I wanted to be an astronaut and explore outer space. I wanted to meet aliens 👽 if they existed. I wanted to be a pilot as well as a scientist who study the new treatment options which were found on other planets. An explorer of space, in a sense is what I wanted to be.
When I was younger I wanted to be so many things, a princess, a doctor, a lawyer, a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and I was always told that I had to be good at math and science to be a doctor and I had to be short and skinny to be good at cheerleading, but I was also always told that I talked too much and I should be a lawyer, so eventually, that's what I landed on. I said for years I was going to be a lawyer during the week and a Cowboys cheerleader on the weekends because I refused to give up on that dream. Now that I am older I am neither a lawyer nor a cheerleader, but a teacher and I feel like that is a great compromise.
When I was a child, I always wanted to be a nurse or teacher, I've worked at a daycare, and I currently do CNA work. I have started nursing school and I believe that will be my career I am so excited!!
When I was a little girl I wanted to be a mermaid. I was obsessed with Ariel and I guess I just wanted to be a fish so badly. And honestly, I still do! Haha! That would be awesome. That was it that was all I wanted to be. My little sister wanted to be a grocery bagger so badly, which I think is hilarious.
Growing up as a child I always dreamed of being a nurse. I loved helping people and I really loved babies. As I got older and was able to work I got jobs in Nursing homes and daycares. I honestly still love it.
When I was a child, I wanted to become a pediatrician and a baker. LoL... I enjoyed helping my family as a little girl and oldest of six children. My brothers and sisters were pretty much my "children". I would help my parents with them, change their diapers (I still to this day tell my siblings "Listen... I changed all ya'll diapers at one point... R.E.S.P.E.C.T...." LoL.. But yes, I also really enjoyed baking and making sweet treats with the "Easy Bake" oven (The ORIGINAL ONE) that my father had gotten me. I fulfilled being a baker, because now I bake for my own family and even had an online bakery business sending requested treats across the nation. Until it became a bit much and I had to slow it down. I'll start it back up soon though! I wanted to be that pediatrician and I remember interviewing my childhood pediatrician and she told me the only thing she regretted was not being there to help her husband raise their children because she was consumed in Medical School. Doing her residency and what not left her barely any time to be home with her family. I remember her telling me this at 14 years old. Fast forward, I went to school as a biology major initially and I was single in college. Until I met my future and now current husband. I realized then that if we did have any children, I didn't want to miss out on any of their stepping stones. So, I changed majors after my husband engaged me and switched to studying in criminal justice. Then switched again to public adminstration. I received my bachelor's degree in Public Administration and did 9 years in Human Resources field. Decided it was a bore and I needed to do something that required me helping and giving back for a more spiritual gain than just monetary. I went into daycare services as an infant to 3-year-old teacher. Did that for a year and then pandemic hit! I decided to then go into home health care for the elderly, then a year later got my CNA certification. There has been so much more spiritual gain since making that decision to tend to others on a health care and services level. Now, here I am pursuing my RN which ironically is very close to what I wanted to be doing anyway! The healthcare scene, I may not be willing to pursue becoming a pediatrician anymore with four young children I know something will have to be neglected. I'm not going to put myself in that predicament so for now, an RN is the closest thing that is tangible while still tending to matters of my home for my husband and children and my own mental/physical stability. Having to juggle knowing your neglecting your children and household to become a pediatrician would most definitely have heavy mental and physical adverse changes. I've always been family orientated so, for me that decision wouldn't be best. So, for now, we'll see what the future holds! Thanks for reading! ;D
When I was younger, I first wanted to be a fashion designer. But the older I got I came to the conclusion that fashion updates almost daily and it takes so much to keep up in that industry. Once I started to see my grandmother go to work in her scrubs and tell me about her work stories in the emergency department, I wanted to become a nurse for kids. I still desire to be a nurse just not for children, I want to be an oncology nurse or gastro nurse
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a sort of animal conservationist adventurer. I wanted (and still want, actually) to travel the world and immerse myself in new and exciting places and animals. Just imagine all the sorts of things people like Steve Irwin and Austin Stevens did and that was (in short) my dream job and still is to this day. I am so glad that I stuck with my dream, to this day I have an insane passion for wildlife, adventure and the conservation of species across the globe.
