Hi PF
What can I say? As someone who has the lazy gene but finally beat it, I can hold out the hope of better times to come. Let's face it - it has to be better than the past right? Also on the plus side, I had no idea you were so young, just older than my daughter - your writing style has cetainly benefitted from your reading, I loved: "If there was a 'Lazy Olympics', I wouldn't even turn up" - that is good writing. And most of us 'older' QOTWers always edit our posts before posting - it shows that you have pride in your writing: a good sign.

So, my advice: can I recommend you read a book? There are several out there that will make you take a look at yourself: your preferences and strengths. It asks things like: Would you rather work in an office or on a farm? Do you like being in charge or following orders? Would you say you are creative or meticulous? That kind of stuff. 'What colour is your parachute?' is one that springs to mind, but there are a few out there. Go to the library and look in the careers section. Believe me, you are YOUNG and the world is your oyster. What you need to do is to discover what your dream job would be and then go for it. If you find that your dream job involves lying in bed all day and surfing the net at night then you should get off your arse and travel for a bit, see the world or a bit of it then come home and try it again.

I didn't stick anything until I went to uni as a mature student at 28 - I thought I was old then! Believe me, it's never too late to draw a line and start again.

I'd go on, but I don't want to bore you (sorry, couldn't resist it), but feel free to gaz me for more fatherly advice from one who knows - you only have to read my posts to see that I've been there, done that and designed the fucking t-shirt! And came out the other side part-way sane and, though, not successful, reasonably happy.

All the best,

Che
(Che Grimsdale Best before:, Tue 27 May 2008, 10:34, Reply)