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If you could do any other job, what would it be?

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CormoranStrike · 21/08/2022 19:26

I’d quite like to be on a cold case unit, going back over evidence and trying to find things that may have been overlooked, or only seemed important with hindsight or with the benefit of more recent events etc.

I’ve got some very relevant skills, though have never been a police officer, which might rule me out.

also, at 55 I reckon I’m the perfect age for it!

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Matildatoldsuchdreadfullies · 21/08/2022 19:36

One of those people who squeeze spots for YouTube videos.

Alternatively, I’d love to be the person who reads manuscripts and decides which ones to publish. Particularly children’s books.

thingsarestrange · 21/08/2022 19:40

a job caring for new born piglets or baby monkeys!!

IfIGoThereWillBeTrouble · 21/08/2022 22:28

When I’ve watched the Australian/NZ programs about Customs/border patrol and seen the staff careful opening up packages they are suspicious about, I always think “I’d love to do that”.

chloworm · 21/08/2022 22:32

Radiographer! I find the technology fascinating (and human bodies too!)

ShirleyJackson · 21/08/2022 22:35

Actor!
I often watch TV shows and films, thinking ‘that’s the best job in the world.’

I’d love it!

Silvercurtains · 21/08/2022 22:38

Work with animals. I do it on a voluntary part time basis and it’s so much better than the paid office job dealing with the public.

Dogscanbefallguysforallmannerofthings · 21/08/2022 22:39

Costume designer. Would love researching the historical clothes in particular, getting inside a character & deciding what s/he would wear.

PureBlackVoid · 21/08/2022 22:45

A kitten socialiser or a plant organiser/waterer in a garden centre

midsomermurderess · 21/08/2022 22:47

Picture restoration, at the Rijksmuseum since you're asking.

CormoranStrike · 21/08/2022 22:48

midsomermurderess · 21/08/2022 22:47

Picture restoration, at the Rijksmuseum since you're asking.

That’s very specific

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midsomermurderess · 21/08/2022 22:49

Yes, it is rather!

Frequency · 21/08/2022 22:50

Marine biologist specializing in shark conservation. I've been fascinated with sharks since being a child.

Justgivemewine · 21/08/2022 22:50

I’d love to become a paramedic or firefighter or something like that.
something where I could do something that would help other people
unfortunately I think I’m a bit past it now

Augustwine · 21/08/2022 22:53

Raising orphan animals
nature documentary film maker and conservation scientist
actor
non famous person in a successful band (like one of Coldplay but not Chris Martin)

ShirleyJackson · 22/08/2022 08:49

I also want Jeremy from Monkey Life’s job.

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