What did you want to be when you grew up?

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The forum discussion centers around childhood aspirations and how they evolved over time. Participants shared their dreams of becoming astronauts, veterinarians, scientists, and various other professions, often reflecting on how their interests shifted as they grew older. Notable mentions include aspirations influenced by the Apollo space program and personal experiences in science and engineering. The conversation highlights the diversity of career paths and the impact of early interests on current professions.

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  • #31
I was never sure what I wanted to be, until I got my first science kit. I think it was a mineral testing kit, because I put on a lab coat and walked around the base and took little samples of every rock I encountered.
In the 4th grade we were given tests, for the girls the out come was grim, with our only options being a nurse and/or a dental asst, office or homemaker!
 
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  • #32
Ooh, I wanted to be many things. A swimmer, an athlete, a vet, an engineer, a philosopher... I couldn't stand the idea of operating on cute furry animals, and I have the worst hand-eye co-ordination in the cosmos, so I did none-of-the-above. I plan on disappearing into obscurity.
 
  • #33
My poor cousin couldn't decide between sanitation engineer or brain surgeon. He ended up pin-striping cars. :smile:
 

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