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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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When I was 14 I was torn between being a vet and oceanography, I luckily managed to find a career with a part of both professions which I have loved ever since.
Did you deviate from your childhood ideals or manage to progress in that profession? |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I wanted to be a soldier and then a policeman, neither possible because of gender and height in that order... oh to have born 20 years later or indeed just a boy "
They lost a lot of good people with those preferences  |
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over a year ago
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"I wanted to be Rolf Harris  kinda glad I do what I do now tbh..... 
blimey  "
I was really into art and I liked his drawing and wobbly shit not his other nasty shit....  |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I wanted to be Rolf Harris kinda glad I do what I do now tbh.....
blimey
I was really into art and I liked his drawing and wobbly shit not his other nasty shit.... "
I was actually imagining you with a didgereedoo  |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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Wanted to join the RAF to work with the Military Police dogs but failed entry due to my shit maths. Was gutted. Could have retaken but my maths wasn’t going to improve so no point. I then contemplated the Army but was talked out of it by my Grampy.
I often wonder what i’d be doing now if i’d joined up.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I wanted to be Rolf Harris kinda glad I do what I do now tbh.....
blimey
I was really into art and I liked his drawing and wobbly shit not his other nasty shit....
I was actually imagining you with a didgereedoo "
I bet you were!!!   |
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Still no idea but along the way I've experimented and been an Electrician, Construction Manager, Personal Trainer, Worked in Sports retail and a Police officer amongst other things!
I've always envied those who know exactly what they want to do. |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"Wanted to join the RAF to work with the Military Police dogs but failed entry due to my shit maths. Was gutted. Could have retaken but my maths wasn’t going to improve so no point. I then contemplated the Army but was talked out of it by my Grampy.
I often wonder what i’d be doing now if i’d joined up.
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Wow that was a hard decision to make  |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I wanted to be Rolf Harris kinda glad I do what I do now tbh.....
blimey
I was really into art and I liked his drawing and wobbly shit not his other nasty shit....
I was actually imagining you with a didgereedoo
I bet you were!!! "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Me old man put a Liverpool shirt on me ( before sponsorship ) at a very early age. Had trails for Southampton when I were about 11 or 12. A bad motorbike accident put paid to any half decent career. Now living the dream as a plumbing and heating engineer  |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"Still no idea but along the way I've experimented and been an Electrician, Construction Manager, Personal Trainer, Worked in Sports retail and a Police officer amongst other things!
I've always envied those who know exactly what they want to do. "
But look at all the life experiences you have had |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I wanted to be a vet or a test pilot. Didn't do either although animals still like me and I was a professional pilot for a while..not sure what happened really.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I only ever wanted to be a Police Officer
I didn't make the height. At the time women had to be minimum 5ft 4
I did end up in law just not in enforcement |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"Me old man put a Liverpool shirt on me ( before sponsorship ) at a very early age. Had trails for Southampton when I were about 11 or 12. A bad motorbike accident put paid to any half decent career. Now living the dream as a plumbing and heating engineer "
That is hard, but you are alive |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I wanted to be a vet or a test pilot. Didn't do either although animals still like me and I was a professional pilot for a while..not sure what happened really.."
Wow you must have seen some sights whilst flying |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I only ever wanted to be a Police Officer
I didn't make the height. At the time women had to be minimum 5ft 4
I did end up in law just not in enforcement"
It Is such a shame they had those preferences |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Me old man put a Liverpool shirt on me ( before sponsorship ) at a very early age. Had trails for Southampton when I were about 11 or 12. A bad motorbike accident put paid to any half decent career. Now living the dream as a plumbing and heating engineer
That is hard, but you are alive "
And more wealthy |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I only ever wanted to be a Police Officer
I didn't make the height. At the time women had to be minimum 5ft 4
I did end up in law just not in enforcement
It Is such a shame they had those preferences "
it's still my dream job |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"Me old man put a Liverpool shirt on me ( before sponsorship ) at a very early age. Had trails for Southampton when I were about 11 or 12. A bad motorbike accident put paid to any half decent career. Now living the dream as a plumbing and heating engineer
That is hard, but you are alive
And more wealthy "
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I only ever wanted to be a Police Officer
I didn't make the height. At the time women had to be minimum 5ft 4
I did end up in law just not in enforcement
It Is such a shame they had those preferences
it's still my dream job "
Is there no occasional voluntary work you could do with the police? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I wanted to be a vet or a test pilot. Didn't do either although animals still like me and I was a professional pilot for a while..not sure what happened really..
