Why did I choose this career?

Hi everyone!

Being honest, I don´t remember many things when I was a child. One of them was what I would be when I grew up. I always had been good with the mathematics and the sciences in general. At some point, I thought to study engineering, but I coudn´t enter the University for this career (for very few points). My plan B was to study some sciences. First, I wanted to study math, but I thought that it wasn´t correct because the maths was easy for me, and I needed more difficulty.

For this reason, I decided to study chemistry. It was love at first sight. I had thought to change in second year to engineering, but it wasn´t necesary, I really was happy studing science. After six years, I got the bachelor degree in Chemistry. They were the happiest years of my life.

Later, I worked at the University for two years like professor, at the same time that I did a PhD in Chemistry. But, I didn´t have a lot of money, I needed other job. I decided to leave the university for a new job in the oil industry. I believe, that was the best decision that I could take, I grew up as a person and as a professional. It was completely different to the university life. I had many responsabilities, better salary and I learned about chemistry instuments a lot.

But, I had a problem. I needed more. I wanted to be a PhD and in my job it was impossible. They needed analyst, not people with postgrades. For this reason and the situation in my country, I decided to continue my postgraduate studies. Currently, I am doing a PhD in Chemistry at Chile University since 2016. I like the research and to be a teacher.  In the future, I don´t know what will happen to me. I would hope a life with many chemistry, research and a lot of money.

Sincerely,

Daniel