What would you do?

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » December 2, 2002, 1:45 pm

I was going to ask everyone what they do for a living, but realized it would be a string of boring IT-related jobs that no one really cares about.

So, I thought I'd ask, if you could choose another career, what would it be? Assume that you have the proper resources, such as specialized training/schooling, that you would need for your new career.

For me, I think it would be a toss up between writing literary criticism or reviewing cosmetics.

Midnyte_Ragebringer · December 2, 2002, 1:54 pm

I think I would like to run a large, very sucessful strip club for a living. Yep, that's my dream job.

Post by **Xouqoa** » December 2, 2002, 1:56 pm

I'd play hockey in the NHL. If only we had hockey in high school when I was going... they have it now though, of course. Fuckers.

Phugg_Innay · Post by **Phugg_Innay** » December 2, 2002, 2:01 pm

If I could afford the pay cut , I would go back into the weather field. It was my job for 4 years in the AF and then 5 years after that working for the Navy as a civilian. I couldnt do just normal weather though , It would have to be like it was for me in the beggining. I was working in very specialized areas, like , Aircraft testing and then weapons testing after that. I could never go back to just simple boring airfield weather. After that , if I could choose another it would be Air Traffic Controll. Anybody remember Pushing Tin ? well Multiply the drinkin they did by about 50 and you have the real controllers.

*edit* 3rd position clit inspector at all Fan Faires

Ocelott · Post by **Ocelott** » December 2, 2002, 2:02 pm

I would go back to being a ski instructor. That was an AWESOME job, but the money is only good in the winter.

emmer · Post by **emmer** » December 2, 2002, 2:05 pm

if I won the lottery or something, I'd probably move to new zealand or ibiza or something and just spin records all day... in fact it's kind of funny, I was considering this very topic the other day at work during one of my frequent right click-animate cubicle jam sessions with clippit....

I mean.... -what?

Coatlicue [KoE] · Post by **Coatlicue [KoE]** » December 2, 2002, 2:08 pm

Good topic, Lalanae!

Couple choices for me... either be a professor of music education or, if I were going for the big guns, I'd try and be the first female asian conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Or play for them

Siji · Post by **Siji** » December 2, 2002, 2:09 pm

Musician.

Neost · Post by **Neost** » December 2, 2002, 2:18 pm

Tree trimmer.

That's what I've threatened to do several times in my long, boring IT related field.

Tree trimmer.

or bush trimmer.

noel · Post by **noel** » December 2, 2002, 2:28 pm

If I won the lottery, I'd cycle full time.

Barring that, kinesiologist, sports medicine specialist, physically therapist specializing in sports related injuries, or a nutritionist.

If not, I'd be a sports photographer.

Post by **Xouqoa** » December 2, 2002, 2:29 pm

I could deal with being a sports photographer. I woulda done photography if I could have afforded all the equipment requrements in college.

Aabidano · Post by **Aabidano** » December 2, 2002, 2:32 pm

I ran a watch/clock repair shop for a year when I was in the Navy. I liked the work, it was nice and quiet and folks (generally) left me alone to take care of business. Customer service issues didn't come up and nothing was ever an emergrency.

Watch repair is fun, I still do it as a hobby, it won't pay the bills though.

Then I made the mistake of telling someone at work I played with Unix at home in '92. It's been an odd ride ever since. Career changes by accident/chance conversation have been the rule.

rhyae · Post by **rhyae** » December 2, 2002, 2:36 pm

Live far away from people, rehabilitate and treat injured wildlife and raise owls.
yup.

Animalor · Post by **Animalor** » December 2, 2002, 2:36 pm

Prolly something having to do with Archeology and/or History.

Biffin · Post by **Biffin** » December 2, 2002, 2:46 pm

If Biffin had any talent whatsoever.. prolly rockstar if anything.

Demags · Post by **Demags** » December 2, 2002, 2:49 pm

One word. Pimp.

Drolgin Steingrinder · December 2, 2002, 2:51 pm

Saint and Anointed prophet of a religion worshipping me.

Bar that, a better person who had a job that he loved.

Cartalas · Post by **Cartalas** » December 2, 2002, 2:51 pm

Avon Lady so I can have a Pink Car.

Hayley · Post by **Hayley** » December 2, 2002, 2:53 pm

I'd like to be a physician of some sort. Either specializing in ob/gyn or working for the CDC doing research on killer viruses such as ebola or hanta. I also think forensic science looks very interesting.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » December 2, 2002, 2:53 pm

Musician.

