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Darksamurai · 20-August-08, 10:37 AM

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm sick of this question. I went off at an MSN article that mentions that girlfriends should ask their boyfriends about their financial history before hooking up with them... this reminds me of a girl I went out with who was pretty proud of the fact she owned property (slum lord property, but property) and wanted to know if I had "investments". I guess I "invested" my money into education... oops, guess that was the wrong answer (We managed to go out about three times before we broke up... and that third date was painful).

Getting back to the question "Where do you see yourself if five years?" how many people answer honestly?

How many people say, "I see myself graduating from law school while completing my minor in marine biology while I wait for NASA to contact me about their selection for the next shuttle crew... oh, and I'm publishing a book and walking on wine as I converted a lake from water."

Now then, having a five year plan isn't a bad idea, but let's face it, the plan is part one. I've known people with the same five year plan for years. They never get any closer to their goal, but someday, God willing... they'll get started and in five years, they'll be something by gummit!

I've also known quite a few people who feel they have to answer that question in one of three ways.

1. "Uhhh... I don't know" (These people are usually saying number 2, they just don't know it)

2. "Probably where I'm at now, but older".

3. Make up shiz. "I'm going to uhhh... become a ninja! With an MBA! Fear my future Business-Ninja skills!"

From people I've talked to, responses 1 and 3 are the most common. Who the hell wants to admit that they aren't going anywhere in life?

Don't get me wrong, some people actually have that answer in the form of wise investments, education, or other dreams... but when a person from your personal life asks that question, what do you respond?

Spouse/ girlfriend:

"Hopefully still sexing you... with gusto!"

"Right here in this couch, baby. Now fetcheth me the corn chips!" (in other words, alone on the couch watching pr0n if she has any self respect at all)

"I see myself hooking up with your best friend and having you kill both of us in some sort of screwed up love-triangle. Hmmm... I should hide that gun..."

"Finding all of the hidden packages in Grand Theft Auto 3?"

"Wait, the answer is hazy... please ask again later."

"Well... according to Miss McLeo, I am going to find an exciting new opportunity..."

"Well... if your answer to that question is different than mine, we're both going to have some long discussions..."

Friends:

"Sexing your girl/boy friend... with gusto!"

"Moving to a town with people who don't ask me annoying questions."

Work:

"I see myself as your boss so I can RIDE YOUR ASS for a change!"

"I see... I see myself finding another job... with more pay... and a corner office... hint, hint."

20-August-08, 10:37 AM		#1 (permalink)
Darksamurai Sam-Hoe-rai N-Hoe-mad	Where do you see yourself in five years? I don't know about everyone else, but I'm sick of this question. I went off at an MSN article that mentions that girlfriends should ask their boyfriends about their financial history before hooking up with them... this reminds me of a girl I went out with who was pretty proud of the fact she owned property (slum lord property, but property) and wanted to know if I had "investments". I guess I "invested" my money into education... oops, guess that was the wrong answer (We managed to go out about three times before we broke up... and that third date was painful). Getting back to the question "Where do you see yourself if five years?" how many people answer honestly? How many people say, "I see myself graduating from law school while completing my minor in marine biology while I wait for NASA to contact me about their selection for the next shuttle crew... oh, and I'm publishing a book and walking on wine as I converted a lake from water." Now then, having a five year plan isn't a bad idea, but let's face it, the plan is part one. I've known people with the same five year plan for years. They never get any closer to their goal, but someday, God willing... they'll get started and in five years, they'll be something by gummit! I've also known quite a few people who feel they have to answer that question in one of three ways. 1. "Uhhh... I don't know" (These people are usually saying number 2, they just don't know it) 2. "Probably where I'm at now, but older". 3. Make up shiz. "I'm going to uhhh... become a ninja! With an MBA! Fear my future Business-Ninja skills!" From people I've talked to, responses 1 and 3 are the most common. Who the hell wants to admit that they aren't going anywhere in life? Don't get me wrong, some people actually have that answer in the form of wise investments, education, or other dreams... but when a person from your personal life asks that question, what do you respond? Spouse/ girlfriend: "Hopefully still sexing you... with gusto!" "Right here in this couch, baby. Now fetcheth me the corn chips!" (in other words, alone on the couch watching pr0n if she has any self respect at all) "I see myself hooking up with your best friend and having you kill both of us in some sort of screwed up love-triangle. Hmmm... I should hide that gun..." "Finding all of the hidden packages in Grand Theft Auto 3?" "Wait, the answer is hazy... please ask again later." "Well... according to Miss McLeo, I am going to find an exciting new opportunity..." "Well... if your answer to that question is different than mine, we're both going to have some long discussions..." Friends: "Sexing your girl/boy friend... with gusto!" "Moving to a town with people who don't ask me annoying questions." Work: "I see myself as your boss so I can RIDE YOUR ASS for a change!" "I see... I see myself finding another job... with more pay... and a corner office... hint, hint."