Wow you must have seen some sights whilst flying "
Not as many as some, but a fair few. Now that I think about it, I think the issue may be I never actually grew up.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I only ever wanted to be a Police Officer
I didn't make the height. At the time women had to be minimum 5ft 4
I did end up in law just not in enforcement
It Is such a shame they had those preferences
it's still my dream job "
Don't sweat it. Most coppers I know describe it more as a nightmare these days.. |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I wanted to be a vet or a test pilot. Didn't do either although animals still like me and I was a professional pilot for a while..not sure what happened really..
Wow you must have seen some sights whilst flying
Not as many as some, but a fair few. Now that I think about it, I think the issue may be I never actually grew up.. "
My 80 year old neighbour is of that opinion |
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"I wanted to be a soldier and then a policeman, neither possible because of gender and height in that order... oh to have born 20 years later or indeed just a boy
They lost a lot of good people with those preferences "
They probably did but thankfully times have changed |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"When I was 14 I was torn between being a vet and oceanography, I luckily managed to find a career with a part of both professions which I have loved ever since.
Did you deviate from your childhood ideals or manage to progress in that profession?"
Wanted to be a pilot when growing up. Now owning a business that has branches across oceans, I spend a lot of time flying between countries. I am glad that I did not chase my childhood dream |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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I wanted to go in to academia or be a foreign correspondent or a barrister. I managed the first for a bit until family obligations, the middle I grew out of the idea, the latter? I realised it wasn't for me. I'm now in a career and area I truly love and challenged in various ways. I'm happy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I wanted to be a textile designer. I've just retired from a 27 yr career doing something very different. Maybe it'll be a hobby activity when I finally stop working. |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I wanted to be a soldier and then a policeman, neither possible because of gender and height in that order... oh to have born 20 years later or indeed just a boy
They lost a lot of good people with those preferences
They probably did but thankfully times have changed "
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"When I was 14 I was torn between being a vet and oceanography, I luckily managed to find a career with a part of both professions which I have loved ever since.
Did you deviate from your childhood ideals or manage to progress in that profession?
Wanted to be a pilot when growing up. Now owning a business that has branches across oceans, I spend a lot of time flying between countries. I am glad that I did not chase my childhood dream "
Wow great experiences |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I wanted to go in to academia or be a foreign correspondent or a barrister. I managed the first for a bit until family obligations, the middle I grew out of the idea, the latter? I realised it wasn't for me. I'm now in a career and area I truly love and challenged in various ways. I'm happy."
That's great stimulation and satisfying as well |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I wanted to be a textile designer. I've just retired from a 27 yr career doing something very different. Maybe it'll be a hobby activity when I finally stop working. "
That is a good idea, maybe with like minded people and have a hobby group?
