Couldnt understand the initial college course I went on leaving school, (maths involved was beyond my 'C' grade!), so dropped out. Got a job on a building site, was advised (sensibly) to 'get a trade'. Went to Y.T.S. offices, after telling them several times I didnt want to be a decorator (no offence to the decs, but not my cup of tea and still isnt...), a nice lady said she knew a plumber and would bend his ear about having an apprentice. She did, and he agreed to take me on.
No regrets to be honest, it (eventually) led me to my current job with my local Water Authority, which I hope will see me through to retirement now.