FabSwingers.com forum: If you could retrain what would you do

By *teph102 OP Woman
1 week ago

derry

Was recently asked this and thought it was a very good question.

If you could retrain in any profession you choose without time constraints or money being and issues what would you do and what do you currently do at the moment ? I will start

At present - I work in a call Center

If I retrained - I would become a paramedic

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By *actile TensionMan
1 week ago

Sussex

Linguistics. All of them, even the foreign ones

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By *wcoMan
1 week ago

West Midlands

Not manage people.

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By *aughty234Man
1 week ago

Manchester

I'd go for any role which involves driving but not like having multiple stops

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By *hickthighs26Woman
1 week ago

funky town

Not going to say what i do now.

But i would be a vet, always wanted to be one when younger but the nearest uni for it was the other end of the country and i'm a homebody. One of my regrets

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By *utdoorfun7474Couple
1 week ago

armagh

Become the owner of our own swingers hotel

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By *WB85Man
1 week ago

Staffordshire

I love my job, I wouldn't want to change it.

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By *Effy-Woman
1 week ago

Scotland

Forensic science.

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By *hinstrapMan
1 week ago

sheffield

Spent most of my younger days in cal centres. Thoroughly enjoyed but would love to have had a trade. Electrician or joiner

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By *wcoMan
1 week ago

West Midlands

"I'd go for any role which involves driving but not like having multiple stops"

Bankrobber

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By *he MinionMan
1 week ago

Surrey

One of my first jobs was shelf stacking in Sainsburys. The guy i worked with kept telling me to join him on this "Stocks and Shares" course he was doing.

I didnt.

He was mortgage free by the time he was 27 and lives the millionaires lifestlye with the money to back it up.

I didnt.

But is he happy.

Yeah. He is. Very.

I'd retrain on the course he did !

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By *kphooey43Man
1 week ago

Barnet

Lawyer.

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By *astManOnEarthMan
1 week ago

nowhere

Train driver

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By *earditallWoman
1 week ago

Lancaster

Train driver

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
1 week ago

Chichester

"Train driver "

What’s stopping you now ? There is a shortage of drivers and it’s a great paying job

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By *lirtyFilthWoman
1 week ago

Troublesville

I’d love to retrain as a Heavy plant vehicle driver. Whether I’d be able to climb up in the cab is another thing! *grabs the stepladders

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By (user no longer on site)
1 week ago

I am a trained chef but haven't worked as a chef for 7yrs

I would still train to be a chef

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By *a LunaWoman
1 week ago

Wales

Research Psychologist.

I don’t have the patience with people to Counsel them effectively (plus you have to have way more qualifications in Psychology than I currently have and the inclination/time to obtain).

But observing people, their behaviour and their actions and responses. Yeah, that I could do!

People are interesting.

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By *oeBeansMan
1 week ago

Derby

I'm a software tester currently but I really love history but can't think of a career path that I could've gone down with that.

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By *aked beachMan
1 week ago

Just A Stranger In A Strange Land.

Realistically, Physio or Masseuse, un-realistically, Fast Jet Pilot.

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By *utoftheBluexWoman
1 week ago

Bot Farm

I did. I changed careers late in life. If I had to add a third option it could be botanical

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
1 week ago

Chichester

"I'm a software tester currently but I really love history but can't think of a career path that I could've gone down with that."

Historical analysis/ professor of histories. Joe

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By *ools and the brainCouple
1 week ago

couple, us we him her.

Workshy benafit claimant

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By *aughty CornishmanMan
1 week ago

Newquay

I absolutely love what I do,carpentry and painting and decorating, get to meet lots of different people and I love transforming people's houses.

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
1 week ago

Chichester

I’d probably pick a specialist surgeon role of some form and move overseas with it to get paid alot more and a better country in life in general than the uk provides for society

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By *heElvingtonTwoCouple
1 week ago

The Ramtops

"Not going to say what i do now.