When I was a child, I always wanted to become a doctor. I have a picture posted on my mirror of holding up a paper in second grade saying heart or brain surgeon. My mom put this on my mirror as a reminder everyday of my goals. I am headed in the right direction to continue progressing toward this goal. I am a scholar athlete with a 4.5 GPA and hoping to increase it before graduation. It is important to make short and long-term goals to stay on track. It is also a reminder of my steps and accomplishments that are being made . I realize this is only the beginning of greatness.
I am still a child to most people. I am an 18 year old male. My entire life, I always wanted to be the starting pitcher for the New York Yankees. Been my favorite team since I was wearing diapers. I still remember the first time I pitched, at a small field in Bergen County, NJ. I threw pretty damn well, and the feeling I had when I was done... it's like a drug to me now. The unbearing feeling of pride and ego is what keeps me alive, let alone on that mound. When you're alive, you need a reason for your existence. Not being able to find one is the same as being dead. Baseball is my purpose. And once baseball is over, I am going to be starting a clothing line, streetwear. That is my dream ever since I was a child, even if people still think I am one now.
When I was a child, I wanted to become a veterinarian. I've been an animal lover for as long as I can remember. Dreams of becoming a vet came to an end when we had to get our first family dog spayed. I specifically recall my mom trying to "mentally prepare" me for the state our dog was going to be in when we picked her up. She explained that she would probably still be really groggy due to the medications she was given and that there would be staples where they made the incision. She also mentioned that on the ride back home, she wanted me to sit in the back seat with her so I could comfort her if need be. I went ahead and relocated to the back seat while my mom when inside to get her. I 1000% thought I was ready for what I was about to see but I wasn't. The moment she got in beside me, everything changed. I became so upset. I ended up crying most of the ride home and I kept saying things like "I can't believe they did this to my dog" and "vets are supposed to help animals, not hurt them"...needless to say I was a very dramatic kid. After that day, I altered my future career plans.
I wanted to be an architect. I loved buildings, houses and the general layout of spaces. I liked to imagine in my mind what things would look like if 'they' would have had me design it. I would walk around places looking and imaging, my mom thought I was always out of it. I went to school to get an associates degree in industrial drafting. I loved the portion of that class where we got to layout out our dream house. I really fulfilled some of that architectural wonderment. I was also able to design and add onto our existing home, which was also very fulfilling, especially when my fife says "I love our home". Architect? No. Designer? yes!
Growing up I wanted to be a brain surgeon, I know how crazy it sounds but yes I thought it would be such an easy job that I could make a lot of money at. I don't know what convinced me I was capable of doing that. Trust and believe my first semester of biology confirmed that for me. I do applaud all the people out there that do this jona nd save lives but I don't think it was the route for me.
My dream occupation has changed several times over my life but I think when I was in Elementary school, I wanted to be a school teacher and I can honestly say that I don't know why. School teachers have one of the hardest jobs in America. I may have wanted to be a teacher since I had so much admiration towards my teachers but today no thank you, I'd rather not.
When I was little I would find injured birds and nurse them back to health. I would bring home stray animals and look for their owners. I wanted to be a veterinarian because I wanted to help animals. Then one of my uncles told me that I would have to disect a cat for the vet test and I decided I couldn't do that . So then I wanted to become a lawyer. I wanted to be a prosecutor because I couldn't justify in my 8 year old head how someone could defend a criminal. Then I learned that there were different levels of criminality and I couldn't justify in my 9 year old head how I would be able to prosecute an evil family member. (I've never told anyone that.) I don't think I thought about what I wanted to do in the future until freshman year in high school. I was interested in nail technology/cosmetology. That didn't last long because then I learned about computers. I love computers, everything about them. Life got in the way and derailed me from doing what I love but I'm on my way now.
When I was a child, I wanted to be a princess. I had every Disney princess movie and I wanted to be just like them. For my birthday, my parents took me to Disney land and it was the best experience I had.