I do this with the school mums and crafting |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I wanted to be a Doctor as a kid but didnt get the grades to go to uni. 28 years after leaving school I am finally living my dream as a student in a different medical role xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I wanted to be a Doctor as a kid but didnt get the grades to go to uni. 28 years after leaving school I am finally living my dream as a student in a different medical role xx"
Not too dissimilar you and I ... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I wanted to be a mermaid or breed dragons. I ended up working in a medical environment, but but no fish tails or flying fire breathing monsters seen. "
Khallessi |
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I think I'd be worried about my childhood if I had wanted to be what I so for either of my jobs as a kid . Funnily enough both are better than anything I wanted to do as a child. I mostly wanted to be an author or a teacher. Author I still wouldn't mind but I couldn't teach kids. Maybe uni students. |
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By *igpacketMan
over a year ago
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I always loved cars and became a mechanic specialising in aston Martin's and Ferrari's. Lasted 10 years before I felt it was not my life long goal. I've just done 12 years as a photocopier engineer visiting offices full of sexy ladies.im now looking for my next career as the stress took its toll and looking for a part time job now as I've paid the mortgage off and I can enjoy some daytime meets.. |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I wanted to be a Doctor as a kid but didnt get the grades to go to uni. 28 years after leaving school I am finally living my dream as a student in a different medical role xx"
Learning is fun |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I only ever wanted to be a Police Officer
I didn't make the height. At the time women had to be minimum 5ft 4
I did end up in law just not in enforcement
It Is such a shame they had those preferences
it's still my dream job
Don't sweat it. Most coppers I know describe it more as a nightmare these days.."
lots of family were in force & an ex still is ... true its not the job it was |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I think I'd be worried about my childhood if I had wanted to be what I so for either of my jobs as a kid . Funnily enough both are better than anything I wanted to do as a child. I mostly wanted to be an author or a teacher. Author I still wouldn't mind but I couldn't teach kids. Maybe uni students."
Author is a interesting job, working with small people is amazing though, they make me belly laugh every day |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I always loved cars and became a mechanic specialising in aston Martin's and Ferrari's. Lasted 10 years before I felt it was not my life long goal. I've just done 12 years as a photocopier engineer visiting offices full of sexy ladies.im now looking for my next career as the stress took its toll and looking for a part time job now as I've paid the mortgage off and I can enjoy some daytime meets.."
Good luck in your search |
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"I think I'd be worried about my childhood if I had wanted to be what I so for either of my jobs as a kid . Funnily enough both are better than anything I wanted to do as a child. I mostly wanted to be an author or a teacher. Author I still wouldn't mind but I couldn't teach kids. Maybe uni students.
Author is a interesting job, working with small people is amazing though, they make me belly laugh every day "
Its a very admirable profession but I just don't really do kids at all until they are about 8 and even then only in small numbers. I've helped out at dance shows my best friend runs and found herding about 25 of them around very mentally draining. |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I think I'd be worried about my childhood if I had wanted to be what I so for either of my jobs as a kid . Funnily enough both are better than anything I wanted to do as a child. I mostly wanted to be an author or a teacher. Author I still wouldn't mind but I couldn't teach kids. Maybe uni students.
Author is a interesting job, working with small people is amazing though, they make me belly laugh every day
Its a very admirable profession but I just don't really do kids at all until they are about 8 and even then only in small numbers. I've helped out at dance shows my best friend runs and found herding about 25 of them around very mentally draining."
I can understand that |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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When I was 13, I wanted to be a famous singer! I'm totally tone deaf, and my lovely parents admit to this day that they didn't have the heart to tell me.
At 15 I went for an audition. I was told I sounded like a broken Bjork and not to bother....
So I turned my hand at more professional avenues, I'm now in management in a luxury industry. Almost famous, without as much money, but happy.
xx N |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I wanted to be a car mechanic but back then girls did cookery!!!! .....
now i hate cooking but love cars...
But right now Id love to be A PENSIONER. My mums has a great time here there and never bloody home |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"When I was 13, I wanted to be a famous singer! I'm totally tone deaf, and my lovely parents admit to this day that they didn't have the heart to tell me.
At 15 I went for an audition. I was told I sounded like a broken Bjork and not to bother....
So I turned my hand at more professional avenues, I'm now in management in a luxury industry. Almost famous, without as much money, but happy.
xx N"
That must have been very hard for you at 15
A happy success despite that though |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I wanted to be a car mechanic but back then girls did cookery!!!! .....
now i hate cooking but love cars...
But right now Id love to be A PENSIONER. My mums has a great time here there and never bloody home "
Retired with fun, happy days |
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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago
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I wanted to be a tree surgeon and forest ranger. My careers advice at school was "your dad owns a garage, you can be a mechanic". I qualified and worked as a JCB engineer for 14 years.
