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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

…what did you want to be, when you were little?

Did it work out for you?

Did you manage it, and the reality wasn’t as you’d hoped?

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

I wanted to be a couturier.

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

All I ever wanted to be when I grew up was a rancher's wife. And I had the chance but didn't take it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I never knew what I wanted to do. But finally figured it out in my forties, and making it happen

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

I wanted to be an air hostess and pull a little trolley and click-clack in pretty shoes through the airport.

I did do it for 12 years and it was amazing. The shoes and trolley bit weren't what I'd built them up to be but seeing the world for free? Bloody awesome!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I had no real idea. I still haven't really. I'd be very good at dressing in historical costume and being a guide in an historic property.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had no clue career wise what I wanted to do. I did think I'd do the traditional school, sixth form, uni, marriage, kids by the time I'm 30 and that hasn't quite worked out the way I'd planned it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up x

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

I wanted to be a journalist and travel around the world. But then I travelled around the world and met many journalists and decided that I didn’t like them.

So I got half of it done, I’ve been around the world many times now, as an engineer, and it’s been fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There were 2 jobs that as a kid i wanted to be when i grew up (physically grew up, not mentally).

I did the first after leaving school, for 14yrs.

And the 2nd, im still doing.

Both lived up to their expectations.

But unfortunately the 2nd one has lost a lot of its attraction now.

Oh, and of course, my new unexpected role as a white knight for mucky maroon headed wenches in distress, of course.

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By *rder66Man
over a year ago

Tatooine

Emporer of the galaxy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

An actor

Video game developer

Engineer

Public figure

Fashion designer

Now I have no clue what to do with myself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Train Driver

Did try for job on London Underground when lived in Romford

But as ever life is life never took up the offer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I either wanted to be a Nurse or a teacher, Nursing never happened unfortunately but I did work my up to a Nursery teacher. Hard work but rewarding none the less

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By *hatMinxOverThereWoman
over a year ago

42 Wallaby Way

I wanted to be a forensic pathologist, but unfortunately that hasn’t happened due to some unfortunate decisions.

Hoping to back to uni this year and be a forensic psychologist as that’s also something I’ve wanted to do.

Did also want to be a bus driver, vet and archaeologist

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

An out reach worker for the homeless but no I didn't do it

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Something within the building trade

Didn't turn out this way

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"There were 2 jobs that as a kid i wanted to be when i grew up (physically grew up, not mentally).

I did the first after leaving school, for 14yrs.

And the 2nd, im still doing.

Both lived up to their expectations.

But unfortunately the 2nd one has lost a lot of its attraction now.

Oh, and of course, my new unexpected role as a white knight for mucky maroon headed wenches in distress, of course."

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By *eather_uktvTV/TS
over a year ago

Manchester

I wanted to be a multi millionaire. Unfortunately I'd didn't work out.

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

I wanted to be David Attenborough. True story

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

Also what about you Red?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I wanted to be a forensic pathologist, but unfortunately that hasn’t happened due to some unfortunate decisions.

Hoping to back to uni this year and be a forensic psychologist as that’s also something I’ve wanted to do.

Did also want to be a bus driver, vet and archaeologist

How awesome! I hope you do go back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Happy.

I don't think I've quite grown up yet though.

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By *irtydevil666Man
over a year ago

bristol

Top Gun Pilot - It never happened thou I did learn to fly a helicopter

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

I'll tell you when I grow up

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

I never wanted anything specific - maybe that's my problem! I've never known. Jeez this is deep for a Sunday

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

footballer all i ever wanted to do. lots of scouts watching me then had accident at 9 years of age,, and that was that,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"An actor

Video game developer

Engineer

Public figure

Fashion designer

Now I have no clue what to do with myself

My son is a game developer, it was his childhood dream. Now he's living in London working for the people who created Bloodhunt Vampire Masquerade

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m still growing up.

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By *elix SightedMan
over a year ago

Cloud 8

"…what did you want to be, when you were little?

