My parents always had planned for me to go to uni, get a degree, get a good job and set myself up for life. They were uneducated themselves and a little light on the details of what they wanted me to do or study and while some may say they gave me freedom to do what I wanted and enjoyed, some may also say that their plan lacked focus or direction and I had to work it all out for myself at a time when I was very confused and undecided.
I browsed through the University guide in my last year of school, I had felt like I had led a largely sheltered life. I had few extra curriculum activities, hobbies or friends. I picked IT because I enjoyed computer studies at school, had recently purchased my first desktop PC and s and it seemed like a logical career choice at the time.
Whilst I am happy with my choice, If I could do it all again with the benefit of hindsight, I wish I could pursue Psychology. I really enjoy looking for tells at the poker table. I like studying people and their reactions to questions or situations. I look for uncomfortable pauses or subtle changes in tone when talking to others. I like finding the boundary and skirting around it. Most of what I know is from trial and error, I feel i could have benefited from formal training.
As it stands today, my choice wasn't the worst I could have made, but my mind does wonder sometimes...
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