Doing what you always dreamed of...

How many of you are doing the job that you thought you wanted to do when you were a kid?

I know a couple of people (my brother - a lawyer, and my cousin - a primary school teacher) who are doing that, but I also know a lot of people who are in jobs they never dreamed of.

I wanted to a be a doctor my whole life and only now, in my 30s, am I finally realising that dream.

Are you happy doing what you are doing or would you rather be doing something else entirely?

I want to be a reasearcher ... I am a long way from that dream but I may opt to go toward animal research rather than drug...

I wanted to be a teacher, and did that. I only lasted 1 1/2 years. I hated it, I wasn't good at it, I was completely miserable and wasn't effective for the students. So now I'm an Admin. Assistant because what else can you do with a degree in Language Arts, a.k.a. English? Not much, especially on short notice (when I needed to start bringing in money ASAP).

So, no, I hadn't ever planned on this direction in my life, but when my childhood dream blew up in my face this is where I landed. I'm content with where I am.

My mother always told me that when I was about the age of 6-7, I told her I wanted to be a nurse when I grow up..And now after being a nurse at the bedside for 23 years, I can't see myself anywhere else..So, when I REALLY grow up, I want to open my own animal rescue facility...that's my dream now..

Well, I never really figured out what I wanted to do as a kid.
I love doing what I do now, but that was only possible due to my stepdad.
I wish I got paid more though

I always wanted to fly when I was a kid. Ever since I can remember I loved anything that flew, and wanted to fly myself.

About 2 years ago I finally started working on my dream and started taking lessons. I ended up flying a good amount, and flew solo a few times. When I climbed into the pilot's seat and closed the door, started the engine, and taxxied to the runway it hit me.. Here I am, sitting at the end of a long runway with my feet on the brakes, and I just got clearance to take off... And I am the ONLY person on this plane!!! Jammed the throttle, and a few seconds later that was it. I was flying by myself. That was one of the craziest feelings I ever had in the world. I can't even describe it

Even though it's not my job, (I hate my job ) it's a HUGE dream and a HUGE accomplishment for me.

I planned to be a pediatrician when I was 10 or so and I am now doing just that. I had not planned on pediatric oncology though and doing research and teaching at a medical school but those are all part of my job. I love all of it, most of the time anyway.

I had to add I do hope to write a mystery novel one of these days!!

Well..I'm 17..and my mom has always told me "Chase after your dreams" and well..I always wanted to work with animals...and right now...I'm volunteering at the humane society..so..does that count? lol

Well I was always interested in art and loved art class but in high school, people kept telling me there was no money in it so I went to college for Public Relations/Communications instead. I got a job in PR and quit after 4 days. Hated it. So I came here as a PR Assistant and then went back to school for graphic design. I started doing more and more design here until they made it a position! So yes, I am doing my dream job!

I always dreamed of being a veterinarian but life took me in another path.

My dream job now would be to have my own home-based business.

I do not like what I am doing and glad I only have 52 days left!!!!!