My memory is really bad. It goes back about 18 years and then gets really hazy. Possibly the result of all the brain cells I've been killing of late.
However, I do remember careers advice given by the headmaster of the catholic junior school I went to when I was 8. It was this: "Study hard, or you'll end up sweeping the streets"
So I did. I'm paid more than I ever dreamt was possible. I get to make other people's lives difficult on a regular basis. I even have an office with a window and a choice of decoration.
Sometimes I never actually see the sun.
The street sweepers and dustmen, however, work outdoors in the sun. They laugh and joke as they walk along the streets. They make a difference to people's lives and, to be honest, we'd be screwed if they weren't there.
Yeah, who was smarter?