But i would be a vet, always wanted to be one when younger but the nearest uni for it was the other end of the country and i'm a homebody. One of my regrets "

I wanted to be a vet too until I realised how much of their job is euthanising animals and I couldn’t do it. These days I probably could, I’ve lost enough pets to know that as they reach end of life they can be pretty unhappy and uncomfortable, making ending that suffering a kindness. So yeah if I could retrain I too would be a vet

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By *actile TensionMan
1 week ago

Sussex

"I'm a software tester currently but I really love history but can't think of a career path that I could've gone down with that."

You could teach it.

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By *oeBeansMan
1 week ago

Derby

"I'm a software tester currently but I really love history but can't think of a career path that I could've gone down with that.

Historical analysis/ professor of histories. Joe "

Analysis and research is an interesting one!

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By *oeBeansMan
1 week ago

Derby

"I'm a software tester currently but I really love history but can't think of a career path that I could've gone down with that.

You could teach it. "

I think that's the problem, I saw a lot of them as teaching roles which never really suited me

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By *ootnootboopCouple
1 week ago

Cheshire

With the explosion of heat pump installs I'm considering doing an f Gas course, they're going to be everywhere in the next 10 years and that's going to mean lots of service, repair and install work.

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By *lirtyFilthWoman
1 week ago

Troublesville

"With the explosion of heat pump installs I'm considering doing an f Gas course, they're going to be everywhere in the next 10 years and that's going to mean lots of service, repair and install work."

Do it. Good call. Just buy some good knee pads 🤣

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By *ora the explorerWoman
1 week ago

Paradise, Herts

Police officer. I very nearly did but ended up in a bank instead. Bit of a regret.

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By *ootnootboopCouple
1 week ago

Cheshire

"Not going to say what i do now.

But i would be a vet, always wanted to be one when younger but the nearest uni for it was the other end of the country and i'm a homebody. One of my regrets

It's tough isn't it. Balancing the need to reduce suffering, while enjoying the happiness that comes from healing/managing an animals health concern.

I still think I couldn't do it though....

I have the upmost respect and appreciation for those who do however!

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By *lirtyFilthWoman
1 week ago

Troublesville

"Police officer. I very nearly did but ended up in a bank instead. Bit of a regret. "

My brain read that as bank robber!

Cops and Robbers anyone?

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
1 week ago

Chichester

"I'm a software tester currently but I really love history but can't think of a career path that I could've gone down with that.

Historical analysis/ professor of histories. Joe

Analysis and research is an interesting one!"

One of my cousins is a full time historian , she travels globally and loves it. I have been on a few trips with her to sites over the last 20 years Her view is you don’t for the love not the money though she earns ok it seems

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By *astManOnEarthMan
1 week ago

nowhere

I'd give them all up to have a chance to be involved with the GBR America's cup team

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By *ora the explorerWoman
1 week ago

Paradise, Herts

"Police officer. I very nearly did but ended up in a bank instead. Bit of a regret.

My brain read that as bank robber!

Cops and Robbers anyone?

🤣🤣

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By *oeBeansMan
1 week ago

Derby

"I'm a software tester currently but I really love history but can't think of a career path that I could've gone down with that.

Historical analysis/ professor of histories. Joe

Analysis and research is an interesting one!

Thank you for that anecdote. BRB, drafting my resignation letter

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By *ancashireredheadWoman
1 week ago

Lancashire

Something creative like a dressmaker / tailor or a florist.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
1 week ago

Reading

My daughter is doing this and retraining as a teacher at aged 31. If you really want to do this find a way. Life is short and you don't want to live with regrets. Retraining for a job with shortages will pay off in the end as no job is safe anymore and the job market is brutal out there.

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By *layfullsamMan
1 week ago

Solihull

Appreciate it’s not easy and in some cases be impossible but I’d advise anyone with dreams to follow them.

