ive always wanted to be a pilot ever since i can remember. my dad and i have always been interested in planes and aviation. my dads dream was to become a pilot but he never did, i want to become a pilot and i always have, but along with fulfilling that dream for me i also want to do it for my dad (he died about 3 years ago). my best friend says he wants to become a pilot and he knows that was my dream also. i am not that great in math and i wear contacts so im already at a disadvantage for getting into the USAF. my friend is pretty good at math and honestly, if he became a pilot and i didnt i would be crushed. i do not know how i could watch my best friend live my dream. what should i do, and if he does become a pilot which has always been my dream how will i cope with this!! if i do not become this i will feel like a failure to myself and to my father.
2007-08-11 16:30:49 · 3 answers · asked by Brandon 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Like with any career ambitions, you cannot look back. You must always look forwards and not think of what "might happen". Tell yourself that it WILL happen and do the very best you can in school and in your training. Good Luck!
2007-08-11 16:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by Alletery 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have the USAF test you and decide if you qualify for pilot training. If so, go for it, and study hard. If not, take flight lessons privately. The Air Force might have been your dad's dream, but you don't have to live it. If you want to fly, then fly. However you can, do it. If your friend wants to fly for the military, fine. They have lots of pilots, he can be one of them. Or, if you two are really close, both of you can learn in private lessons, and study together. What great memories you would share together. If the two of you learn in different ways, then share your experiences when you get together. You may feel jealousy now, but as you mature you will find you can carve out your separate lives and share them as your friendship continues to grow throughout your lives.
Also, take more math, and work hard if you want the military job for your future. There are tutors who will be glad to work with you. Sylvan is one, but there are many. I highly recommend the book "Becoming A Master Student." It has many study techniques and "power processes" that really make a difference. You can probably find a copy at http://www.alibris.com -an on line book seller with lots of used books.
2007-08-11 17:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since you say u are at a disadvantage alr... so you shoud WORK TOWARDS your dream and NOT WORRYING what willl never happen if you WORK HARDER than your friend!... first you should RELAV AND CLAM DOWN. since you mentioned your best friend is good at maths, shouldnot you can SEEK HELP from him to improve your maths???? then YOU BOTH can realised ur dream!!
2007-08-11 16:44:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