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If you could instantly get the qualifications, what would your dream job be?

125 replies

SneakyGremlins · 16/11/2018 14:35

I'd love to be a forensic anthropologist. Didn't do well enough in school though Sad if I was smart enough it'd be the best job ever!

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Noodledoodlesandspud · 16/11/2018 16:21

Scenes of crime officer. I started a forensic science course and stupidly dropped out because of a boyfriend I was very stupid

GallicosCats · 16/11/2018 16:23

Educational psychologist, journalist, lexicographer, librarian (I do actually have a qualification in this last one but the jobs have never been quite within reach, so I assume there's something a bit Mickey Mouse about what I've got, kind of like film studies or performance arts).

louderthan · 16/11/2018 16:23

Funeral director
Pharmacist
Radio DJ

Mrsfrumble · 16/11/2018 16:24

A librarian or archivist.

TheDogAteMySock · 16/11/2018 16:24

Zoologist, studying animals in their natural environments, trying to save endangered species.

DowntonCrabby · 16/11/2018 16:25

A midwife or vet.

Mrsfrumble · 16/11/2018 16:25

@GallicosCats, do you mind if I ask about your librarian qualification?

IsItCoffeeTimeYet · 16/11/2018 16:45

Architect.
I wanted to do it but was pushed into sciences and also didn't want 7 years of uni.
Still wish I could be an architect though.

Bezalelle · 16/11/2018 17:01

Funeral director.

SneakyGremlins · 16/11/2018 17:01

Oh I'd love to be a librarian

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TrueWierdness · 16/11/2018 17:03

BSL interpreter

ileclerc · 16/11/2018 17:08

Vet. Still gutted I didn't quite make the grades 20 years on.

LadyFlumpalot · 16/11/2018 17:10

If I could have the qualifications and the skills - a jeweller. Fine jewellery.

Coffeeandcrochet · 16/11/2018 17:11

Data scientist 🤓

LucyMorningStar · 16/11/2018 17:12

Navy engineer officer. The worst thing I've got perfect qualifications.

bumblebee39 · 16/11/2018 17:19

I'd be a GP or a family law solicitor

I'm going to be an academic one day, and a student and beautician in the mean time 😂

Mrsemcgregor · 16/11/2018 17:20

Judge!

RickOShay · 16/11/2018 17:21

Social worker

Child psychologist

jacquejacque · 16/11/2018 17:21

Primary school teacher, and am constantly being told not to bother!

Jenniferturkington · 16/11/2018 17:22

Professional footballer.
Or an airline pilot

wigglybeezer · 16/11/2018 17:24

I want Dr Pimple Poppers job, but only part time, I'd do something cultural like be an archivist in a museum to balance my life out!

SkiMum99 · 16/11/2018 17:26

Graphic designer - should have done Alevel Art after all and not maths Grin but I did pass it well.

cantbeatfreshsheets · 16/11/2018 17:28

Sonographer, psychotherapist or child psychologist

TheFreaksShallInheritTheEarth · 16/11/2018 17:42

Vet or author.
I suppose I don't need any particular qualifications to be an author, but I do lack the requisite kick up the bum to get on and do anything about it. Smile

MiddlingMum · 16/11/2018 18:18

Head gardener, in charge of a large and historically-important garden, open to the public, and with a variety of horticulture: heritage vegetables, herbaceous borders, woodland, perfectly-kept lawns, etc.