If you could have any job in the world....

[cookiecat]

This is totally non-bdsm related. More of a curiosity question.

I'm in a unique position to be starting over in the work world; it feels both exciting and super scary.

If you could do any job in the world, what would it be?

Do you ever think about pursuing the dream??

If you care to share -- do you like / love your current job? You don't have to say what it is (unless you feel comfy sharing).

 

[TheSilverLining]

I've had that - the chance to take a step back and decide what I really wanted to do with my life. I messed things up big time (that's how it seemed at the time) and had to re-think everything. It's totally exciting, and equally as scary; but in retrospect more rewarding than I ever thought it would be.

I did pursue my dream. It took 2 years of college courses, multiple University applications, a 3-year uni degree...probably about 7 years total in the making (as a single parent with a second job on the side) but I finally got there.

People kept telling me that the novelty would wear off, but 6 years in and I still love it.

 

[Bramblethorn]

My main job has had its ups and downs, but it's going really well at the moment (touch wood). A whole bunch of things came together and I got a "temporary" promotion that I can probably string out for years, long enough for a very good shot at converting it to permanent. We're probably cutting staff next year, but my job involves automating stuff so I'm relatively secure (touch wood again).

I was managing one guy, and then somebody borrowed him from me, but I can still call on him when I need. So I have the help without needing to worry about whether he has enough to do, and he's getting good experience so I don't have to feel guilty.

Meanwhile, I'm getting to do interesting technical work with nifty toys. The co-workers are nice, and I can work from home pretty much any time the cat^W^WI want to.

I don't know which deity is smiling on me just now, but I'm grateful for it

 

[ToPleaseHim]

I love what I do now, it is incredibly fulfilling and I look forward to work nearly every day.

If, however, I could make a sustainable income by beta reading, editing, and (of course) hobnobbing with reknowned authors, I would do that in a heartbeat.

 

[SalvDali]

Very interesting for me because I will be in your shoes in 2-3 years. I quit my job at DHS 6+ years ago to be a stay at home father. Our youngest will start school in 2 years and I will have to find something to keep my occupied during the day so I don't die of boredom.

I am leaning towards daycare/teaching. I spent about a year home schooling my oldest before he started Kindergarten and it was just amazing to watch him learn. I had him reading, writing, and doing basic math before he started school.

 

[Blue]

I don't want to think about it. If I could pick any job in the world then I would so much prefer doing that to what I'm currently doing that I'll just recede into existential nihilism.

 

[cookiecat]

I've had that - the chance to take a step back and decide what I really wanted to do with my life. I messed things up big time (that's how it seemed at the time) and had to re-think everything. It's totally exciting, and equally as scary; but in retrospect more rewarding than I ever thought it would be.

I did pursue my dream. It took 2 years of college courses, multiple University applications, a 3-year uni degree...probably about 7 years total in the making (as a single parent with a second job on the side) but I finally got there.

People kept telling me that the novelty would wear off, but 6 years in and I still love it.

Congratulations on making the change - it sounds challenging. It's great it paid off. :hopeful:

My main job has had its ups and downs, but it's going really well at the moment (touch wood). <snip>

I don't know which deity is smiling on me just now, but I'm grateful for it

It's a good feeling when everything comes together and actually stays that way. Here's to more of it!

I love what I do now, it is incredibly fulfilling and I look forward to work nearly every day.

If, however, I could make a sustainable income by beta reading, editing, and (of course) hobnobbing with reknowned authors, I would do that in a heartbeat.

Looking forward to going to work is key, isn't it? Dreading going in to work is the worst feeling. Hmmm. Sustainable income. *puts on the list of must haves*

Very interesting for me because I will be in your shoes in 2-3 years. I quit my job at DHS 6+ years ago to be a stay at home father. Our youngest will start school in 2 years and I will have to find something to keep my occupied during the day so I don't die of boredom.

I am leaning towards daycare/teaching. I spent about a year home schooling my oldest before he started Kindergarten and it was just amazing to watch him learn. I had him reading, writing, and doing basic math before he started school.

Wow, SD - it seems not that many dads have (or make the choice to have) that opportunity to stay at home. It's a weird place to think you have this wide open opportunity. What will I do with it!? I'm 55 - will probably be older when the time comes to re-enter the work force. I feel overwhelmed at times.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[cookiecat]

I don't want to think about it. If I could pick any job in the world then I would so much prefer doing that to what I'm currently doing that I'll just recede into existential nihilism.

