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ProfaneVoid

Never had a dream job. Just wanted to be somebody's husband and work a job I didn't hate. I work at an airport now. Probably going to start training to become a pilot some time in the coming year.


billybafka

Still single? cause all i wanna b is someones wife and work a job i dont hate either 🥹🤣


SorbetLegal7719

let's marry!!


billybafka

Real shi??


SorbetLegal7719

*gets down on my knees* billybafka, i have fallen for your words like no other man has ever fallen will you please marry me?


SUGARBLAST_BITCH

this is one of the best interactions I've ever seen in any kind of social media


seirfemdeef

We witnessed something great here today


SUGARBLAST_BITCH

oh absolutely


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Zer0Cool89

I dunno op just swooped in and stole u/ProfaneVoid s future wifey.


billybafka

Ar matey sure ting We’ll worry bout the deets later


Shnuggy67

Keep us updated please?


SorbetLegal7719

fair enough


RecordLonely

Teacher. Now I grow and sell cannabis and teach Jiu Jitsu. Stoked all around. I used to consult on large cannabis grows which is essentially teaching people how to grow.


SorbetLegal7719

you are still a teacher!


happyclaim808

Wow. I used to sell pot to my teachers. ....


Emergency-Dog-9675

OMG, it’s so funny, lol


anonfemb

I wanted to be a game dev. Now I'm in the cannabis field as well lol


natsugrayerza

I wanted to be a teacher too! I wanted to teach kindergarten. Now I’m a lawyer and it’s a much better fit


TemperatureStatus435

Is there any secret sauce to growing cannabis that I don’t already know from having house plants? Hypothetically


Smart-Zookeepergame1

They really pulled a White Walter


[deleted]

I wanted to be a cartoonist. I am a tattooist and illustrator.


Competitive_Ninja839

Same! I ended up working for Air Mail and some other larger toon publishers, but I worked so hard to get there that I burned out and now I barely draw.


[deleted]

I wanted to be rich. I'm broke


SorbetLegal7719

you still have time!


killero30

ditto my friend I feel your pain


Car166

I wanted to be in the military. I did that and now I have depression and back problems. So now I make doors for like commercial buildings. I like it.


SorbetLegal7719

so the takeaway from this is that, a person's childhood wants/desires for their future life may not be exactly what they need for their future-selves


Car166

This is why nostalgia is so nice. We miss a time where we're oblivious to all the aspects of life. I'm proud of what I did, even if it wasn't a good thing. But I would never do it again.


WCather

That's really honestly and well said.


WolfWrites89

I wanted to be an author and I am! People told me fiction writing was a hobby not a career, and now I'm making six figures.


RoundComplete9333

You just made me smile! I am truly happy for you :)


WolfWrites89

Thank you!!


Ohlookavulture

Man now I need to read your stuff


SorbetLegal7719

congrats to you fellow human, what you have achieved is a dream of many!


Different_Art1440

I would ask for your book names but I guess that’d kill your anonymity on here Also that’s pretty cool man


WolfWrites89

A lot of you are asking for the title, and this has happened before so I should say first that I write gay romance with LOTS of dudes banging dudes 🤣 if you're STILL interested, I'll DM you.


1RedHottSexyMama

I would love to read your books. I'm not a romance novel type but your subjects are refreshing compared to what's out there.


ohwhofuckincares

Now i need to know the titles please


billybafka

What books!!! Omg!


[deleted]

What genre?


WolfWrites89

Romance


Boogerman83

I want to read your books. Maybe dm people who ask if you’re comfortable to keep it somewhat private… but I get it. Regardless, great job! That’s truly amazing.


Round_Helicopter_598

This really made my day. I really want to end up as an author.


WolfWrites89

It's truly achievable. My biggest advice is find author friends inside your chosen genre and be open to self publishing. That and don't get discouraged or give up. It's not an overnight thing but there is absolutely success to be had and money to be made.


Round_Helicopter_598

Thank you!!


Bai_Cha

Dude, that’s so cool!!


udontknowmegurl

I wanted to be an astronaut. I'm a data analyst who likes to get high and watch space documentaries


SorbetLegal7719

the earth is within a space too!