Did it work out for you?

Did you manage it, and the reality wasn’t as you’d hoped?"

All I wanted to be was a helicopter pilot. It doesn’t seem that fantastical now but, for some unknown reason, I never pursued it. I wish I had.

I still have never been on a helicopter and my inner child still loves them.

What about you, OP? What was your dream?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I never wanted anything specific - maybe that's my problem! I've never known. Jeez this is deep for a Sunday

I’m reminded of the line from the Baz Luhrmann ‘Everybody’s Free (to wear sunscreen)’ speech/song

‘Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life

The most interesting people I know

Didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives

Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't‘

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Taller.

And it came true!

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By *hatMinxOverThereWoman
over a year ago

42 Wallaby Way

"I wanted to be a forensic pathologist, but unfortunately that hasn’t happened due to some unfortunate decisions.

Hoping to back to uni this year and be a forensic psychologist as that’s also something I’ve wanted to do.

Did also want to be a bus driver, vet and archaeologist

How awesome! I hope you do go back

I’ve got it all lined up, just need the money haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wanted to be a lawyer. Than a policeman. Than a writer. Then a probation officer.

None of the above happened

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By *ixenitedWoman
over a year ago

Here or There abouts

I wanted to be a social worker, then a nurse, then a wife and mother, none of those panned out lol

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By * kiss like morphineMan
over a year ago

The gravelly bit next to the shed

Always wanted to be a stunt man but now a guillotine operator.

Maybe a quirky juxtaposition there?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Always wanted to be a stunt man but now a guillotine operator.

Maybe a quirky juxtaposition there? "

Hoooooold on there Morphine. You’re a what now?!

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By *asty tatsyMan
over a year ago

london

I wanted to be a archaeologist when I was younger it turned out so good I am now a plumber

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thanks to my father being into motors and mechanics, from as young as I remember I wanted to be a mechanic and dreamed of being one. I could do most things simple like brakes and servicing at 11 -13 ! Left school and went into a mechanics position.

Really long story all of it . But yeah I got to do my dream and you wouldn’t believe some of the cars, trucks, boats I’ve worked on.

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By *ormerWelshcouple2020Man
over a year ago

Stourbridge

I wanted to be a marine biologist, because I saw Jaques Cousteau,

Then a journalist, I was actually given a job at the Birmingham Mail but decided to work in a factory because the family needed the money.

Then I got into sales and have enjoyed it. I’ve travelled the world, I’ve stood in front of hundreds giving presentations and been to some of the top sporting events like Wimbledon for example 10 years running for ladies and gents semi finals days.

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

"Taller.

And it came true!

Lucky bugger

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wanted to be a musician or writer or artist…I’m an accountant haha…and not the fun kind

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Taller.

And it came true!

Lucky bugger

Hahaha sorry I chuckled

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

"I never wanted anything specific - maybe that's my problem! I've never known. Jeez this is deep for a Sunday

I’m reminded of the line from the Baz Luhrmann ‘Everybody’s Free (to wear sunscreen)’ speech/song

‘Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life

The most interesting people I know

Didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives

Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't‘

I love that

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By *ull English with teaMan
over a year ago

London

Professional footballer. Sadly never made it, mainly because I was average at best!

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"…what did you want to be, when you were little?

Did it work out for you?

Did you manage it, and the reality wasn’t as you’d hoped?"
did it work out for you Op?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Own a little bookstore. Like Hugh Grant in Notting Hill. Sigh.

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By *ir RickyMan
over a year ago

Rainham

Always wanted to do space exploration. From young was really interested in space and what it really hides up there. Loving gazing up and seeing the bright stars and wondering. Can we really not travel out of earth.

Growing up and coming to a realisation that. If i do go that path. Its a lonely dark road.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always wanted to do space exploration. From young was really interested in space and what it really hides up there. Loving gazing up and seeing the bright stars and wondering. Can we really not travel out of earth.

