What did you want to be when you grew up?

SunshineDay76
SunshineDay76 Posts: 94
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
What did you want to be when you grew up?

What do you do now?

What career would you do if you could do anything right now?


I wanted to be a mommy and a teacher. (I am a mom of the 3 most awesome kids in the world.) Teacher . . . not an accredited school teacher, but I have taught large crowds of people and taught workshops at conferences. I currently work for a non profit organization as the Director of Resource Administration. If I could do anything in the world, I really can't think of anything that I would want to be or do. I love my job and what I'm doing now!
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  • GaryRuiz
    GaryRuiz Posts: 144
    Be on the Andy Griffith show
  • seed_of_wonder
    seed_of_wonder Posts: 202 Member
    lisa lottie!
    or an explorer/gypsy
    ive never had an interest in a real career

    if i could choose something right now, id be a skydive instructor
  • chardi7
    chardi7 Posts: 42 Member
    When I was growing up I wanted to be a Navy Seal.

    What I grew up to be was a CPA.

    If I could do anything I think I would like to be in Law Enforcement...like the FBI.
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    Wanted to be a chef, love cooking.

    Then had my son at 18 & all that went out the window cause I was a single mum & no income.

    Now? Fitness instructor is what I want to be :) ...... but till 3 years ago I was a checkout chick.... who then got hurt at work & has not worked since :(
  • toriaenator
    toriaenator Posts: 423 Member
    When I was about 6 I wanted to be an author...then at 10 it switched to fashion designer...at 12 it was lawyer, and somewhere in the back of my mind the whole time i wanted to be a musician.

    Now im a college student and i have no effing clue what i want to do only that it should involve something interacting with people and something useful to others or the world; the musician thing is still lodged in the back of my mind somewhere though^^ some things never change.
  • dizzydi1968
    dizzydi1968 Posts: 564
    Wanted to be a firefighter :)

    I ended up a parole/probation officer - its my thing, so don't want to do anything else.
  • AmyBecky74
    AmyBecky74 Posts: 437 Member
    When I was a kid I wanted to be an Astronaut.
    When I know that wouldn't happen I wanted to work somehow with the earth (volcanologist or geologist something like that)
    None came true :(
  • misskatibear
    misskatibear Posts: 158 Member
    I wanted to be famous, either for acting singing or both!

    Family split and I lost all my confidence (it's fine I was overly confident at 13 anyway ¬_¬

    Now? I'd love to be a photographer for the National Geographic (animals rather than people).

    I just got a job yesterday working as a photo lab assistant.
  • lundii
    lundii Posts: 151 Member
    When I was a child I wanted to become a zoologist, wanted to do several expeditons.... Artica, Antarctica, Africa... and then I wanted to become a zoo director of the best zoo ever.

    And now I am a teacher for Mathematics, German, Arts and Music . ;)
  • eatrainsmile
    eatrainsmile Posts: 220 Member
    I wanted to be a medical doctor.
    I am now a civil engineer.
  • Sick_Beard
    Sick_Beard Posts: 407 Member
    Most men here would agree that during some stage in life that we all would have liked to become a gynaecologist...
  • msafunk
    msafunk Posts: 163 Member
    When I was REALLY young, I wanted to be a singer or an actress, but then I realized I'm a really bad singer, and that I don't care for people to know that I'm a good actress ;)

    Then, when I was about 12, I learned a bit about HTML and CSS. I started making websites for fun. Now, here I am about to turn 25 and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Media Design, and I make websites for a living :)
  • eatrainsmile
    eatrainsmile Posts: 220 Member
    Most men here would agree that during some stage in life that we all would have liked to become a gynaecologist...

    LOL

    Gynaecologist dont always see healthy vaginas of super hot women. If I were a male gynaecologist, I'ld be gay!
  • Sick_Beard
    Sick_Beard Posts: 407 Member
    Most men here would agree that during some stage in life that we all would have liked to become a gynaecologist...

    LOL

    Gynaecologist dont always see healthy vaginas of super hot women. If I were a male gynaecologist, I'ld be gay!

    You would go in straight and come out gay I suppose? Heard some nasty stuff in that profession
  • eatrainsmile
    eatrainsmile Posts: 220 Member
    Exactly.
  • SeaRunner26
    SeaRunner26 Posts: 5,143 Member
    I wanted to be a civil engineer and became one...then found out I hated it and went into data analysis.
  • eatrainsmile
    eatrainsmile Posts: 220 Member
    I wanted to be a civil engineer and became one...then found out I hated it and went into data analysis.

    I dont blame you!
  • SeaRunner26
    SeaRunner26 Posts: 5,143 Member
    I wanted to be a civil engineer and became one...then found out I hated it and went into data analysis.

    I dont blame you!

    LOL. To be fair, I gave it a good seven years before I got out. Had to be sure, you know.
  • kmshred
    kmshred Posts: 393 Member
    a wife and a mum.

    still want to be. but i won't get knocked up by a random.

    patiently waiting.
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    I wanted to be a legend

    I'm getting there lol
  • natika33
    natika33 Posts: 154 Member
    I changed my mind several times, but always knew I wanted a life of adventure and to travel the world. Seems to be working out pretty well so far. :smile:
  • hausofnichele
    hausofnichele Posts: 531 Member
    Wanted to be a comedy sketch writer for SNL or a music or political journalist.

    I am currently disabled and do not work. I did work as a writer before becoming disabled.

    My dream is to become a published author in the future.
  • MsDandimite
    MsDandimite Posts: 52 Member
    I wanted to be an author, a private detective and an Avenger!

    Right now I'm (still) a student, part time graphic and web designer, aspiring writer and still hoping for S.H.I.E.L.D to realise there's a great void in their super hero team that can only be filled by me <.<
  • spangey13
    spangey13 Posts: 294
    I wanted to be famous, either for acting singing or both!

    Family split and I lost all my confidence (it's fine I was overly confident at 13 anyway ¬_¬

    Now? I'd love to be a photographer for the National Geographic (animals rather than people).

    I just got a job yesterday working as a photo lab assistant.

    That'd be the most awesome job. My grandfather's brother was a photographer for National Geographic. His name was John Johns. No kidding.
  • SarahCW1979
    SarahCW1979 Posts: 572 Member
    I wanted to be a doctor.

    Ended up working for the military then got married and had kids, decided that was much more fun!
  • trishtrish84
    trishtrish84 Posts: 237 Member
    When I was little I wanted to be an archaeologist....
    Currently I do loss prevention. I really hate it. Its terribly boring.
    If I could be anything, It would be a doctor. I am very fascinated with the medical industry.
  • Miss_dannii
    Miss_dannii Posts: 1,351 Member
    A veterinary nurse. The only thing that stopped me was I was afraid of having to put animals to sleep, and seeing animals in a lot of pain

    So instead I volunteer for the shelter and I foster sick kittens and nurse them back to health :) I still think about doing a vet course but just don't know where I'd fit it in around my job


    Now I work in accounts for a music company. I pay the bills and chase the money. Definitely not where I wanted to end up.

    If I won the lotto I'd give up work and volunteer full time at the shelter, that would be my dream job :)
  • transvenouspacer
    transvenouspacer Posts: 182 Member
    I wanted to be tall and have blue eyes. Every day as a kid I measured myself to see how much taller I'd gotten.

    I stopped growing when I was 11. I grew up to be short with brown eyes. I'm happy with that! :smile:
  • DPernet
    DPernet Posts: 481 Member
    I wanted to be rich :drinker:
  • SunshineDay76
    SunshineDay76 Posts: 94
    I love everyones answers - they are so interesting!

    Keep em coming!
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