MUM: So, Greg, have you thought about which university you want to go to yet?
GREG: I told you, Mum – I’m not so sure that I want to go to university.
MUM: But if you get a good degree, you’ll be guaranteed a secure future. You know, perhaps in ten years’ time, you’ll be managing a huge company!
GREG: But that’s just it, Mum – I don’t want to manage a big company or a small company either. I don’t want to spend forty years doing that, then retire and wonder where my life went. That’s not the future I want – I think.
MUM: Well, so what are you going to do when you leave school then?
GREG: I’m not sure yet. Maybe work, save a bit of money and then travel the world for a few months, you know, get some life experience.
MUM: Well, that won’t do you much good. In this day and age, employers want people with work experience, not travel experience.
GREG: Well, maybe you’re right, Mum. But even so, I want some time for myself before I think about settling down.
MUM: There’s nothing wrong with settling down. That’s what your father and I did.
GREG: I know, Mum and that’s fine – it was fine for you and Dad, back in the last century. But the world’s different now and people have such different aims, ideas, everything!
MUM: Yes, I suppose so. You’re right.
GREG: But don’t worry, Mum. I mean, I’d like to start a family some time. So you’ll be playing with your grandchildren one day – I hope.
MUM: Well, I’m delighted to hear that, Greg!
