Once An Engineer
I enjoyed studying being an engineer. Being good at science and at one point home running all the science awards at highschool, I was convinced - until I reached University.
There are many possible reasons and scenarios as to why I didn't end up as a top engineer scientist, for example,
1) my first share market success at age 19 spoilt me, without considering the subsequent failures..
2) my first engineering maths modeling class requires me to model how an egg cooks in a pan - I thought it was a joke.
3) I realised that being where I am and where I am going, I will never be able to afford my dream waterfront apartment, unless I am as smart as Steven Chu.
4) I can never turn up before 8am at work, while my director, manager, and peers would all be there greeting me, "good morning". It's embarrassing.
Tragic? No. Because I've learnt to disagree with "what ifs", and if I do, I do something about it.
March 6, 2009 at 7:42 AM
yeah. very tragic. retirement in five years dream gone down the drain on the second year.
March 6, 2009 at 7:48 AM
Lol, Mr. Handsome sounds kinda familiar..