I now work in adult education. |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I wanted to be a tree surgeon and forest ranger. My careers advice at school was "your dad owns a garage, you can be a mechanic". I qualified and worked as a JCB engineer for 14 years.
I now work in adult education."
Very rewarding for you
I was supposed to be a florist according to my school career advisor  |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I wanted to be a photographer or a long distance lorry driver (!)
Now I’m an architectural Technician! But I do work for myself and I love it! "
My brain shot to lady ice road truckers with that comment
That sounds fascinating |
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By *latinumkittenWoman
over a year ago
from Home Counties to Middle Earth |
At 6 I wanted to be an air hostess so I could travel the world.
At 11 I wanted to manage a fancy 5* hotel with a top restaurant.
Through a massively convoluted route, I now run a high-end travel company |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I wanted to be train driver but then they stopped the real steam trains, I'm ready to shovel coal!! Oh my goodness Greta is going to hate me now."
I've been on a steam train driving experience, it is brilliant fun |
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By *adyHWoman
over a year ago
South Glos |
"I wanted to be a photographer or a long distance lorry driver (!)
Now I’m an architectural Technician! But I do work for myself and I love it!
My brain shot to lady ice road truckers with that comment
That sounds fascinating "
I do love the snow so that could have been good! I’ve always loved lorries for some reason! Drove one for my 21st, was awesome
It’s a very cool job doing what I do now. Meet lots of new people and builders ( ) all the time |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I wanted to be a police woman, but alas I was a short arse....just as well really, as I definitely don't have the tolerance levels to be one and would probably end up in the nick myself "
Its is a popular career choice |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"At 6 I wanted to be an air hostess so I could travel the world.
At 11 I wanted to manage a fancy 5* hotel with a top restaurant.
Through a massively convoluted route, I now run a high-end travel company "
That is a good mixture |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I wanted to be a photographer or a long distance lorry driver (!)
Now I’m an architectural Technician! But I do work for myself and I love it!
My brain shot to lady ice road truckers with that comment
That sounds fascinating
I do love the snow so that could have been good! I’ve always loved lorries for some reason! Drove one for my 21st, was awesome
It’s a very cool job doing what I do now. Meet lots of new people and builders ( ) all the time "
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By *mmmMaybeCouple
over a year ago
West Wales |
My parents wanted me to go to Uni, I didn't particularly know what I wanted so visited the RAF recruitment centre where after sitting an exam I was informed I was in but couldn't fly due to an eye issue. Then they said because what I wanted to do was a 4-5yr apprenticeship they wanted me to sign straight for 9yrs..
At 18 that seemed like well half a lifetime & I didn't bother. Still think about it sometimes..
I did eventually end up in a good job with a bit of world travel thrown in (Japan/USA a couple of times a year Mostly) & did that for 15yrs.
I've been working from home for about six years now & love it as it's flexible, hence i'm still working now but didn't come out here till about 6pm after having a social meet & then sorting kids dinner.
Fits with my insomnia too.
My dad wanted me to be a chartered surveyor, fuck knows why?
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"My parents wanted me to go to Uni, I didn't particularly know what I wanted so visited the RAF recruitment centre where after sitting an exam I was informed I was in but couldn't fly due to an eye issue. Then they said because what I wanted to do was a 4-5yr apprenticeship they wanted me to sign straight for 9yrs..
At 18 that seemed like well half a lifetime & I didn't bother. Still think about it sometimes..
I did eventually end up in a good job with a bit of world travel thrown in (Japan/USA a couple of times a year Mostly) & did that for 15yrs.
I've been working from home for about six years now & love it as it's flexible, hence i'm still working now but didn't come out here till about 6pm after having a social meet & then sorting kids dinner.
Fits with my insomnia too.
My dad wanted me to be a chartered surveyor, fuck knows why?
S
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Glad it worked out for you |
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"When I was 14 I was torn between being a vet and oceanography, I luckily managed to find a career with a part of both professions which I have loved ever since.
