I love the occupations post! I'm impressed by the diversity on this little board!!
I'm really not fulfilled with my current job so I love to daydream with what ifs?
If I could have any job I would run a non-profit that helps children in the sex trade in Asia. I know the job would be draining but I think I would love the work.
What would your dream job be?
Re: s/o: Occupations post - what's your dream job?
my read shelf:
I have two:
1) Rescue Swimmer for the US Coast Guard. I get a rush just thinking about it. On a lesser scale, I'd be happy doing rescue swimming on a more local level (rivers, lakes, floods, etc)
2) I'd like to open a shelter for women and children who have been abused. I'd focus on all the training and help to help these women get ahead so they can get out of the situation and move on to better lives. I'd also provide extensive counseling for the children.
KAK, have you read Somaly Mam's book, The Road of Lost Innocence? It was really inspiring! I met her this fall.
I really love my teaching job, but if I had to do something different (and training/schooling were no issue), I'd be a photojournalist or I'd have my own bakery!
I haven't read it but I'll check it out after I get done with all of my pregnancy reading. I read a great book on social entrepreneurs a few months back I think it was titled How to change the world, it really inspired me to do more. Now I just have to figure out my "how"! That's awesome that you were able to meet someone who's had such a great impact. I've read an article about her and was impressed.
I wish I actually made a living from my art work.
Own a greenhouse. And be wealthy and just be able to volunteer all over the place (hospitals, animal shelters, etc.)...I think that would be really rewarding and flexible so I could be with my kids, too.