If it doesn’t work out life has away of sorting something else

While a current job feels safe and less scary than retraining honestly don’t be on your deathbed thinking ‘what if and having regrets’

Better to regret what you’ve done that what you didn’t

Have a great Sunday all

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By *aughty But nice..Man
1 week ago

Staffs

I recently gave up a 30 year career in manufacturing to become self employed which I'm loving ....however I always think I'd like to do a dying art so to speak like a roof thatcher or stained glass window making

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By *oxy-RedWoman
1 week ago

pink panther territory

Would be midwife for me

My Daughter is a painter/decorator ,she turned 40 last October and has decided to go into Nursing she enrols in College in September

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
1 week ago

Chichester

"I'm a software tester currently but I really love history but can't think of a career path that I could've gone down with that.

Historical analysis/ professor of histories. Joe

Analysis and research is an interesting one!

Thank you for that anecdote. BRB, drafting my resignation letter

Xxx you got this big man

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By *iver78Man
1 week ago

barton upon humber

Comecial diver

Just about anything else !!.

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By *rytomakelifefunMan
1 week ago

Leeds / Sheffield

I'm currently tempted to retrain as a sparky.

I have a decent office job - can't say what I do - but I've spent 3 years trying to get tge next payband up, but recruitment is saturated.

I'm tempted to quit once I pass my driving test and retrain as a spark. I'm mainly just worried I'm too old to do it with longevity.

If money were not an issue, and recruitment was solid, I'd take my data skills and commit to being a marine biologist.

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By *hunderaceMan
1 week ago

Dudley

I spent most my years as a welder on sites in the UK, Europe and 10yrs in Australia. I loved the job but its hard on your body so I'd pick something with more academic aspirations now.

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By *achelTheAnalSlutTV/TS
1 week ago

Haywards Heath

If money wasn't an object, I'd be a photographer. It's something I enjoy and am quite good at. But it's also something that's very hard to make a living from (I've got a friend who's been doing it as a side-hustle for years and still not to the point where he can make it his full-time job)

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By *rHotNottsMan
1 week ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Jeweller or architect.

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By *urls and DressesWoman
1 week ago

Somewhere near here

I’ve been a teacher and a midwife.

However, I would love to be a pilot, something about planes

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By *hamallamadingdongMan
1 week ago

London

Electrician

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By *tsazzMan
1 week ago

Manchester

My ‘training’ is all in sound engineering, music tech etc. I’d retrain to be a sports journalist. I’m kinda doing it now, just not formally.

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By *asoMan
1 week ago

Sheffield

Computer engineer

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By *ydaz70Man
1 week ago

Rotherham /newquay

Probably something ai couldn't do electrian or plumbing I like my job lorry driver just not the company I'm a trained mechanic but wouldn't go back to it full time.

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By *homas400Man
1 week ago

Carmarthen / Llandeilo

I'd like to do something outdoors. Possibly in a very remote area. I've seen some jobs where you have to look after an island. Definitely appeals to me.

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By *igerFiestaMan
1 week ago

Huddersfield

Landscape architect, garden designer, museum curator, aquarium manager, diplomatic translator, classic car restorer, West end theatrical performer, dance instructor, bridge officer, army drill sergeant. Might have all been fun and satisfying for a bit, and I have done stressful managerial work in the past, but these days I'm content to be just a cog in the gears rather than the power mad guy at the controls.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
1 week ago

Transsexual Transylvania

I'm an electronics engineer who ended up in software engineering.

If I could re-educate myself and pick a different career path, I'd like to study English and History, and perhaps archaeology.