Did you deviate from your childhood ideals or manage to progress in that profession?"
I wanted to be just like my mum. Applied for a job similar to hers. And although I’ve worked for many companies, 30 years on I’m still in the same role and love my job. |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"When I was 14 I was torn between being a vet and oceanography, I luckily managed to find a career with a part of both professions which I have loved ever since.
Did you deviate from your childhood ideals or manage to progress in that profession?
I wanted to be just like my mum. Applied for a job similar to hers. And although I’ve worked for many companies, 30 years on I’m still in the same role and love my job. "
That is awesome |
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"When I was 14 I was torn between being a vet and oceanography, I luckily managed to find a career with a part of both professions which I have loved ever since.
Did you deviate from your childhood ideals or manage to progress in that profession?
I wanted to be just like my mum. Applied for a job similar to hers. And although I’ve worked for many companies, 30 years on I’m still in the same role and love my job.
That is awesome "
That is awesome. I'd love that kind of job satisfaction |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"When I was 13, I wanted to be a famous singer! I'm totally tone deaf, and my lovely parents admit to this day that they didn't have the heart to tell me.
At 15 I went for an audition. I was told I sounded like a broken Bjork and not to bother....
So I turned my hand at more professional avenues, I'm now in management in a luxury industry. Almost famous, without as much money, but happy.
xx N
That must have been very hard for you at 15
A happy success despite that though "
OMG just re-read that! I meant to say WITHOUT as much money! lol! Wishful thinking! And how paranoid now that you'll all think I'm money bags and successful! Which I'm not! LOL
N xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I didn't know what it would be as a job, but i always wanted to empower people...mainly youths!
I'm now described as a safe place for people to be ,a privilege i love dearly...keep dreaming it can come true |
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I always wanted to run restaurants when I was young.. I mistakenly thought it looked glamorous and exciting! Did that for 20 years and loved every minute... ended pretty suddenly with an accident, but I’m very lucky to now do something much more sociable within a charity I’m passionate about. Silver linings |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
All through school I was going to join the Royal Navy to the point that my school career advisor didn't even bother with me - went for the officer interview board and they suggested I might do better joining as a rating and working my way up - so joined at 17 almost 37 years ago to the day - sadly a combination of factors (teenage arrogance being the main one) saw me leave after a few months and before I had finished my training - probably the biggest mistake of my life |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I didn't know what it would be as a job, but i always wanted to empower people...mainly youths!
I'm now described as a safe place for people to be ,a privilege i love dearly...keep dreaming it can come true"
That is inspiring |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"All through school I was going to join the Royal Navy to the point that my school career advisor didn't even bother with me - went for the officer interview board and they suggested I might do better joining as a rating and working my way up - so joined at 17 almost 37 years ago to the day - sadly a combination of factors (teenage arrogance being the main one) saw me leave after a few months and before I had finished my training - probably the biggest mistake of my life"
The arrogance of youth is a tricky attribute |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"When I was at school in the 80s I wanted to be a rock star. Then in the 90s popular music changed into something I didn't like so I went into office admin. Luke"
Did you dress as a rock star at that time, imagining your look |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I always wanted to be a storyteller (this is George), and now I get to be exactly that, in two different disciplines "
Thats a fun job people of all ages love a good story, especially active reading with voices and characters |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I always wanted to run restaurants when I was young.. I mistakenly thought it looked glamorous and exciting! Did that for 20 years and loved every minute... ended pretty suddenly with an accident, but I’m very lucky to now do something much more sociable within a charity I’m passionate about. Silver linings "
Those silver linkngs are very rewarding, good for you |
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By *mmmMaybeCouple
over a year ago
West Wales |
"I wanted to paint custom motorbike tanks. My grown up job is in the creative industry, but I've never painted a motorbike tank in my life!
Mrs "
I don't do the painting but I restore motorcycles for a living. Started with older Brits but more & more moving to 80's Jap stuff as they become valuable & worth tidying up by their owners.
