What did you want to be when you grew up? Why? And did you succeed, if so, is it what you thought it would be, if not; are you glad or how do you feel?
I wanted to be a teacher, but motherhood stepped in first, which was great. I plan on getting my degree when my last child begins school.
I am just curious.
2006-12-12 01:36:00 · 25 answers · asked by Mrs. SmartyPants 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
wow! what a response! Everyone has really neat answers. It is nice to know I was not the only one who chose family first. Makes me feel better. Love the answer about how we are already teachers, worded very well!
2006-12-12 01:57:38 · update #1
Hey, same here- I thought about teaching, and had babies instead. Guess what? We still get to be teachers, only without a degree but with results we can see for a lifetime. A mother is the most important teacher a child will ever have! :)
2006-12-12 01:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by AMEWzing 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Over the years I've wanted to be a nurse, a vet, a care worker, a psychologist, a counsellor or a teacher. I realised that I wasn't quite clever enough to be a vet gain mere B's in my A levels when I needed As. I did Psychology at University and realised there were very few opportunities within Psychology without further study which I didn't want to do! I was in lots of student debt and tired of not having any money and life revolving around the next exam! I realised again that all the other options would require further study and paid poorly. So in the end I settled for working as a Recruitment Consultant! Now my ambition is life is to do whatever keeps the money coming in so I can keep paying the mortgage and have a convertible sports car by the time I'm 30!
2006-12-12 10:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was really young, I wanted to be an actress and singer. Then in middle school and high school I wanted to go into forensics or criminal psychology but realized that the colleges in my area didn't have majors for that at the time because it was a fairly new field and I couldn't afford to go to a private college far away. Now I'm an administrative assistant. Even though it's not as challenging as say a criminal psychologist, it's a low-paced job and I get pretty good pay so I'm happy. :)
2006-12-12 10:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wanted to be a scientist. But when I worked in a research lab as an assistant I realized it's not for me. I might've liked being a science lecturer, but I didn't have the mojo for grad school - my biological clock was alarming. So now I'm a stay-at-home mom. I'm not ambitious anymore, really - I figure I'll get a little technical training and a nice quiet job in allied health once my kids are in school, and my dream now is to become a craftsperson and sell my work.
2006-12-12 09:48:33 · answer #4 · answered by zilmag 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i was always a bit of a show off when i was little...always liked to be in plays and on stage and i used to dress up alot when i was a little...when i started listening to music i had this ability to sing along and be in tune just by listening, i have never had a singing lesson in my life, and i really got into music so i decided that i wanted to be a singer...famous or not, that's what i wanted to be....now i am a professional singer and have been for the past 10 years, i entered a singing contest one night and i won £1,000, so what i did was i used that money to set myself up with backing tapes, music equipment and a driving license, i have never looked back...i only went to the pub to see my bro so i could lend some money off him and he suggested that i entered the competition, if he had not have said that, lord knows what i would be doing today...i didnt have money back then but when i won that grand i thought i'd won the big one, so thanks to my bro i am here today to tell the tale...i love it, and i still love that attention, i did'nt plan my future until my children grew bigger, but deep down i knew that i would get that dream one day....now i am living the dream...i still work as a singer even at the ripe old age of 43, i can still knock out a good tune....i still like to be out there entertaining people and i love to see them enjoying themselves, it gives me self satisfaction knowing that i can give everyone a good night out and keep them smiling....i don't think i would be able to do any other job now...my middle son has the gift also...he's very good at singing and has joined me in 2 gigs and it went down a treat...which was awesome...so yes i fulfilled my life long dream and i hope that i can continue in my old age...
2006-12-12 10:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pilot at 10, any rich man at 15, Ron Jeremy at 17, A politician at 20, now I just want to own my own place and be the nice guy next door.
Changing times, don't want to think what I want to be 50 years from now. Just living the day.
2006-12-12 09:45:16 · answer #6 · answered by Eddie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wanted to be a spy, or a private investigator, or a forensics expert, or a fighter pilot, or an actress.... but then I realised I'm not so good with science and my dad didn't want to pay for my drama lessons. I went and studied journalism & languages instead!! I think it's great that you want to get your degree. I did my drama lessons part time and was so proud of myself.
Good luck, and enjoy!
2006-12-12 09:41:52 · answer #7 · answered by Sune 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd always planned to join the army, but like you motherhood got in the way.
I still think about it sometimes. could have travelled the world a couple of times over by now!
No regrets though!
2006-12-12 09:39:19 · answer #8 · answered by tattooedgray 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i either want to be a flight attendant orholiday rep. since i love to fly and other countries fascinate me.
or
i also want to be a social worker. i had one when i was 13 and she was really nice and helped me alot.
i wouldnt mind either one of them.
ive never wanted the family dream. most of my family hate each other and i dont want that for me or any future kids i might have and anyone else infact.
at the moment i'm choosing which course i should do i think i'll be training to get a job in social care.
good luck and i hope you complete you degree when you start it
2006-12-12 10:17:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wanted to be a police officer, but then i had a bad experience with them and changed my mind.
I want to be a teacher, but am pregnant, cant afford to do it & have mental health problems - so realyl i have no hope!!
Dont really fancy being stuck in my dead end little office job for too much longer either
2006-12-12 09:43:29 · answer #10 · answered by Lau Lau 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