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » December 2, 2002, 2:55 pm

An author of fiction/science fiction/fantasy, or a Literature Professor.

Canoe · Post by **Canoe** » December 2, 2002, 2:55 pm

2 choices for me, i'd love to own and run my own bar - although it would probably be dangerous for my liver, man would that be a great time.

2nd choice would be a professional sports announcer, i've done it on the side a bit before but never made it to where I was making enough money to live on

masteen · Post by **masteen** » December 2, 2002, 3:06 pm

I got canned from my IT job for telling one of 10,000 middle managers to fuck off. Best thing that ever happened to me! I moved back to the Keys, and while the money isn't as good as in Tampa, it's really nice to only have one boss

My point? Sometimes it's not what you do, it's where ya do it.

Kylere · Post by **Kylere** » December 2, 2002, 3:08 pm

Hmm alternate career, okay I know, Independantly Wealthy!!

Puppiepaw · Post by **Puppiepaw** » December 2, 2002, 3:18 pm

Cartalas wrote:Avon Lady so I can have a Pink Car.

Kinda sad that i know this...

Mary Kay sellers drive the pink caddies.

As for me i would luv to run my own bar. Use to bartend in my younger days.

Running my own resturaunt would be cool too! I have had the plans for this since i was 20. Hehe Name, menu, layout.

But I love my job being a full time mommy.

Sirensa · Post by **Sirensa** » December 2, 2002, 3:23 pm

I'd do nothing - or everything. Getting paid to flitter around the world doing whatever I damn well pleased would own.

If I had to actually do something.. I'd be a multi-lingual chef! Travelling all around the world snagging yummy food recipes and being able to converse with the people that make them in their own language would be really neat.

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » December 2, 2002, 3:27 pm

Current Job: IT Tech / Web Master

Future Aspiration: Web Designer (The kind you can do for fun as opposed to a Job)

Best Job Ever: Manager of a Video Store (A great job for a slacker who loves movies and hates work)

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » December 2, 2002, 3:32 pm

I'd have my own adult video store. However, it would be quite different than any I have ever seen. I would have weekly classes which covered various sexual practices and proceedures. I would sell all forms of off the wall specialty items as well as have a twice a year bazaar where people could sell their wares to others. (there's lots of old-school craftmanship in these circles) Basically, my store would be an environment of sexuality, where people could relax around like-minded individuals if they so choose.

Failing that, I'd run an Imax theater.

Fallanthas · Post by **Fallanthas** » December 2, 2002, 3:32 pm

Go back to hand-manufacturing archery equipment.

The requirement to give up things like indoor plumbing and eating something other than beanie-weenies drove me out last time.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » December 2, 2002, 3:35 pm

Sirensa wrote:I'd do nothing - or everything. Getting paid to flitter around the world doing whatever I damn well pleased would own.

Good call Sirensa

I'd do that too if I ever had the chance.

Mort · Post by **Mort** » December 2, 2002, 3:36 pm

Food Critic, Hands down....

KilornCloudwalker · Post by **KilornCloudwalker** » December 2, 2002, 3:38 pm

Smithsonian Curator or something else historically inclined like that... second choice is owning/running a used and rare book store

Not exciting I know

Akaran_D · Post by **Akaran_D** » December 2, 2002, 3:42 pm

Raido DJ would be a great job.

US President I wouldn't mind.

Barring that.. movie director / writer or a computer game designer.

Aireanna Wyndcather · December 2, 2002, 3:47 pm

Animator for Disney

Cartalas · Post by **Cartalas** » December 2, 2002, 3:48 pm

Puppiepaw wrote:
Cartalas wrote:Avon Lady so I can have a Pink Car.
Kinda sad that i know this...

Mary Kay sellers drive the pink caddies.

As for me i would luv to run my own bar. Use to bartend in my younger days.

Running my own resturaunt would be cool too! I have had the plans for this since i was 20. Hehe Name, menu, layout.

But I love my job being a full time mommy.

Oh shit your right

Zamtuk · Post by **Zamtuk** » December 2, 2002, 3:50 pm

If I knew and understood it all too well, I guess I would get into stocks. Though you may scoff at me due to the economy status, people are still making assloads of money. And still find time to play golf.

Bastards.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » December 2, 2002, 4:01 pm

If I needed to pay the bills and had to work, I'd write fiction, hard sci-fi and some fantasy. IF the talent was there, a laptop, your imagination, and a lounge chair on the beach isn't a bad way to go for a job. (don't give me shit about editing, deadlines etc...this is a fantasy thread : )

For pure money jobs, daytrading isn't bad. No boss and great work hours. Cash out each night and you have no worries while not working.

