Question: why didn't you go into education or politics?

Fiona Fotherby answered on 15 Mar 2022:

Hi thanks for you question.
I think both sound very challenging, especially because they require working with people! have always been amazed with how teachers accomplish so much and help others – I didn’t think I could do it. I have been thrown into teaching several times now and I think it takes practice. Recalling material from my younger years seemed daunting but it gets better. Having confidence and just going with the flow helps with teaching. Politics similarly, working with people opens you up to criticism. You are not always correct in politics. You can believe in something and still be “wrong”. You could hurt people or get your feelings hurt when things are fair, or don’t go your way. For these reason, I think science is more fair, and less vulnerable, as the answers are absolute. Does this make sense? Are you considering a career in science or any of the others mentioned? 😀