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By *laytime_13Woman
1 week ago

Lincs

I'd like to do sports/triathlon coaching with sports massage. It's just having the guts to give up a fairly cushy job to do it 🫣

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By *lirtyVampireBellaCouple
1 week ago

The bottom of the River Ankh

Maybe a vet or a vet nurse or zoo keeper

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By *issilia AmoriWoman
1 week ago

North Welsh Borders

I always wanted to be a Nurse, not sure if I'd want that now

My Dad always wanted me to be a mechanic so probably that

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By *avexxMan
1 week ago

cheshire

i would have liked to work with dogs training etc.. i do seem to have a good connection with them

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By *ermanentlyHorny8082Couple
1 week ago

North West

I always wanted to become a florist 💐 unfortunately I don’t have a creative bone in my body 😂

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By *lectrictouchMan
1 week ago

inverarary

Something in the whisky industry like brand ambassador

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
1 week ago

Reading

I’d train to be a psychotherapist.aa

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By *ocialablechapMan
1 week ago

Paphos and also SW UK

In the past I've had 'life or death' decisions jobs, that's made me relax a little afterwards.

If i could turn back time id fancy being a Concorde pilot.

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By *onin25Man
1 week ago

Durham

Maybe a sports physiotherapist or a PT. Or a forestry person. Something non office based.

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By *cott73Man
1 week ago

brighton

Internationally renowned cheese taster or professional fanny magnet.

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By *vaRoseWoman
1 week ago

Ankh-Morpork

Neuroscience

Perhaps behavioural or affective neuroscience, or even neuro endocrinology

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By *ou only live onceMan
1 week ago

London

I've always fancied being an architect.

The dream would be a professional sports person of some kind, but assume this was supposed to be in the bounds of the realistic!

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By *r.ZeusMan
1 week ago

Basgiath War College

pulmonologist or cardiologist

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By *lirtyFilthWoman
1 week ago

Troublesville

"Maybe a sports physiotherapist or a PT. Or a forestry person. Something non office based. "

I moved out the office 3 years ago at the age of 50. Retrained. Now work inside/outside/forklift. Will never look back.

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By *estructionDollyWoman
1 week ago

Manchester

I currently work in local government.

I'd probably retrain in a STEM subject. I think they're vastly more employable that the humanities these days.

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By *lassyGent95Man
1 week ago

horsham

I’d love to have trained as a pilot

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By *ynamicnatureMan
1 week ago

Doncaster

I've worked in hospitality most of my adult life.

If I could restrain or start over again, I'd love to get into paleontology, archeology or become a travel writer.

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By *025IncomingMan
1 week ago

Co.Antrim

Military. Always wanted to do it when I was younger but as things do they get in the way

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By *onin25Man
1 week ago

Durham

"Maybe a sports physiotherapist or a PT. Or a forestry person. Something non office based.

I moved out the office 3 years ago at the age of 50. Retrained. Now work inside/outside/forklift. Will never look back. "

If it wasn't for the drop in money and job security I'd probably do it

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By *tannersMan
1 week ago

stanley

I’ve spent the last 26 years as a project/delivery/programme lead in public and private sector IT.

So something completely different, maybe a dog trainer/behaviourist, or something in the charity sector

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By *ayKellyMan
1 week ago

Kinross

I worked the perfect job for 33 years and retired age 52

I would live my life exactly as it was lived and enjoy every single moment again

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By *aphunterMan
1 week ago

horsham

Very happy with my work journey, but I’d do carpentry, set up a window company making windows for old buildings, random, but I like old buildings!

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By *99cjbMan
1 week ago

Grantham

Spent my working career in telecomms, would love to have work in aviation, aircraft tech, something along those lines as not clever enough to be a pilot

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By *mrmarkMan
1 week ago

Tavistock

A cunning linguist. Love to get my tongue around something. Only did Welsh and German.

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By *utterflyandArtificeCouple
1 week ago

Westbury (Wiltshire)

A mobile recreational pharmaceutical distribution agency boss.

Seriously,I think maybe a Geologist

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By *olvesxcoupleCouple
1 week ago

Round the bend

Mental health sector. Mainly therapy.

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By *ara25xWoman
1 week ago

Angus

I know from 14 what I wanted to do

And I'm doing it and loving it so yea I wouldn't retrain

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By *hortieWoman
1 week ago

Northampton

Hacker.

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By *aphunterMan
1 week ago

horsham

"Hacker."

🤣🤣🤣

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