Come list all the things

[ilovelamp]

you wanted to be growing up! And what did you (or will you) end up being?

Veterinarian
Marine Biologist
National Geographic photographer
Forensic scientist
Criminal psychological profiler
Early childhood teacher

And finally I decided Nursing. I can't believe I thought about all those careers before picking!

[meltoine]

Cartographer
Travel writer
Symphony clarinetist
Diplomat

Ended up (or will, hopefully) as a midwife.

[prettyinpink]

Teacher
Professional Ballerina
Marine Biologist
Doctor
Nurse

I'm going to be getting my teaching credentials so I'll actually be a teacher. I'm so excited.

[nsl]

Astronaut
Marine Biologist (I think every kid goes through this phase)
Paleontologist
Lawyer
Librarian

I'm now a high school English teacher, which is pretty much the last career I would ever have guessed I'd love back when I was in school. With luck I'll be adding adjunct community college faculty to my resume in the next 5 years.

[Dory1988]

Veterinarian
Art Teacher
Chemistry Teacher
Writer
Dietitian

I'm now a respiratory therapist. Hopefully that will change to nurse in the next few years. There's a great second degree nursing program that's a year long I plan on going to when DH gets out of the Navy.

[basilosaurus]

K age: mommy and teacher

Middle school:
travel agent (mom's job)
engineer (dad's job)
marine biologist (I actually fairly seriously pursued this in high school, working with local biologists. I even snorkeled with Jean Michel Cousteau)

So, I went to school for biomedical engineering, halfway through switched to biology. And then I became a corporate technology trainer after finding no research jobs. I still intended to get back into research as I loved my internships in college, but that got derailed with dating/moving/marrying H.

And then, awesomely, we got orders for Guam, and I found a job in marine biology research that was essentially mine once I got there. And our orders changed to Japan. Where I discovered that the shitty options for employment overseas meant I probably needed a more portable career. So, I went back to school for nursing.

I guess it takes a lot of paragraphs for me to answer "what did you end up doing?"

[amaristella]

In order:
Psychologist
Astronaut
Actress
Music teacher
Architect
Undecided

Currently self studying for CPA exam and working my way through an auditing textbook.

[G22]

Pro basketball player
Special Education teacher
Sociologist
Early childhood education Teacher
EMT
Nurse
Medical assistant (current pt job)

I put teacher twice because I came back to it and tried it a second time and still didn't enjoy it. I also work at a kennel pt starting next week, though not sure what you would call that position. All in all, I don't know what I will end up doing.

My current dream, is to play beach volleyball in the 2016 Olympics with my sister. Dream big right?

[krista]

I'm sure there's more, but this is all I remember as a child:
gymnast
beautician (stylist now, I guess)
fashion designer

Late teens:
architect
family counselor

What I became:
1. BS in family counseling but did not work in the field
2. BSN and Army officer
3. left nursing for a more fun career, became a personal trainer and I'm getting my Masters in exercise physiology

[krista]

Aug 5, 2012 23:37:29 GMT -5 Stan said:

I hope I end up being a Soldier.

I hope you do too!

[kpol]

Teacher
Secretary
Olympic gymnast, ice skater and/or diver
Physical Therapist
Lawyer
PR
I wanted to work on a Political Campaign


I wanted to be something different every other month. My degree is in Political Science but I have yet to do a single paying thing with it and am pretty much unemployable now. I'm deciding what to go back to school for but am waiting until we are back in the states.

[brandienee]

Marine Biologist (I was actually going to go to college Hawaii and do this, stoopid fear, I could have led an awesome life.)
Actress
Lawyer
Writer
Teacher

I am in college to be a writer with a little acting on the side.

[YellowRose]

The only one I remember: Roller Derby Queen

I think that was my aspiration in/around 2nd grade. Instead, I ended up a chemical engineer who actually does program analysis for the Army.

[krista]

Aug 6, 2012 7:59:49 GMT -5 YellowRose said:

The only one I remember: Roller Derby Queen

LOL! I can totally see this!