Hmmm. I've put off thinking about it for a long while. At times, I've thought: "what job would be relatively comfortable AND allow me rarely have to interact with people?" (I've worked retail for the last 35 years. As much as I loved it, I'm not sure I want to go back)

I recall going in to Lake of the Clouds in Michigan, part of a state park. This woman was in a little structure, like a tiny house. The view was amazing. It was a relatively secluded area. She was a forest ranger (I'm assuming, she had on uniform) and gave information about the park. As we were walking, a deer bounded by. I thought this would be a great job.

Existential nihilism didn't cross my mind, though.

 

[jaF0]

Ultimate Supreme Overseer of All Things Globally.

I say, You do; without hesitation or question.


So, yeah, it could be BDSM after all.

 

[cookiecat]

Ultimate Supreme Overseer of All Things Globally.

I say, You do; without hesitation or question.


So, yeah, it could be BDSM after all.

Global overseeing sounds daunting.

I think I'd just start locally.

 

[Farawyn]

Restaurant critic.

My first degree is in psych. I always wondered how I may have been had I pursued that.

I would like to to DWB. It's always been a dream of mine. I also like Public Health Nursing.

Also, I love the idea of being in a Hangover Van and starting banana bags and selling coffee to hungover Rich people. For profit.

It seems I would stay an RN.

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[Kittyscave]

I truly love the flexibility, independence, and impact on others that I have as a prof. However, by the time my husband and I are no longer supporting our children (done with 1 next summer) and my mother, I intend to have my second dream job as an international traveler and part-time writer; although, the likelihood of actually getting paid for it is slim (and frankly, irrelevant).

 

[SalvDali]

Wow, SD - it seems not that many dads have (or make the choice to have) that opportunity to stay at home. It's a weird place to think you have this wide open opportunity. What will I do with it!? I'm 55 - will probably be older when the time comes to re-enter the work force. I feel overwhelmed at times.

Thanks for sharing!

Well when my wife was pregnant, she jokingly suggested I quit and stay at home when there was an incident with one of her coworker's child in day care. She is definitely not a soccer mom.. I told her if we could make it on her salary I would Love to, and that was that... I am so glad I get to spend so much time with my sons. I feel like I never spent time with my parents because they were always working so I make sure we do things together as much as I can squeeze in.

 

[Eva_Star]

I don't know exactly what the job title for this would be but I always thought I would work in hospice...not necessarily as a nurse but more as emotional, spiritual support (hospice chaplain??). It's something I've done with a few loved ones. I can't think of anything more fulfilling than being there for someone in their final days, especially for those who have no one else.

 

[Eva_Star]

Hmmm. I've put off thinking about it for a long while. At times, I've thought: "what job would be relatively comfortable AND allow me rarely have to interact with people?" (I've worked retail for the last 35 years. As much as I loved it, I'm not sure I want to go back)

I recall going in to Lake of the Clouds in Michigan, part of a state park. This woman was in a little structure, like a tiny house. The view was amazing. It was a relatively secluded area. She was a forest ranger (I'm assuming, she had on uniform) and gave information about the park. As we were walking, a deer bounded by. I thought this would be a great job.

Existential nihilism didn't cross my mind, though.

A lot of state parks hire regular people to man little cabins at camping grounds. The person would rent out the campsites. I think that would be an amazing job! It probably wouldn't pay much but oh the perks of living in such a gorgeous place!

 

[jaF0]

I don't know exactly what the job title for this would be but I always thought I would work in hospice...not necessarily as a nurse but more as emotional, spiritual support (hospice chaplain??).

In my final weeks/days, the LAST SumBeach I want anywhere near me is some Thumper spewing made up fictional crap.

 

[Blue]

In my final weeks/days, the LAST SumBeach I want anywhere near me is some Thumper spewing made up fictional crap.

She'd probably double as a friendly face too, not necessarily a preacher.

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[BiBunny]

I'd be either a fiction writer or a psychiatrist, I think.

 

[midwestyankee]

Fascinating question.

