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Friday, May 20, 2005  

Plans for next Year

Well, seeing as we are almost through our final year of secondary schooling, most of us have or are starting to decide where we want to go, and what we want to do next year. Previously, I had been dead-set on becoming a pilot. Basically, this is because its the one and only thing I've consistently wanted to be through my 17 years. Thanks to various factors (sarcasm), my life aims have been confused, and once again, I am left not knowing what I want to do in my life.

Of course, seeing as its pretty difficult to get entry to the Air Force, I figure I might as well give it a try. They only take like 2 pilots a year, and there are about 1000 applicants each year. The Air Force is one of the better options though, mainly because they pay you, and provide you with the training. Otherwise, I'd be paying living expenses, about $50,000 over three years for lessons, as well as my HECS debt for my uni degree. Also, airlines prefer Air Force trained pilots to commercially trained pilots...don't ask me why.

Yeh, so if I get into the Air Force, (which I most likely wont), I will definately go ahead with that. If not, I think I will take the year off. I hope to earn some money in the first couple of months, and then work and travel in the UK, where I will be able to also travel through Europe. Two of my cousins are going to be living in the UK, and there's Marvin in Germany, so i have some connections over there.

Basically I want to travel because if I don't get into the Air Force, I have no idea what I will want to do. If I choose the wrong course, I'll be stuck having to pay my fees up front, because HECS only covers your first degree. So I figure, if I go and see some of the world (cliche??), I might figure out what exactly I want to do.

Yeh so, in the meantime, I guess i should be aiming to get good marks this year. I suppose that could possibly make next year a bit easier. Motivation!!

Anyway, will update again soon. (Update or post pat??)
Tomah.

   [ posted by Tom @ 9:51 pm ]