I started with this thought: to learn, to do something
Macaşoi Călin Marian, 18 years old, plumber at Distrigaz
I chose to do a vocational school. We received an offer at one point: a few representatives came and presented us with the profiles, the fact that there would be a scholarship for three years, then direct employment. And I liked that idea. The headmistress and my father guided me, and I decided. Being also a boy who grew up in the countryside, they knew I was also a worker. I entered, took an exam and was admitted among the 60 candidates. And there were over 120, about 2 people for one spot. Now I really do not feel sorry about my choice, it really was very good, even if at first I also had some fears as I was the only one in the class who chose to go to a vocational school. But I see it as a job of the future.
If I didn't choose that, I'd go to the mechanics. But I thought this job is easier, don't get dirty, there's more money. There weren't times when I wanted to give up. At first I didn't know what a plumber was doing, but when I saw what the job was like, I started liking it and I was even among the best at my vocational school.
School mattered a lot to me. From secondary school I started at the vocational school, from there I started to find a job, I did practice and that's when I learned the elements. The craft in part is learned in the field. If you do what you love, you do it with love, from the heart, you don't do it out of obligation. You do what you feel in the moment, what you feel is best for you. I started with this thought to learn, to do something... and step by step I succeeded. I chose a vocational school, so that after I finished, I would be hired directly. I have the opportunity, for example, to get a job at the company that sponsored me during the vocational school.
To those who don't know where to start, I would tell them to do what they feel. To choose what they want, not what their parent would like. The most important is to do what they like.
To overcome my limits and become better at what I do
Marian Ioniță, 22 years old, inspector of local taxes and fees, Sector 3 Bucharest
I grew up in a more vulnerable, less wealthy environment, and I always wanted to push my limits and become better at what I do. To get well in life. I finished business and tourism at ASE, Bucharest. During the entire period of high school I commuted from Ilfov County to Bucharest.
My parents were very open with my choice, given that they left me since high school to choose the course of my life, what I want to do. But, they always supported me, they had nothing against attending this university.
I felt very often that I wanted to give up. Along the way, work came in, learning for university, I felt the need to have my free time, but I got ambitious and managed to finish university. I needed the money and I knew my folks couldn't buy everything I wanted, so I wanted to be financially independent in the first place. During university I also worked part-time at a supermarket, although it was difficult as we had classes from morning to evening. However, I have never given up and will never give up on my dream of getting as high as possible in my career.
It mattered a lot that I didn't drop out of school. A lot of employers require on higher education, and when they have a candidate who doesn't have higher education, they don't look at them the same way. I think a successful man is someone who has a happy family and a well-paid job. And to those at the beginning of the road, I would tell them not to give up on their dream for a moment, to work for it and to continue their studies.
My dream is to get to work in the field of tourism. Ever since I was little I was very passionate about geography and tourism. It's very different from what I'm doing now, but for me this is just a start. It's a starting place for that dream.
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