What would you have chosen as a different path for your life?

AnotherKD · #1 01-25-2010, 04:15 PM

So I'm at work, bored out of my mind, and just thinking about what I would have done if I would have a "do-over". Go to a different college? Have a different major? Try to get different jobs in a different city?

I always thought about going to med school before college, and while my grades were good enough, I'll admit that I'm too damn lazy. I like DC enough, but my job (ahem, excuse me, my career path) is KILLIN' ME. Money is decent but things sure are boring and I don't feel like what I do makes much of a difference. But, it's not like my liberal arts degree and MA are worth much anymore (at least here), and I obviously can't get into a specialized field unless I simply quit, re-enroll in college, and spend money that I don't have.

I think I would have made a great archaeologist. No joke. Or a vet. I could see myself getting into those fields if I had a do-over.

What about yourselves? What do you WANT to be doing? You may be doing one job now, but looking back with 20/20 hindsight, what would you have done?

Senusret I · #2 01-25-2010, 04:21 PM

Not that I don't love my live, because really I do....

But I think I perhaps could have ended up an actor.

agzg · #3 01-25-2010, 04:25 PM

I just want to get an actual job in what I studied to do. That'd be freaking sweet.

tld221 · #4 01-25-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

Not that I don't love my live, because really I do....

But I think I perhaps could have ended up an actor.

you've got the celebrity for it. and there's still time.

i wouldve attempted to lose weight - i mean, make lifestyle changes - a long time ago, so i could be all svelte and what not.

I don't know if id want to be an actor, but being a child prodigy wouldve been awesome. this all feeds into my ultimate goal in being an expert in something.

nikki1920 · #5 01-25-2010, 05:00 PM

I wish I had stuck to my guns and dropped that first semester due to medical issues. My life would have been so different, I think.

I also wish I had tried to persue what's-his-name a lot sooner (shut up, Sen!).

cheerfulgreek · #6 01-25-2010, 05:28 PM

I dunno, I can't think of anything. I'm very happy with my life, as of now, I guess. If anything, maybe a career change in planetary physics--but for the most part, I am very happy with my choices in life.

AnotherKD · #7 01-25-2010, 05:34 PM

cheerfulgreek, I'm super jealous. I wish I had actually worked hard (instead of slacking off a bit) and done what I know NOW I could have done, but I guess that's where I am right now and why I'm doing what I'm doing. I know I'm lucky to have a well-paying job and a house and husband I love, but it sure would be nice if I didn't wake up every morning and as soon as I think about going to work, I think... UURRRRGGGGHHHHH...... dammit.......

:-)

DaemonSeid · #8 01-25-2010, 05:36 PM

If I had really stuck with it, I would have been commissioned in the Army right now.

Kind of funny how a little bit of messed up paperwork on their part that could have easily been fixed has changed where I am right now.

But like CG said, I am pretty happy where I am in life.

Things happen for a reason and very rarely do I dwell on things such as that.

"...I knew I should have taken that left turn at Albuquerque"

tld221 · #9 01-25-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I dunno, I can't think of anything. I'm very happy with my life, as of now, I guess. If anything, maybe a career change in planetary physics--but for the most part, I am very happy with my choices in life.

i knew this would be your answer. but im really happy for you, being content with your life and all.

cheerfulgreek · #10 01-25-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tld221

i knew this would be your answer. but im really happy for you, being content with your life and all.

lol
Thanks.

ThetaPrincess24 · #11 01-25-2010, 06:06 PM

If I had a complete fo over I would not have two degrees in management or nursing and would go the history/archaeology route, in particularly biblical archaeology. I would like the teach at the university level.

christiangirl · #12 01-25-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nikki1920

I also wish I had tried to persue what's-his-name a lot sooner

Ditto. We could've been married by now (not that I want to be married at this age, but I'm sayin'!

).

I wanted to be a singer when I was little, but I painfully shy about it. I wish I had taken voice lessons to boost my confidence. I would've loved to be on broadway or something (I also had secret actress ambitions). I still plan to take voice lessons one day, for fun, but it would've been neat to pursue that life.

Honestly, I wish I had tried a lot of things that I didn't pursue because I thought I wouldn't be good at them. I play 3 instruments and played 3 sports. I could've excelled at any of them, but gave up because I was afraid I wouldn't be good enough to really go anywhere with them. I wish I'd tried harder instead of just going with what naturally came easy. I love the path I'm on, but it stinks that there were so many other options that I just walked past. Even if I ended up exactly where I am, at least I would have the satisfaction of knowing I tried my best.

KSUViolet06 · #13 01-25-2010, 07:49 PM

Not a thing.

In undergrad, I probably would have had something to say on this topic because I was letting the opinions of others influence my choice of career more than I realized (so smart, right?)

I'm finally pursuing my own career and scholastic interests (instead of caring what others think), and I have never been happier. So happy in fact that I plan on continuing to the Doctorate level.

I'm so blessed to be in the position that I'm in right now.

nikki1920 · #14 01-25-2010, 08:12 PM

I actually wish I was where christiangirl and KSUViolelt are right now.
I would have had the Master's, been halfway through my PHd, and living in NC.

I am happy with the scenic route I'm currently on though. . and I would not have my own, on-call Computer Tech WonderMan, DS!! lol *smoooches* lol

agzg · #15 01-25-2010, 08:15 PM

I'm very happy with the educational opportunities I took - I'm looking at this as a frustrated job seeker - because I want to break in, I'm trying to break in, but I'm working the day job right now instead of the dream job. I like my job a lot - but I have to work very hard at making sure it's a "right now" thing instead of a future career path thing.

Although I'd be happy if I worked in a different department at my current company... one that was more in line with my passions instead of just my talents.