[Jam]

Age 5- Ballerina
Age 6- Scientist
Age 8- Writer
Age 9- Artist
Age 10- Actress
<can't remember aspiring to be anything at this time, probably because we were moving and my parents were separating at this time LOL>
Age 15- Marketing Director for a record label or an artist representative
Age 16- Television Host
Age 17- Agent
Age 19- Filmmaker (still want to be one), Photographer, Screenwriter, Journalist, Producer
Age 22- Publicist or Personal Assistant for entertainers (also the same stuff from age 19)
Age 24- Criminal Investigator (random) or HR Manager- -these were short lived 'thoughts
Age 25- Open my own business
Age 25- now: Still more interested in everything I loved doing from 19 onward but I'm in school for social services. I'd be interested in being a Talent Coordinator or Production Coordinator. I even liked the idea of being a cosmetologist but focusing more on the FX makeup side of things.

Right now I'm realistic about our situation and certain opportunities aren't available to me at this duty station so I'm focusing on my education for now. I do participate in those fields but I'm not moving back to New York and although I flirt with the idea of L.A or Vancouver, it's not in the cards right now.

[kcd0531]

The only things I can remember wanting to be when "I grow up":

Astronaut
Art Teacher
English Teacher
Architect
Animator (thank you B&B for helping me to "see the light". I actually majored in this as well.)

Now? I'm an Assoc. Art Director for a non-profit and am the unofficial direct marketing art director for an animation series.

[bettydraper]

I think I remember wanting to be a ballerina when I was little. When I was in high school I wanted to be a forensic scientist and in college I wanted to be an archaeologist or a museum currator.

I'm a SAHM currently. When our youngest baby is in kindergarten I plan to go back to school for something in the medical field (radiology/xray/ultrasound). I also sort of want to go to cosmetology school, but I doubt I'll go this route.

[Smurfette]

Aug 6, 2012 14:46:17 GMT -5 bettydraper said:

I think I remember wanting to be a ballerina when I was little. When I was in high school I wanted to be a forensic scientist and in college I wanted to be an archaeologist or a museum curator.

I'm a SAHM currently. When our youngest baby is in kindergarten I plan to go back to school for something in the medical field (radiology/xray/ultrasound). I also sort of want to go to cosmetology school, but I doubt I'll go this route.

Radiography/Sonography. If my plans work out I will start next August. I can tell you now you have to be certified in CPR and I believe you have to have an algebra class as well. It would look good to have volunteer time on your resume when you apply. It is a very competitive field right now. You might get lucky and have a three year dual degree program in your area. I hope this helps even though you didn't ask for it

[ilovelamp]

Aug 5, 2012 23:37:29 GMT -5 Stan said:

Marine
Park Ranger
Cop
Public Defender
Civil Rights Attorney
Journalist
Marine

I hope I end up being a Soldier.

I see a trend of being a BAMF here!

[poppet]

Pediatrician
Ballerina
Kindergarten Teacher
Day Care/Preschool Director

I ended up being a neonatal nurse . I've always preferred babies/kids to adults!

[bettydraper]

Aug 6, 2012 15:25:19 GMT -5 Smurfette said:

Aug 6, 2012 14:46:17 GMT -5 bettydraper said:

I think I remember wanting to be a ballerina when I was little. When I was in high school I wanted to be a forensic scientist and in college I wanted to be an archaeologist or a museum curator.

I'm a SAHM currently. When our youngest baby is in kindergarten I plan to go back to school for something in the medical field (radiology/xray/ultrasound). I also sort of want to go to cosmetology school, but I doubt I'll go this route.

Radiography/Sonography. If my plans work out I will start next August. I can tell you now you have to be certified in CPR and I believe you have to have an algebra class as well. It would look good to have volunteer time on your resume when you apply. It is a very competitive field right now. You might get lucky and have a three year dual degree program in your area. I hope this helps even though you didn't ask for it

Thanks! Its good to know that. It will be a minimum 6-7 years before I consider going back for this. I have a degree, but its in Archaeology (Antiquities, N.A. Studies, Religion, etc). I doubt any of that transfers. Maybe my Algebra class my freshman year will transfer, but I'm not holding my breath

Good luck to you!