If IT wasn't an option for a career, what would you like to do?

This topic is for those who are currently working IT, wanting to work IT, or thinking about getting out of IT to do something else.

Just curious....and serious inquiries, please.

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NinjaBoy

There were several options that I was looking into:

1. Cop (transport or K9 division), as my dad use to be one.
2. Nurse, as I use to be a carer
3. Martial Arts instructor (reached rank of 2nd Dan, but then damaged my knee).
4. Engineer - this was the one I was strongly considering just before I decided to concentrate on IT, electrial engineering.

-Ken

RomBUS

I would probably be in the union for electrician or one of the union jobs.

gosh1976

In high school and when I first went to college I was very interested in Psychology and Journalism. I had a hard time making it to class back then so those didn't work out though I think I would have enjoyed being a writer or psychologist. At times I also thought about going into teaching. I was also a pretty good cook during my years working in restaurants and considered going to culinary arts school to become a chef. So, perhaps one of those careers had things gone differently but I really enjoy working in IT.

Secu

Civil Engineering, was really interesting at some point maybe it could be again

MrAgent

I was just thinking about this last night. I think I would move to Alaska and try to be a trooper there. Looks like fantastic work.

it_consultant

Airline pilot, I might just still do that too. Have you seen the job forecasts for them?!

JoJoCal19

If I were not working in IT I would be working in Real Estate. Either for a commercial RE or development firm, builder, Realtor. I've got my license and have a company that I formed. Just waiting for the opportunity to start doing some projects alongside my IT job.

Devilry

MrAgent wrote: »

I was just thinking about this last night. I think I would move to Alaska and try to be a trooper there. Looks like fantastic work.

That does look like fun.

Stiltz79

Law Enforcement
Motorcycle Mechanic
Medicine

WafflesAndRootbeer

Photographer or SCUBA diver. I have done law enforcement and it's not worth considering as a job. You just lose too much and get very little with the culture that exists today in law enforcement agencies.

higherho

I would have gotten into Marketing. That industry is worth over 400 billion dollars and quite honestly I been told I have a really good way to selling products / advertising them. With that in mind I would have gone down that road and try to work with some big corporations.

Ryan82

Probably a vet as I have always enjoyed animals.

chrisone

Stock trader on wall street , only because i have seen Money never sleeps to many times

or a movie screen writer or director.

GOZCU

test pilot at Bentley, ferrari, porsche and so on

vCole

Some type of Law Enforcement.

veritas_libertas

Law Enforcement most likely. I started out working on an AS in Criminal Justice until I decided to move over to IT. It's also in my blood, since both of my parents are police officers.

Hypntick

I briefly considered culinary school about 10 years ago. I realized I really enjoy cooking, why would I ruin it by making a career out of it.

MAC_Addy

I would have most definitely be in the Military - Royal Marines to be exact.

I originally joined when I was 20, got through the selection process, passed the 3 day pre-royal marines course (PRMC) and began training. Got to week 16 (out of 32), found out my dad was terribly ill (living in the US), I had to do a leave of absence, coming over to the US to help out my mum, ran out of money and was unable to return to the UK.

crrussell3

Like to do: Video game designer or chef

Most likely end up doing: Still be a CAD Design/Drafter or Designer for HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical (all commercial)