When I was a child, I wanted to be a competitive gymnast and win a gold medal. I started gymnastics when I was three or four years old and competed in the sport until my senior year in high school. I remember watching college gymnastics teams and seeing so many talented young ladies. As I watched the Olympics year after year, I would imagine myself competing in a floor routine. The floor routine was my favorite sport. When I competed on the floor, people would always talk about how high I got off the floor and my impressive tumbling skills. I am not a nationally competitive gymnast. I never made it to the Olympics but the skills I learned by doing gymnastics were life lessons that transferred into my college and adult life.
When I was child, I knew that I wanted to bring about change in this world. I wanted to help make the world a better place whether that is being a teacher, social worker, engineer, firefighter, nurse, or advocate. I strongly emphasized or focused on being an elementary or middle school teacher. I knew I wanted to work with children or students and teach them the basic fundamentals of life. I believe education is important. Being smart and educated is such a pretty look. I adored wanting to set up and decorate my classroom, helping students out, and grading tests. Right now, I am currently pursing a Human Services degree, but I may later venture off to a 4-year institution and earn a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
I love this question. aha. I wanted to be everything when I was a child, I still have that same answer 'til this day. I wanted to be a teacher, ballet dancer, singer, and a forensic scientist. When you're a child, you think that anything is possible with no limitations. As you get older, you realize that there are a lot of hoops you have to jump through just to get to be able to establish one career or dream you had as a child. Nevertheless, the sky is always the limit, no matter the age.
When I was younger, I wanted to be a doctor. I didn't really know what type of doctor I wanted to be until I got a bit older. I was in high school when I finally said I wanted to become an anesthesiologist. I realized that there was so many years of school that was needed to complete that task and I am so glad that I waited until I was ready to dive in and be serious about my education later rather than earlier when I didnt care as much.
I wanted to be a college football player and i am currently working at my goal with already playing for a school but left because of the military part of it. So im currently working to be back in and play again!
When I was a child, I always wanted to be a homicide detective. I wanted to be Olivia Benson from Law-and-Order SUV so bad lol I went to school and completed the Criminal Justice Program, and I changed my mind. I now want to be a social worker :)
When I was younger, I wanted to be a police officer. I was a dancer most of my life, so people always gave me a hard time that it didn't make sense for a petite, girly ballerina type wanted to be a cop. I always pushed back and said "you'll see." As I got older, people would turn it into a weird sexual thing like, "oh, I'll let you frisk me" etc. I HATED it. I didn't end up being a cop, but I went into EMS instead because I wanted to help people on the front end of things rather than be the law enforcement side. I'm now in school for nursing, and wouldn't have it any other way.
As a child, I had dreams of becoming an engineer and designing cars for big brands such as Ford, GM, and BMW. Cars and trucks have always fascinated me and the thought of designing them would be a dream come true. As I got older, I realized I liked customizing my own personal vehicles and I'd rather have a modest job where I don't have to work too too hard, and I'd be able to have a good retirement age in my 40s.
When I was a child I wanted to be a fashion designer. I loved art and drawing clothing designs. My parents always told me to start my own clothing line. I never did, I am currently in school to be a nurse. Very different from what I wanted to be as a kid. However, I love clothes still.
When I was a child I wanted to be a teacher. I didn't know what grade I wanted to teach at the time but I knew that's who I wanted to be. As a child I would make my younger siblings and cousins sit Indian style in my room as I read books to them. I would also do little book reports with them to see if they were actually listening. When I graduated high school, I went to college for Elementary Education but I didn't finish out my degree due to school's accreditation issues. Although I changed careers (now working in healthcare) I still do patient teaching and I'm also a certified preceptor for new hires in training.
When I was a child, I believed that I always wanted to be a lawyer! There was a time in the 6th grade when I went on a trip to Washington D.C with my middle school. It was one of the most exciting trips of my life up until that point. I fell in love with the city and knew that I wanted to work there. However, when I started working in a nursing home in college, I grew a passion for nursing and decided this would be more fulfilling work.
When I was a child I wanted to be an entrepreneur and own a business called Gator Girls. I was in love with Steve Irwin, and I wanted to catch alligators and snakes in South Carolina. I wanted to employ only girls, and I wanted to catch gators. I did my career poster in kindergarten on my business. My mom even took me to Alligator World in Myrtle Beach every summer. The one flaw in my plan was that I was scared to death of them. I soon wised up and realized that my plan would not work.
