Gangan Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 When I was a child I dreamed of two things I wanted to be when I grew up. 1.I wanted to be a nurse.2 I wanted to marry and be a Mum. Well the Mum thing happened 1st! When my youngest was aged 8 & no longer a baby, the caring instinct sent me into Auxiliary Nursing at the Hallamshire Hospital It was hard work at times, but,to be able to help people when they are sick, and at their most vulnerable was the greatest reward possible.Even when the patients most basic needs were being attended to,I felt that their appreciation of my efforts satisfied and pleased me.Years later,when I had to undergo 2 major operations, I was able to identify with the nursing staff and understand all the hard work they have to do assist patients on the road to recovery.Of course,not all recovered,yet,still it was a privilege to be able to be there to comfort and care for a patient in their last hours.I seem to have spent all my life caring for people, because after the hospital I spent 12 years looking after elderly people.There was humour,sadness,happiness,and sometimes heartbreak.Would I do it again?Definitely! Now I am retired, and a lady of leisure!Albeit limited due to health problems. Did your childhood dreams regarding your career come true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfinjim Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I can say with all honestly that I didn't particually dream of sitting in an air conditioned office for hours on end, bored silly and browsing the internet all night! So no, my career dreams haven't really panned out. That said, even now at 37 I have no idea what I really want to do. Married with 2 kids, I'm sure working in a bar in a sunny hot spot won't carry it! Jim:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zweena Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I've realised how unusual it is to be doing the thing you dreamed of. I wanted to look down a microscope or be a scientist of some kind. After a long slog, I am doing just that. I've got one more year to the end of the PhD on breast cancer, and often get the 'thrill' of what I'm doing when I peer down that 'scope. The downside is that this is it. It's a bit like climbing Everest - all very well and good and such a personal achievement, but what the hell do you do next?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar_Kiss Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 no not at all!!! i wanted to be nursery nurse, cos i loved kids!! ending up doing beauty therapy, then training in social work. and now im modelling for magazines, which i never thought id be doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I've just achieved one of my childhood dreams which was to join the Royal Air Force. I was informed yesterday that I successfully passed the final stage in the recruitment process to join the RAF, be it the Auxiliary, but an achievement in my eyes nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I've just achieved one of my childhood dreams which was to join the Royal Air Force. I was informed yesterday that I successfully passed the final stage in the recruitment process to join the RAF, be it the Auxiliary, but an achievement in my eyes nevertheless. Congratulations ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudybay Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 If my career had stemmed from my childhood interests, I would now be a fully-fledged worm investigator. What is it with children and worms? Mind you, come to think of it, I guess I've retained more than a little interest in small wiggly things......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upinwath Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I was always bent on technical things so it's a yes for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I was into drama, dance and kids so yes for me too! Now teaching drama, working on performance and work with kids too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabbleRatcht Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 I am one of these lucky people. Got inspired by the pictures in the album 'Seconds Out' by Genesis. All my mates were musicians but I couldn't play a thing, so I decided I would have to be a sound engineer. After many years in education, I stumbled into the right place at the right time, and got a job. Been self employed for 20 years and been round the world a lot. My family thought it was a pipe dream, but I've 'been there, seen it, done it'. If you go to live concerts, the chances are you have been to one I was working on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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