A-Man-and-Some-Computers

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Juan Felipe Herrera

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Word count: 1657

Choice count: 39

Section count: 27

Image count: 27

Error count: 6

Field Related Analysis

Education : 77 matches

(advanced, choice, college, compensation, continuing, courses, don, down, education, external, first, further, graduation, high school, learn, learning, report, school, technology, university)

Business : 26 matches

(company, competition, competitive, deal, money, mortgage, offer, office, paid, service, technology, upgrade)

Law : 26 matches

(action, answer, assets, bench, blood, close, club, compensation, contact, corruption, delivery, driving, harassment, information, living, mortgage, offer, office, receiving, reputation)

Target Structure: (37 matches)

compensation (1 match)

dead-end job (1 match)

drawback (1 match)

dread (1 match)

drudgery (1 match)

getting sucked up in (1 match)

hindering (1 match)

hr (1 match)

intern (1 match)

learn the ropes (1 match)

leg work (1 match)

more often (1 match)

mortgage (1 match)

office politics (1 match)

overwhelmed (1 match)

compensation package (1 match)

pension (1 match)

perpetrator (1 match)

pull off (1 match)

purpose (1 match)

put aside (1 match)

retirement (1 match)

sexual harassment (2 matches)

straight a's (1 match)

the drive of work (1 match)

thoroughly (1 match)

though (3 matches)

thoughtful (1 match)

vacant position (1 match)

wage (2 matches)

worthwhile (1 match)

corruption (1 match)

corrupt (1 match)

ingrained (1 match)

bribe (1 match)

assets (1 match)

threats (1 match)

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A-Man-and-Some-Computers

An End and A Beginning.

I am in front of pretty big crowd of people receiving a piece of paper. I am happy that I finished high school thoroughly, though I didn't pull off as many straight A's that I wanted. While I am feeling numerous emotions, I am also thoughtful about the future.

Choice 1 : Go to college

Choice 2 : Start working

Graduation

Same Thing, But Harder.

I am in front of the Ahuntsic College, I am pretty nervous about this new environment, but hopeful in regard of learning things in information technology. Anyway, I put aside those thoughts because an old friend from high school invited me to party. However, I am contemplating if I should go or no because I had a long journey the next day.

Choice 1 : Refuse the invitation

Choice 2 : Accept the invitation

College

Entering A Pretty Harsh World.

Tomorrow I will start working as a cashier in a fast-food because I suppose that if I start working earlier, I will have more money later in my life.

Choice 1 : Continue working

Work

Not Going Further.

I lost all-purpose in my life. I thought that I made the best decision to start working immediately after my graduation, but I couldn't have been more wrong. I am living with a dead-end job, and because of that I didn't have the money or the time to be in relationship. Maybe, I should put an end to this...

Choice 1 : Go to college

Choice 2 : Put an end to this

Dead-End

A Little Old, but Ready To Change.

I decided that I need to change my life, so I entered college to study, even thought I was a little old. Nevertheless, I was debating if I should study Computer Science to go to university or enter information technology to be able to start working after college.

Choice 1 : Study Computer Science

Choice 2 : Study IT

Computer

Everything Stopped.

Since I was a little kid, I was afraid of the void, so I don't know why I am the top of a twenty story building, and how I got here. I just wanted to take breath. I got close to the border, then everything went black, and I fell in a slumber.

Choice 1 : Go back to the first choice

The end

Taking The Longer One.

Taking Computer Science was like doing my last high school year again, where I was overwhelmed by mathematics, chemistry and physics, but with more advanced courses. However, I am managed to finish this program, now I need to choose which university to go.

Choice 1 : Go to McGill University

Choice 2 : Go to the University of Montreal

Maths

Finishing Late.

Finishing the IT program took me longer because of my decisions, but after six years I completed the courses, so I am going to search for employment.

Choice 1 : Search for a job as a programmer

office

Competition.

I joined McGill University, I don't know what to feel. It is probably the best university in Montreal, but it is way too competitive, more often that not, I caught a glimpse of people hindering each other. I feel lucky that I finished fast enough my studies as a Computer Engineer. It is time to work.

Choice 1 : Start working

McGill University

More Manageable.

I went through everything that the University of Montreal offered, and I entered the work world as a Computer Engineer.

Choice 1 : Start working

University of Montreal

Engineer.

I am working as a Computer Engineer in important company, I had to deal with many problems during those years, with software and humans. However, I am proud seeing myself in this position after many trials. I should go back to work.

Choice 1 : Retire yourself

Servers

Retirement.

