Mastodawn

Just recalled my school work experience.
Career advisor: "What's your dream placement? Think big!"
Me: "I'd like to work in TV, film or..."
Career advisor: "What's your dad's job?"
Me: "Sales rep in a menswear firm"
Career advisor: "Ok, so I'm placing you in a dept store in menswear. Have fun!"

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Hugo Mills

@Richard_Littler I did two tests. The one from the school gave me a list of 19 options, all of which included the word "engineer".

The one from my dad (who was testing it out for his business) came up with a mere six suggestions, which included surgeon, concrete sculptor, landscape gardener, and scuba diving instructor.