The end of Springboard to a DCS program.

Hi, I am Sarina. I've been studying in Springboard to a DCS program at Cégep de Sherbrooke for past two semesters, and it's my final semester in this program. Now, it is time for me to make a serious decision, either to continue my education or start a small business.

Choice 1 : Continue education.

Choice 2 : Start a small business.

Continue education.

I chose to continue my education. Ever since I was a child, my father wanted me to become a doctor, but that is not what I like at all. I prefer to study Computer Science. With technology evolving every day, it seems a reasonable choice to me. Also, it can give me the opportunity to work remotely, which is a great match to my life style. I cannot stay at one place for a long time.

Choice 1 : Become a doctor.

Choice 2 : Study Computer Science.

Become a doctor.

I studied medicine, and I am an intern in the ER. The amount of work is so overwhelming, and lack of sleep is devouring me. Every day, there are a lot of patients coming in with a drastic situation. I have not got used to it yet. This internship is literally a living hell. I cannot survive like this.

Choice 1 : Grab a coffee.

Choice 2 : Start over

Grab a coffee.

I chose to grab a coffee and stop whining. Although the amount of stress is maddening, I know that my father is proud of me, and this career can offer me a lot of advantages such as a good compensation package, and I can use a long leave of absence. But I cannot ignore the truth any longer; I do not like my job, I was not made to be a doctor.

Choice 1 : Start over

Study Computer Science.

I took the necessary courses in Scinece, Computer Science and Mathematics program. It was a success. Now, I have to choose my exact field. It could be data science, cyber security, AI or game programming.

Choice 1 : Become a Data Scientist.

Choice 2 : Become an AI Designer.

Become a Data Scientist.

I just finished the University, and I finally got my Data Science degree. I am really happy. It is time for me to look for a job. But I am really frustrated. I am considering taking a gap year and go on a long vacation.

Choice 1 : Apply for a job.

Choice 2 : Go on a vacation.

Become an AI Designer.

I was hired in an AI company. We were working on multiple projects. It is normal to spend hours on debugging the codes every day. The company designed customized AI agents for big and small businesses. I was working at the Database Department. One day, we got several cyber attacks, and lost lots of our data. The struggle was real. Everyone was blaming the Cybersecurity Department. But it was not all their fault. After a few hours, one of them could actually recover a part of that lost data. We were thrilled. I went to meet our new hero. The next day, I got a message from him. He invited me on a date. But if I accept, everyone in the office will talk about us, and I do not want to get sucked up in office politics.

Choice 1 : Go on a date.

Choice 2 : Ignore him.

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Apply for a job.

I have been applying to thousands of companies, but since I do not have any work experience, they do not accept me. I suppose I have to look for an internship, where I can learn the ropes.

Choice 1 : Keep applying.

Choice 2 : Apply for an internship.

Go on a vacation.

I chose to travel, so I decided to go to Germany. The trip was amazing, and I learned German a little bit. I am now fully refreshed to apply for a job.

Choice 1 : Apply for a job.

Keep applying.

I had been applying for a whole year. Last week, I received an E-mail from a newly reformed company. I got an interview, and met with the HR. He was a really nice guy. I got accepted as data analyst. There is one colleague whom I do not trust. He stares at me on purpose, and I get really uncomfortable. One day when I was working on a project, and I was talking with a client, he started making fun of me by mimicking my face and gesture. What should I do with this guy?

Choice 1 : Quit the job and start over

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Apply for an internship.

I had an interview, and got hired. My internship was going pretty well. The on-the-job-training was really helpful. But one of the drawbacks of my OJT was that my trainer was not thoughtful enough. He had poor time management, and because of him we missed a deadline.

Choice 1 : Try to talk to the trainer.

Choice 2 : Quit the job and start over

Report the harassment to the HR.

I reported the harassment to the HR. He believed me immediately, and fired the perpetrator. But something terrible happened. The HR guy started to flirt with me! Whom am I supposed to report this flirtation to? He left me no choice.

Choice 1 : Quit the job and start over

Try to talk to the trainer.

I tried to talk to him and fix the problem myself, but he didn't want to listen to me at all. I reported to the HR, but somehow he defended the trainer and made me apologise to him! Turned out that they were friends. That was the last day I worked there.

Choice 1 : Start over

Go on a date.

We went on a date. It was amazing. But as I had predicted, we got sucked up in office politics. I wanted to leave my job because I really liked him. He decided to resign to, tough he had a premium wage. We are happy together. Happy and unemployed.

Choice 1 : Start over

Ignore him.

I tried to ignore him, but he kept asking me. What should I do?

Choice 1 : Go on a date.

Choice 2 : Quit the job and start over

Start a small business.

I really wanted to own a small business.I know I am going to face a lot of problems, but it is going to worth it. I have some options before me. Which one should I choose?

Choice 1 : Start a candle workshop.

Choice 2 : Start baking.

Start a candle workshop.

I started to make handmade scented candles. I was able to sell them online, and had my customers. Later, I decided to expand my business, so a talked to a friend, and became partners. We applied for a business loan, and got one. Everything was going well at first. She was also my trainee; I taught her everything I knew about different types of waxes, the essential oils, aromatic herbs. One day, she stopped answering my calls. Then, I checked our bank account. It was empty. She took the money, and left the country. I could not pay my loan payments. I got bankrupt, arrested, and ended up in jail.

Choice 1 : Start over

Go to culinary school.

I decided to go to culinary school, and get a pastry certificate. I got strait A's, and was the best student. I did my work thoroughly. Everyday was full of new tastes and flavors. My macaroons were perfect. After a while, I applied for a vacant position of chef pastry on a luxurious cruise. The did a background check, and I got hired. I really love my career. It is not a dead-end job at all. Now, I know the ins-and-outs of pastry. All of the guests love my pastries. I am really grateful for this fulfillment in my life. Also, I do not need to worry about any mortgage because I am planning on live on the cruise. It is fantastic. The End.

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Tell him in person.

I decided to tell him in person that I am not interested. I went to his office, and talked to him. But, he sounded really reasonable to me. I decided to give him a chance. I am going to accept his invitation.

Choice 1 : Go on a date.

Start baking.

I have always loved baking. So, I started to bake some sourdough bread and some pastries. But selling them was very challenging, and the quality was not as good as I expected. I knew I needed an academic education. It is very important to know how to work with different ingredients, how to store the pastry to keep it fresh, and how to have a proper technique. I am considering applying for a culinary school.

Choice 1 : Go to culinary school.

Choice 2 : Do not go to culinary school and start over