Probably the best decision I ever made in my life was to study Math because I wanted to study Math, when everyone advised me to take a more "vocational" course.

Probably the best decision I ever made in my life was to study Math because I wanted to study Math, when everyone advised me to take a more "vocational" course. Talk to everyone, find out what the jobs are, take the one that sounds most interesting and forget The Plan. While you're at it, buy a copy of Johnny Bunko. I wish I'd read it earlier.