What to be when I grow up?

[Giselle]

When I was REALLY young, people asked me and I replied, "A vet."

When I hit adolescence, people asked me and I replied, "A vet."

Now that I'm about to embark on the biggest changes of my life, my reply is still, "A vet."

Except, now, I've discovered how much I really like dogs, training, and agility, so I see that in my future somehow =) Okay, so my reply is: "A vet with a slight obsession with agility."

[carole]

I had planned to become a Nurse,an enrolled nurse, which does not even exist now, and of course it cost you a lot to train now, it was free in my day, i left school a little young to enroll in the training, and spent two years nurse aiding in a private surgical hospital, the first year was great and i enjoyed it,the second year was awful , staff had been halved and it was not fun, needless to say i did not go ahead and do my training, and i regret it to this day, i went on to do mostly clerical jobs, for the defence headquarters, and i hated it all, i never found my niche and still have not, i know i love working with people and helping them, and i am still interested in anything medical, but nursing is not for me anymore, i don't enjoy all the blood etc, although while nurse aiding i went into theatre and saw two operations being performed and i could not get close enough, i was so intrigued, but now i would run a mile. but having said that i would make a far better nurse now than when i was young, i have learned compassion,and i have lived life,maturity does that to you,i certainly did not have the same compassion for people when i was 16 than i do now.

[k9krazee]

When I was REALLY young, people asked me and I replied, "A vet."

When I hit adolescence, people asked me and I replied, "A vet."

Now that I'm about to embark on the biggest changes of my life, my reply is still, "A vet."

Except, now, I've discovered how much I really like dogs, training, and agility, so I see that in my future somehow =) Okay, so my reply is: "A vet with a slight obsession with agility."

Couldn't have said it better myself. Since I was LITTLE I knew I wanted to be a Vet. I never had any question in my mind whether it was the right thing for me or not.

I'm currently going to school and getting my bachelors in Applied Biology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine and getting an associates in Pre-Mortuary Science. (I have a secret desire to be a Coroner or M.E., even though I know I'll never get there.) Agility is my one large passion in life though and I would love to teach someday, or at the very least I'll always be training/competing. For a brief period of time I wanted to be a Vet specializing specifically in sports rehab.

[Uabassoon]

I have no clue! Growing up I thought I wanted to be a classical musician. Then after 4 years of college I was burnt out and realized that I didn't want to do that anymore.

I love my current job, but I know I can't do it forever. I make a decent salary, but I'd like to make more especially if I decide to have a family later. I also want a job where I have a set schedual and don't have to worry about working on holidays.

So since I love what I'm currently doing I'm now working on a business administration degree so I can continue to move forward, but have no clue what I want to do when I'm finished!

[K9karen]

Still deciding.

Hmmm. thinking back..I don't remember. I think I said "secretary"..we're talking 1950's kids..and it was prestigious. Actually, I think I said that 'cause I wanted to be with my beloved daddy all day. He was amazing and I learned so much from him.

My mom wanted me to be a nurse and wear a white cap and white shoes and white dress. No kidding.

I had too many ducks in a row and never really made up my mind. I finally became a corporate travel agent by accident. I did that for 35 years, was lucky enough to travel everywhere I wanted, made terrific money and made great friends. I was in heaven. I don't miss the unbelievable stress, but I was never ever bored, that I can say. It was a wonderful challenge that incorporated my physical, emotional and mental skills.

If I'm ever physically able again, I'd do anything..anything..just to be with people and get a paycheck. Right now, I'm helping my old aunt and uncle out a little since she had a stroke. So, since I also cared for both parents, maybe that was the way I became a "nurse" afterall.

[Alysser]

I am 15 years old, so I am guessing that still counts as growing up. As some of you know, I just recently got my first job working at an amusement. I didn't even start training yet, but it's not really something I see myself doing for the rest of my life. Unless I work 24/7 or am retired I cannot live off this job. I make minimum wage. It's one of those temporary teenager first job type things. It's not really anything permanent and honestly, this is one I'm in for the money.

