The fantasy, the ideal, the reality

 For T-shaped literacy, we had to watch a video and write about five jobs we liked. We had to write pros, cons, training required, and why I might suit us. The jobs I choose were digital artist, animater, teacher, middle-distance athlete, and veternarian.

I enjoyed writing about most of the jobs. I found it challenging to write the pros of being a teacher because there aren't many. To be BTB (Better Than Before) I could add more detail to why they all suit me.

Digital artist:

Pros:

• I can do art, which I love!

• I can work from home and when I’m sick

• A qualification is not necessary, but preferred

Cons:

• Sometimes I’ll get art block

• I’ll spend a lot of time looking at computers

• Finding a client is hard

Training:

• None

Why it suits me:

• I enjoy art

• I don’t procrastinate much

• I am good at art

Animator:

Pros: 

• I get to do art

• I can work for movie companies

• Pay is high

• I get to work from home

Cons:

• Animation is frustrating

• I’ll spend EVEN more time looking at computers

• Finding a company to work for will be hard

Training:

• Degree in computer animation

Why it suits me:

• I enjoy art/animation

• I’m good with editing to create animation

Middle distance athlete:

Pros:

• I get a lot of exercise

• I could go to the olympics

Cons:

• Running is tiring

• Travel and equipment needed is expensive

Training:

• Practice in running

Why it suits me:

• I enjoy middle distance running

• I have good stamina

Teacher:

Pros:

• I can help children

• I get to do maths

Cons:

• People can be rowdy and annoying

• I’ll spend a lot of time at work

Training:

• A specialist subject degree followed by a one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching or a Master of

• Teaching

• Bachelor of Education 

• Bachelor of Teaching conjoint degree

Why it suits me:

• I’m fairly academic

• I enjoy teaching my sister

Veterinarian:

Pros:

• You get to work with animals

• Good pay

• I can do what I like

Cons:

• I might have to get up early in the morning

• May get bitten/kicked/scratched

Training:

• Knowledge of animals and animal diseases

• Animal-handling skills

• Knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology and biology

• Knowledge of biochemistry, microbiology and parasitology

• Skill in treating animals with medicines and performing surgery

• Knowledge of radiography, dentistry and lab methods

Why it suits me:

• I enjoy working with animals