What do you want to be when you grow up? What do you want to be if you were younger? What about now?

Question

Thanks for asking.

I would like to be with my family when I grow up.
If I was younger, like 15, I would like to build businesses earlier.
Now, I am into renewable energy research, writing books, making life meaningful ,building businesses, trying to get back to my family soon :)

Answer 1

Well here's an answer from someone "older and wiser," I hope.

First, I didn't know what I wanted to until I finally decided on nursing because I had an interest in it. So I got my 4 year degree at the local university.

Right now, at the ripe old age of 58, which isn't nearly as bad as it sounds, I have no regrets about being a nurse for 25 years at a local Veteran's hospital.

But, I was put out to pasture and retirement disability because of physical problems. Since 2002, or so, I have been working at home as an artist. And I'm making a few bucks at it! WOW!

I was always creative and artistic, but my parents didn't think it would pay. I was asked once, "If you could see yourself doing something else right now, what would that be?"

My answer, not having done anything creative at that point, was envisioning being part of an art community where people really liked my stuff.

And NOW? It worked out just that way. I have repeat customers. Word of mouth is pushing my work, and I've sold all over the US, Canada, and even as far away as Australia and South Africa. Not bad, hey? I'm not rich at all, but I really love what I'm doing now.

That's the key. Do what you have a passion for or you'll never feel really satisfied and happy.

Answer 2

If I could do it over I would have looked for love a little harder when I was in my twenties. I kind of was hard on my self after a couple of bad experiences. Now I am conditioned to the loneliness and for a decade or so I had my pets but now the last one is on his final year, which will be a good one. I am prepared to remain alone for my entire life if need be. I wouldn't know where to start at this phase.

Answer 3

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Jedi Knight when I grew up.

Now, I still want to be a Jedi Knight. But I'll settle for some job that I don't hate that comes with health care.

Depressing how the reality sets in as you age...

Answer 4

when i was 5 yrs old my grandmother says i always wanted to be either a missionary or a veteranarian. now i'm in college and i have no idea what a want to be. right now i'm looking into the music business and am planning on majoring in english. so possibly a journalist for the country music industry. anything's possible though.

Answer 5

I'm grown up...so they say... we own a roofing business that is very successful..always wanted to be a journalist..became a dietitian... still can write and love the newspaper.... neither pays well... roofing makes all the $. Truth b told....

Answer 6

when I was 3, I decided I wanted to be a singer, and that's what I'm doing now. I suppose if this falls though I could always go back to training albino monkeys!

Answer 7

When i grow up i want to be:
a. Marine biologist
b. Astronomer/ sent in Space
c. Flight Attendant

If i could be younger i would:
a. go WAY past till the births of us all
b. Me, age 4
c. Me, age 8

Now:
a. Good in schooling
b. be successful
c. Dreams come true

Thanks for asking!
And you ?

Answer 8

A Drama teacher.

One day hopefully

Answer 9

I'd love to be a pie shop owner, anthropologist, wilderness area trail maintenance inspector and biologist all at once.

Answer 10

When I grow up, I would wanna be a actress, model, singer, dancer, and an overall performer.