Growing up and coming to a realisation that. If i do go that path. Its a lonely dark road.

Bit like being a gynaecologist

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By * kiss like morphineMan
over a year ago

The gravelly bit next to the shed

"Always wanted to be a stunt man but now a guillotine operator.

Maybe a quirky juxtaposition there?

Hoooooold on there Morphine. You’re a what now?!"

Insert big chopper joke

A guillotine operator for a printers.

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

"Taller.

And it came true!

Lucky bugger

Hahaha sorry I chuckled

You would

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Always wanted to be a stunt man but now a guillotine operator.

Maybe a quirky juxtaposition there?

Hoooooold on there Morphine. You’re a what now?!

Insert big chopper joke

A guillotine operator for a printers."

Sorry

- that’s where my mind went. I didn’t say it though

Weird question: do you get a lot of paper cuts?!

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By *aptain VMan
over a year ago

Birstall, Leicester

"…what did you want to be, when you were little?

Did it work out for you?

Did you manage it, and the reality wasn’t as you’d hoped?"

I wanted to be a f1 driver

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By *oanne ETV/TS
over a year ago

Near Warrington

I wanted to be a cowboy or a footballer, I still do xxx

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By *vilgasamWoman
over a year ago

The dot in the i

Darling, never dream of labor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Paleontologist

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

I didn't know and I still don't know. I've worked ever since I turned 16 but can't say I've thoroughly enjoyed my career but it's done me ok. I enjoy the job I'm in now.

Mr on the other hand knew exactly what he wanted to do and is doing it, with me beside his side. Hoping it pays off well when we retire.

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By *uri00620Woman
over a year ago

Croydon

Work in conservation. Having done it I wouldn't again bc you're permanently broke.

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By * kiss like morphineMan
over a year ago

The gravelly bit next to the shed

Plenty of paper cut, grease proof paper is the worse.

During the lockdown and using hand sanitizer oooohhh flavour country.

Caught them on the blade a few times too.

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By *elix SightedMan
over a year ago

Cloud 8

"Own Hugh Grant in Notting Hill. Sigh. "

FIFY

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By *oghillterryMan
over a year ago

Barnstaple

The day I left school, my teacher told me to "find a job you enjoy, because you'll be doing it for the next 50 years".

Well, it took 10 years of working, alongside 5 years of college but I finally found it... & now it's time to let go but I really don't want to.

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By *ixie and dixie2022Couple
over a year ago

villiage

Wanted to be my own boss and have achieved it

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Work on the sweet counter in woolies! Sadly never did and never will now x

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By *ir RickyMan
over a year ago

Rainham

Growing up and coming to a realisation that. If i do go that path. Its a lonely dark road.

Bit like being a gynaecologist

Anything you want to report? Ears are open to listen

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The day I left school, my teacher told me to "find a job you enjoy, because you'll be doing it for the next 50 years".

Well, it took 10 years of working, alongside 5 years of college but I finally found it... & now it's time to let go but I really don't want to."

Do you *have* to let go? A lot of people continue working until they’re ready to leave, past retirement etc?

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By *ez669Man
over a year ago

East Kilbride

I alwaya wanted to be a fire engine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A vampire or a werewolf.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

I was doing what I wanted to do before I left school, I left school and , 39 years later, I’m still doing it.

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By *929Man
over a year ago

newcastle

I was a dumb young laddie so the things I wanted to do were stupid ranging from being a ninja to being one of my dads lurchers.

These days the only real goal for work is to retain the ability to tell whoever I want to get fucked and suffer no consequences, feeling free is the main thing I’d hate to be trapped in a job where some estrogenic fat fuck of a “man” who wouldn’t say boo to a mouse in any social setting uses his slight position of power to talk to those beneath him like absolute shit and those working under him have to tolerate if as they need their job. I’d sooner work in horrible physical conditions as long as felt free than be one of those. Freedom and time is worth more than money in grand scheme of things

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I was a dumb young laddie so the things I wanted to do were stupid ranging from being a ninja to being one of my dads lurchers.