As a kid, I remember wanting to be so many things. I had unrealistic expectations of what the world was like and truly thought I could be anything. As a kid, I thought I would grow up and be a singer, and that it didn't truly matter if you were good or not (haha). I began taking singing lessons and traveled around preforming, and quickly realized I did not want to do that for a living. My mom always told me to keep it as a hobby, but that I was too smart to settle for such a career. I then decided I would work in the medical field. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do exactly, but I knew I wanted to be in a position to help people and truly make a difference.
As a child I have transitioned through many careers. Originally I was going to be a neurosurgeon, then I was going to be an archeologist, after that for some reason I down shifted and wanted to be a long haul truck driver. Ultimately I went for being a Military Medic, and EMT-B, drug and alcohol program advisor, and a sexual assault rape and prevention counselor. I have a strong need to help and to make a positive impact on the people I come into contact with.
Growing up my father always encouraged me and my sisters to become something that would always be in need, like something in the medical field. I was always very encouraged to watch any and all medical shows. My favorite growing up was Dr. G medical examiner and that’s exactly what I wanted to be when I was older, a forensic pathologist. However, once I got a little older and understood what type of schooling would be involved I was quickly turned off. I knew I still wanted to be in the medical field, which is now why I am in school to be a nurse and currently working as a medical assistant!
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a heart surgeon. I thought it sounded cool and important, like I’d be saving lives every day. But as I got older, I realized I cannot deal with blood or body fluids. I get grossed out way too easily. So that dream kind of faded real quick.
Now I’m going to school for speech therapy, and honestly, I love it way more than I ever thought I would. I still get to help people, just in a different way; by helping them find their voice, literally and emotionally. It feels like a better fit for who I am now.
As a child, I was always interested in becoming a cop or a firefighter. As I grew, however, I became fascinated with technology and opted to go the engineering route.
I was just thinking the other day, when I was in the 6th grade, I wrote I wanted to be a brain surgeon because I wanted to know how the brain works. So it’s pretty funny that I’m finally majoring in psychology. Apparently I’ve always been interested in the mind.
I wanted to be an astronaut and explore outer space. I wanted to meet aliens 👽 if they existed. I wanted to be a pilot as well as a scientist who study the new treatment options which were found on other planets. An explorer of space, in a sense is what I wanted to be.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was younger I wanted to be so many things, a princess, a doctor, a lawyer, a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and I was always told that I had to be good at math and science to be a doctor and I had to be short and skinny to be good at cheerleading, but I was also always told that I talked too much and I should be a lawyer, so eventually, that's what I landed on. I said for years I was going to be a lawyer during the week and a Cowboys cheerleader on the weekends because I refused to give up on that dream. Now that I am older I am neither a lawyer nor a cheerleader, but a teacher and I feel like that is a great compromise.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child, I always wanted to be a nurse or teacher, I've worked at a daycare, and I currently do CNA work. I have started nursing school and I believe that will be my career I am so excited!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a little girl I wanted to be a mermaid. I was obsessed with Ariel and I guess I just wanted to be a fish so badly. And honestly, I still do! Haha! That would be awesome. That was it that was all I wanted to be. My little sister wanted to be a grocery bagger so badly, which I think is hilarious.
