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Automatik

I would have double majored in international business and a language or just the language minor.

I also would have taken learning another language MUCH more seriously starting in high school.....big regret of mine.

mcburg93

I wouldnt change much. It all happened for a reason and its made me who I am today. I guess if I had to change something it would be my dad being well so I wouldnt have to take care of him.

Mohican00

more drugs. more bitches.

fan_from_texas

It seems to me that some people are happy/content no matter the circumstances, while others can find a cloud in every silver lining. I suspect that, by disposition, I'm closer to the latter, which kind of sucks. Generally, I'm more or less happy with what I do (lawyer), though many parts of it are miserable.

Pick6

I dont see myself wanting to go back. I do wish I had the opportunity to have like 3 different careers so I could do everything I really wanted to do.

Sonofanump

ernest_t_bass;1283616 wrote:Hell yes, I'd do it different. A lot of changes coming to education, and kids are assholes. Honestly, I would pursue big time officiating, like D1 college or NBA. It's the one thing in life that I actually love doing.

Wow!

ernest_t_bass

Sonofanump;1283839 wrote:Wow!

To which part, Mr. VagueBook.

O-Trap

ernest_t_bass;1283849 wrote:To which part, Mr. VagueBook.

This is not Facebook, and it's no mystery to whom he was talking. Not sure this qualifies for Vaguebook.

As for your statement, I think that's actually pretty cool. Why can't you get into it now?

ernest_t_bass

O-Trap;1283861 wrote:This is not Facebook, and it's no mystery to whom he was talking.

Of course I knew he was talking to me... he quoted me. I asked to which par the "wow!" referred.

O-Trap;1283861 wrote:As for your statement, I think that's actually pretty cool. Why can't you get into it now?

Family. Money. Time. It is a huge commitment, and requires a lot of travel. There is a kid in my area, just graduated HS, who aspires to be an NBA ref. He's got the look and mechanics. Will just take some time for him. Realistically, if I really put my effort into it, and networked right, I honestly think I could make it at least to the D1 level. I already have some pretty good connections that I think would enable me to work in some small college conferences, then work my way up... Just not sure if I have the desire to pursue it b/c of my other responsibilities.

-Society-

O-Trap;1283861 wrote:This is not Facebook, and it's no mystery to whom he was talking. Not sure this qualifies for Vaguebook.

As for your statement, I think that's actually pretty cool. Why can't you get into it now?

I think he knew who he was talking to. He just wanted to know which part he was referencing when he said, "wow". It wasn't very difficult to understand.

ernest_t_bass

-Society-;1283868 wrote:I think he knew who he was talking to. He just wanted to know which part he was referencing when he said, "wow". It wasn't very difficult to understand.

Reps

O-Trap

-Society-;1283868 wrote:I think he knew who he was talking to. He just wanted to know which part he was referencing when he said, "wow". It wasn't very difficult to understand.

Who said it was difficult to understand. I said it didn't apply.

Perhaps you didn't understand me.

O-Trap

ernest_t_bass;1283866 wrote:Of course I knew he was talking to me... he quoted me. I asked to which par the "wow!" referred.

I figured you knew he was talking to you. That's not a "vaguebook" thing, though.

ernest_t_bass;1283866 wrote: Family. Money. Time. It is a huge commitment, and requires a lot of travel. There is a kid in my area, just graduated HS, who aspires to be an NBA ref. He's got the look and mechanics. Will just take some time for him. Realistically, if I really put my effort into it, and networked right, I honestly think I could make it at least to the D1 level. I already have some pretty good connections that I think would enable me to work in some small college conferences, then work my way up... Just not sure if I have the desire to pursue it b/c of my other responsibilities.

Fair enough. I've never looked into it. I didn't really think about how much would be involved. It sounds like it'd be really cool.

ernest_t_bass

O-Trap;1283888 wrote:I figured you knew he was talking to you. That's not a "vaguebook" thing, though.

Shut up, you.

O-Trap

ernest_t_bass;1283896 wrote:Shut up, you.

K.

Sonofanump

ernest_t_bass;1283866 wrote:Realistically, if I really put my effort into it, and networked right, I honestly think I could make it at least to the D1 level. I already have some pretty good connections that I think would enable me to work in some small college conferences, then work my way up... Just not sure if I have the desire to pursue it b/c of my other responsibilities.

Wow to this. Impressive that you may have the ability to make it.
I know the clinic was today in Perrysburg.

Sorry to set off a derail of the thread. I was just impressed.

ernest_t_bass

Sonofanump;1284040 wrote:Wow to this. Impressive that you may have the ability to make it.
I know the clinic was today in Perrysburg.

Sorry to set off a derail of the thread. I was just impressed.

You of all people should know that connections help a ton. I'm not tooting my own horn, and saying I'm an incredible ref. I just know that, if I put all my focus into it, I'm sure I could climb that far. Why? Because I listen. I'm steps away from the state HS level and have had a relatively short career, considering my age.

I don't know... I guess it is just the one area where I actually have a lot of confidence in my abilities, with the ability to be a humble learner, and strive to get better.

OSH

No changes here, maybe get started in it a little sooner.

I love what I do and just wish I would've found out about what I needed to do to be more qualified earlier. It's alright though, I'm still working my way into that "career" position. Hopefully in the next 6-10 months I'll get it. We'll see.

Manhattan Buckeye

Naval Academy, even though I met my wife in undergrad. I have a good feeling we would have met eventually. No question I would have been accepted (had a few examples from my county that got into West Point and AFA that had far inferior numbers that I did). And I would have enjoyed the opportunity to have travelled at a youngish age - would probably have made me better rounded.

On the other hand, I don't think people should regret much. The decisions we make shape us into who we are currently, not a fantasy self. Not to take this to the political forum but the global economy is so crappy for practically anyone younger than the baby boomers that its easy to second guess oneself.

Belly35

I like who I am and what I have done in my life. I enjoy my profession and achievement I have obtained. </SPAN>
The only change is to be able to read, write better and understand grammar more. I can’t change when I was born and the knowledge the educational system had at that time for reading, writing and dyslexia problems. I was also the problem because of my behavior, dislike for schooling and the responsibility to being in money for the family support. But all of that help share me and create who I am and I’m good with that.. </SPAN>

When I look back I always wanted to be Car Designer or Architect and in a small way I'm in those areas. </SPAN>

Raw Dawgin' it

Would've went to a trade school - probably become a mechanic and get certifications to work on German and Italian cars.

like_that

Probably would have pursued my dream of being an Air Force fighter pilot.

ernest_t_bass

like_that;1284289 wrote:Probably would have pursued my dream of being an Air Force fighter pilot.

Is it too late?

like_that

ernest_t_bass;1284295 wrote:Is it too late?

Not quite too late yet, but pretty much unrealistic at this point.

thePITman

Same career - IS/computer programming

My fiance would choose a new career. Instead of Sport Administration (nothing) she would go into sports physiology or some health science.

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