I’m with you, apart from the body shaming comments, dude.

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

To be honest I can't remember what I wanted to be but I don't think it worked out

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

"…what did you want to be, when you were little?

Did it work out for you?

Did you manage it, and the reality wasn’t as you’d hoped?"

Told my Mother, when I was 4, that I wanted to be a police pathologist, or an undertaker... the idea of doing post mortems always fascinated me.

My careers teacher at school predicted I would end up in the electronics factory with all my classmates.

I didn't get to do what I wanted to, but I didn't go to the factory either.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

I also wanted to be extremely happy when I grew up that didn't go through well either

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I wanted to be a footballer at first then in my teens, work in I.T. eventually doing so.

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By *eastXMan
over a year ago

London

Tailor

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I wanted to be a nun, a florist, join the RAF.

I applied to the RAF and did the entrance tests but that’s as far as it went.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A musician

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wanted to be a gym instructor but it didn't work out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

An accountant!

Glad I seen the error of my ways

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Colour blindness ruled my dream job out of the realms of possibility

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Colour blindness ruled my dream job out of the realms of possibility "

that’s really sad. I’m sorry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wanted to spend my days posting on internet forums. I’m living the dream

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

I wanted to play for Liverpool. I blame the scouts.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

Yes. Made a career of it. 35 years and counting

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Every company I wanted to work, things went tits up before I got the chance to interview for a job.

I wanted to work Bold colliery, it closed, ravenhead glass, it shut down, tried for the navy. I got an injury that stopped me trying.

No. I am so far from any of these jobs.

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By *ryagain2Man
over a year ago

Morecambe

I wanted to be a gigolo but I have enough problems giving it away

Fml

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

as a kid love painting and still do wish made proper go of it..

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By *iking 777Man
over a year ago

wick

Dont grow up it's a trap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Own Hugh Grant in Notting Hill. Sigh.

FIFY

Stop projecting your fantasies on me!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"as a kid love painting and still do wish made proper go of it.."

As much as the football, dave?

Could you not still make a go of it…?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am refusing to grow up

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

"as a kid love painting and still do wish made proper go of it..

As much as the football, dave?

Could you not still make a go of it…?

"
.. i think i could red i did such a lot in lockdown mostly nature,, gave a lot of paintings to friends and family..

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly

I wanted to be a ballerina.

Then I grew boobs

Mrs TMN x

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By *elinda BeaverCouple
over a year ago

Nottinghamshire

I wanted to do so much.

When I was really little, I wanted to be a vet and have my own zoo. Then I wanted to be a firefighter but you had to be tall. So I thought I would travel the world and be an air hostess. That didn't happen either.

I'm happy with the jobs I've done. Even the crap ones, they are part of my journey. But I'm still little and don't really want to grow up yet!

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By *hogun300Man
over a year ago

Dundee

A footballer

Marine biologist

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Unfortunately I never really knew what I wanted and kind of had my career chosen for me.

Enjoyed it at times but not my passion.

Trying to discover what may be my passion job if not too late in life

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By *929Man
over a year ago

newcastle

"I was a dumb young laddie so the things I wanted to do were stupid ranging from being a ninja to being one of my dads lurchers.

I’m with you, apart from the body shaming comments, dude."

Sorry I should have chosen my words more carefully. It’s no excuse but when I think of those people my mind always reverts to the few I’ve encountered in past who all had similar physical traits again it’s no excuse, sorry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wanted to be a mummy.

I happily became one

I was sucessful with one of my children.

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Fly planes like my father did in the war.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I wanted to be a vet. I had an offer to study Vet Med at Cambridge, but having started my A levels with a 2wk old baby to look after, I didn't hit all of the grades I needed. I went to my backup course (microbiology) and drifted through lab work and eventually education. I'm in a managerial role but have held it for some time and it no longer challenges or excites me. But I don't know what else to do and whatever it is, it needs to accommodate my physical needs nowadays.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always wanted to be a vet.

