Ottakee Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just pretend you could have any job….no worries about what it pays, education needed, experience, hours, etc. what job would you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) Children’s librarian. (I’m an elementary special Ed teacher but really just mostly like the books and the kids, if I’m being brutally honest) or STEM lab teacher Edited June 28, 2023 by Hilltopmom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 One job that has always appealed to me is medical transporter…..the person who comes to get you in your hospital bed or wheelchair and brings you down for tests, x rays, transfers you to a new room or to the car to go home, etc. I love the medical world (but don’t want to make the decisions of the medical provider) and love meeting people. I would get paid to walk my entire shift, Interact with a lot of people, learn stuff, but if someone was a problem, I would only have them for a few minutes. I would also like to think that I could be a calming force or encouragement for them in time of medical crisis. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Mad scientist Warrior princess 6 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Bible translator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I had my dream job. I was a teacher for 15 years until I became a sahm (the other dream I always wanted). I can't remember NOT wanting to be a teacher. While many (most?) people have to figure out what they want "to be" I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. Today? No way. Nor would I encourage a young person to go into teaching. The profession is so different now and teachers have to watch every word they utter. It's especially bad in my state. My heart aches for a friend who's a teacher but also recently came out as gay. She has to hide who she is while at work. Back to the topic. I loved teaching. I planned to return after ds started school and would have if we hadn't decided to homeschool. I don't know what job I'd want today if I was someone just starting on a career path. Teaching is all I ever wanted to do. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, Hilltopmom said: Children’s librarian. I would enjoy that. 5 minutes ago, Hilltopmom said: I’m an elementary special Ed teacher I was a high school Special Ed teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Gardener - in a warm climate, like Costa Rica! 😉 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Mad scientist Warrior princess Before clicking on to enter the thread, this response showed as "Mad scientist Warrior princess." I like that job title! 😄 I'd be a linguist, but one who worked with people. (I need to not spend too much time in my own head.) I had a linguistics professor in college who would weave the most interesting narratives about how people, culture, history, and geography affect words and language. He could talk for an hour about one word and how it evolved into its modern usage in many languages. Or a physical therapist, but not like the corporatized, beholden-to-insurance-companies version we have today. I'd want to be able to use problem solving skills and have patient involvement, not create a plan and hand it off to the PTA to implement. I worked with one like that years ago ... she was a gem. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirstenhill Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Archivist or Archival Librarian Fact-checker or research assistant for an author or someone else creating content (I love doing random research) some kind of Linguistics researcher...not sure what the actual jobs are in Linguistics other than college professors or people out studying rare languages...I don't think I would actually want to do either of those things! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Sleep research study subject. 1 1 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livetoread Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I would get paid lots of money to give my opinion about various things on the internet! 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Newspaper Copy Editor I had this job in college for our campus newspaper and I loved it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelydon Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Cat wrangler 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarita Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 In my teens I wanted to be a Rocket Scientist or a fashion designer and settled to being an Electrical Engineer. Now as an adult I'd pick Electrical or Mechanical Engineer. The downside from this career for me is the lack of part-time positions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 First choice: I’d operate a rescue/sanctuary for older dogs. Second choice: I’d play in a professional flute choir. If I could figure out a way to play in a flute choir whose proceeds went to support a senior dog rescue, that would be perfect! 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Mad scientist Warrior princess I think we should start calling you Xena in Newcastle! 😉 8 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 ER Doc. I love having high pressure envorinments, medicine, excitement. I'm maybe thinking about this now that I am done HSing. Therapist. But I don't know if I want the responsiblity to hold all those people up and not feel guilt when taking a vacation or whatever. Chaplain. Combines my love of spirituality, helping people at difficult times, and medicine. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Seconding children’s librarian Or indie bookstore owner/mgr Naturalist/outdoor educator Summer camp director 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Nanny -- have done that in the past, would do again High risk OB nurse -- would strongly consider but it would require sacrifices with my family that we are not interested in making Children's librarian, maybe Patient advocate -- I do a version of this as a volunteer, and I do love helping patients by explaining and helping them talk to their doctors I always thought it might be fun to be a restaurant reviewer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen3kids Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Someone who leads backpacking/hiking trips. Not sure what age group, but probably for young adults and older. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Ottakee said: One job that has always appealed to me is medical transporter…..the person who comes to get you in your hospital bed or wheelchair and brings you down for tests, x rays, transfers you to a new room or to the car to go home, etc. I love the medical world (but don’t want to make the decisions of the medical provider) and love meeting people. I would get paid to walk my entire shift, Interact with a lot of people, learn stuff, but if someone was a problem, I would only have them for a few minutes. I would also like to think that I could be a calming force or encouragement for them in time of medical crisis. Having had a child in the hospital twice last summer for major, major stuff, I can say that the transport people were wonderful. It does make a difference! My son had a t-shirt that we had lots of people sign who were involved in his care (one stay was for a planned major surgery), and we made sure transport was represented. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) Travel writer Eta: Now that we're empty nesters I'd love to have the opportunity for a few years of sponsored travel! Edited June 28, 2023 by Hannah 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I would just try a variety of jobs and switch whenever I got bored. Or do them all on a rotation. Or find a varied workplace (like a hospital) and do all.the.jobs a little at a time that interested me without having to change workplaces. Since this is without regard to qualifications, and the like, there would be no interviews or paperwork needed, lol! Nothing particularly hot or sweaty though. