When I left School after Grade XII, I worked at four different jobs in four months, each one 'improving' from the last.
I had applied for my 'dream job' upon getting my Examination results. I was called in for First Interview three months' after that Application. I had Second Interview a week later, at which time I was told 'you've got the job'. Started two weeks' later.
I just 'floated' out of the Manager's Office, I was SO thrilled, because I'd decided that was THE job I wanted, by then, 15 months' earlier, on a School Bus Tour to Snowy Mtns & Melbourne.
I was employed for a total of 35 years' with that Company. I loved the various 'jobs' I could do within 'the job'.
I'd pursued 'my dream', got it, lived, & loved it!
I consider that 'richer than gold'!
I was VERY fortunate!