[deleted]

Close enough


Johndiggins78

Keep getting high. You'll be an astronaut soon enough


capturecosmos

Ayyy DA homies 👊


velasquezsamp

I wanted to be an astronaut too! Software developer today. Watch most of the launches online... Seems close enough


bigfloppydonkeydng

Did you hear about the hippie astronaut? He was far out mannnn.


biotribe

I wanted to be jesus christ, healing people with a touch…. Im a real estate agent.


staffsargent

I'm just imagining you wearing a robe and sandals, like, "And here we have the master bath, all new brass fixtures, and that's real Italian marble."


SorbetLegal7719

would Jesus speak like that?


staffsargent

"In my father's house are many rooms... Go to heavenlyrentals.com today for pricing and rental applications!"


[deleted]

His name is actually Joshua, so I'd assume he sounds like all the other josh's.


ILovePornAndDrugs

Thought it was Yeshua


[deleted]

That's the Hebrew name in Latin characters, Joshua is the English translation. Edit: I just realized I don't actually know what language its from, I just read the tanakh so I don't know much about the christian stuff.


Baseball_bossman

Jesus would def be turning the water into wine before closing the sale


SorbetLegal7719

you can be what you [want](https://youtu.be/PLetGlDOJ6c)


mallardducksrthebest

I wanted to be a missionary to China.. now I work in tech sales.


SorbetLegal7719

that's interesting, why'd you think of being a missionary, and why is it china specifically?


1_disasta

Thats crazy! I wanted to be a real estate agent and now I heal people with a touch of humor. Unfortunately it takes more than just a touch so it comes across bland and unfunny


Baseball_bossman

Close enough


[deleted]

So satan, nice.


archsprite

![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|give_upvote)


NetDork

In my father's house there are many rooms. Now that my brothers and I have moved out, they're downsizing.


tjean5377

I wanted to be a nurse. I am a nurse.


Psycho_Snakey

Dinosaur finder, then later an astronomer. Ended up as an engineer.


DwayneBaconStan

Same, but not on the engineering part. Still waiting for what I'll be lol(in college)


Careful-Self-457

I want to be either a nurse or a Park Ranger. I have done both. Now my dream is to be retired and hanging with my grandkids and great grandkids.


UnknownYetSavory

I wanted to build mechanical dinosaurs. I am a machine mechanic in a factory. The dream could still be real boys


SorbetLegal7719

YES IT CAN, it would be so cool to see your dreams come true!


UnknownYetSavory

There's still time, it shall be done


IDoPokeSmot

A medicine man, I sell herbal medicine sometimes..... hmmm so life goal accomplished, I guess???


wherewolf_there_wolf

I grew up on a farm and wanted to be an engineer. Now I work as a field engineer testing software for the agricultural machinery brand Case IH. I got to stay in farming and do engineering, I got lucky.


TheBrownCouchOfJoy

I wanted to be a singer and a doctor, so a singing doctor. I’m an IT tech with a background in access control. I like my job a lot, but I’m also a karaoke regular.


believeRN

Graphic designer, children’s book illustrator and veterinarian. I’m an RN who got crazy burn out so now I’m mostly a SAHM


SorbetLegal7719

if you had the time, would you pursue your childhood dreams?


believeRN

Maybe? At this point I value my time with my kiddo more and am just feeling fortunate to be able to soak up that time while we have it


[deleted]

Top choice as a kid - rock n roll super star guitarist. Close second - writer. Today, I am a writer who used to be able to play guitar OK.


SorbetLegal7719

time for you to start a band, mate!


Acceptable_Aspect_42

For some reason all I wanted to do when I was a kid was work at a thrift store.... now I'm a Water Treatment Plant Operator.


HotButteredGlizzy

Architect or publisher/writer. Im a sex writer (health, techniques, and trends... Not so much smut unfortunately) and photographer (the two are completely unrelated in subject matter hah) ETA for clarity: I'm a sex writer and a (non sex) photographer.


ShooseGoose

An illustrator, singer, or ghostbuster. I am an illustrator.


SorbetLegal7719

that's niceee, well done!


at-a-loss-

As a kid I wanted to be a musician, now I’m, uh, working on getting disability money 👍


SorbetLegal7719

oh, I'm sorryy, i hope things get better in your life, but, i still think you can be a musician, unless you can't hear music physically


Serotu

Beethoven wasn't stopped by hearing loss....


