What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in?

During secondary school in Germany, in the 7^th  class, and according to the educational program, we visited the career orientation center; I remember we also took tests to know our inclinations. My result was that I had an orientation in the commercial profession. So, after I finished school, I started an apprenticeship as a wholesale and foreign trade merchant. The company I worked for was specialized in printing supplies for large printing companies, such as newspapers. Our assortment included printing colors, solvents, large printing machines, stack cutters, and everything else a printing company needs.  It was an office job, and I liked it; above all, the colleagues were very kind.

Well, in Germany, the apprenticeships lasted three years, and close to the end, I started to feel unfulfilled; I pondered about moving away from Germany but didn’t dare to make the final move. Then, after I had finished my apprenticeship, I began to work in a publishing company in the order processing department. Thinking about it, I should have become aware, at that time, of my upcoming immense love for writing and books.

When I consider it now, if I had stayed with my first option, my life wouldn’t have had that big shift, and I would have missed significant experiences, such as studying in Greece and becoming a German teacher and writer.

Under the line, I never regret any decision I made, even if it was bad, because I believe we must go through some hardships to grow in the direction we should develop. As we evolve, we change. As I did, I moved from a typical office job to a completely different state-of-mind job, approaching things and life creatively.