I am looking at my home, the one I already paid the mortgage, and the hefty sum of money in my bank from my pension, and I firmly believe that taking education seriously was definitely worthwhile. I am happy with the life I am currently leading, and that I didn't finish in a drudgery job. However, sometimes I miss the drive of work.

Choice 1 : Retire yourself

House

Good Guy.

I turned down the offer from my friend, and I am sure that was the best decision because of that I was able to get all the information I needed to start college correctly. Now, I need to choose between becoming a Computer programmer or continuing my studies at a university, thanks to the credits that I obtained in completing some courses who are given in universities.

Choice 1 : Search a job as a programmer

Choice 2 : Go to McGill University

studying

Bad Guy.

I am in a club with too much alcohol in my body, regretting coming here because I know that I need to be present at the college in 5 hours. So, I took my keys, and went to my car.

Choice 1 : Drive

Choice 2 : Don't drive

Partying

A Hard Start.

I am in my first day in company as a junior programmer, and I am already getting sucked up in office politics. I choose to work here because I already worked here as intern, and they offered me a good compensation package, but now I see that everything has a drawback. I don't know if I should the same leg work to find another company with a vacant position, or I should stay.

Choice 1 : Stay and find yourself a place

Choice 2 : Search for a new job

Office

Going Deeper.

I decided to stay, and learn the ropes. At first, I was taking care of already existing application, and their upgrade. Nonetheless, I doubt that was the best decision because I am currently in deeper problem, which is corruption. I was offered a fair amount of money as a bribe to give information about the company to external groups. What should I do?

Choice 1 : Take the money

Choice 2 : Refuse the money

hole

New Job.

I went and searched for a new job, thankfully it didn't take long to find one, although the wage is lower that the ancient one, they have a reputation as good internet service provider, so I though they should be excellent company. In my first day, I met a beautiful girl.

Choice 1 : Invite her to date

Choice 2 : Ignore her

Love

Going to the Dark Side.

While I was watching a movie in my new apartment, I was thinking what would happen to me if I got caught after accepting the money and giving out information about my company. However, I was also happy because I obtained new assets such as this apartment and then my heart dropped. I heard someone knocking at my door, and screaming my name.

Choice 1 : Go to your chamber and hide under the bed

Choice 2 : Open the door

money

Staying as a Good Guy.

I ingrained in their heads that it is impossible to corrupt me. They didn't like my answer, so they sent some threats, luckily they were without any action. I stayed in the company gaining my wage in a way which I am proud of myself.

Choice 1 : Retire yourself

stopping

Prison.

While I am sitting in a bench, I was pondering about the time that the police barged in my apartment, and took me to this rat hole, where they are keeping me like an animal.

Choice 1 : Go back to your first choice

prison

A Rich Old Man.

While looking at the sea, I remembered the time when someone came knocking at my door, and I got scared thinking it was the police, but it was just delivery man.

Choice 1 : Go back to your first choice

beach

Finding Out.

I invited her to watch a movie, but I found out that she was a narcissist, thus I told her that we should not see each other as a potential couple, but only as colleagues. It was a mistake to be so direct because I was called HR about a report of sexual harassment, where I am the perpetrator. When I entered their office, I was furious because I saw that woman.

Choice 1 : Insult her

Choice 2 : Stay calm

HR

Still, Alone.

I ignored her. I think it is better to focus on my career because I am just starting, and having a relationship demands commitment, so it can last for long. I want to be a successful programmer before searching for a girlfriend.

Choice 1 : Retire yourself

Sucess

Big Mistake.

When I saw her, I screamed words that I am not proud. Anyway, I am currently unemployed, and on the streets. I am pretty sure that it will stay like this for a long time because I do not think that any company will accept someone who is suspicious of sexual harassment.

Choice 1 : Go back to your first choice

Street

Calm Mind.

When I saw that woman, I wanted to insult her with every word that could hurt her, but I decided to remain cool-headed. Thanks to that I was able to prove my innocence, but I now dread to approach any of my female colleagues.

Choice 1 : Retire yourself

Calm

Remorse.

As I was driving, a shadow appeared in front of me, and I heard a big sound after making contact with that thing. When I stopped the car to see what I hit, and I saw a man laying in pool of blood, it was at that moment that I knew that everything was over.

Choice 1 : Go back to your first choice

driving

Sleeping.

I hide the keys somewhere I wouldn't be able to find, and then I slept in my car, even though I am going to be probably late or absent tomorrow for my courses. However, I believe it is the best decision.

Choice 1 : Go back to your first choice

Sleeping