For jobs that sound cool but probably suck ass if you actually do them, archeology or paleontology might be personally rewarding instead of just making money. Being a scientist, inventor or innovator also ranks high on my list of cool jobs.

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » December 2, 2002, 4:04 pm

i would be independently wealthy.

Neroon · Post by **Neroon** » December 2, 2002, 4:17 pm

I wouldn't mind doing the daytrading thing, you can still do it during rough times, just need to choose different companies.

I also would go back to my old job in a heartbeat if it wasn't a huge paycut. Arcade Manager! You get to boss people around and play games for free all day! Plus, all the cute girls from Filenes (sp) come and beg you for change!

kyoukan · Post by **kyoukan** » December 2, 2002, 4:36 pm

korean dance dance revolution champion!

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » December 2, 2002, 4:46 pm

Neroon wrote:I wouldn't mind doing the daytrading thing, you can still do it during rough times, just need to choose different companies.

You can choose the same companies but short the stock. The worst thing you can do in daytrading is get attached to a stock. Be heartless, be inhuman, have a steamroller mentality and you'll do fine...and don't give your friends stock tips because at some point they'll be wrong. You're doing yourself and them a favor by not saying anything. (that's for daytrades, not for long term investments)

Daytrading is 100% you. There's no one to blame or pat on the back but yourself. If you scored well on that Spear Chucking game posted here awhile ago you'll do well making all the speed clicks required for fast trading.

Aabidano · Post by **Aabidano** » December 2, 2002, 4:50 pm

Thinking about it a bit more, professional student.

Learning just about anything is fun, if the teacher knows and enjoys the subject. I've taught a few times and really loved it. Don't know that I'd want to teach long term, it's a lot more work than you'd think.

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » December 2, 2002, 4:53 pm

Hrmmm...

National Geographic Staff Photographer

Jalissa · Post by **Jalissa** » December 2, 2002, 5:21 pm

Definetly run my own bar. I bartended and ran a bar for about 10 years. Bartended in dance clubs, country bars, karaoke bars and yea even a strip bar.. bartending

I'd have 2 bars in same building... sports bar on one side and a dance club on other. Already have the layout in my mind heh.

If not that, then Massage Therapist... love giving massages so why not get paid for it to!

Hayley · Post by **Hayley** » December 2, 2002, 5:39 pm

Fairweather Pure wrote:I'd have my own adult video store. However, it would be quite different than any I have ever seen. I would have weekly classes which covered various sexual practices and proceedures.

Inquiring minds wanna know....
would you personally teach the anal sex class?

Bakara · Post by **Bakara** » December 2, 2002, 5:49 pm

A registered massage therapist, & an avid photographer.

Ooga[foh] · Post by **Ooga[foh]** » December 2, 2002, 5:59 pm

I would actually love to be a director of a community center. I volunteered for a community center and had the time of my life. Running organized sports, tutoring and helping out the neighborhoods of inner city kids gives me joy and a peace inside that I had never felt before. I love fund raisers and getting people involved. I would love to be the man in charge of such a thing.

Other then that, I would like to be governor.

I'm all about spreadin the love.

Melrin_Specclaster · Post by **Melrin_Specclaster** » December 2, 2002, 6:04 pm

I'd restore old sports cars....I like some of the new ones, but damn, cant beat an old muscle car. It's nice to work with your hands and see something at the end.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » December 2, 2002, 6:12 pm

would you personally teach the anal sex class?

Haha

Probably not. I could give my 2 cents and share my opinions/experiances, but there are people more qualified than me to actaully teach that type of stuff. Then again, this thread assumes I am rich with OMGIAMRETARDEDCAUSEALOTISTWOWORDS of time on my hands, I may just go out and get those credentials!

Sexuality amazes me. If I could make a living out of it in one way or another it would be a pretty sweet deal.

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » December 2, 2002, 6:40 pm

Fairweather Pure wrote:Sexuality amazes me. If I could make a living out of it in one way or another it would be a pretty sweet deal.

My 2nd to last semester of college, I started looking at graduate Psychology programs because I was intent on making my way in world of sex therapy. I was disuaded by the actual course material because it was mostly generic psychology material (very few sex therapy programs in this country) and extremely heavy on the research side (as opposed to the theoretical discussion/application side). Plus, I realized that even if I was a sex therapist I wouldn't necessarily have a job like Dr Drew

But I totally know what you mean; its a fascinating subject...

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