John: Tini, you’re a student, aren’t you?

Tini: Yeah, I am.

John: Do you like to study? Do you like your student life?

Tini: Of course. You know, I like studying although I’m not that much of a bookworm, like some of my friends who can’t imagine their lives without reading, but yes, I like studying. I like spending time with my friends, and I just like my student life.

John: Now, soon, you’re going to graduate, correct?

Tini: Yes, fortunately or unfortunately, yes.

John: Well, why would you say fortunately?

Tini: Fortunately in the sense that, you know, it’s about time to get out into the real world and, you know, earn some money. But unfortunately in the sense that all of these precious memories, like you are putting them all behind.

John: Yeah, soon they are going to be over.

Tini: Right, and then you have more problems and responsibilities as soon as you step into the real world, which is understandable. I don’t mind this but no more spring vacation, no more summer vacation, this is tough.

John: Actually, that’s why I’m a teacher. People always ask me, why are you a teacher, John? And I say because of the time off. You get so much time off, and you don’t have to work a 9–5 schedule.

Tini: Yes, that is a very smart choice, I think.

John: Yeah, but you make no money.

Tini: Well, but you know you can be fresher and that’ll keep you young forever.

John: I don’t know about young forever but it does... you do feel energetic when you’re a teacher. I do agree. Well, you know, you can also become a teacher.

Tini: Well, actually, I’ve given it a bit of thought but right now I’m really into the banking industry.

John: Banking?

Tini: Yeah, the financial services industry, and then probably I might like to give it a go.

John: That’s going to be very stressful.

Tini: It is, but you know, I pretty much like the fast- paced lifestyle and I’m quite quick-⁠thinking and well-⁠organ- ised.

John: Good luck with banking then, you keep on with it.

Tini: Thank you. It’s going to be really tough, I know.