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ReplyDeleteGrowing up as a child I always dreamed of being a nurse. I loved helping people and I really loved babies. As I got older and was able to work I got jobs in Nursing homes and daycares. I honestly still love it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child, I wanted to become a pediatrician and a baker. LoL... I enjoyed helping my family as a little girl and oldest of six children. My brothers and sisters were pretty much my "children". I would help my parents with them, change their diapers (I still to this day tell my siblings "Listen... I changed all ya'll diapers at one point... R.E.S.P.E.C.T...." LoL.. But yes, I also really enjoyed baking and making sweet treats with the "Easy Bake" oven (The ORIGINAL ONE) that my father had gotten me. I fulfilled being a baker, because now I bake for my own family and even had an online bakery business sending requested treats across the nation. Until it became a bit much and I had to slow it down. I'll start it back up soon though! I wanted to be that pediatrician and I remember interviewing my childhood pediatrician and she told me the only thing she regretted was not being there to help her husband raise their children because she was consumed in Medical School. Doing her residency and what not left her barely any time to be home with her family. I remember her telling me this at 14 years old. Fast forward, I went to school as a biology major initially and I was single in college. Until I met my future and now current husband. I realized then that if we did have any children, I didn't want to miss out on any of their stepping stones. So, I changed majors after my husband engaged me and switched to studying in criminal justice. Then switched again to public adminstration. I received my bachelor's degree in Public Administration and did 9 years in Human Resources field. Decided it was a bore and I needed to do something that required me helping and giving back for a more spiritual gain than just monetary. I went into daycare services as an infant to 3-year-old teacher. Did that for a year and then pandemic hit! I decided to then go into home health care for the elderly, then a year later got my CNA certification. There has been so much more spiritual gain since making that decision to tend to others on a health care and services level. Now, here I am pursuing my RN which ironically is very close to what I wanted to be doing anyway! The healthcare scene, I may not be willing to pursue becoming a pediatrician anymore with four young children I know something will have to be neglected. I'm not going to put myself in that predicament so for now, an RN is the closest thing that is tangible while still tending to matters of my home for my husband and children and my own mental/physical stability. Having to juggle knowing your neglecting your children and household to become a pediatrician would most definitely have heavy mental and physical adverse changes. I've always been family orientated so, for me that decision wouldn't be best. So, for now, we'll see what the future holds! Thanks for reading! ;D
ReplyDeleteWhen I was younger, I first wanted to be a fashion designer. But the older I got I came to the conclusion that fashion updates almost daily and it takes so much to keep up in that industry. Once I started to see my grandmother go to work in her scrubs and tell me about her work stories in the emergency department, I wanted to become a nurse for kids. I still desire to be a nurse just not for children, I want to be an oncology nurse or gastro nurse
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a kid, I wanted to be a sort of animal conservationist adventurer. I wanted (and still want, actually) to travel the world and immerse myself in new and exciting places and animals. Just imagine all the sorts of things people like Steve Irwin and Austin Stevens did and that was (in short) my dream job and still is to this day. I am so glad that I stuck with my dream, to this day I have an insane passion for wildlife, adventure and the conservation of species across the globe.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child, I always wanted to become a doctor. I have a picture posted on my mirror of holding up a paper in second grade saying heart or brain surgeon. My mom put this on my mirror as a reminder everyday of my goals. I am headed in the right direction to continue progressing toward this goal. I am a scholar athlete with a 4.5 GPA and hoping to increase it before graduation. It is important to make short and long-term goals to stay on track. It is also a reminder of my steps and accomplishments that are being made . I realize this is only the beginning of greatness.
ReplyDeleteI am still a child to most people. I am an 18 year old male. My entire life, I always wanted to be the starting pitcher for the New York Yankees. Been my favorite team since I was wearing diapers. I still remember the first time I pitched, at a small field in Bergen County, NJ. I threw pretty damn well, and the feeling I had when I was done... it's like a drug to me now. The unbearing feeling of pride and ego is what keeps me alive, let alone on that mound. When you're alive, you need a reason for your existence. Not being able to find one is the same as being dead. Baseball is my purpose. And once baseball is over, I am going to be starting a clothing line, streetwear. That is my dream ever since I was a child, even if people still think I am one now.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child, I wanted to become a veterinarian. I've been an animal lover for as long as I can remember. Dreams of becoming a vet came to an end when we had to get our first family dog spayed. I specifically recall my mom trying to "mentally prepare" me for the state our dog was going to be in when we picked her up. She explained that she would probably still be really groggy due to the medications she was given and that there would be staples where they made the incision. She also mentioned that on the ride back home, she wanted me to sit in the back seat with her so I could comfort her if need be. I went ahead and relocated to the back seat while my mom when inside to get her. I 1000% thought I was ready for what I was about to see but I wasn't. The moment she got in beside me, everything changed. I became so upset. I ended up crying most of the ride home and I kept saying things like "I can't believe they did this to my dog" and "vets are supposed to help animals, not hurt them"...needless to say I was a very dramatic kid. After that day, I altered my future career plans.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to be an architect. I loved buildings, houses and the general layout of spaces. I liked to imagine in my mind what things would look like if 'they' would have had me design it. I would walk around places looking and imaging, my mom thought I was always out of it. I went to school to get an associates degree in industrial drafting. I loved the portion of that class where we got to layout out our dream house. I really fulfilled some of that architectural wonderment. I was also able to design and add onto our existing home, which was also very fulfilling, especially when my fife says "I love our home". Architect? No. Designer? yes!
