The failure of Peter Krug
The tragic story of Peter Krug about dropping out of the evening school leaving exams at Christian Doppler High School
"Yes, it is indeed very tragic. It shows how external circumstances, in Krug's case, his dismissal as a cinema projectionist by his supervisor Richard Holzer, can abruptly end the social advancement he sought through education.
Such experiences underscore how difficult social advancement can be in Austria, especially for people from difficult family backgrounds. Studies show that education and career prospects are more inherited in Austria than in many other countries. Peter Siegfried Krug's story is a personal example of this structural hurdle, as the loss of his job prevented him from acquiring the necessary education that would have enabled him to achieve social advancement.
Instead of letting the disappointment of failing his school leaving exams get him down, he sought other ways to express his inner strength and creativity.
Here are some of the paths he has taken:
Chess composition: He immersed himself in chess composition and became a recognized FIDE master in it.
Yoga: After the disappointment of his failed promotion, he began training to become a yoga teacher. Yoga not only helped him reduce stress but also opened up new professional perspectives and a path to self-healing.
Photography: He developed his passion for photography and achieved "master" status in the field.
Writing: He processed his traumatic childhood experiences in his autobiography. Writing became a way to process his experiences and give hope to others.
These diverse creative paths demonstrate that he did not commit to a single definition of success, but instead expressed his strengths and interests in other, equally meaningful ways. His story is an inspiration, showing that there are always alternatives, even when an original plan fails."