Not quite what I do now, but working with animals is the best thing ever!

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By *ildmanYorksMan
over a year ago

Doncaster & Bembridge

Always wanted to be a rock musician. Had a fair crack at it, played in a few local bands with mates in my late teens / early twenties, played in local pubs, clubs, youth clubs etc but usually someone left the band just as we were getting a good following (usually the bass player) and the rest of us imploded.

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By *pen2UMan
over a year ago

Telford

My childhood dream didnt work out for me at all, however, I've been at my workplace for 8 years, and still not able to grab what I want in both hands...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Always wanted to be a rock musician. Had a fair crack at it, played in a few local bands with mates in my late teens / early twenties, played in local pubs, clubs, youth clubs etc but usually someone left the band just as we were getting a good following (usually the bass player) and the rest of us imploded.

what did you play…?

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By *ildmanYorksMan
over a year ago

Doncaster & Bembridge

what did you play…?"

Guitar, keyboards and vocals. Do you play any instruments?

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling

It changed every year, almost always had to do with animals. Some realistic, others fantasy pipe dreams.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

what did you play…?

Guitar, keyboards and vocals. Do you play any instruments?

So talented!

I won’t say it. I will not say skin flute.

Not a thing. I was ‘removed’ from recorder class in primary school and absolutely screamed at every music lesson pre gcse. Something about reading music just doesn’t work, in my brain. I can sing a little though

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

A hotel inspector but guess what

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By *ildmanYorksMan
over a year ago

Doncaster & Bembridge

what did you play…?

Guitar, keyboards and vocals. Do you play any instruments?

So talented!

I won’t say it. I will not say skin flute.

Thank you! I'm bit rusty now as I've not played for years.

I'd like to say wow! I've just seen your profile and yes I will say it, you can play my skin flute anytime! Unfortunately I'm a bit above your age limit, too far away and married. Although, due to her health issues, we no longer have sex. We don't want to split up so she lets me play as long as she doesn't know what I do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wanted to either work in finance in some way OR I wanted to become an occupational therapist - focusing on military rehab with equines.

I ended up as an accountant

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By *cott73Man
over a year ago

brighton

I wanted to be a fanny magnet. It didn't work out..

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By *elix SightedMan
over a year ago

Cloud 8

Have you seen James acaster’s story about being in a band? It’s hilarious! (If you like his stuff)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"…what did you want to be, when you were little?

Did it work out for you?

Did you manage it, and the reality wasn’t as you’d hoped?"

Yup..I did ..so far anyway...the only thing l wanted to be was healthy in life..and l am extremely appreciative of it .

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By *ildmanYorksMan
over a year ago

Doncaster & Bembridge

Yeah, James Acaster is hilarious!

Actually a mate of mine played guitar in a local band about the same time I was playing. I lost touch with him when his band broke up and he went to America. A few years later the keyboard player and co-lead vocalist in his band took over from Fish in Marillion!

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By *4bimMan
over a year ago

Farnborough Hampshire

The early part I lived the dream.

Did what I loved and have the most wonderful memories.

Now? When is now

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By *oding1Man
over a year ago

marlow

I wanted to be a gigolo but failed the medical.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I never figured it out, still no clue. I've always worked but never actually had a career

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I never wanted anything specific - maybe that's my problem! I've never known. Jeez this is deep for a Sunday

I’m reminded of the line from the Baz Luhrmann ‘Everybody’s Free (to wear sunscreen)’ speech/song

‘Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life

The most interesting people I know

Didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives

Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't‘

I absolutely adore this song! I play it when I’m having a bad day, it reminds me of my mum so much

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wanted to be a nurse, I wanted to look after people and change the world.

