What do you want to be when you grow up?

jacquelyn_erika

I can never make up my mind when it comes to this. I was in school recently for medical assistant/phlebotomy but it really didn't hold my interest like I thought it would. Just didn't seem like the right "fit" for me. I make more at my current job than the going rates for medical assistants in my area anyway, which is a little sad.

I enjoy my current job minus a few things, but that's pretty typical. I just don't think I could ever make a career out of it. I only say that as far as the pay rate is concerned as well as there will never be any benefits.

So, what do YOU want to be when you grow up? Or, are you in a career right now that you will probably hold up until you retire. If so, what do you do for work?

mrlazy1967

I don't want to grow up

DS67ATX

Working on starting a small business that will get me to my golden years hopefully.

mrlazy1967

something with cats

jacquelyn_erika

I don't want to grow up

Me either...

Poetic_

I want to finally be healthy.

kirbykez

Beauty Therapist, with my own small business specializing in spa treatments

estjames

Professor as a career and near retirement I want to start a wildlife consulting business, shooting club, and/or dog breeding/training business.

TheRoadDog

I wanna be a cowboy.

SkyPixie

Way taller than I am now :laugh:

erikblock

I want to be UFC President.

bjshields

A personal trainer, which I'm studying for. Have to finish getting MYSELF in shape first, though!

izzydino

travel the world

QueenJayJay

23 years old isn't grown up?

jacquelyn_erika

23 years old isn't grown up?

It is... but I was kind of being silly. I still have some growing up to do...

hellraisedfire

biomedical engineer and possibly a surgeon. would like to work with dna, organs, and prosthetic limbs.

leynak

A pin up girl!



But seriously, I want to work with animals- Vet tech. My absolute dream though would be to work in a zoo. :happy:

QueenJayJay

23 years old isn't grown up?

It is... but I was kind of being silly. I still have some growing up to do...

Just trying to get some perspective before I answered your question.

I think if you're going to experiment around to find your niche, now is the time to do it. Waiting until you have a family relying on your income-- not so much. It's a wise decision to get it all worked out now.

ETA: I'm 24, and I'm a teacher. I plan to retire a teacher. I was pretty blessed in knowing it's what I wanted to do.

jmvmisc24

Epidemiologists working with with diseases involving microbiology and immunology

jacquelyn_erika

biomedical engineer and possibly a surgeon. would like to work with dna, organs, and prosthetic limbs.

that sounds super exciting!

jacquelyn_erika

23 years old isn't grown up?

It is... but I was kind of being silly. I still have some growing up to do...

Just trying to get some perspective before I answered your question.

I think if you're going to experiment around to find your niche, now is the time to do it. Waiting until you have a family relying on your income-- not so much. It's a wise decision to get it all worked out now.

I totally agree with you! I just flip flop between ideas all the time. I really have no idea what I would be happy doing for the rest of my life, or even to support a family.

irefusetoquit

Years ago, I wanted to be an actor working in the movies. That eventually changed. Someone asked if I want to be a personal trainer.

But my ultimate career would be a licensed occupational therapist with experience in personal training and nutrition. That's what I'm going for!!

princessputz

I've always wanted to be a nurse

....but that just seems like a whole lot of upgrading and university so I'll stick with my current profession. Lol

QueenJayJay

23 years old isn't grown up?

It is... but I was kind of being silly. I still have some growing up to do...

Just trying to get some perspective before I answered your question.

I think if you're going to experiment around to find your niche, now is the time to do it. Waiting until you have a family relying on your income-- not so much. It's a wise decision to get it all worked out now.

I totally agree with you! I just flip flop between ideas all the time. I really have no idea what I would be happy doing for the rest of my life, or even to support a family.

Have you ever completed a personality or career inventory test? Your school should offer one.

hellraisedfire

23 years old isn't grown up?

definitely not. I'm 23 now and I feel like I still have way more "growing up" to do. I haven't graduated college yet, I don't have a real job yet besides my part-time one, I haven't ever paid for a mortgage on a house or raised children. just because you can pay bills and not live with your parents doesn't mean you're 100% grown up, lol.

jacquelyn_erika

I've always wanted to be a nurse

....but that just seems like a whole lot of upgrading and university so I'll stick with my current profession. Lol

what's your current profession?

KimH313

I work as the administrative Assistant for a fire department, met my firefighter boyfriend here and everything, most people think it sounds cool but there is a lot of bs and cattiness so i don't know if I will stay here forever, It's good for the benefits and I make decent money but I would like more! I might go work for the police dept at some point for a change

MaryDreamer

A rich housewife! lolol

sjtreely

Well, isn't that the million dollar question.

I haven't figured it out yet. Retired is on my list eventually, but there's a whole lot of working between now and then.

I'll continue in the realm of education.

charlieduc

I will soon be 27 and I am about to finish my bachelor's degree in Business Administration...but I still have no clue what I will do with it:blushing:

jenniet04

I'm a Tax Accountant and I actually really enjoy it. I'm with a great company with great pay and benefits. Honestly, the only thing I would change is I would prefer to run my own business out of my home, but right now I have to support our family while my husband is going to school so that is going to have to wait.