What did you want to become growing up?

AKA2D '91 · #1 05-30-2002, 09:41 PM

As opposed to what your current occupation is, we all answered that common questionas a child...What do you want to be when you grow up?"

What was your reply?

My responses: A lawyer, A stockbroker (why?) lol

Riley · #2 05-30-2002, 09:48 PM

I stated off being a lawyer, then a nurse then finally a doctor. In between there I wanted to be a dancer or singer ( can't really do either) thus the stage name Riley was born.

ClassyLady · #3 05-30-2002, 09:48 PM

First, me and my friend were going to go into business together. I was going to be an architect and design the buildings and she was going to be the contractor to build them.

Then, I wanted to work on the road crew holding up the "Slow / Stop" sign. Somebody told me that they make $20 an hour.

Next, me and my friend were going to open up our own beauty shop and "do hurh." Does every little black girl want to do hair at some point?

Now, I don't know what I want to do. But, I'm going to grad school to buy myself a few more years to figure it out.

DeTeRm1NaT1on · #4 05-31-2002, 12:07 AM

...a teacher. I still want to, but I would like to wait until I do some other things first.

stillwater15 · #5 05-31-2002, 12:45 AM

initially, i wanted to be a nun. that was my goal for years, but eventually, i changed my mind to wanting to become a minister. still a possibility...

kiml122 · #6 05-31-2002, 07:55 AM

In the beginning I wanted to be a lawyer, as time went on I and found out that I didn't want to go through all that schooling, I just changed my mind.

What I wish I had become was a Medical examiner or coroner. I really like those Medical detective shows...but again all that going to school. Can you tell that I wasn't into staying in school any longer that I had to.

kiml122 · #7 05-31-2002, 07:57 AM

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Originally posted by ClassyLady
Then, I wanted to work on the road crew holding up the "Slow / Stop" sign. Somebody told me that they make $20 an hour.

Someone please tell me why I insist on drinking water reading these threads....now ClassyLady you know I spit the water out all over my computer laughing right?

CrimsonTide4 · #8 05-31-2002, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ClassyLady
Then, I wanted to work on the road crew holding up the "Slow / Stop" sign. Somebody told me that they make $20 an hour.

ClassyLady, you have given me my first laugh of the morning. I am over here CTFU @ you.

Did you ever want to be a Tina Turner impersonator too?

I used to want to be a TEACHER

a nurse
RICH
a doctor
a mommy

a lawyer
RICH
a policewoman/detective like McCall on Hunter
an astronaut
a child psychologist
RICH
a social worker
RICH. . .

lovele1978 · #9 05-31-2002, 08:52 AM

When I was about five or six I wanted to be a toll-booth collector, because I thought they got to keep all the money. I was a rude awakening when I found out that it went to the government

Then I wanted to be a OB/GYN, until I realized how long medical school took

....

Then in high school I wanted to be the female version of puff daddy (Puff Mommy is what I called myself ), just a bit more low key.

Now I am still trying to figure it out, but in the mean time I work in the finance department at a hospital. Who knew!!

thesweetestone · #10 05-31-2002, 09:18 AM

I wanted to be a OB/GYN too! I also wanted to be a nurse. The thing is I hate to see blood and am terrified of dead people. I don't even go to funerals.

thesweetestone · #11 05-31-2002, 09:25 AM

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Originally posted by ClassyLady

Now, I don't know what I want to do. But, I'm going to grad school to buy myself a few more years to figure it out.

I don't have a clue of what I want to do/be. So, I'll probably start grad school in the spring!

lovelyivy84 · #12 05-31-2002, 09:31 AM

I don't remember ever wanting to be anything when I was little. It seemed sort of accepted fact that as long as I made a lot of money it would be ok.

I am VERY happy that I FINALLY figured what I want to do. I found a direction at laaaaast, lol. Granted, it's not a very profitable direction, but I love it, and that is what matters.

SeriousAKA · #13 05-31-2002, 10:56 AM

I wanted to be......

an Actress like Tootie
Co-Host of the Today Show like Jane Pauley
an Ultrasologist
a Corporate Art Buyer like Whitley
a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader
a Fashion Designer
an Interior Decorator

and I'm still searching!!!

AKA2D '91 · #14 05-31-2002, 11:14 AM

I asked my 10-year old niece what she wanted to do. She innocently replied...a Beauticious. We laughed our butts off.

She was serious, even though we corrected her (beautician). My sister told her, yeah, with 4 years of college and 2 additional years of school, she could become a Beautic(ious)ean. LMAO

FeeFee · #15 05-31-2002, 11:21 AM

When I was in junior high school, I wanted to become a teacher. Then when it was time for me to choose colleges, I chose those that offered accounting degrees. I wound up with a degree in International Marketing instead. I now work in the legal field. I also returned to school because now I want to work within the social sciences area (perhaps a MSW).

So, in short, I still don't know what the hell I want to be when I grow up!!! I'm hoping that graduate school will buy me some extra time as well!