WHAT WAS YOUR DREAM JOB, AND WHAT DO YOU DO INSTEAD?
Start with this CareerAddict.com list of the top ten kid's dream jobs, find out what your audience envisioned as children, and what they ended up doing instead.
10. Singer/Musician
A very young Celine Dion wanted to become a singer when she grew up - and look at her now: five Grammy Awards and 250+ million albums in sales later, she's the world's best-selling female vocalist of all time. But the Queen of Pop isn't the only person to dream of pursuing a career in music - and succeeding at it. In fact, almost every other famous singer and musician dreamt of becoming one when they were still children. Salaries for pop musicians vary depending on how successful you are. Dion, for example, made 42 million last year alone.
9. Writer
Imagine coming up with the idea of a boy wizard and an entire universe comprised of Muggles, witches and dragons. Or the idea of a hobbit named Frodo who inherits the powerful One Ring and sets out to destroy it. Or even that book series that everyone keeps talking about - Game of Thrones. J.K. Rowling, the woman behind Harry Potter and his adventures, is currently worth $822 million, making writing a potentially very lucrative profession.
8. Athlete
Footballers, sprinters, tennis players, cricketers, baseball players, basketballers... the list goes on and on. There are literally hundreds of options if you want to pursue a career in sports. Becoming an athlete is the dream job of many young boys (and girls, too), with footballer being the most common option.
7. Doctor
Becoming a doctor is one of the most common childhood dream jobs, and this may be because the profession commands a certain respect, considering you'll be saving lives for a living. It's one of the most difficult career paths to get into, though. Not only do you have to dedicate a significant amount of time (and money) to get into the profession, but only the best of the best are typically become qualified to practice medicine. If successful, though, it will all be worth it: imagine making up to $129,500 a year.
6. Ballerina
Becoming a ballerina is the dream of many girls. Of course, there are many boys who have the same dream. Just look at the likes of Mikhail Baryshnikov, Roberto Bolle and Rudolf Nureyev - all popular male ballet dancers. In the UK, salaries for professional dancers vary according to how much you charge and how often you perform, though the Independent Theatre Council (ITC) recommends that performers are paid a minimum of $566 a week.
5. Chef
Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson... They're among some of the UK's (and the world's) best-known and most talented celebrity chefs, so it's no wonder why many kids want to follow this career. It could also because they love spending time in the kitchen with their mums and nanas, particularly when baking cookies. Chefs typically earn between $23,300 and $32,000 a year. Head chefs make double this, raking in some $63,000. This, of course, depends on the restaurant you work for and your reputation.
4. Firefighter
Firefighting is another job many boys dream of doing - like those who dream of becoming doctors, this could be because of the prospect of saving lives. While the majority of firefighters in the UK are men, it is not strictly a man's job. In order to become a firefighter, you'll need to pass a series of physical and written tests, as well as a medical test. It's an extremely dangerous job, as you'll be risking your life for others. If you do choose to pursue this career, you'll start by making between $28,000 and $36,500 a year but your salary can increase to $53,000 with experience.
3. Astronaut
Ever since Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, it's become the dream of many children around the world to follow suit. After all, not many people can say that they've walked on the surface of Earth's natural satellite. The starting salary for astronauts is $51,000, which can increase to $101,000 with experience. If you come to decide to follow your childhood dream of becoming an astronaut, you'll need to be prepared to undergo intense training, have a high level of physical fitness and be away from home for extended periods of time. We hear that the views are great, though.
2. Actor
Dwayne Johnson recently topped the list of the highest paid male actors in the world, having earned a total of $64.5 million in the last 12 months. It is, therefore, no surprise why many children want to pursue a career in acting. It's also probably because it's one of those jobs that require a lot of creativity and imagination - something that kids are known to possess a lot of. But while a career in acting can be extremely profitable, it's not always glamorous. The industry is a pretty tough one to break into and it can take years before you land a major TV or movie role. The late Alan Rickman was 36 when he landed his role as Hans Gruber in the 1988 blockbuster Die Hard.
1. Teacher
Teachers take up the top spot in our list of top 10 kids' dream jobs, and this is largely due to the fact that children spend much of their childhood in a classroom setting learning about different subjects. Their teachers basically play a huge role in their early lives. Your salary will depend on your specialty. For example, early years teachers make up to $42,000 a year, while secondary school teachers earn as much as $84,000 on an annual basis.
