B Through Z
Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.
Personally, I am unwilling to accept failure. As such, I am beginning the task of planning my post-university life.
As graduation looms closer and closer, I realize it is time to start evaluating my future (plans). While I have some ideas pertaining to my life after TWU, nothing has been decided yet. And, if I have learned anything in my short life, it is that back-up plans are important. As such, here is my list of alternate plans for post-graduation, in particular order.
B. Plan B
The ultimate.
C. A Close Second
If above doesn’t work out, I can always develop a website and sell it to Google for my first billion.
D. Internship Program
This is a shout-out to my friend Rob Raike, who nearly 4 years later still tops his all-time favourite TV moments. If Cabbie doesn’t work out, this could be fun. Or something to do with this.
Near the top of everyone’s back-up list. And why not? If I can’t play dodgeball professionally, this is probably the next best thing.
F. Mercenary
Realistically, I envision it being somewhere between this and this. I can deal with that.
G. Really?
Every great contingency plan involves getting paid to do something you love. I do this for free everyday.
H. Truck Driver
I would do it just for the food. And to potentially be involved in the last scene of Die Hard III.
I. Contingency Plan I
I figure this should last me a few years.
J. Ball Boy
If Kramer can do it, anyone can. As long as this doesn’t happen.
K. Bounty Hunter
I would have to grow my hair, but I could see myself following in his footsteps. I don’t even want a TV show – I just want to see justice served.
L. Research Assistant
You’re probably envisioning wearing a lab coat. That’s boring. Instead, I could get paid to test new products. Video games. Food samples. Pharmaceutical drugs. The options really are endless.
M. Why Not?
This exists solely because people need another option. I just think it would be fun.
N. Mob Boss
I own every season of The Sopranos and I have watched every minute of Godfather I and II (and most of III). My favourite meals invariably involve some form of pasta. Every college prank I have ever orchestrated resembles something close to the Italian Job. And I would be willing to purchase a large gold chain and flaunt my chest hair. What else do I need?
O. Photographer
Pro: You can charge whatever you want.
Con: You probably have to attend weddings
Pro: Anyone can do it.
Con: Anyone can do it.
Pro: If it doesn’t look good you can just label it “artistic” and sell it for more
Con: Did I mention weddings?
P. Valet Parker
Only if it involves cars worth $100K plus. I’m picky like that.
Q. Flight Attendant
Who doesn’t want to get paid to travel the world? Being able to serve juice and pretzels is just an added bonus.
R. Canadian Armed Forces
Naturally, this falls lower than Mercenary and French Foreign Legion. The pay and perks aren’t on the same level.
S. Cab driver
I have to be driving a cab when someone jumps in and shouts “follow that car.” If none of the above work out, it could happen.
T. Teacher
Those who can’t do, teach. Obviously, if I get to this point I can’t do so I might as well teach. The quality of public education can’t go any lower, can it?
U. Plan Q
It pays well.
Essentially, you get paid to watch the Leafs and Raptors play. Any other teams and this wouldn’t be so close to the bottom.
W. Doesn’t everyone end up here immediately after TWU? Or is it here?
X. Be Cool
Stay in school. Maybe a doctorate like this guy.
Y. Pastor.
I’ll try anything once.
Z. Professional Blogger