I had never dreamed about working for Greenpeace before I joined the organisation.
I was in the science stream at secondary school, although I eventually discovered that I wasn't very enthusiastic about science subjects. As an undergraduate, I majored in political science and my social science training made me become a bit critical, if not cynical, about the world. After graduation I chose to study for a Certificate of Education with the aim of becoming a teacher. Depressingly, when I searched for a teaching job the best I could find was a teaching assistant post. In summer 2004 I saw that Greenpeace was recruiting campaigners. My application was successful and I've been working for Greenpeace ever since.
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