ReplyDeleteGrowing up I wanted to be a brain surgeon, I know how crazy it sounds but yes I thought it would be such an easy job that I could make a lot of money at. I don't know what convinced me I was capable of doing that. Trust and believe my first semester of biology confirmed that for me. I do applaud all the people out there that do this jona nd save lives but I don't think it was the route for me.
ReplyDeleteMy dream occupation has changed several times over my life but I think when I was in Elementary school, I wanted to be a school teacher and I can honestly say that I don't know why. School teachers have one of the hardest jobs in America. I may have wanted to be a teacher since I had so much admiration towards my teachers but today no thank you, I'd rather not.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was little I would find injured birds and nurse them back to health. I would bring home stray animals and look for their owners. I wanted to be a veterinarian because I wanted to help animals. Then one of my uncles told me that I would have to disect a cat for the vet test and I decided I couldn't do that . So then I wanted to become a lawyer. I wanted to be a prosecutor because I couldn't justify in my 8 year old head how someone could defend a criminal. Then I learned that there were different levels of criminality and I couldn't justify in my 9 year old head how I would be able to prosecute an evil family member. (I've never told anyone that.) I don't think I thought about what I wanted to do in the future until freshman year in high school. I was interested in nail technology/cosmetology. That didn't last long because then I learned about computers. I love computers, everything about them. Life got in the way and derailed me from doing what I love but I'm on my way now.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child, I wanted to be a princess. I had every Disney princess movie and I wanted to be just like them. For my birthday, my parents took me to Disney land and it was the best experience I had.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child, I wanted to be a competitive gymnast and win a gold medal. I started gymnastics when I was three or four years old and competed in the sport until my senior year in high school. I remember watching college gymnastics teams and seeing so many talented young ladies. As I watched the Olympics year after year, I would imagine myself competing in a floor routine. The floor routine was my favorite sport. When I competed on the floor, people would always talk about how high I got off the floor and my impressive tumbling skills. I am not a nationally competitive gymnast. I never made it to the Olympics but the skills I learned by doing gymnastics were life lessons that transferred into my college and adult life.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was child, I knew that I wanted to bring about change in this world. I wanted to help make the world a better place whether that is being a teacher, social worker, engineer, firefighter, nurse, or advocate. I strongly emphasized or focused on being an elementary or middle school teacher. I knew I wanted to work with children or students and teach them the basic fundamentals of life. I believe education is important. Being smart and educated is such a pretty look. I adored wanting to set up and decorate my classroom, helping students out, and grading tests. Right now, I am currently pursing a Human Services degree, but I may later venture off to a 4-year institution and earn a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
ReplyDeleteI love this question. aha. I wanted to be everything when I was a child, I still have that same answer 'til this day. I wanted to be a teacher, ballet dancer, singer, and a forensic scientist. When you're a child, you think that anything is possible with no limitations. As you get older, you realize that there are a lot of hoops you have to jump through just to get to be able to establish one career or dream you had as a child. Nevertheless, the sky is always the limit, no matter the age.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was younger, I wanted to be a doctor. I didn't really know what type of doctor I wanted to be until I got a bit older. I was in high school when I finally said I wanted to become an anesthesiologist. I realized that there was so many years of school that was needed to complete that task and I am so glad that I waited until I was ready to dive in and be serious about my education later rather than earlier when I didnt care as much.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to be a college football player and i am currently working at my goal with already playing for a school but left because of the military part of it. So im currently working to be back in and play again!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child, I always wanted to be a homicide detective. I wanted to be Olivia Benson from Law-and-Order SUV so bad lol I went to school and completed the Criminal Justice Program, and I changed my mind. I now want to be a social worker :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I was younger, I wanted to be a police officer. I was a dancer most of my life, so people always gave me a hard time that it didn't make sense for a petite, girly ballerina type wanted to be a cop. I always pushed back and said "you'll see." As I got older, people would turn it into a weird sexual thing like, "oh, I'll let you frisk me" etc. I HATED it. I didn't end up being a cop, but I went into EMS instead because I wanted to help people on the front end of things rather than be the law enforcement side. I'm now in school for nursing, and wouldn't have it any other way.
