Move out or stay.

My name is Megane, and I am currently completing my English, French and Philosophy classes at a college in Sherbrooke. The job I want to get the most is in interior design. This winter, I am doing my last session in the Springboard program. Interior design is not a Technology choice here in Sherbrooke, so, I must decide if I am ready to move out and study away from home or not.

Choice 1 : Stay in Sherbrooke.

Choice 2 : Move to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to study interior design.

Stay in Sherbrooke.

I have decided to stay in Sherbrooke because I am not ready to move out and live alone yet. My mother was thoughtful and has accepted to let me stay with her. She required me to work or to find something else to study in, though.

Choice 1 : Work as a waitress.

Choice 2 : Find a new program to explore.

Move to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to study interior design.

I have decided to move to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to complete an Interior Design Technology, and it was awesome; I kept having straight A's in my exams! I managed to pull off living alone and going to school at the same time, I've been overwhelmed, but it was great. Now, I must find what I want to do after.

Choice 1 : Work in interior design.

Choice 2 : Go to UdeM (University of Montreal).

Work as a waitress.

I am currently a trainee waitress in a popular restaurant in Sherbrooke. My wage is around $25 an hour including tip, which is fine but not what I aim for. Also, I do not like this job at all because I always get sucked up in drama, and I feel like one of my male co-workers is sometimes making threats to me. This is so maddening, I should go back to school.

Choice 1 : Move to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to study interior design.

Find a new program to explore.

Honestly, I do not enjoy living with my parents, but it helps me to set aside some money. More often than not, I am debating whether to move out to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in order to study interior design or to try to study in Business Management here in Sherbrooke.

Choice 1 : Start Business Management Technology in Sherbrooke.

Choice 2 : Move to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to study interior design.

Work in interior design.

I started working for a company that specializes in kitchen design and even though I was OJT, I started thinking that I was not ready to work yet. While I saw that other designers were so invaluable in this business, I began thinking I was a complete dead-end. I tried to come in handy but failed most of the time. Even if I had a foot in the door for a possible exciting position, I decided it was better for me to quit and pursue my education.

Choice 1 : Go to UdeM (University of Montreal).

Go to UdeM (University of Montreal).

I always knew I wanted to do long and hard studies. I've been dreaming of a great education sine my young age. However, I am debating if I prefer doing a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design or a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design.

Choice 1 : Get a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design.

Choice 2 : Get a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design.

Start Business Management Technology in Sherbrooke.

Managing a business has always interested me, I even got a diploma in web marketing before entering college. So, Business Management Technologies made me feel like I had a purpose. I enjoyed it so much that have been thinking to directly start working in this field, however, I know it would be best for me to pursue higher studies.

Choice 1 : Start working as an intern in a marketing firm.

Choice 2 : Go to university to get a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.

Get a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design.

I learnt so much in this program, from colors, molding, construction drawings, many types of appliances, textures, lighting, design styles such as Scandinavian, modern, minimalist, and much more! For an exam, I had the chance to create my own backsplash wall with hardwood and concrete.

Choice 1 : Start as an interior designer in a well-known company.

Choice 2 : Start my own design business to be able to travel.

Get a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design.

Even if interior design and environmental design are similar, the courses in the environmental design degree were not really my cup of tea. I hated urban design classes because they were mostly about street and park regulations. I think I might be regretting that I picked this program, should I switch to interior design?

Choice 1 : Get a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design.

Intern in a marketing firm.

Even if they gave me an in-depth training, I felt like I was not informed enough about the company's regulations. I do not feel fulfilled; it's like I am missing something. Maybe, I should try going to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and do what I always dreamed about. I'd also leave a vacant position for new students to learn in this exceptional marketing firm.

Choice 1 : Move to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to study interior design.

Go to university to get a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.

University is not for me; I am struggling way too much. I even tried to bribe one of my teachers, but he completely dismissed my offer. I need to take a break from school because I'm officially going to face a burnout.

Choice 1 : Go on a vacation trip with friends.

Start as an interior designer in a well-known company.

I was test-driving multiple position possibilities in this business, I'm interested in creating kitchen aesthetics in houses, but I'm also very interested in creating public places such as cafes, restaurants or hotels.

Choice 1 : Work for a company specialized in houses.

Choice 2 : Work as an interior designer in public spaces.

Start my own design business to be able to travel.

I've always wanted to create my own company, and, I've also always wanted to travel. Combining the two would make me so happy and fulfilled. Working with manufacturers and contractors I've chosen myself, creating my own rules and my own team to work with! I wonder where I'd prefer staying, of course I want to live in a country with a nice temperature, but where exactly?

Choice 1 : Move to Greece and work from there.

Choice 2 : Move to Bali and work from there.

Go on a vacation trip with friends.

With a group of friends, we travelled in vans to discover the United-Stated. On this trip, I was not only having fun but checking out architecture and landscapes! When we were done visiting every province, I thought it was time for me to go back to school.

Choice 1 : Move to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to study interior design.

Work for a company specialized in houses.

I was working on a contract for a client and when I proposed my design plan, he started being rude to me. I tried proposing new design styles, but the client kept treating me like I was stupid. This situation made me so insecure about my work that I wanted to change my career path.

Choice 1 : Leave this business and start over.

Work as an interior designer in public spaces.

Working in designing coffee shops, restaurants, offices and hotels made me love this job even more. I enjoyed it so much that I've been wanting to make my own company and become a business owner.

Choice 1 : Start my own design business to be able to travel.

Move to Greece and work from there.

I've been hired many times to design coastal homes, restaurants, hotels and even bars next to the beach. I've been doing everything I have always wanted, and people are satisfied with my work! I feel well-accomplished, however, I need more. Should I create a design agency and hire workers to reach more clients, or should I build my own house?

Choice 1 : Build my own house in Greece.

Choice 2 : Open a design agency in Greece.

Move to Bali and work from there.

In Bali, I was hoping to make my own place and slowly get known by designing some boho style houses and institutions. Things did not go as I planned, there are a lot of designers here in Indonesia, and it's hard to stand out. I also get sick very often due to the food I'm consuming, maybe I should have chosen Greece.

Choice 1 : Move to Greece and work from there.

Open a design agency in Greece.

I've been hiring and training employees for the past two years, I have found some amazing designers that are ready to do leg work across all Greece, and some are also ready to go through all Europe. In the last year, we have been extremely successful, I think I might finally be ready to build my own house!

Choice 1 : Build my own house in Greece.

Build my own house in Greece.

I finally live in the house I've always wanted. I also built it for myself, which gives me and indescribable feeling! I have accomplished so much through the years, it makes me so proud. Maybe children will come next, who knows!

Choice 1 : Start over.