I ended up a Care Home manager specialising in turn around projects

Mrs

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

I wanted to be a police dog handler, I’d more likely be chased by them nowadays

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I never wanted anything specific - maybe that's my problem! I've never known. Jeez this is deep for a Sunday

I’m reminded of the line from the Baz Luhrmann ‘Everybody’s Free (to wear sunscreen)’ speech/song

‘Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life

The most interesting people I know

Didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives

Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't‘

I absolutely adore this song! I play it when I’m having a bad day, it reminds me of my mum so much

Me too. I remember sitting at the back of the school bus, during my A Levels and thinking I wonder if any of this really will make sense one day. It really does

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By *eartsmanMan
over a year ago

southeast , midlands, southern France

I wanted to be a hot sexy stud when I grew up, obviously I haven't grown up yet as I'm still waiting for that to happen

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By *4bimMan
over a year ago

Farnborough Hampshire

"I never wanted anything specific - maybe that's my problem! I've never known. Jeez this is deep for a Sunday

I’m reminded of the line from the Baz Luhrmann ‘Everybody’s Free (to wear sunscreen)’ speech/song

‘Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life

The most interesting people I know

Didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives

Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't‘

I absolutely adore this song! I play it when I’m having a bad day, it reminds me of my mum so much

Me too. I remember sitting at the back of the school bus, during my A Levels and thinking I wonder if any of this really will make sense one day. It really does

modelling should of been you

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

I wanted to be a porn star but didn’t pass the audition

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By *r_PinkMan
over a year ago

london stratford

I wanted to be a footballer 1st. But being crap did not help.

next and still. an Actor. I have done some acting work and loads of film extra work but would still love to be an professional actor.

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By *hortarseWoman
over a year ago

Norfolk

Lorry driver or car mechanic glad I didn't grown up. Couldn't get dirty hands now

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By *4bimMan
over a year ago

Farnborough Hampshire

"Lorry driver or car mechanic glad I didn't grown up. Couldn't get dirty hands now"

you sure about that

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

"I never wanted anything specific - maybe that's my problem! I've never known. Jeez this is deep for a Sunday

I’m reminded of the line from the Baz Luhrmann ‘Everybody’s Free (to wear sunscreen)’ speech/song

‘Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life

The most interesting people I know

Didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives

Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't‘

I absolutely adore this song! I play it when I’m having a bad day, it reminds me of my mum so much

Me too. I remember sitting at the back of the school bus, during my A Levels and thinking I wonder if any of this really will make sense one day. It really does

It really does, doesn't it, even if I'm not sure I've done as well as I should have at taking some of his advice!

On the OP, Red, I also wanted to be a footballer, but quickly realised that was a pipe dream. I also loved maps (still do), so maybe a sub-consciously wanted to be a cartographer.

I now want to be a ski instructor when I grow up...

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By *hortarseWoman
over a year ago

Norfolk

"Lorry driver or car mechanic glad I didn't grown up. Couldn't get dirty hands now

you sure about that

You need your car fixing then. Just get my gloves on

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By *4bimMan
over a year ago

Farnborough Hampshire

"Lorry driver or car mechanic glad I didn't grown up. Couldn't get dirty hands now

you sure about that

You need your car fixing then. Just get my gloves on

No car but how about we check each others body panels

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm supposed to grow up?...

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

I wanted to be a fashion designer or an archaeologist! I'm nowhere near either and looking into a career change in the near future. It's time to shake things up a bit!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There were 2 jobs that as a kid i wanted to be when i grew up (physically grew up, not mentally).

I did the first after leaving school, for 14yrs.

And the 2nd, im still doing.

Both lived up to their expectations.

But unfortunately the 2nd one has lost a lot of its attraction now.

Oh, and of course, my new unexpected role as a white knight for mucky maroon headed wenches in distress, of course.

I know you are dying to ask, RfD.

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By *weetCherryWoman
over a year ago

London

I never wanted to grow up...HOWEVER, I wanted to be a sport journalist. Things changed with time, though. I love my current career and I still like football very much, but I don't intend to grow up

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