10. Singer/Musician
A very young Celine Dion wanted to become a singer when she grew up - and look at her now: five Grammy Awards and 250+ million albums in sales later, she's the world's best-selling female vocalist of all time. But the Queen of Pop isn't the only person to dream of pursuing a career in music - and succeeding at it. In fact, almost every other famous singer and musician dreamt of becoming one when they were still children. Salaries for pop musicians vary depending on how successful you are. Dion, for example, made 42 million last year alone.
9. Writer
Imagine coming up with the idea of a boy wizard and an entire universe comprised of Muggles, witches and dragons. Or the idea of a hobbit named Frodo who inherits the powerful One Ring and sets out to destroy it. Or even that book series that everyone keeps talking about - Game of Thrones. J.K. Rowling, the woman behind Harry Potter and his adventures, is currently worth $822 million, making writing a potentially very lucrative profession.
8. Athlete
Footballers, sprinters, tennis players, cricketers, baseball players, basketballers... the list goes on and on. There are literally hundreds of options if you want to pursue a career in sports. Becoming an athlete is the dream job of many young boys (and girls, too), with footballer being the most common option.
7. Doctor
Becoming a doctor is one of the most common childhood dream jobs, and this may be because the profession commands a certain respect, considering you'll be saving lives for a living. It's one of the most difficult career paths to get into, though. Not only do you have to dedicate a significant amount of time (and money) to get into the profession, but only the best of the best are typically become qualified to practice medicine. If successful, though, it will all be worth it: imagine making up to $129,500 a year.
6. Ballerina
Becoming a ballerina is the dream of many girls. Of course, there are many boys who have the same dream. Just look at the likes of Mikhail Baryshnikov, Roberto Bolle and Rudolf Nureyev - all popular male ballet dancers. In the UK, salaries for professional dancers vary according to how much you charge and how often you perform, though the Independent Theatre Council (ITC) recommends that performers are paid a minimum of $566 a week.
5. Chef
Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson... They're among some of the UK's (and the world's) best-known and most talented celebrity chefs, so it's no wonder why many kids want to follow this career. It could also because they love spending time in the kitchen with their mums and nanas, particularly when baking cookies. Chefs typically earn between $23,300 and $32,000 a year. Head chefs make double this, raking in some $63,000. This, of course, depends on the restaurant you work for and your reputation.
4. Firefighter
Firefighting is another job many boys dream of doing - like those who dream of becoming doctors, this could be because of the prospect of saving lives. While the majority of firefighters in the UK are men, it is not strictly a man's job. In order to become a firefighter, you'll need to pass a series of physical and written tests, as well as a medical test. It's an extremely dangerous job, as you'll be risking your life for others. If you do choose to pursue this career, you'll start by making between $28,000 and $36,500 a year but your salary can increase to $53,000 with experience.
3. Astronaut
Ever since Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, it's become the dream of many children around the world to follow suit. After all, not many people can say that they've walked on the surface of Earth's natural satellite. The starting salary for astronauts is $51,000, which can increase to $101,000 with experience. If you come to decide to follow your childhood dream of becoming an astronaut, you'll need to be prepared to undergo intense training, have a high level of physical fitness and be away from home for extended periods of time. We hear that the views are great, though.
2. Actor
Dwayne Johnson recently topped the list of the highest paid male actors in the world, having earned a total of $64.5 million in the last 12 months. It is, therefore, no surprise why many children want to pursue a career in acting. It's also probably because it's one of those jobs that require a lot of creativity and imagination - something that kids are known to possess a lot of. But while a career in acting can be extremely profitable, it's not always glamorous. The industry is a pretty tough one to break into and it can take years before you land a major TV or movie role. The late Alan Rickman was 36 when he landed his role as Hans Gruber in the 1988 blockbuster Die Hard.
1. Teacher
Teachers take up the top spot in our list of top 10 kids' dream jobs, and this is largely due to the fact that children spend much of their childhood in a classroom setting learning about different subjects. Their teachers basically play a huge role in their early lives. Your salary will depend on your specialty. For example, early years teachers make up to $42,000 a year, while secondary school teachers earn as much as $84,000 on an annual basis.
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