s/o of doing anything. what is stopping you?

[saraandmichael]

in case you didn't see the other thread:  pandce.proboards.com/thread/172300/world-living

in all seriousness, so many of these seem highly attainable. why aren't you going after it?

[walterismydog]

Well, I'm about to. I'm just about to throw all caution to the wind. I don't even care about money, it's not like I make anything substantial anyway. I'll figure out a way to make it even if I have to fucking sell tie-dye shirts and magic brownies at festivals.

[Deleted]

life and money.

[midnightrae]

Money, I'm afraid of failing, and I'd have to go to school for some of it and that is a lot of schooling. I can't do everything.

[Kit]

For me, it's strictly a money thing.

[eddy]

To many responsibilities.

I would completely have to start over education wise. I make a good salary now and I doubt my dream would be as profitable. I don't have time to dedicate to changing my career.

[lightbulbsun]

I don't want to work in the city again right now because it's a 2 hour commute, and we're not in a position to move. Plus I'm goign to be starting grad school so I want to have something stable for the next few years.

ETA: once I graduate, then I think we'll look for a job in another area, if our housing market agrees.  Then hopefully I can get a job that suits me better.

[Deleted]

Money
Benefits

[Deleted]

Money, raising a toddler

[ECB]

I didn't answer that post, but as others have said, money is a big factor in why I don't pursue other dreams. And general "life responsibilities". I have a 4 year old and a DH who works an unconventional schedule. 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off. As such, I have to plan on being a "single mom" and this limits me to a degree on my flexibility. I know it's possible to work around this - but when I also factor in $$... that changes things.

[Deleted]

Right now, money. We don't have it for me to just start over.

Plus, logistics. I DO apply for teaching jobs but I don't have the experience or formal education. And I am not willing to get another Master's right now.

It really is my biggest regret -- getting the Master's I did. The whole program was a waste and I would be in a much better position if I had just gotten my MFA in Writing instead.

[wambam]

Dolla billz

ETA: Being an engineer >>> being a strength and conditioning coach (money wise)

[cuddlyevil]

Money, the job market for attorneys is not the greatest around here--especially for what I am interested in. I have 3 small kids and a husband.

I am part of the parental advisory board for an outreach program, so that part is coming along much to DH's chagrin.

[pantsparty]

I'm so lazy I didn't post there.

So...laziness.

[luckyval]

I am sort of doing it on the side. I did sort of do it full time, but I needed job security and money to, like, survive.

So, I moved the dream job to a side gig thing. I'm not making any money on it right now, but I'm trying. And doing it on my own terms instead of as part of the full time dredge has made it more enjoyable again

[sugarbear]

I used to be a rowing coach, which is what I'd said I would do. But I don't want to coach collegiate rowing anymore, which is why I quit. I want to coach high school, but wouldn't earn enough.

And, I still love the job I have, so I'm not feeling any urgency.

[rupertpenny]

Well for the specific job I listed (Vatican archivist) you have to be a priest so that is a no go. I am pursuing a career in archives though.

[flex]

Time.
And money because if I was a florist or a cake designer right now, I wouldn't have my current regular income.

I'm retiring in 3 years, though, so I do plan on giving my two career choices a whirl. Of course, IRL is much different than fantasy, so who knows which direction it'll go. But I do plan on going into training at least to see if it's a good fit.

[gretchenindisguise]

Bills.

Money.

Talent.

Connections.

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[winnied]

Talent and hours, as in my dream jobs are not conducive to healthy relationships

[lime]

I didn't answer in the other thread, but my answer would have been to be an astronaut.

I have a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering and I've had a Top Secret clearance for a decade.

If any of you think that is attainable and you know how to get me there, great! 

But seriously, this is why I don't usually respond to those threads. (And actually, my last boss applied to the program. Didn't make it past the 1st round and she's pretty much superwoman.)

[sake]

Money, and time. I don't feel like I can work a full time job, go to school to get a degree to do what I want to be doing (vet or dog behavioralist)  and care for my child all without half assing all of those things.

[Gato]

I want to be a travel writer eventually, once the kids are older and it's possible to travel more (in the summer).  Or, if we moved back to Maine, my home state, I could sell articles forever on stuff to do there.

I have no doubt it will eventually happen.  I have lots of connections in the writing/editing world.  Not sure if I can make a living at it, but definitely it pays better than my current gig as a SAHM.

[Deleted]

Well, travel show host isn't really attainable.  And an attorney job where I could pay all of my bills, pick and choose my clients, and take clients regardless of their ability to pay doesn't exist.

[ering1115]

In the words of Wu Tang "cash rules everything around me".

There is no way we could make it w/o my salary. There would definitely be room for me to be a cool, fun, science educator in a semi-retirement state though. That is what I am aiming for at this point.

[rex]

Money and laziness. I have no desire to go to an intense grad program for the 3-4 years it would take.

[anlo]

Mine isn't really attainable (film critic). I mean, I could start a blog or something I suppose, but I doubt anyone gives a shit what I think.

It's a shame. I spent 6 years getting a BS and an MS, but school burnt me out so badly that now I just don't give a fuck about a career. Maybe this should have gone in the flameful thread.

[anlo]

May 3, 2013 12:15:11 GMT -5 ering1115 said:

In the words of Wu Tang "cash rules everything around me".

There is no way we could make it w/o my salary. There would definitely be room for me to be a cool, fun, science educator in a semi-retirement state though. That is what I am aiming for at this point.

Dolla dolla bills.

[Captain Serious]

No one's paying me to travel, ski, or give my opinions, or otherwise funding my life so I can do those things for free.

Also, with the kids in school, I can't really travel, unless I home school, and as much as I love them, that's just not gonna happen!

[jigsy]

Mostly because I got rejected