Between short-term summer or vacation jobs during school and long-term engagements, I have worked in well over 20 different fields during the course of my career. Of the long-term jobs, I think I can break them down into three categories along a spectrum of helpful-to-others (i.e., teacher) to team member (i.e., consultant and developer/writer) to full-on I'm-in-this-for-the-money-so-get-the-fuck-out-of-my-way selfishness (i.e., financial sales). There are other ways to differentiate between jobs, of course, but in the end I learned that certain aspects of each job fed different parts of my psyche and the helpfulness-to-others versus selfishness scale mattered a lot more than others.

I discovered that priority by forcing myself to reflect on my jobs with the help of exercises contained in the book What Color is Your Parachute? I highly, highly recommend this book fior anyone who is looking for a job, whether it's your first or your fiftieth.

To answer your question, at the moment I think I would like to work as a professional coach or mentor specializing in helping people communicate more effectively. Part time, of course, and I'd be okay with working with a single client per year at $1,000,000 per annual retainer.

 

[LucyBee01]

I have been thinking about this for a long time and am still working out what my dream job would be, or at least something I would really enjoy everyday.

I am leaning towards coaching. Maybe with a few other bits in there like mediation and training. Maybe.

Whether I pursue this I don't know yet. But I am in no rush. I am fortunate that I like my current job and colleagues. Snuggled into my comfort zone with a bit of stretching. Also, that sort of change would probably mean being self employed which would be a big change and hard in terms of managing finances and having to do all that networking stuff.

Maybe I need to read the parachute book, mwy I am already working my way through Feel the fear and do it anyway, which has been inspiring already.

 

[Iamsubmissive]

I don't know exactly what the job title for this would be but I always thought I would work in hospice...not necessarily as a nurse but more as emotional, spiritual support (hospice chaplain??). It's something I've done with a few loved ones. I can't think of anything more fulfilling than being there for someone in their final days, especially for those who have no one else.

That could be considered a grief counselor or...we have some organizations around my town that have 'emotional wellbeing volunteers', that's not a paid position though.

My dream job doesn't exist...unless you can get paid for being a beach bum. (Some might suggest a lifeguard but that isn't as much fun as it looks.) Maybe I could make necklaces out of seashells and sell them for food money...I could get by like that

 

[hylas_]

I love the content of my job (I work as a technical specialist in high-end fashion), but I wish I could work less, and if I'm being 100% honest, in a different geographical location. So if I'm allowed to make up jobs, one dream job would be: What I'm currently doing, but only 3-4 days a week, in Berlin (or London? San Francisco? New York? Possibly Stockholm or Koppenhagen?)... with a higher salary

Thinking of other careers, architect or interior designer sounds appealing as well. I imagine in a way, it's a lot like fashion, just with bricks instead of fabric, lol... the goal is to make stuff that people want to spend their lives in.

Something else I'd love to do is to be a curator of some kind. Maybe the curator of a museum, or the owner of a high-end store ("curating" the wares), or perhaps even a personal shopper ("curating" someone's wardrobe).

I could absolutely not deal with being self-employed, unless I had a big, fat financial safety net. If I did, though... writer, artist, or jewellery designer sounds great. At least the part where you create. But I did spend some time as an artist (kinda sorta) and I could not stand the "networking" part (hate hate hate gallery openings.) And, of course, the broke-as-fuck part.

 

[_Necrosomantic_]

Well, I've done just about every kind of trade work there is, on top of a slew of other odd jobs and pseudo careers. I currently work a job I enjoy, just not a fan of the wholly useless and maliciously retarded yuppie scum I work for.

Honestly, I always wanted to try my hand at demolition work on a grander scale than I've had. I've never ( purposely ) destroyed a building, and it'd be an easy enough transition, as I already know how to read schematics and could easily locate the load bearing points of a structure and plant explosives accordingly. License isn't that hard to obtain either, if you don't have a record, just have to be employed or own a company and be okay with being watched like a hawk by the government. Small price to pay to get to blow shit up for a living though

Other than that?

....

Kidney Thief.

You wouldn't feel a thing, I'd leave you a bottle of water to wash the " mouthful of pennies " taste out, I learned how to do a rather nice butterfly stitch young, I know where the majority of only the seediest of motels are in this country, and I'd at least clean the tub out before I left you in it ( can't have you getting an infection now ). I'd also leave you cab fare to get to the nearest hospital. I'm a big fuckin' softy like that