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If you could go back what would you be............?

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Mossfarr Thu 15-Aug-19 11:26:06

I'm sure this has probably been done before but I find it fascinating.
In my career I worked mostly 'office based' in finance. I enjoyed it and was good at it but, given the choice now, would I follow the same path - no I don't think I would.

If I had my time again I would love to have been an architect or structural engineer. I developed a great love of construction and all the building processes when renovating our homes over the years.

I always ask friends this question and its really surprising what people would choose. It reveals a whole different side to them - in a good way!

Hert2Hart Sun 18-Aug-19 12:34:07

Happy I went to Art School as I wasn't fixed on a career - except I was definitely not going into teaching... so I went into teaching. Happy I did that too but I should have been brave enough to have also trained in construction trades so I wouldn't have to be reliant on trying to get hold of a builder !

JoyBloggs Sun 18-Aug-19 21:23:20

Mossfarr I'm another who would like to be an architect given another chance. I always enjoyed creative pursuits as a child and went from school to Art College... architecture never entered my head at that time. When my children were small I spent many a happy hour on the floor with them making Lego constructions (probably when I should have been cooking or doing housework blush). One of my DC, currently a full-time mum, became a successful architect and I loved hearing about her course when she was a student and, later on, learning about the interesting jobs she was working on.

I've done quite a variety of jobs and been very fortunate that they have all been remunerated versions of the activities I enjoyed most as a child... so I've nothing to complain about!

Day6 Sun 18-Aug-19 21:33:53

Don't let another day pass!

Day 6
Do it!
I joined am dram musical theatre after I divorced.I’m very shy but once you’re on stage,music playing, lights bright- no better feeling!

Oh I can smell the grease-paint and feel the lure of the spot lights! Thanks for your support and enthusiasm Jillybird and Evangeline

I DO need something to get involved in. I shall seek out drama groups come September when people are back from holidays. Some days I feel I am drifting. Mind you, I'd expect to be an Oscar winner a few years after I'd perfected my craft on stage. grin

HazelG Mon 19-Aug-19 19:48:56

I'm the same as you RosieLeah I would have gone into teaching, but only if that had been the only changed in my life, I'm pretty hapy with the rest of it :D

Sara65 Mon 19-Aug-19 20:14:11

If any of you have ever read, The Good Companions, that is the life I would have loved, not as part of a concert party, as I’ve no musical talent, but as part of a travelling rep company.

I didn’t yearn for stardom, I just would have loved to be treading the boards up and down the length of England, staying in shabby but comfortable B&Bs.

I have to be honest, I think I may miss my creature comforts now, but what an adventure it would have been