I got five Bs in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths and English
but that was Highers in Scotland, rather than A-levels.

The annoying thing was that I was expecting to get at least 3 As, and I was within 5% of an A in each exam. It was disappointing at the time, because it made it more difficult to do my first choice of degree. So I did something else instead.

What I'm trying to say is: don't be downhearted if your plans seem to fail, there will be plenty of other options available to you.
( The Hedgehog From Hell is recycling turmeric as we speak, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:09, archived)

Sage advice, thanks!
Did it all work out in the end?
( the_rhyme_minister is A Pimp Named Slickback, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:13, archived)

Well...
I originally wanted to do medicine, but by the time I was 16 I was going off the idea anyway because it looked like too stressful an occupation.

So I did pharmacy instead. I've been qualified for 10 years, and I desperately want to do something else with my life. Plus, I have genuinely proved that I was an idiot if I thought that being a pharmacist was going to be less stressful.

I may have just undermined my previous encouragement, but fuck it. I'll just try not to go into a rant about how much fucking pressure I'm under every day, and how little you pathetic cunts in the general public appreciate it.
( The Hedgehog From Hell is recycling turmeric as we speak, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:21, archived)

Hey, pipe down and get me my pills.

( my other username is a porsche , posting shit pictures so you don't have to, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:23, archived)

Yes, sir.
Sorry to keep you so long. Would you like a paper umbrella in your methadone?
( The Hedgehog From Hell is recycling turmeric as we speak, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:25, archived)

No, just a plastic elephant today please.
I'll be working in the NHS come September, so I expect I'll share your level of despression and unfulfillment.
( my other username is a porsche , posting shit pictures so you don't have to, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:27, archived)

at least you've already resigned yourself to it.
That's the wisest way to start.

what's "despression"?
( The Hedgehog From Hell is recycling turmeric as we speak, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:30, archived)

if anyone asks, it's a medical term known only to us professionals. It has nothing to do with poor spelling
( my other username is a porsche , posting shit pictures so you don't have to, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:31, archived)

There's always Leeds Met.
I got into BSc Computing with a B and a C. And one of those was General Studies... This was 1998 tho. A Levels were harder back then.
(theSHALROTH Quick, hand me your phaser!!, Sat 12 Jan 2008, 22:18, archived)