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What would be your dream careers for your DC?

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heartofglass23 · 04/01/2024 10:06

Before they were born/when they were small I'd imagine the kinds of careers I'd have liked them to pursue.

(Kind of things I'm interested in but didn't do myself for various reasons)

They won't do these things now as they have other interests & that's good/well supported by us.

But what kind of careers did others imagine for future/potential DCs (ie before you knew what their individual talents are)?

Mine were:
Architect
Lawyer
Something in the film industry
International aid worker
University professor/researcher
Politician
Singer/Musician
Seismologist
Small business owner

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poetrylover · 07/01/2024 22:49

Oh I imagined all sorts! 😂
Doctor
Actor
Musician/songwriter
Comedian
Palaeontologist
Environmentalist
Presenter (David Attenborough style)

Never a lawyer/politician though!

SantaBarbaraMonica · 22/05/2024 18:51

I think people mistakenly think they are doing their kids a favour by backing off and letting them choose. Assuming as a parent you are educated, sensible and genuinely want the best for your kids (not your own agenda) then your advice will be invaluable and you might know a hell of a lot that they don’t about what will get them the life they want (via the career they choose).

fettybord · 22/05/2024 19:24

A mechanic, a dentist, a hair dresser and a doctor.

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PurpleChrayn · 22/05/2024 19:27

Doctor and lawyer.

Stereotypical Jewish mother here!

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