S |
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"I wanted to paint custom motorbike tanks. My grown up job is in the creative industry, but I've never painted a motorbike tank in my life!
Mrs
I don't do the painting but I restore motorcycles for a living. Started with older Brits but more & more moving to 80's Jap stuff as they become valuable & worth tidying up by their owners.
S"
A rewarding job indeed I bet!!
I had a red and yellow Yamaha Fs50 when I was 16 and had the seat reupholstered in red faux leather hahaha. I did customise the tank but not with paint... I yacht varnished White Zombie artwork all over it decoupage style
Later on I had a Suzuki 250 but traded that in for a car eventually.
Mrs |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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As a child just escape were I was, as a teenager dreamed of were I wanted to be and got there at 18, with no plans, no visa, and no job destiny sealed my future from that day forward. |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"I wanted to paint custom motorbike tanks. My grown up job is in the creative industry, but I've never painted a motorbike tank in my life!
Mrs
I don't do the painting but I restore motorcycles for a living. Started with older Brits but more & more moving to 80's Jap stuff as they become valuable & worth tidying up by their owners.
S"
restoration is very rewarding work |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I wanted to be a girl.
Spent over 40 years trying to be a boy.
Now I’ve found my true vocation in life and I’m getting very comfortable with it "
That is happy news for finding the way to do that |
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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
Army for me until my mum pointed out it really wasn't anything like the tv show Private Benjamin and that I have trouble with being told what to do plus I’m a bit untidy oh and trouble getting out of bed in a morning so don’t think I was an ideal candidate. |
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"I wanted to be a girl.
Spent over 40 years trying to be a boy.
Now I’ve found my true vocation in life and I’m getting very comfortable with it
That is happy news for finding the way to do that "
Fricking cost me tho |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
In a wax coated bubble |
"Army for me until my mum pointed out it really wasn't anything like the tv show Private Benjamin and that I have trouble with being told what to do plus I’m a bit untidy oh and trouble getting out of bed in a morning so don’t think I was an ideal candidate."
Oh dear |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Loved fireman sam as a kid being welsh as well and was obsessed. Never wanted to do anything else and 10 years in still loving being a firefighter "
Oh wow well done you
On an unrelated note would you possibly have any fab photos of you in said uniform, asking for a friend  |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"A prison warden
That's an intense profession
Yes it is. I live with one. Some of the stuff he deals with ... it takes a certain type of person "
It does indeed, having a supportive family home must make it all a bit brighter |
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"Loved fireman sam as a kid being welsh as well and was obsessed. Never wanted to do anything else and 10 years in still loving being a firefighter
Oh wow well done you
On an unrelated note would you possibly have any fab photos of you in said uniform, asking for a friend "
Haha i do have pics but not on here yet! Usually have a group of us and havent bothered cutting my colleagues out of them yet. They are alwats 'burrowing'the uniform for their wives! |
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"A prison warden
That's an intense profession
Yes it is. I live with one. Some of the stuff he deals with ... it takes a certain type of person
It does indeed, having a supportive family home must make it all a bit brighter "
I hope so
He’s ex military though so I worry about him far less now than I did when he was deployed |
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Loved fireman sam as a kid being welsh as well and was obsessed. Never wanted to do anything else and 10 years in still loving being a firefighter
Oh wow well done you
On an unrelated note would you possibly have any fab photos of you in said uniform, asking for a friend
Haha i do have pics but not on here yet! Usually have a group of us and havent bothered cutting my colleagues out of them yet. They are alwats 'burrowing'the uniform for their wives!"
I recommend that you upload some for the ladies
I am now imagining a group of firemen
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By *eilde Hoar OP Woman
over a year ago
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"A prison warden
That's an intense profession
Yes it is. I live with one. Some of the stuff he deals with ... it takes a certain type of person
It does indeed, having a supportive family home must make it all a bit brighter
I hope so
He’s ex military though so I worry about him far less now than I did when he was deployed "
That must have been stressful |
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