ReplyDeleteAs a child, I had dreams of becoming an engineer and designing cars for big brands such as Ford, GM, and BMW. Cars and trucks have always fascinated me and the thought of designing them would be a dream come true. As I got older, I realized I liked customizing my own personal vehicles and I'd rather have a modest job where I don't have to work too too hard, and I'd be able to have a good retirement age in my 40s.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child I wanted to be a fashion designer. I loved art and drawing clothing designs. My parents always told me to start my own clothing line. I never did, I am currently in school to be a nurse. Very different from what I wanted to be as a kid. However, I love clothes still.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child I wanted to be a teacher. I didn't know what grade I wanted to teach at the time but I knew that's who I wanted to be. As a child I would make my younger siblings and cousins sit Indian style in my room as I read books to them. I would also do little book reports with them to see if they were actually listening. When I graduated high school, I went to college for Elementary Education but I didn't finish out my degree due to school's accreditation issues. Although I changed careers (now working in healthcare) I still do patient teaching and I'm also a certified preceptor for new hires in training.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child, I believed that I always wanted to be a lawyer! There was a time in the 6th grade when I went on a trip to Washington D.C with my middle school. It was one of the most exciting trips of my life up until that point. I fell in love with the city and knew that I wanted to work there. However, when I started working in a nursing home in college, I grew a passion for nursing and decided this would be more fulfilling work.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child I wanted to be an entrepreneur and own a business called Gator Girls. I was in love with Steve Irwin, and I wanted to catch alligators and snakes in South Carolina. I wanted to employ only girls, and I wanted to catch gators. I did my career poster in kindergarten on my business. My mom even took me to Alligator World in Myrtle Beach every summer. The one flaw in my plan was that I was scared to death of them. I soon wised up and realized that my plan would not work.
ReplyDeleteAs a kid, I remember wanting to be so many things. I had unrealistic expectations of what the world was like and truly thought I could be anything. As a kid, I thought I would grow up and be a singer, and that it didn't truly matter if you were good or not (haha). I began taking singing lessons and traveled around preforming, and quickly realized I did not want to do that for a living. My mom always told me to keep it as a hobby, but that I was too smart to settle for such a career. I then decided I would work in the medical field. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do exactly, but I knew I wanted to be in a position to help people and truly make a difference.
ReplyDeleteAs a child I have transitioned through many careers. Originally I was going to be a neurosurgeon, then I was going to be an archeologist, after that for some reason I down shifted and wanted to be a long haul truck driver. Ultimately I went for being a Military Medic, and EMT-B, drug and alcohol program advisor, and a sexual assault rape and prevention counselor. I have a strong need to help and to make a positive impact on the people I come into contact with.
ReplyDeleteGrowing up my father always encouraged me and my sisters to become something that would always be in need, like something in the medical field. I was always very encouraged to watch any and all medical shows. My favorite growing up was Dr. G medical examiner and that’s exactly what I wanted to be when I was older, a forensic pathologist. However, once I got a little older and understood what type of schooling would be involved I was quickly turned off. I knew I still wanted to be in the medical field, which is now why I am in school to be a nurse and currently working as a medical assistant!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a kid, I wanted to be a heart surgeon. I thought it sounded cool and important, like I’d be saving lives every day. But as I got older, I realized I cannot deal with blood or body fluids. I get grossed out way too easily. So that dream kind of faded real quick.
ReplyDeleteNow I’m going to school for speech therapy, and honestly, I love it way more than I ever thought I would. I still get to help people, just in a different way; by helping them find their voice, literally and emotionally. It feels like a better fit for who I am now.
As a child, I was always interested in becoming a cop or a firefighter. As I grew, however, I became fascinated with technology and opted to go the engineering route.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking the other day, when I was in the 6th grade, I wrote I wanted to be a brain surgeon because I wanted to know how the brain works. So it’s pretty funny that I’m finally majoring in psychology. Apparently I’ve always been interested in the mind.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn Plummer