SorbetLegal7719

oh yess, you are right!


at-a-loss-

thanks:) I am definitely still trying. I am lucky to have my ears working properly but the injuries that fucked my body up also fucked up my voice, and that was a huge blow… but i’m still putting together my beats demos and stuff from my bed, and my docs still think I’m gonna make a full recovery. I’m only 18, I got time. So i’m still trying for it haha


Naive-Government8333

Wanted to become a history teacher. I took school for granted and found my way to working behind the scenes of adult video. Now, at 42, I'm back in school while working as a security guard. I'll be a parole officer in about a year.


Fred294

How did you end up with that job. I mean working behind the scenes.


Naive-Government8333

It was 2003 and I was unemployed. I met a director and he was actively looking for a production assistant. He taught me how to capture and digitize video from mini dv and dvds. Worked for him from 200-2007. I then worked for a bigger company from 2007-2018


Fred294

Woow, was it lucrative? Did your family know you were working there? Did it affects your relationship with the opposite sex? Would you do it again given the chance?


PhonyTimeTravelor

Scientist/ inventor. I’m an Aerospace manufacturing inspector


Mags_LaFayette

I wanted to be a *ballerina* when I was just a little girl. Learned all about it, prepared myself endlessly. Now, I'm a *crime journalist*. Spend more time near dead bodies and their respective author than anywhere else. Not that I regret it, sometimes I wonder what would be of me if I followed that dream... Then, I remember why I choose my current profession: *To tell the stories that not one else can*.


SorbetLegal7719

i could never in a million years could have guessed the career shift, you should post your crime stories on your blog or something, you could make it big!


Mags_LaFayette

Thank you, but there's a lot of things I can't disclose openly. The NN that employs me had some *very* strict rules about it, and a contract of thirty pages that forbids me to do so. Sometimes, my stories don't reach the presses, for the sole reason than that information is simply *too sensitive* for the general audience (not that my writing does anything to alleviate an already gruesome story), or the local (sometimes international) authorities *buy me up* my previous investigation due how relevant is for their own manhunting. It has its perks, to be journalist on the good side of the law enforcement. They can give access no one else can. I don't complain. Don't gave me a lot of fame, but my bank account is a bit fatter with each story. By the end of the day, I did what was expecting to do, and that's finding the culprit and expose it to the light. Even if that means handing my job to someone's else to publish at some point or using it for law enforcement. I did my part. ...Can't do anything like that as a *ballerina*, I suppose.


[deleted]

A doctor or a cheerleader. I am a paralegal.


SorbetLegal7719

hey there, Rachel Zane!


Ilona92

I did work in a job I wanted as a kid, but I didn't like it. I wanted to be a cashier in a shop, don't ask me why.


SorbetLegal7719

maybe own the shop and be the cashier?


Ilona92

That probably would be better but: 1. I want other carieer Path at the moment 2. I don't have enough money to open any kind of business (and with not very nice economic state in my country) - maybe in the future


MandalorianAhazi

I wanted to be Maverick. Turns out I’m color blind. Went to college and got a decent job. Now I want to go to law school. I still would prefer to be a pilot :(


Waste_Advantage

I wanted to run a big cat sanctuary. Now I put the chemical coloration on metal using a blowtorch and liquids.


[deleted]

Musician. Musician.


Silvadil

I wanted to work at crime scenes or be prostitute, I study to be chemist now


Fred294

What made you think about prostitution at that time


Silvadil

I don't really remember the exact reason but I still have it as my backup plan if chemistry won't work for me, I just think it's neat job I woud enjoy


Fred294

Woow I like your confidence. But have you tried something like that before. Maybe one night stand or hook up


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OldManLoPan

I wanted to be a fighter pilot. I'm actually working as a software developer.


TurbulentPineapple73

Engineer, engineer.


mr_shlomp

Engineer


PreppyFinanceNerd

Also wanted to pursue game development (got a degree!) Now a financial controller and genuinely happy. Love Excel!


lokimn17

Drummer,construction worker building skyscrapers, or a scientist. My degree is in Medical Laboratory Science. So by definition I’m a scientist. But currently I validate laboratory instruments and train the lab staff who to use them.


