What I want to be when I grow up

[attic244]

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[misfitoys]

I think a lot of kids "romanticize" professions, then find out it's not all it's cracked up to be. I wanted to be a nurse because my aunt was one. Then when it was time to really decide, I settled on medical technologist, because it was still in the medical field, and no messy patients to deal with. :p

So, no I didn't end up doing what I wanted to do as a kid. Interesting question, T.

[attic244]

Hee.

But yes, I think you're right about romanticizing professions. And reading your comment reminded me! I also wanted to be a doctor! Off to edit!

[northernghost]

Thanks for sharing, T! That was an interesting read.

I think I might do this myself when I get a chance. Now I just have to make myself remember to do it. Heh.

[northernghost]

Oh, and I also forgot to mention that I wanted to be several of those things growing up, too:

Teacher/professor, secretary, doctor/nurse,
archeologist, museum curator, and architect.

I actually did career shadowing days in high school for the teaching and the architecture. And I ended up being a teacher for a while. It's not always what it's cracked up to be. You're right about romanticizing professions. Heh.

I think I would have really enjoyed architecture, but my drawing/art skills just aren't good enough at all.

[attic244]

Kelly, I knew I liked you for a reason.

:P