What did you want to be when you grew up?

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by RobynR

Wanted to be a Vet, but the school counselor in grade eight said it would never happen; people like that should be fired.

I agree, counselors should encourage not discourage.

Originally Posted by VFX

When I was young, I wanted to make the skeletons & monsters come alive in movies (just like in Jason & the Argonauts and Clash of the Titans) and was told by everyone (teachers, career counsellors, parents etc.) that I should just forget it as it will never happen.

I've been working in movie visual effects for about a decade and now my old teachers ignore me.

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Good for you! I'm glad you stuck to your guns and did what you wanted to do.

[Keri]

I wanted to be a marine mammal biologist but... I don't really like swimming in saltwater or the idea of putting on a clammy wetsuit...or boats... lol..... I DID end up working with animals though (veterinary ward nurse) and only have to go armpit deep in my marine tank!

I'm really happy with the end result

[Pan]

I wanted/want to be a real life version of captain ron.

[SeaSerpant]

I want to be many things. an engeneer, actor, architect, singer, music recoreder, and the list goes on.

[mpleleaf]

All I remember is I wanted to be "BIGGER" and I achieved that at 230 lbs. , so I guess I meant my goal... and my father always said I wouldn't be successful, I guess I fooled him. I had many career paths to choose from Marine Biology, Resp. Therapists, and a first line defensemen for the Toronto Maple Leafs but I finally decided on an Industrial Construction Electrician. Still have hopes of one day accomplishing one of the others except for TML defensemen, I think for them there is little hope, LOL, but I still am a loyal but quiet fan!