I don't know what I want to be. It HAS to be something involving animals or photography. I believe I have a pretty good shot at both, though. My true passion is animals. I believe getting this job has opened a lot of doors for me seeing as Six Flags is a HUGE corporation. My local Six flags is the most unique one. It has the tallest, fastest roller coaster in the world and more record breaking coasters, etc. It also has the Wild Safari park. Being 15, I am not old enough to work there yet. I plan to work the next 3 years at this Six Flags to show them I am reliable enough then apply for an internship at the Safari Park working behind the scenes and REALLY getting involved in what I want to do. Preparing food, feeding the animals, cleaning cages, and providing enrichment activities and possible training. With this Six Flags job and My FFA/Animal and Batonical sciences program I have a good shot at alot of things. People keep telling me that. Hopefully they are right

[dukedogsmom]

Do you know that I really never had a clue? I never really grew up, either. So, now I want to be a foster to dogs and start my own rescue. I guess that's more of a dream? I don't care if I'm 80, I'm gonna make that come true, somehow. Meanwhile, I'll keep working for the good guys.

[Aspen and Misty]

I have always wanted to open my own "kennel". I finally at a point in my life where I can and am in the process of doing just that. I have a wonderful Business partner who shares the same goals and dreams I do. Don't get me wrong, we do disagree, but we talk it out and walk away with some kind of a solution. It's not going to be an easy road but both of us are really happy with the way things are going. At 19 I'm glad I am where I am today. I couldn't imagine my life if I wasn't taking care of animals 24/7. I like that people turst me with there "children" when they are out of town and that when a one of there kids pass on they find themselves at the lobby of my work, crying on my shoulder because they know that I loved there baby just as much as they did.

I couldn't imagine doing anything else and I feel blessed that I'm getting my chance to do this!

Ashley

[Moesha]

When I was REALLY young, people asked me and I replied, "A vet."

When I hit adolescence, people asked me and I replied, "A vet."

Now that I'm about to embark on the biggest changes of my life, my reply is still, "A vet."

Except, now, I've discovered how much I really like dogs, training, and agility, so I see that in my future somehow =) Okay, so my reply is: "A vet with a slight obsession with agility."

I had a great friend in school. Since the first grade he said he wanted to be a vet. That's all I ever heard him say he wanted to be. We graduated co-valedictorian and he got a scholarship and went to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to be a vet. After less than a year he left college. He's now a farmer. Must be doing well because he has a really nice home over looking the lake and 3 kids. He said that it just wasn't what he thought it would be. He was the only one that I ever knew that said from day 1 what he wanted to be. And then in the end he decided he didn't.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I was only 3 years old when I told my parents that I wanted to be like my godmother : teacher in primary school .

When I was 18, I went to study for...... teacher in primary schools!! Yup, I 've known all my life that I wanted to work with children.

I tought during 10 years, then I decided to stay home to raise my own kids.
Due to health problems, I cannot teach anymore; but I can assure you that I miss teaching a lot...

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Finally, found what I want to do......

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...64#post2011964

[Medusa]

I was so worried about finances while I was in school - how would I pay the bills if I couldn't work full time while in school, etc, but hubby sat me down and said look, you gave up everything and packed up and moved to be with me, it's time that I return the favor to you. Apply for school, quit your job, I'll pick up extra work, we'll be fine.

That's a good husband ya got there.

[Medusa]

I wanted to be a minister and a missionary. I used to watch the faith healers on TV in the 50's and said "I want to make people better", meaning that I wanted to have a part in their healing. I had quite a sickly childhood and my mother convinced me that being a missionary wasn't possible. So later on, I wanted to be an actress and was involved in theater until I got married and became a wife and mom. I regret not becoming a minister but feel that, at the least, I'm helping to heal animals whenever I get the opportunity.

[Laura's Babies]

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a nurse..and a mother... I became a mother and that made me into a nurse and many other things that go with being a mother. I often thought of trying to go to nursing school but my passion has always been cooking and I just sort of fell into that as a profession and have always supported myself as a cook. I LOVE cooking, creating and I can get excited over how pretty a pot of beans will cook up. I find it a very satisfying profession.

I realize a long time ago we ALL have a place in the world and no matter what that place is, be happy with it and don't let other peoples opinion of what you do concern you. If YOU are happy with what you do and can get excited about it, find it satisfying and you are happy doing it, that is your place in the world. I have spent the last 33 years of my life, supporting myself COOKING and I still get as excited about it today as I did in the beginning. This is my place, it makes people happy, I am happy and making a comfortable living at it so what more could you ask for?

[smokey the elder]

I always knew I wanted to do some sort of science, since 2nd grade. By 11th grade I knew I wanted to be a chemist. Then I went to college and faced the "what flavor of chemist?" dilemma. I loved organic class, but only ever succeeded in synthesizing stuff that could be best found in the La Brea tar pits! Eventually, I wandered into various fields of analytical chemistry, and have been doing that for 20+ years.

If I ever hit the lotto and become indepently wealthy I want to do pet sitting, and do more stuff with my rescue group.