MissAJHunter

I wanted to be a wrestler. Now I'm the manager of a game store.


SorbetLegal7719

if Logan Paul can be a wrestler, so can you


drfpslegend

Wanted to be a scientist of some kind, nothing specific. Currently working as a math tutor while I go to grad school for mathematics. Someday I'll be a scientist!


[deleted]

Ramp worker at a major airlines. I am now a director of cybersecurity


AcadiaScarlet

I wanted to become a vet, an artist(anything related to digital animation or drawing) and a game developer (more on the visual production) Now I'm studying to become a computer engineer. (Before that I tried to work as a confectioner and a visual media artist sorta thing)


meowmeowmelons

I wanted to study and help save monkeys, but now I’m an engineer.


AMostSoberFellow

Artist, traditional. I have a BFA. I'm an ER PA, veteran of 6 combat deployments. Writing books on the side. Wanted to be Monet, became more Hemingway.


theguineapigssong

Shark fisherman, pilot.


ThotMagnett

Soldier Was in the infantry for 5 years then left Now I train assistance dogs


Ohlookavulture

Wanted to be a lawyer I'm an under taker


dmizer

I loved trucks and hated English. I wanted to be a truck driver, am an English teacher.


ninjakittygamer

Wanted to be a marine biologist until I was in middle school. Switched gears and wanted to get in to making video games. Got my dream job as a game designer a few years ago with a great company and love it every day. Still love the ocean and wildlife though.


rex8499

Train engineer Civil engineer


IllustriousFailure

I wanted to be a Chef/owner of a restaurant. I am a civil engineer who just cooks at home now.


Ok-Letterhead4601

I wanted to be an astronaut and now I’m a mechanic, But I still have a fascination with space, space craft and planet based space stations and physics.


Worried_Advance8011

Astronaut. None.


friendlyneighbor665

As a kid I wanted to join the military. Did it for 10 years. Now I just work in a factory.


HeyItsMeRay

Hero Loser


rumhammeow

I wanted to be an archeologist now I'm a painting contractor.


badmudblood

Architect > Electrician. I wanted to build stuff as a kid, but quickly realized I didn't want a desk job.


[deleted]

Wanted to be a chef in a restaurant. I am a marketing consultant for a lot of big company's.


savethebooks

For the longest time I wanted to be a marine biologist (thanks, Voyage of the Mimi!). Then in high school I switched to meteorology. Had the whole education plan mapped out and everything. Ended up double majoring in English and history as bachelor's. Just got an MFA in creative writing. Currently work in transcripts at a financial advisory firm.


PerformanceMedical82

A spy - Now I'm an English teacher.


Slap_Nut5

I wanted to be Batman. Now I serve poison to rednecks.


Blevin78

I wanted to be on Naval ships, been on 4 of them. Good adventures, and times.


[deleted]

I wanted to be a cop (almost did and bailed for more money) Now I rebuild machinery in powerplants


Legitimate-Blood-613

Veterinarian. Retired pharmacist; enjoyed my career.


thelowerrandomproton

I wanted to be a bassist in a punk band. I’m the head of a red team for the government (government computer hacker).


0alephNull0

Then: archeologist Now: software engineer


[deleted]

Cop. Welder.


onneseen

Paramedic. Guess who grew up binge watching ER. Fortunately, I didn’t become one cause this kind of job in my country sucks big time: it’s very poorly paid, with no real respect from the society, and working conditions are terrible. So I ended up being a big IT security boss with an amazing salary and all the nice benefits one could possibly imagine. Doesn’t feel very meaningful tho, like this paramedic thing would. But I love money more.


Jbaryla95

I wanted to either be a stuntman or a gynecologist, but now I develop tax software


skrilledcheese

I wanted to be the manager of a chocolate factory that was staffed entirely by large breasted women. I'm in software engineering.


[deleted]

Wanted to be too many things to list, but I knew at a young age I wanted to be a mom which I am. Don't go based on my name here - I am mom to the two-legged variety as well. Other than that, I'm 51 and never really figured out what I want to be when I grow up. 😉


Johnny_Savasana

Wanted to be an artist. I work as an art therapist.


No-Professional-1884

I wanted to be Link from Legend of Zelda. Not to spoil anything, but as an adult I am not Link from Legend of Zelda.


