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What did your child want to be vs what is their job now?

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Lelophants · 20/09/2023 18:13

I’d love to know 🥰 ds currently wants to be an explorer!

I wanted to be an artist and went into education (creative section).

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Tribevibes · 20/09/2023 18:16

I am 35 and I left school and went to college to train as a Beauty Therapist. I quickly became a stereotypical beauty school dropout and somehow became a secondary school teacher. I still have no idea how that happened.

wlv12 · 20/09/2023 18:17

I wanted to be a midwife and I’m a midwife.

My 14 year old wants to be a professional drummer, it’s literally his life right now.

borninthe80esss · 20/09/2023 18:20

My son is 21 and always said he wanted to be a bus driver or DJ when he was little.

He's a electrician so completely different to his childhood dreams.

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muchalover · 20/09/2023 18:21

One of my kids wanted to be a dog but became an outdoor pursuits instructor.

The others never expressed any plans, likely because of dyslexia and feeling they wouldn't have choices. Nevertheless, they went to uni and one is completing her 2nd degree (was a primary teacher previously).

Hatty65 · 20/09/2023 18:25

DS wanted to go into space. He works for Rolls Royce on jet engines, so quite cool! (And I'm glad he's not an astronaut) 😀

sportychick101 · 20/09/2023 18:30

My children are still young so I'll tell you about me - I wanted to be a model but now I'm a children's nurse.

otherwayup · 20/09/2023 18:30

Well dd initially wanted to be a dog and then later a vet, who she predicted would earn her 1000 a year!

She's a fashion buyer/marketing assistant, so quite different 😂

triggers34 · 20/09/2023 18:32

Dd1 a vet she is halfway through a french/English lit degree. Dd2 a unicorn she is a part time waitress, and dabbling in art at college she'd like uni but not sure what she wants to be. I wanted to be a midwife and eventually was following nursing . I now work in a vintage shop which is my most favourite thing !

AnnaMagnani · 20/09/2023 18:33

I wanted to be a doctor and I am a doctor.

I honestly think I am only a doctor because I decided when I was 3 and the only other job I knew was train driver.

Kept getting the grades so failed to look at anything else.

Tyremarks · 20/09/2023 18:34

DS is only 11 but wants to work in sports science or law, specialising in sport. His dad works in professional sport.

Godson wanted to be a model, did it for a few years, got bored and is now a (tall and striking) marine archaeologist.

Nephew wanted to be a drummer, had a band for about ten years, got signed etc, then they split and now he has a hipster bar in Berlin.

I wanted to be a writer and I am.

countrygirl99 · 20/09/2023 18:35

DS1 wanted to be a racing driver, he's a CNC programmer.
DS2 wanted to be a vet and is currently studying environmental engineering.

WotNoUserName · 20/09/2023 18:37

My oldest wanted to be a geologist. He's now a learning support assistant in a SEN school.

My others don't work yet, but my DTs have wanted to be scientists since they were tiny and are at uni doing science.

My youngest wanted to be an electrician, specifically changing bulbs in lamp posts, and a bus driver at the weekends. (He obviously didn't believe in rest 😂 He is autistic so those were his obsessions) He's doing Engineering at college, with a view to doing an apprenticeship after.

Ratfinkstinkypink · 20/09/2023 19:05

DD wanted to be a PE teacher, she now teaches in a specialist school and is their trauma lead.

DS wanted to be a falconer and he is a falconer.

Hellocatshome · 20/09/2023 19:07

DS1 wanted to be a footballer, he has just started an apprenticeship in automotive engineering and doesnt even play football anymore because all his spare time is spent with his girlfriend.

43ontherocksporfavor · 20/09/2023 19:07

DD wanted to be a vet and now works in banking.

43ontherocksporfavor · 20/09/2023 19:08

I wanted to be in Legs & Co and am a HLTA.

Hellocatshome · 20/09/2023 19:10

I wanted to live in a VW camper with several dogs and travel the world selling tie dye t shirts and beads. I am a tax advisor, my younger self would be apalled!

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 20/09/2023 19:12

My kids are teens (dd just started at uni) and neither knows what they want to do yet. I decided age 12 that I wanted to be a languages teacher and that's what I did and am still doing, age 51!

SM4713 · 20/09/2023 19:14

I can't have children. I wanted to be a model, or work with the elderly as felt sorry for them. I work in medical research, but never worked in a care home. I have worked with many elderly in my time though.

drinkuptheezider · 20/09/2023 19:16

I wanted to be an actress, I work in retail.
DS1 solicitor- he's a chef
DS2 soldier- data analyst
DD sports coach- college support tutor

TerfTalking · 20/09/2023 19:23

DD wanted to be a nurse, she’s a diagnostic radiographer.

DS wanted to be a CSI, he is a transport manager.

I wanted to be a florist, a window dresser or a farrier. I ended up as a Telecommunications Product Manager, and have just retired early. As if I could ever have been a Farrier with my bad back!

Phos · 20/09/2023 19:26

Well when she was 2 or 3 my daughter wanted to be a crocodile…

She’s still only 6 but her current plans are vet, police officer or work at the Sea Life centre.

I wanted to be a surgeon, then a vet, then a teacher, then work in the foreign office. I actually work in a Bank.

devildeepbluesea · 20/09/2023 19:31

I wanted to be an interpreter and work in Brussels.
I am an Hr professional, working in the civil service

DD only 10 but currently wants to be a singer. Previous ambitions include animal rescuer and Elsa from Frozen.

AbbeyGailsParty · 20/09/2023 19:34

I wanted to be a writer or a choreographer, became a primary school teacher.

xogossipgirlxo · 20/09/2023 19:37

I wanted to be a nurse and I’m in accounting <pukes> The biggest regret of my life that I never applied to nursing or midwifery and decided to go for safe option my mum wanted for me. Each day at work is like slow death.

My son is very small, so I think he wants to become a boob monster for now. We shall see.