other people. I would be really skeptical of any plan or schedule that seriously compromises quality idle time, fun time, and social relationships. Don't be too career oriented. Don't be too ambitious. That's my feeling anyway. InkMeister / Nick On November 28 2010 15:06 Oxygen wrote: Thanks, Dr. Phil. I think this resonates pretty well with what InkMeister said. Too many demands is likely to crush me. Sigh! I definitely always kind of wish I had more free time and less on my plate. To do silly things like play videogames, but if thats where my happiness comes from then it is time well spent I suppose.Most importantly, be kind to yourself. If you do not first prioritize your own mental well-being, you will pay the price later. While your love for fencing may continue for now, juggling that with school, along all the other things you do, is flat insane. Take a reduced schedule, perhaps withdraw from captainship, focus on school, and love life. On November 28 2010 14:43 tryummm wrote: I skimmed your link and honestly I think quite poorly of these kind of 'self help' and 'empowering' guides. I'm not some meek, undecided, weak-willed worry-wart who can't make a decision for fear of the everylasting consequences. I'm just conflicted because I don't want to give up something I enjoy and won't be able to do again without some thought. I definitely don't need the money from the job but I took it to improve my chances of getting into school. Now that I'm in I guess I don't need it so much. But it has been a valuable experience to gain perspective into one field of pharmacy.Why do you take opinions from people who are not producing any positive results? Go to an expert. Here, for example. http://mtavalah712.weebly.com/uploads/3/4/0/5/340566/decision-_by_bob_procter.pdf Also, you can consider quitting your job if you don't need the money. However if you are going to do this, see a competent financial planner first so you can at least put some money to work for you. Since there are two ways to make money (Work for money or use money for money, most people choose to work for money then they get stressed and hypocritically complain). On November 28 2010 13:56 LaSt)ChAnCe wrote: To put it bluntly, absolutely nothing besides what I get out of it personally. It's been a great experience so far going from a walk-on with very little experience, understanding, and skill to an intermediate skill where I am beginning to understand finer points and feel like I could break out any second. It's a discipline I apply myself to and try to become better at. Like a shaolin monk or something.fencing is nice, but what's it going to get you, in the end? On November 28 2010 11:39 eshlow wrote: I don't need the money from the job at all. To be completely honest I got it to increase my chances of getting into school. Now that I'm in that first priority has been accomplished. I happen to have met a lot of people, learned about the industry, and gained insight into the community pharmacy field as a result though so its not wasted I would say. I know in theory that I should be able to study on buses but it just never worked out for me my first two years. I guess I wasn't as dedicated and serious then so I might be able to make it work now.Why would you keep your job on the side and work those hours? I understand that if you want to keep working but you want to do other things on the side and the money you're making isnt going to be as good as when you get out.... unless you need the money for the fencing lessons or whatever that is? Depending on the pharm school you go to they video tape all the lectures so some people just dont go to them. That may be an option for you. Remember, you can always study while taking the trips on buses On November 28 2010 11:05 Nazza wrote: I don't think I have the option to delay really, and if I did it would be a poor decision I think. I would be prioritizing something less important over my professional degree with which I will support myself on for the next 40+ years.Well, do you have the option of delaying school/uni for 1 or 2 years? If you think you should be fencing, then could you take it up full time? | ||
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