Childhood ambitions
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Kirstie
Über Member
Interesting that surfgurl. People at work assume I am ambitious, but I'm really not. I never wanted to be an academic and it's something i tolerate because it pays the bills. In fact in many ways I became something that I always hated because I was a very hands on, practical person when I was younger. I care about the issues I research, but I'm not passionate about it and I certainly don't 'love' it as some of my colleagues do. I keep telling my bosses that I don't want promotion at all costs, don't want leadership positions etc. They find it hard to believe, but my signature says it all...
ComedyPilot
Secret Lemonade Drinker
- Location
- The Kingdom of Yorkshire
I have always loved adventure and would love to be a Bear Grylls-type adventurer.
Dayvo
just passin' through
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- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
ComedyPilot said:
Yeah, but look at the stuff he gets to eat!
Sarnies and cakes any time! 
I wasn't particularly ambitious as a child. Had very low self-esteem. Really wanted to be a policeman or go into the armed forces but congenital deafness meant I wouldn't pass selection. So I joined Al Queda instead. I asked my father for some advice and he said 'go for the money'. I though he said 'go count the money'. So that's what I'm doing.
ComedyPilot
Secret Lemonade Drinker
- Location
- The Kingdom of Yorkshire
Dayvo said:Yeah, but look at the stuff he gets to eat!
Couldn't agree more
Night Train
Maker of Things
- Location
- Greater Manchester
I wanted to be an astronaut, still do. I also wanted to be a 'mad scientist' and inventor, or an architect and be artistic.
I am now studying environmental architecture, I invent things, make things and create very artistic furniture and I act.
As for the astronaut bit, if I was offered a one way trip in a deep space probe to do a planetary tour for the rest of my life, recording and monitoring the latest discoveries in the solar system before heading out into the Oort cloud I would take it, no questions and no regrets.
I am now studying environmental architecture, I invent things, make things and create very artistic furniture and I act.
As for the astronaut bit, if I was offered a one way trip in a deep space probe to do a planetary tour for the rest of my life, recording and monitoring the latest discoveries in the solar system before heading out into the Oort cloud I would take it, no questions and no regrets.
Disgruntled Goat
New Member
- Location
- On top of the World
I wanted to be King.
It was explained to me why I could never become King.
I have been a republican ever since.
It was explained to me why I could never become King.
I have been a republican ever since.
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Disgruntled Goat said:
Disgruntled Goat
New Member
- Location
- On top of the World
Flying_Monkey said:
But don't the military just another humanitarian organisation these days? That's what the Army adverts tell me anyway. You don't need a gun, you just have to take your sunglasses off.
When I was completing my schooling, I knew what I did not want; boring office or more study at uni. So, completely against my father's wishes I walked into the recruiting office, signed up and off I went. My dad was furious. But, it was the best decision I made. I grew up quickly, saw the world and satisfied my wanderlust. It took him about 5 years to forgive me.
PrettyboyTim
New Member
- Location
- Brighton
I wanted to be a Mad Scientist.
I ended up being a Games Programmer.
I did for a while want to do special effects and props for movies, and in my previous job I worked in the R&D department of a visual effects company. I prefer games though.
I ended up being a Games Programmer.
I did for a while want to do special effects and props for movies, and in my previous job I worked in the R&D department of a visual effects company. I prefer games though.
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
gavintc said:
I didn't become an engineer (like my father, grandfather etc. etc.) and he (father) still hasn't forgiven me!
I wanted to do anything that meant I didn't have to go to school! In the end decided to join police cadets but my dad refused to sign the form and suggested I went to work in a bank - which I did and ended up in senior management in the city but not very life inspiring.
In childhood I would love to have been a cathedral chorister but they didn't take girls then. Now, I would like time to play tennis and golf and give up the day job. When the boys are a bit older and can be left to their own devices I can spend less time on here and more time playing some sport or maybe even cycling.
I should dream more and find some better inspiration.
In childhood I would love to have been a cathedral chorister but they didn't take girls then. Now, I would like time to play tennis and golf and give up the day job. When the boys are a bit older and can be left to their own devices I can spend less time on here and more time playing some sport or maybe even cycling.
I should dream more and find some better inspiration.
I wanted to teach geography.
When my own full-time education ended I started a career in business as the salary was good. After many twists and turns I ended up taking my teaching cert., in my mid 40's and spent the years up to retirement teaching Business Studies and Law.
I achieved my ambition to teach and enjoyed every single second of the time spent working with my students. Indeed, I still take evening classes over the winters and find that this continues the enjoyment and enables me to buy bikes and cycling gear - perfect.
When my own full-time education ended I started a career in business as the salary was good. After many twists and turns I ended up taking my teaching cert., in my mid 40's and spent the years up to retirement teaching Business Studies and Law.
I achieved my ambition to teach and enjoyed every single second of the time spent working with my students. Indeed, I still take evening classes over the winters and find that this continues the enjoyment and enables me to buy bikes and cycling gear - perfect.