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Distiller I would love to make bourbon but also to experiment with lesser known grains. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 A published author who can thrive on their income 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 I love all these varied ideas. I thought of this earlier when my dd asked if I enjoyed working in a nursing home kitchen as a dietary aide and then cook. I did that for 8 years and honestly loved it as I worked with good people. Now I really do enjoy my job. Wish it was closer to home (35 minutes away) and paid more, but I love what I do and the people I work with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, I talk to the trees said: I think we should start calling you Xena in Newcastle! 😉 I’m already called that by friends and family. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I basically have it, but want them to give me the big double classroom across the hall as mine, and a huge instrumentarium, and kids to fill the classes I want to teach when I want to teach them. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Marriage and family therapist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Hilltopmom said: Children’s librarian. (I’m an elementary special Ed teacher but really just mostly like the books and the kids, if I’m being brutally honest) or STEM lab teacher I have been/am both. Isn't perspective a funny thing? 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 A photo journalist for National Geographic. I would travel all over and write article and take pictures. I would go to war torn countries, deep in the jungles, etc.... It was my dream as a child. But then I decided it may not be a good career with a family, so I didn't pursue it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 A children's author 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Work in the local gin distillery with the gin-distillery owner who I really like... BTS poet-laureate with a special focus on the ouvre of Min Yoongi. Person who is hired to only give critical feedback on how schools are continuously failing. Person hired to give 'life' to a historical home, just dress up in something, idk, muslin, and then walk around in the house or sit drinking tea, reading, writing, while visitors get to walk in the gardens. provide therapeutic writing sessions in a variety of settings incl women's prisons 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) If my back didn’t constantly hurt……Since this is a dream, it won’t be…..so I’m coming to work in @I talk to the treespet rescue. She will have a very successful operation, and I will be paid enough to make a living while also doing what I love. 😁 Or…I would love to be highly educated on nutrition and be paid to coach and advise people on diet and nutrition. I’d love to have a career helping people get healthier and feel better. Or…I would say being a veterinarian is my ultimate dream job, but this day and age it’s just too difficult to deal with irrational people. And I couldn’t deal with all the emotions of having to put people’s pets to sleep. Gone are the days of the old school vet. So this job is only a dream. Edited June 28, 2023 by Indigo Blue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) I would like to be a princess, or a college professor. I would like to do research in the area of perception and memory. As a princess, I would not be the warrior kind. I would be the kind who wears pretty dresses and doesn't worry about money. Edited June 28, 2023 by Janeway 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, DawnM said: A photo journalist for National Geographic. I would travel all over and write article and take pictures. I would go to war torn countries, deep in the jungles, etc.... It was my dream as a child. But then I decided it may not be a good career with a family, so I didn't pursue it. They’ve got snakes in the jungle, you know. 😜 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 That is a hard one. Don't know. Several things I considered doing, I am not willing to pay the price to do it: I wanted to be Amy Grant when I was younger. But all of the traveling for concerts that would have meant being away from my husband and children. Nope. I enjoyed teaching. I may do it again someday. Don't really know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballmom Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Well, it would require being blessed with a talent and a dream job, but praise band singer like Bethel or Maverick City Music. A girl can dream….my family will quickly tell you I was not gifted with an appealing singing voice lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I thought of another one. I always wanted to teach at a Charlotte Mason cottage school. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 28 minutes ago, bibiche said: They’ve got snakes in the jungle, you know. 😜 I know, I have seen them and they are all deadly! That is why I hate them so much. But I am still adventurous, but like Indiana Jones' said, "Why did it have to be snakes?" 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 When I was young I wanted to be Tasha Tudor or have a Tasha Tudorish lifestyle including the watercolor painting and books. But then I read stuff that her children wrote about living that way and it wasn’t so idyllic. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I love, love, love to sort and organize, but not my own stuff--other people's. 😉 Especially books and art supplies. I would love to decide where things go and how they are arranged in a charity thrift store, especially one benefitting animals. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Consultant. I'd fly all over and be paid big bucks to tell everyone what they're doing wrong and how to fix it. Corporations, small businesses, schools, whatever. I have lots of opinions I could share. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Soc/Psych/Social Work writer. academic, mainstream, and policy. Given my age, I’ll likely be settling for just being an LCSW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyl Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Mechanic. I love mechanical things. They make sense to me. Work at one of the intelligence agencies. One of our dc worked at one for a year and hated it. But from what I could gather, I would love it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smfmommy Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I'd just like to get paid for running the homeschool library I have. But I don't want anyone who uses it to have to pay. I need a rich person to fund this project. I also wouldn't mind being an archivist. I like organizing things and I can live without the people interaction. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: When I was young I wanted to be Tasha Tudor or have a Tasha Tudorish lifestyle including the watercolor painting and books. But then I read stuff that her children wrote about living that way and it wasn’t so idyllic. Interesting! Did you read a book about her? I'd be interested in reading something about her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 I would also like to create creative housing options for homeless, elderly. Special needs, etc……and have the funds to actually build/buy/run them 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 A foreign news correspondent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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