Today, I went to my guidance counselor and told her how I'd been fascinated with space since I was 12, had read about the universe and everything, and how I want to be an astrologist when I grow up. She stared at me for a second, before saying, "But you're... stupid." FML
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Today, my teacher told me that unless I went into medicine, math, or engineering, I would never amount to anything in life. This wasn't even two minutes after I told him I want to be an author. FML
Today, my high school guidance counselor tried to convince me NOT to go to college, mainly because it's been so long since someone from my high school went to college, that she got rid of all the college information she used to have. FML
Today, for the nth time, my father reminded me that I should study things related to the "real" world, as if I was studying theology, astrology or something. I'm studying for a master's degree in physics. FML
Today, my 9-year-old daughter was acting out and wouldn't do her homework. I told her that if she didn't study, she wouldn't get her acceptance letter from Hogwarts. She looked into my eyes, straight through to my soul and said, "Hogwarts isn't real, retard." FML
Today, I had a conference with my dad, my counselor, and my history and English teachers because my dad was "concerned" about my grades in those two classes. We talked for a while and it was going well, then my counselor asked what I wanted to study in college. I said I wanted to be a teacher. He laughed. FML
Today, my whole family was so excited about watching the Artemis II launch and scolded me for not mustering more enthusiasm. Great, we can go to space now… so anytime someone talks about real issues like climate change or racism, we'll hear, "Well just go to space then" or "Space will solve our problems." FML
Today, in astronomy class, a kid used Uranus in a hilarious innuendo. I was the only one who laughed. I also happen to be the teacher. FML
Today, my daughter asked me why NASA hasn't gone to the sun yet. She's seventeen. FML
Today, I was participating in an activity to join a program which I really wanted to join. One of the teachers in charge seemed to notice my efforts and asked if I wanted to join the program. I said yes, thinking I had a chance. She laughed, shook her head before saying no and walking away. FML
Today, during my friend's group's science project presentation, the teacher yelled at me, "Stop making stupid faces at the presenters!" I was smiling. FML
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Humps 0
Your counselor probably had a point. If you were interested in space you would want to be an astronomer, not an astrologist.
leannayourcool 0
Oh my god, that's horrible.
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badactor009 0
Your future is important and you should think about it. However, don't let it consume you. Enjoy being a student while it lasts. The counselor may be right but should have left that comment unspoken. Current interests come and go with students. The counselor should have continued the discussion looking for the students passion (if one exists) and underlying strengths and skills within realistic capabilities. The common advice constantly telling kids they can be anything is not realistic. How many kids in an average class have what it takes to become an astronaut? Not that many. At some point (high school) students need to understand the reality of arming themselves with a marketable education and some skills in order to make it on their own. Then develop a plan that leads to acquiring that education and experience. A counselor should help the student discover their interests, strengths and skills and point out potential paths. My advice is to consider what I wrote and find a counselor who is not tired, worn out and sick of students yet and try again.
FirestarFML 5
Tell your principal. She could DEFINITELY get fired for that.
ryanbeast 7
your counselor should be fired for that. you can never tell that to a student, however it is called an ASTRONOMER not an astrologist
Midnightpearls 13
A career in making horoscopes and useless predictions! Smarty pants.
iwadasn 33
Seeing as you don't know the difference between astrology and astronomy, I think she may have a point there.
sacrosanct2 23
Well it shows because you're thinking of astronomy not astrology..
shawayzeee_fml 12
I mean why would you say you wanted to study horoscopes basically? She was a bitch but you kind of brought that on yourself dude
Luxord33 8
Okay this is probably the funniest FML I've read in a while!
Strikerr 5
Aha what a great counselor, shes amazing at her job; NOT!
yellowaholic 25
What if they actually want to be an astrologist and they didn't mess up? O.o