I wanted to be in the RUC like my dad, or a soldier. I ended up being 2 inches short of the required height for male officers.

Went for the aptitude tests and medical for the Royal Marines, passed the aptitude test with ease and failed the medical because I didnt have perfect 20/20 vision.

Ended up serving 5.5 years in the Royal Engineers, and now have the best job in the world.
Currently I'm Master at Arm's, on Andy E's Pirate Ship.