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The discussion revolves around the challenges of making significant life decisions, such as choosing a college major, pursuing a graduate degree, or accepting a job offer. It emphasizes that these choices are not permanent and encourages exploring alternative options if the current ones are unsatisfactory. The conversation also hints at underlying emotional issues, suggesting that frustration may stem from family pressures rather than the decisions themselves. Ultimately, the thread concludes that the dialogue may not have been particularly productive.
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You don't like either of the alternatives that you mentioned, so you'd better find a third way.
 
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I don't know whether you are contemplating a college major, a graduate degree or a job offer. None of these choices are irreversible. What's the real question? Are you just venting against your parents?
 
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I don't know whether you are contemplating a college major, a graduate degree or a job offer. None of these choices are irreversible. What's the real question? Are you just venting against your parents?

Come to think of it this whole thread was rather pointless.
 

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