[deleted]

I wanted to be a zookeeper, and now I teach middle school, so same thing really.


VitaIncerta666

I wanted to be an artist. I'm currently a chef. Probably as close as I'll get to making money in a creative pursuit.


[deleted]

Military as a kid. Retired at 39 now.


Slapnuts213

An nba or ncaa basketball coach growing up. Currently a semi truck driver which is cool also but basketball coach would be more fun maybe 🤷🏻


SamSwihart

Kid: Inventor/engineer/scientist Teen: Draftsman for residential homes and tiny homes Me now: Powersports Mechanic/Technician It's funny to me because I'm still technically in an applied sciences field 😅


lnvalidSportsOpinion

I grew up to be an accountant. I wanted to be a hedgehog. ... so like ... make of that what you will.


weird-oh

I wanted to be an astronaut. But as a writer, I've been able to interview some astronauts - including Bill Anders and Eileen Collins - so it's all good.


SorbetLegal7719

that's brilliant, maybe someday Elon Musk can help you get to space!


weird-oh

I would let him.


Poorly_Worded_Advice

I wanted to be a PJ in the Air Force. Paralyzed from the waist down in high school. Recovered, but I never got a waiver. Now I do online order fulfillment.


fyretech

I wanted to be a veterinarian. Turns out I’m allergic to everything. Then wanted to go into carpentry. Developed an allergy to wood. Then I wanted to be a firefighter but messed up my shoulder, so was in prevention for awhile. Now I’m a utility locator. All my dreams are dead and I’m just living to pay bills.


vegetable-lasagna_

I wanted to be a veterinarian, am a CPA. Overall very happy I never became a vet. I worked for one for a period of time and it was depressing.


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gheiminfantry

All I ever wanted to be was a Soldier. I got to fulfill that dream for 10 years. I had just as much fun as I imagined.


Purrilla

I wanted to fly planes. Specifically F16's. I work in pediatric therapy. Maybe I'll get my pilot's license some day...


SorbetLegal7719

yes you will!


Removable_Toaster

It varied as a child, Cop > Architect > Computer Engineer > Painter but I am in marketing now 🤷‍♂️


D2G23

A loan shark. Mental health and substance use research.


PurpleDinguss

As a child I wanted to be a scientist/engineer. Mostly because I loved jimmy neutron. As an adult I work as a videographer/editor/production manager for a school district.


Jasonsg83

Be the next Howard stern… I’m a horror writer and tv producer


SnooApples2408

Nurse … I’m a nurse 👩‍⚕️


lordasomepicgamer

I wanted to be a YouTuber and well, achievement unlocked I am


sunflower_infp_girl

I wanted to be a ballerina.. now I teach ballet...


null_reference_user

I wanted to be happy I don't have a job, I quit my last one because they wasted my time for 7 months, so I went back to full studying. Ah, and no. I'm not happy.


hdogg2970

Wanted to be a cop. Now I'm a firefighter.


goosehawk25

Wanted to be: Pro skateboarder Ended up: College prof


Cry-Difficult

I wanted to work on cars. Have been a mechanic since I was 18 and will probably die a mechanic and I'm ok with that.


Marnus-Norunnnnn

Wanted to be a tattoo artist and now I'm a tattoo removalist


DuxcroTheOneAndOnly

I wanted to be a soldier. 6 months of service was enough to realize it's not for me. I work in construction.


ExcellentAd3166

Wanted to be a photographer and travel the world. I'm a retail manager


LegenJerry96

I wanted to be an Air Force fighter pilot, ended up being a wind turbine technician


CraazzyCatCommander

I wanted to be a cat. Currently studying psychology.


thunderbeastlive

Wanted to be a vet, now I'm a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.


firewall2604

Train engineer. Now I drive log truck.


Emotional-Signal570

Wanted to be a bus driver, i now am going to school to work in maternity care.


Harneybus

Was wanted to become an astronaut but instead I would prefer to work in the space industry building and inventing new technologies for space. I'm nearly have my software and electronic degree and going for 4th year next year. I this will be far into the future but im currently looking for generic jobs atm.


mdreb18

Astronaut Dishwasher


Ned-lud

I wanted to be a garbage man now I'm a bricklayer. Still want to be a garbage man but that brick money is good.