I've just read through this entire thread and would like to make a comment or two. First and foremost, I'd like to say that I think this young man, at 19, is more mature and up-front than a lot of guys I know in their 30's and 40's. He is taking responsibility for events in his life, where most of his peers would probably just walk away. He is actually planning his future, and more importantly, taking steps to make that future come true. He's asking intelligent questions of his elders and actually listening to their advice. He's coming up, based on feedback, with a game plan for the rest of his life. How many of us have done that. Personally, I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. Secondly, I'd like to say that I think you, Mr. KZ1000Shaft, are a real jerk. Give the kid a break. Don't be such a stinker. Life's way to short to be so nasty.

Mr. Gonzalez, I'm impressed with you and your dreams. Keep your nose to the grindstone, love your wife and child, get that degree, and when you're a little older, let me know and I'll help sponsor you here at FedEx.