What did you want to be when you grew up? Are you doing it?

United States
September 3, 2011 7:22pm CST
I wanted to be a singer. I never in a million years thought I would end up being a web author, but here I am! I think it's probably a very rare thing to actually end up doing what you thought you wanted to as a kid. I know people that are doing things in the same field.. like my friend that wanted to be a forest ranger ended up working for the forest service guiding the timber industry. But I really don't know anyone who told me their goals and actually followed through with them. Does anybody else?
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• China
4 Sep 11
When I was a little child I want to be a teacher as I like the feeling of teaching the kids who is much younger than me ,and I can help those who is a doctor ,in this way I can help those who is afflicted with illness,When I grow up,I entered to a Normal university(teacher's university),after my four years of studing I further my education in another university,during these two years , I reconsider my initial dreams,I decided to do the same thing as when I was a little child that is to be a teacher.
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• United States
5 Sep 11
How wonderful! What do you think you will be teaching? what grades? elementary or high school? I think teaching is a very honorable profession to be in. Our children are definitely our future, and some teachers spend more thime with children than their parents. do. Great choice!
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
4 Sep 11
Yes, even as a very young boy, I wanted to be a farmer. My father bought an Aberdeen Angus bull, and a heifer to go with him, and gave them to me when I was 15. Those 2 cattle eventually grew into a herd of over 100 cattle. After I was married I worked off-farm for a time but always came back. Then about 30 years ago My oldest son wanted to switch to white cattle, so I sold all my black Angus cows. Then we began to keep honey bees, and sell honey, and this became a favorite labor of love. Then when My Grandson began to farm, he persuaded his father to switch back to The Black Aberdeen Angus Cattle, so once again, I can look out of the kitchen window and see the pasture filled with those Lovely Black Cows!
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
5 Sep 11
Well, if your dad always drove a black car, wouldn't you kinda like a white one?
• United States
5 Sep 11
Wow. You are truly in the land of milk and honey my friend. It must be a very rewarding life to lead. why did you son want to switch to white cattle? is there a difference in the meat? over 100 cattle... That must be quite a job, but again very rewarding!
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@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
9 Sep 11
I wanted to be an airline stewardess, but back then you had to be a certain height and I wasn't...
• United States
10 Sep 11
oh no! yeah that is the one job where they are allowed to discriminate against your looks. they wouldn't get away with that at any other job, At least not in america!
• China
4 Sep 11
I want to be a scientist like a lot of the little kid,however when I grow up I find out that I am leaving far away from my initial dreams.Now I am studing in a language university,which means my future job will be the jobs related to language. Molly;)
• China
6 Sep 11
Hello,dear zionsphere,The language I am studying is English,but there are also some problems ,that is the amount of people here in China learning English are so many,I do notr have my advantage. As for a interpretor ,I have to qualified with so many skills,and good command of English language and culture ,good memeory,sometimes it is not a easy task for me . Molly
• United States
5 Sep 11
What languages are you studying? I think that is a good profession to go into, and it can be a very high paying career if you are an interpretor. In every country people are need to bridge the gap in communication with people from other countries. Good luck!
@celticeagle (159002)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Sep 11
I wanted to be an actress and drive a Jaquar. I had the color and the interior all picked out. I used to dress up like a princess and parade around the house. Thought I was pretty hot stuff. Then in junior high I was introduced to writing and I have followed that direction ever since.
• United States
5 Sep 11
Oh how funny! Back in middle school I used to fantasize about own a hot pink convertible corvette. Actress was probably my second choice to singer, until I figured out that some stars do both. Too bad I have issues with stage fright!
@anil02 (24688)
• India
4 Sep 11
I wanted to be a chartered accountant. But I could not complete it. Although I enjoyed status of chartered accountant during my service in private sector. It is only in our hand to do efforts honestly to achieve the goals. Rest is in the hand of God. So it is my opinion we must be satisfied what we are.
@anil02 (24688)
• India
5 Sep 11
Yes, I am agree with you. We all are children of God.God always do for our best.
• United States
5 Sep 11
God has a good plan for everyone, and it is always HIS will. But that is a good thing, because His will is always what is best for us :)
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
4 Sep 11
Yes, even as a very young boy, I wanted to be a farmer. My father bought an Aberdeen Angus bull, and a heifer to go with him, and gave them to me when I was 15. Those 2 cattle eventually grew into a herd of over 100 cattle. After I was married I worked off-farm for a time but always came back. Then about 30 years ago My oldest son wanted to switch to white cattle, so I sold all my black Angus cows. Then we began to keep honey bees, and sell honey, and this became a favorite labor of love. Then when My Grandson began to farm, he persuaded his father to switch back to The Black Aberdeen Angus Cattle, so once again, I can look out of the kitchen window and see the pasture filled with those Lovely Black Cows!
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
6 Sep 11
First a flight attendant, then Sailor Moon, then a vet, a mother, a cartoon artist, and a fashion designer. Right now, I don't have a job.
• United States
6 Sep 11
lol! sailor moon? that's awesome. I wanted to be Cindy from the Brady Bunch lol. This economy is very hard to live in right now. I hope that you are still able to support yourself somehow, and that if you want one, you will have a job very soon.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
7 Sep 11
I wanted to be filthy rich so I could fly back to my hometown riding my own jet plane so I could help all the impoverish people there. So far, I've only managed to leave my hometown. And because I am not filthy rich yet, or just even rich for that matter, I staying away from my hometown, still.
• United States
7 Sep 11
lol! oh wouldn't it be nice to be filthy rich. I hope that someday my writing provided me with enough money to really help the impoverished all over the world.. starting here in my home town of course...I never really left.
• India
6 Sep 11
HI again I always wanted to be a professor though my parents wanted me as a doctor, my dream came true, now i am retired after teaching in colleges for over 46 years, i am a numerologist, astrologist and gemologist too.. as astrologer i belive things are predestined, you have to follow the track laid by the almighty.. Thanks for sharing about your life in details Best of luck. Professor
• United States
7 Sep 11
I believe that too, and astrology has always fascinated me. The Bible I read actually says that God created the stars and placed them specifically in the sky to be signs and provide answers. Numerology has always fascinated me too. Isn't that the study of foretelling events in our lives and having deeper knowledge of our personalities based on the important numbers in our lives like birthdays? Gems are beautiful, but I don't own many because I can't see paying so much money for a rock. lol!
@trent714 (73)
• India
5 Sep 11
No i wanted to study in my childhood but just gave up bcoz of mental stress.There are very few who achieve their childhood dreams.
• United States
5 Sep 11
this is very true, it seems to be very rare. I'm sorry you were so stressed! Have you ever thought about going back to school?
@thugdz (1)
4 Sep 11
I wanted to do Informatic since childhood i wanted to be in the IT domaine, but now i'am doing th électronic télécommunication option and i hope i succeed in this domaine ^^.
• United States
5 Sep 11
What exactly do you in that domain? Do you have your career yet, or are you still attending school? Technical Just are always very tough because they are always advancing! Maybe you be the one to make the next advancement!