How many of you are in a vastly different career than where you thought you'd be?

[Unicorn Jeff]

I never really knew what I wanted to do. I did IT for a few years but never did any certs. Got married, had a kids on top of three step kids so we were living paycheck to paycheck. Then one day I figured I'd try out truck driving. Started out with flatbed then moved onto car hauling. Just moved to Reliable Carriers back in October and I love it. My wife doesn't work, I have the little ones in daycare and all bills paid no problem. It's the first time since I can remember where im not worried about money.

[Ruffdaddy]

Reading through all of these I start to realize I've known some of you at least online dang near 20 years. Some even before that. To see some of you I remember were in college or just out and now out there killing it for several years now, makes me happy to see you succeeding.

Damn its been like 14 years for me. I was working at a subway when I first joined.

[Frank]

Reading through all of these I start to realize I've known some of you at least online dang near 20 years. Some even before that. To see some of you I remember were in college or just out and now out there killing it for several years now, makes me happy to see you succeeding.

[black2002ls]

I think you and I have talked about this before, but that was my intent when I started undergrad (thinking ahead to astrophysics). Bailed to engineering after 3 semesters, but in the spirit of the other lottery thread if I ever don't have to worry about money or time I'd love to actually put that on my resume.

I'm not sure if we have or not. Though I used to thoroughly enjoy the science threads. I actually finished my physics degree, I wish I had the foresight to change at the time. I thoroughly enjoy watching the looks on peoples faces when I tell them I have a physics degree, it gets comical at times.

I finished one course way from a dual major in physics and math, I had some issues with differential equations.

[Strychnine]

I ended up with a Physics degree

I think you and I have talked about this before, but that was my intent when I started undergrad (thinking ahead to astrophysics). Bailed to engineering after 3 semesters, but in the spirit of the other lottery thread if I ever don't have to worry about money or time I'd love to actually put that on my resume.

[black2002ls]

Growing up I always figured I’d go to law school. After working for my pops at the family law firm I decided that wasn’t for me at all. Luis (Osiris) convinced me to look at LE and Trublu took me on a ride along at FT worth PD back when I was 18 or 19. Still didn’t think I’d end up in it. Now I’m coming up on four years and can’t imagine doing anything else. Never thought I’d be making this kind of money at 25 to do a job that hardly feels like a job. Bought a house this year. Glad I ended up where I did.

Good for you, you got it figured out young! I was 30 before I really found a path that suited me!

[BP]

I had no idea you became a cop, didn't see that coming....

Hell I didn't either. You and Probie both get to wear uniforms and play with guns.

[black2002ls]

I never thought that I would be in the industry that I'm in. I work for the largest private home builder in the state, 4th largest in the nation, and build single family homes as a career. When I was grade school age, I wanted to be an architect, so that is sort of relatable. As I got older, I gravitated toward math and science, as they came easy to me and I enjoyed them, so architecture turned into engineering. As I got close to graduation, I wanted to become a mechanical engineer.

Family obligations and generally not being comfortable with myself enough to set out on my own and go to a large university led me to stay local. I ended up with a Physics degree, hoping to land in engineering. It was QUITE the opposite. A myriad of jobs over a 7-8 year span eventually ended in getting hired with my current company on the recommendation of a friend and old co-worker. Now, here I am. I love my job, the company I work for, and the opportunities it has provided for me and my family.

[Shaggin Wagon]

Growing up I always figured I’d go to law school. After working for my pops at the family law firm I decided that wasn’t for me at all. Luis (Osiris) convinced me to look at LE and Trublu took me on a ride along at FT worth PD back when I was 18 or 19. Still didn’t think I’d end up in it. Now I’m coming up on four years and can’t imagine doing anything else. Never thought I’d be making this kind of money at 25 to do a job that hardly feels like a job. Bought a house this year. Glad I ended up where I did.

I had no idea you became a cop, didn't see that coming....

[Rick Modena]

Jason's cooler than the other side of the pillow.

I agree, you can tell a lot by the way a person types his thoughts to a keyboard.


I have not met him in person yet, but hes a guy I wouldn't mind having a cold beer with...

[Baron Von Crowder]

That is great. Are you a part of humanizing the badge? Also, when working for CPS I was a "by the book" colossal asshole. Almost every time I had to tell a kid what to do it turned into a physical confrontation which then led to a restraint which then led to mounds of paperwork. I hated it and my job. Unfortunately I didn't realize why I disliked it so much until years later when I became a parent.

Jason's cooler than the other side of the pillow.

[SS Junk]

Yes

That is great. Are you a part of humanizing the badge? Also, when working for CPS I was a "by the book" colossal asshole. Almost every time I had to tell a kid what to do it turned into a physical confrontation which then led to a restraint which then led to mounds of paperwork. I hated it and my job. Unfortunately I didn't realize why I disliked it so much until years later when I became a parent.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Where is that guy? I always thought he was a cool dude

He's around, but not on the board.

[GeorgeG.]

Growing up I always figured I’d go to law school. After working for my pops at the family law firm I decided that wasn’t for me at all. Luis (Osiris) convinced me to look at LE and Trublu took me on a ride along at FT worth PD back when I was 18 or 19. Still didn’t think I’d end up in it. Now I’m coming up on four years and can’t imagine doing anything else. Never thought I’d be making this kind of money at 25 to do a job that hardly feels like a job. Bought a house this year. Glad I ended up where I did.

Where is that guy? I always thought he was a cool dude

[Cobraman]

Growing up I always figured I’d go to law school. After working for my pops at the family law firm I decided that wasn’t for me at all. Luis (Osiris) convinced me to look at LE and Trublu took me on a ride along at FT worth PD back when I was 18 or 19. Still didn’t think I’d end up in it. Now I’m coming up on four years and can’t imagine doing anything else. Never thought I’d be making this kind of money at 25 to do a job that hardly feels like a job. Bought a house this year. Glad I ended up where I did.