On the Road with the Chief Befeater at the Tower of London

What's the word Beefeater a nickname of?

What's the origin of that word?

What qualifications does a Beefeater need to have?

Disuss or debate the questions below. Remember to support your answers!

• Are there any careers for which you would be especially well-suited? Please explain.
• Are there any careers for which you are completely unsuited to do? Please explain.
• Would you consider entrepreneur a career? Why/not?
• Would you consider any part-time position a career? Why/not?
• How did you enter into your career? Please explain.
• How many of your career successes have been planned and how many have been due to blind luck?
• What has been the greatest regret of your career? How significant was it? Why?
• What has been the greatest achievement of your career? Why do you think so?
• What are some especially difficult careers? Of these, which would you guess to be the most challenging? Why do you think so?
• What are some especially high paid career choices? Of these, which would you guess to be the most rewarding in terms of compensation? Why do you think so?
• If you could do anything you wanted, what sort of job would you attempt? Why?
• When you were a child, what did you want to be in the future? What happened?
• Do you agree that everyone should change their careers at least once in their lives?
• Do you agree that being a mother is a career? How about being a father?
• Do you agree that a successful career is worth pursuing at all costs? Why / not?
• Does your career define who you are? Why do / don't you think so?
• What advice would you give to someone just starting their career? Has anyone provided you with this advice?
• What advice would you give to someone just starting their career in your industry and/or field? Did anyone provide you with this advice?
• What advice do you wish you had received years ago?
• Which careers are in danger of dying out? Why do you think so?