End of High School.

When I was in my last year of high school, I really didn't know what to do once I graduate. I already knew I didn't want to be in school for too long, so I knew that university wasn't the thing for me. Then, I looked at professional training and realized maybe I would like to become an electrician, but I wasn't sure. So, I looked at what was offered on the collegian level, and one program interested me, mining. Then, I had a dilemma, should I go in mining, or should I become an electrician? Could I also just start to work right after school?

Choice 1 : Mining.

Choice 2 : Electrician.

Choice 3 : McDonald's Employee.

Mining.

My choice ended up going in mining, and I didn't regret it. I'm from Sainte-Marie de Beauce, so the Cegep of Thetford was the closest place where I could study mining. I really liked the big variety of career path I could take once I graduate from college. In all the choices I had, there was two career I liked the most, surveying technician and drilling and blasting technician. Once I graduated, I had to make a choice, should I work on a mine as a surveying technician or a drilling and blasting technician?

Choice 1 : Driling and Blasting Technician.

Choice 2 : Surveying Technician.

Electrician.

After high school, I chose to go in Saint-Georges to study at the CIMIC to become an electrician. I really liked the fact that we did a lot of training and that it was not only theory. I learned some really useful skills, and I knew that after my brief time at the CIMIC, I would have a stable job that will give me a great salary. I studied how to pass cable and connect everything that needs electricity in a house, so I felt like I would really be useful to the community in the next years once I would work as an electrician building my country. One question was on my mind about when I graduate, should I work for someone or should I start my company as soon as I am an electrician?

Choice 1 : Contractor.

Choice 2 : Employee.

Surveying Technician.

I graduated from Cegep at Thetford and found myself working as a surveying technician in Fermont for ArcelorMittal. My schedule was working 14 days straight for 12 hours a day and then come back for 14 days off. The company was paying for my food, my apartment and my flight to go there. I really loved my job at the mine. I was making survey plans for every aspect of the mine that needed it. It could be for production, development or geology. It was really fulfilling, and was paying great, but I found myself into a problem. I wanted to have a family, and my schedule wasn't the best for it.

Choice 1 : Material Testing Technician.

Driling and Blasting Technician.

I found a job as a drilling and blasting technician for Agnico Eagle at mine Canadian Malarctic in Malartic. It was a big move since I am from Beauce and I studied in Thetford which is pretty close, to finally find a job in Abitibi eight hours away from home. At first, it wasn't easy for me to adapt myself, but when I got comfortable, I really enjoyed working and living there. My job was to design how to drill the rock for the blast. It was really fascinating. I liked it a lot, but I was faced with an opportunity I couldn't turn down.

Choice 1 : Operation Foreman.

Employee.

I was employed by a small construction company to finish my learning and work for them afterwards. I liked that my job was safe, and I didn't need to take too much risk. I already had a stable job at 19 years old, so I knew that I would be able to provide for my family and live a comfortable life. Working as an electrician was great, I started early and finished early, and I moved, so I stayed in shape. I wasn't too confident I could do that for the rest of my life though. So, a question popped in my mind, what are my options once my body couldn't keep up with my job? I knew there was only one option that really interested me.

Choice 1 : Daytrader.

Contractor.

I decided to bet on myself and become a contractor. Having my own company means that I had a lot of responsibility and needed a lot of discipline at a young age. First, I knew I needed to learn, so I went and worked two years in a small company where I could be really close to the boss. I was asking a lot of questions and learned quick how to manage my own company. When I felt ready, I took the step and started my own electricity company, doing repairs and new builds. I never regretted it. It really did good for me, and I ended up making some good money.

Choice 1 : Try again

Material Testing Technician.

I made the choice to go back in Beauce to find a job in road construction to be closer to my family. Even if my job paid a little bit less, I knew that it was the good decision. My job was to confirm that the granular material was conformed according to standards of the ministry. I also had to do some compaction tests to confirm that the road was compacted enough for the population to use it. I finished my career there, and I was able to be present for my kids, which was my priority over having my dream job and having a huge salary. My family life was worth more than all that.

Choice 1 : Try again

Daytrader.

I tried day trading without being informed well-enough and lost all my money. I had to go work at a minimum-wage job for the rest of my life.

Choice 1 : Try again

Operation Foreman.

I was promoted to being the foreman of the operations in the mine. I loved my job, and I did this until my retirement.

Choice 1 : Try again

McDonald's Employee.

I started working at McDonald's because I really didn't like school. After a couple of years, my manager offered me a better job, but I didn't know if I wanted the responsibilities that come with it.

Choice 1 : McDonald's Shift Manager.

Choice 2 : McDonald's Fryer Operator.

McDonald's Shift Manager.

I accepted the promotion and felt like I was ready for a new challenge, At first, it was hard, but after a couple of years and with on-the-job training, I felt like I was really good at my job. The restaurant owner thought the same and offered me to become the next restaurant manager after 10 years on my last position.

Choice 1 : McDonald's Restaurant Manager.

McDonald's Fryer Operator.

I chose to stay at the fryer station because it felt comfortable and I avoided risks. I was making less money but I didn't want to have the pressure of being a manager. As the years were going by, my salary was not able to keep up with the cost of life.

Choice 1 : Homeless.

McDonald's Restaurant Manager.

When I got promoted to restaurant manager, I finally felt important. I knew that some people were OK with working a minimum wage salary for all their life, but I wasn't. At that point in my life, I had a big salary for the first time in my life, but it wasn't enough. When I reached 40 years old, the restaurant owner retired and was selling his restaurant. I was my time to shine.

Choice 1 : McDonald's Restaurant Owner.

Homeless.

I was forced to get out of my apartment after several months of not paying my rent. I was still able to work at McDonald's for a couple of weeks until I got fired because of how I looked and my odour. I ended up living in the streets and begging for money to eat.

Choice 1 : Start again

McDonald's Restaurant Owner.

I made the best choice I ever could by buying the restaurant. I tripled my income just by doing that. Once you have one restaurant, you always want more, but I didn't know if it would become too much to handle.

Choice 1 : One Restaurant Owner.

Choice 2 : Multiple Restaurant Owner.

Multiple Restaurant Owner.

I decided to buy many other McDonald's restaurants even if I was pushing 60. I told myself I only have one life, and I wanted to live it to the fullest. So, I went on and bought a restaurant after the other to realize that maybe I could become the main owner of McDonald's if I continue. Should I do this or stop and retire with hundreds of millions.

Choice 1 : Main McDonald's Owner.

One Restaurant Owner.

I decided to just keep one restaurant because it would be too much, and I wouldn't be able to retire if I buy more.

Choice 1 : Try again

Main McDonald's Owner.

I bought every McDonald's in Canada and the USA, and a couple more in every country to become the main owner. But, is one company enough?

Choice 1 : Multiple Company Owner.

Multiple Company Owner.

I didn't feel fulfilled enough with only owning McDonald's. So, until I went on and bought Amazon and Microsoft. Apple was on my view when my health deteriorated, so I only kept three companies. I would have liked to own the world one day, but sadly it never happened.

Choice 1 : Try again