The advice I give our children is different to the advice I received at their age. My parents’ advice was based on their experiences. Mine is based on my own.
I was told to get a “proper” degree from a “proper” university. I advise our children to work towards a vocational, professional degree which will set the foundation blocks for their careers.
I admit I had a unique set of circumstances to contend with, but even so, I regret my many missteps throughout my youth: poor choices with cascading effects.
I am, perhaps, more or less back on track at last, but only after the most circuitous route. I’d rather our children didn’t have to go through all of that.
Last modified: 10 December 2022
