If you could change your profession, what would it be?

[Timber Stalker]

Dumb is Dumb does
Started digging ditches and laying pipe at 16 years old 45 years later still digging ditches and laying pipe
with bigger shovels and bigger pipe and a small army of ditch diggers
It pays the bills so why change
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I do wish i bought more home depot stock

we are in the same line of work. One would think it’s gets easier the longer you do it but it seems it just gets more challenging. Some how I’ve worked my way up to managing it all and not much seat time anymore.
I’m not sure what I would rather do, I’ve always been concerned about making something I truly enjoy into a job.

 

[kidoggy]

we are in the same line of work. One would think it’s gets easier the longer you do it but it seems it just gets more challenging. Some how I’ve worked my way up to managing it all and not much seat time anymore.
I’m not sure what I would rather do, I’ve always been concerned about making something I truly enjoy into a job.

there is that .

but , another way to look at it is ,if you love what you do ,you'll never work another day in your life.


I mostly just figure work sucks. it is supposed to suck. that's why they PAY you to do it.

I certainly don't do what I do because I enjoy it. in fact ,I would go so far as to say, I despise it with every essence of my being. any sane person would..(housepainter)
I merely do it because, I am good at it.it provides a service, most are willing to pay for AND it provides me the means to do the things I do enjoy

 

[idcwby]

 

[Team Kabob]

CRNA or dentist

But I love my job working with kids as a flight respiratory therapist.

 

[257Roberts]

Spent my early working years as a cowboy - ranches and feedlots. But it was hard to raise a family and buy decent hunting and fishing gear ! Looking at retirement in the next 10 years . Hope i have a little cowboy left in me!

 

[bacarybroke]

If I could switch things up, I’d probably go for something in healthcare, like being a phlebotomist.

 

[Mr Drysdale]

Started out pumping gas and fixing flats at 18 and married. Went from that to selling auto parts to selling cars to management and then the place went under. Banker friend called and said he needed help. I had to borrow a sports jacket from my brother-in-law to interview. That was 36 years ago this month. Changed banks 28 years ago and now am on the Board of Directors and in Senior Management. I feel very blessed and enjoy my profession.

Update:
I was named the CEO in August, 2022. I will be retiring at the end of the year. It has been a rewarding career. I am 67 years old and in good health. I will be spending a good bit of time on my farm and I am somewhat of an amateur gun smith. Mostly cleaning, small repairs and mounting scopes.

 

[BKC]

While in high school, i took building trades in a vocational program. Liked it well enough to go to college and get a degree in Industrial Construction Management. Worked for a few contractors and decided I could do it myself. My wife and i keep busy running the business. It has provided for our family well enough. Im 64 now and don't enjoy it any more. I think it is the new labor force and regulations that killed it for me. If I had to do it again, I think I would have not gone to college and just worked my way into a trade. I do enjoy working with my hands and producing something. There is a lot of ways to provide for the family.

 

[LeeSikvel]

I always thought I’d end up in the military. As a kid, I was all about the idea—discipline, teamwork, and just feeling like I was part of something bigger. Life had other plans, though, and I took a completely different route.
If you’re thinking about changing things up, it’s never too late to look into new options. I stumbled on https://www.becomeopedia.com/ the other day, and it’s got some solid info if you’re curious about different careers or want to figure out how to start something new.

 

[bacarybroke]

Update:
I was named the CEO in August, 2022. I will be retiring at the end of the year. It has been a rewarding career. I am 67 years old and in good health. I will be spending a good bit of time on my farm and I am somewhat of an amateur gun smith. Mostly cleaning, small repairs and mounting scopes.

I’ve had my own journey where I started in a completely different field and ended up in something I’m passionate about. I think your story really shows how versatility and being open to new opportunities can take you far. The farm and your gunsmith hobby sound like the perfect way to spend your retirement. I’ve always thought about getting into something similar myself—learning small repairs and building things. It’s great to hear you're enjoying it. If anyone's looking to explore career paths, https://www.becomeopedia.com/ is a great resource for inspiration.

 

[Shane13]

If I could change my profession, I wouldn't. I love what I do. I don't want to retire. I hope to keep doing it into my 70s, if not 80s, unless something drastic changes with my health or my industry. I'm a financial advisor. I enjoy working with individuals and families, helping them achieve their goals and dreams. It's a ministry as much as it's a job. I'm blessed with great clients, and I don't have to work with people I don't like working with. It doesn't hurt my back or anything. I have the freedom to travel and hunt and fish and do what I enjoy, and I make a good living in the process. And I truly feel like it's what God wants me to do - my calling. Why would I want to change or retire?

 

[hueycol]

I’ve been interested in anticheat development for a while now, and from what I’ve found, applying to larger gaming companies is a solid bet. Some smaller studios may offer good learning opportunities too, since you’ll get to work on more hands-on, varied projects. If you ever change gears, I recently came across a resource for becoming a veterinary assistant (it’s kind of a random shift, I know! ), but it’s a cool career path if you’re ever interested in something in the medical field. Here’s the link if you want to take a look: https://www.veterinaryschoolsu.com/ . That said, it might be worth checking out companies that specialize in security software—sometimes they have openings for gaming-related positions.