Childhood dream job vs now

[Bobinsky]

I wanted to be a vet as I adored animals of all kinds. I now cant even bring myself to even stroke a dog become a bit of a germaphobe since I had my son.

 

[Thechubbymoaner]

i got a microscope as a gift when I was about 5. I was obsessed with bacteria and wanted to be a microbiologist. I got my degree and ultimately phd and worked for 3 years as a research microbiologist. it wasn't all it cracked up to be and now I am in management

 

[yankydoo]

I wanted to be in the sciences or medicine but I struggled with them at school. I am now a solicitor

 

[Percypig]

I wanted to be a doctor but am a project manager. For me, it's about my working environment, conditions, colleagues and pay over what I actually do tbh.

I also wanted to be a doctor and am now a project manager. I work with a lot of doctors and I’m glad I didn’t go down that route, it’s a very tough career. I don’t love my job but it’s flexible and my colleagues are nice and understanding about childcare emergencies etc so it’s fine for now.

 

[Bec3007]

Ive wanted to be a vet nurse since I could talk but I’m currently a SAHM. I have all the qualifications to go to uni but sadly life got in the way as a teen so I didn’t go and went to college instead. Im now a mother and the nearest uni is over an hour so not practical. One day I’ll get there!

 

[petitspois]

I also wanted to be a doctor and am now a project manager. I work with a lot of doctors and I’m glad I didn’t go down that route, it’s a very tough career. I don’t love my job but it’s flexible and my colleagues are nice and understanding about childcare emergencies etc so it’s fine for now.

snap! I work with doctors too and see how stressed they are - and how it's so hard on family life

 

[Lars Guinard]

Apparently when I was 5/6 I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up and I replied
“I want to be a lady”

(edit to add I am female, I wasn’t dropping a massive bomb in the family )

I clearly had notions
regular Meghan Markle over here.

I always used to say I didn’t want to be a grown up, sometimes still do
Funny as the first few months of being on Tattle, I always thought you were male.
Assumptions about fellow Tattlers is a whole another thread

 

[Lilooooo]

I wanted to be a forensic scientist when I was about 7..but now I’m a Social Work Assistant!

 

[Pickminy]

Wanted to be a policewoman, went to university to study Nursing (dropped out), now an administrator. It's not a career and not well paid but the hrs work around my children, helps towards paying the bills and the people I work with are lovely! When my youngest is at school I hope to find my career.

 

[Apple In My Pie]

I wanted to be a nurse. I was in and out of hospital and sort of absorbed medical knowledge via osmosis or however else young children learn such things without being taught and in my eyes I thought that was enough to be a nurse! Now, you could never get me in a job like that! I’m studying for an English degree but I have no idea what i want to do with it. Forensic linguistics maybe although no idea how I’m gonna get there

 

[petitspois]

I wanted to be a doctor but am a project manager. For me, it's about my working environment, conditions, colleagues and pay over what I actually do tbh.

 

[37BBL]

I wanted to either work with children or be a hairdresser. I worked with children for a while.
I work in local government now.

 

[Lovelylavenderface]

Don’t think I ever wanted any specific job? At high school I wanted a basic office job I suppose but I couldn’t think of what I wanted to do work wise due to my mental health.
At high school I also wanted to do a job in interior design or something then I wanted to be a photographer and the most realistic for me is being a photographer but I really can’t break into it due to my mental health. I couldn’t be a photographer with my social anxiety as I’d have to deal with clients all the time and it would be too stressful a job I think sadly.

 

[Noname12345]

I wanted to be a vet until the age of 11. Then I wanted to do the job I do now

 

[eSsExBiRd]

Cabin Crew but now a PA. Still my dream job but with a Mortgage and Kids it will remain a dream

 

[CrazyCatLady101]

Wanted to be a policewoman, went to university to study Nursing (dropped out), now an administrator. It's not a career and not well paid but the hrs work around my children, helps towards paying the bills and the people I work with are lovely! When my youngest is at school I hope to find my career.

hmm I wouldn't say its not a career! I am an administrator and yeah it pays the bills BUT it also depends what kind of field you work in. I am able to progress up the ladder being an administrator and for what I do my wage is great!! I am just shy of 22k

 

[Mumofferalboys]

Wanted to be a solicitor either specialising in family or criminal law, ended up a conveyancing paralegal at the moment, yawn

 

[Sparks]

I wanted to be a teacher at nursery school or a hairdresser.

Now I am a contracts administrator, pay is better but I think I would liked being a hairdresser or teacher more.

 

[Mrs Cucumber]

I wanted to be a paramedic, im currently a sahm but before my kids were born I worked in the care industry, trying to get back to work but finding hours that are suitable around my children and a military husband is impossible!

 

[Pinkglitter123]

When I was really young, I wanted to be a fashion designer. Ended up doing degree in graphic design but now work in the energy industry