What Did You Want To Be?

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  • Nerple
    Nerple Posts: 1,291 Member
    I wanted to be a Lego designer and now I'm an engineer.
  • Nerple
    Nerple Posts: 1,291 Member
    when i was in grade school i wanted to be a goalie in the NHL...then i found out only men could play hockey at that level. Then i wanted to be a writer.

    Now i am a historian, which in many ways means i am a writer.

    The Lightning had a female goalie once! Though not sure if she ever got out of training camp. Can't remember anymore.
  • Bobby_Clerici
    Bobby_Clerici Posts: 1,828 Member
    Then: Single.

    Now: Annoyed I didn't stick to that.

    Just kidding, kind of.
    OUCH - :laugh: That's good...
  • LivingstonIpresume
    LivingstonIpresume Posts: 83
    When I was little I wanted to be a pilot. I am a mechanic/welder for a helicopter company today. I went through pilot school long enough to get my private license and came to the conclusion that I really like flying the aircraft but everything else wasn't for me- the constant anal retentive nature of being a pilot sucked all the fun out of it. Now I get to be near and have a part in what I love without feeling like I want to kill someone at the end of the day.
  • aki7chien
    aki7chien Posts: 85 Member
    Then: An Artist (drawing, painting, fine arts)

    Now: I work at a sign shop doing the occasional graphic design but pretty much get roped into doing stuff no one else likes to do like vinyl installation/removal.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    An artist. And now I'm a graphic designer. =)
  • DrowningMermaid
    DrowningMermaid Posts: 143
    I wanted to be a ballerina, then a fireman (yes, I was that specific), a marine biologist, and photographer.

    I am currently an out-of-work photographer, creative genius, housewife and mother, as well as a data entry technician.
  • Briski1411
    Briski1411 Posts: 296 Member
    I wanted to be an engineer and make all kinds of new electronic Gadgets. When I was in 8th grade they came to my school and showed us Cell phones and pagers to be. I went on to work in the electronics field but just as a technician not an Engineer. Oh-well since then I have switched over to the business field. I totally like what I do now way better but I live in the country and am not on the cutting edge of technology.
  • Mcmilligen
    Mcmilligen Posts: 332 Member
    I remember as a really young kid I always wanted to be "a lady" (dress up in girly costumes with face paint make-up and strut around the house)

    Today: I'm a real lady! Well, most of the time. Professionally I am an animator, so... If you consider making cartoons all day "ladylike", then I have succeeded!
  • TadaGanIarracht
    TadaGanIarracht Posts: 2,615 Member
    Then: Single.

    Now: Annoyed I didn't stick to that.

    Just kidding, kind of.
    OUCH - :laugh: That's good...

    Significant other is PMSing, so I kicked him out. :)
  • Ocarina
    Ocarina Posts: 1,550 Member
    When I was younger my dream job was to be a meteorologist. I've never pursued that dream because they don't have any programs here in Idaho otherwise I would be doing it now. (I would go out of state but its impossible money wise :( )

    My other dream job was to become a pharmacist but for some reason I've never gone forward with that either. I tried being a pharmacy tech and it was just a drag, lol.

    Currently I'm somehow completing a degree in accounting and find it enjoyable. Not in the ecstatic hobby sense but I would definitely be happy in this field. I really want to go into management and I also find human resources very interesting.

    I currently work basically doing admin assistant work for a small office. I looooooooooove it as I am learning how to schedule employees, file paperwork, lead people, and also get to work around all the fun office supplies LOL.
  • TadaGanIarracht
    TadaGanIarracht Posts: 2,615 Member
    When I was younger my dream job was to be a meteorologist. I've never pursued that dream because they don't have any programs here in Idaho otherwise I would be doing it now. (I would go out of state but its impossible money wise :( )

    My other dream job was to become a pharmacist but for some reason I've never gone forward with that either. I tried being a pharmacy tech and it was just a drag, lol.

    Currently I'm somehow completing a degree in accounting and find it enjoyable. Not in the ecstatic hobby sense but I would definitely be happy in this field. I really want to go into management and I also find human resources very interesting.

    I currently work basically doing admin assistant work for a small office. I looooooooooove it as I am learning how to schedule employees, file paperwork, lead people, and also get to work around all the fun office supplies LOL.
    I was born in Idaho!
  • childofArtemis24
    childofArtemis24 Posts: 334
    then: a mommy, Criminologist/ CSI
    now: stay at home wife, working Forensic Science Degree
  • _Refried_
    _Refried_ Posts: 194
    Then: I wanted to be a Porn star growing up

    Now: I work for the Government, I am screwing all of you now
  • frodolives19
    frodolives19 Posts: 96
    Then: An FBI agent

    Now: Going to college for criminal justice

    Nothing's changed =)
  • Octopies
    Octopies Posts: 157 Member
    Then: A veterinarian
    Now: A research scientist
    I'm an undergrad in the field I want to study in eventually.
  • DanOhh
    DanOhh Posts: 1,806 Member
    Then: Stuntman
    Now: Graphic Designer
  • Mizzgena05
    Mizzgena05 Posts: 22 Member
    When i was really little i wanted to be a princess. Then as i got older i wanted to be a juvenile court attorney and now im a senior administrator for a customer serivce call center, while attending school full time.
  • Noki1024
    Noki1024 Posts: 302
    Then: surgeon
    Now: Nursing student eventually going for my Masters
  • WifeNMama
    WifeNMama Posts: 2,876 Member
    Then: actress, then a writer, then set and costumes designer for plays/movies.

    Working before kids: optometric assistant (loved it!)

    Now: stay at home mom with my two cuddle-bugs.
  • shannyfro
    shannyfro Posts: 641
    I wanted to be a Teacher, Pediatrician or a Vet and now I'm a mom, Pastor & Pastor's wife, Worship leader at church, photographer and in school for christian counseling :)
  • robot_potato
    robot_potato Posts: 1,535 Member
    Then: a translator for the UN

    Now: in 2 years i will be a midwife. Currently a deli kitchen supervisor.
  • elcyclista
    elcyclista Posts: 393
    A fire truck.

    Nuh not really. XD

    A scientist. Then a detective. Then I kept switching back and forth.


    Now I'm a student studying engineering.
  • ATOMIC_FIREBALL
    ATOMIC_FIREBALL Posts: 2
    Then: A black lab (yes, a dog) or a stunt car driver haha

    Now: Working towards being a SPED teacher
  • tashaa1992
    tashaa1992 Posts: 658 Member
    A princess, then a mum, then a teacher lol.
    I work in childcare, I love my job. I love going to work, I actually look forward to waking up in the morning haha. When I get my qualification, I want to study business studies and gain that qualification and eventually open up my own nursery. I also want to start an eating disorder charity. I've got big dreams, I'm determined to do anything to make them happen lol.

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