Are You Interested in a Career That Is Similar to One of Your Parent's?

by GMR Posted 2012/05/09 17:27:19

Related Topics: High School, Student, College, Facebook, School, Career, students, Poll, Life, Future, Starting Over, Parent, The Future

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	Yes, similar to my dad's career	83 votes	9%
	Yes, similar to my mom's career	50 votes	6%
	No, I'm doing my own thing	743 votes	85%

It's about that time of year, when high school graduates prepare for the next phase in their lives: College. For many students, it's an uncertain and unpredictable stage. They're starting over in a big way, but know it will be more uplifting and exciting than the transition into high school. College is that ephemeral life-limbo where Facebook started, where "Animal House" took place, and where you (supposedly) decide what to do for the rest of your life.

Whether you're going into college, went to college "back in the day," or are hoping to go at some point in the future, take our 6-question Quick Poll when you get the chance and let us know what your experience was like, or how you expect it to play out.

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BIG BAD JOHN R. 2012/05/12 15:10:52

Yes, similar to my dad's career

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Came from a long line of Rail Roaders.
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BIG BAD JOHN R. 2012/05/12 15:10:52

Yes, similar to my dad's career

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Came from a long line of Rail Roaders.

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Viktoria to BIG BAD... 2012/06/10 04:57:23

dats wat im going into :D hopen something like CSX would be awsome

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John 2012/05/12 14:16:46

No, I'm doing my own thing

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Thanks to the war had my parents no education like that and no career. They tried to do this and that just to survive.
I was the first one in the entire family who went to study technical stuff. My dad did all that we children have a chance for a better life.

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Elizabeth 2012/05/12 13:56:42

No, I'm doing my own thing

I hate my mom's job! She works at a hospital and does pregnancies and I SOOOO don't wanna do that, it's gross to me. I want to be a fashion designer for clothes in the future. =)

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RoseyRhod to Elizabeth 2012/05/14 01:13:16

It's a funny thing, but during my nursing studies, the one part that squicked me out was gynecology. To me, the external plumbing is no different from looking at an arm or a leg, I've seen it so much. But looking inside? ACK! I felt kind of faint. Which is bizarre, seeing as that's the same plumbing that I've got myself!

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Elizabeth to RoseyRhod 2012/05/14 01:14:50

LOL!!! XD

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chamchamgal 2012/05/12 12:51:57

No, I'm doing my own thing

Shoot wish I did pick my dads career.

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wolfcall 2012/05/12 11:18:43

Yes, similar to my mom's career

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me and my mom will be starting a restaurant soon and it will really be my first job lol

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..tisha... 2012/05/12 06:02:26

No, I'm doing my own thing

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Mother works at VW corporate and my father is in the navy......I took the artistic route.

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janet 2012/05/12 05:49:53

No, I'm doing my own thing

My mom was a teacher and I was not : )

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disclaimer 2012/05/12 05:26:11 (edited)

No, I'm doing my own thing

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At the moment I think I'm going to go into medicine. My mom was a dancer and went into executive search when she retired, and my dad worked with the circus before becoming a talent manager and occasional producer. Interesting how although I'm choosing a more "conventional" career it's radically different from what either one of my parents do or did.

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lucythetooth 2012/05/12 04:18:20

Yes, similar to my dad's career

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I work in the methane industry just like my dad did. I work for a different company than he did, but one of the guys he used to work with came to work at my company. It's kind of cool to work with someone I've known since I was a kid.

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METALheadMom 2012/05/12 04:13:19

No, I'm doing my own thing

My Dad practically forbid me to take on his career, even though he taught me just about everything I would need to know. He said "women don't do this kid of work". He was a master machinist, mechanic, welder. My Mom was a mathematicians aide at NASA - - I hate math.

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exsecrare 2012/05/12 04:12:48

No, I'm doing my own thing

My dad's a drug dealer.

My mom is a dumbass. I mean, she married a drug dealer, come on.

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METALhe... to exsecrare 2012/05/12 04:16:59

Wow. I assume you aren't into their sickness. I really feel for you - having messed up parents sucks. Be strong no matter what!!!

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exsecrare to METALhe... 2012/05/12 22:47:22

I cut ties a while back. I guess I'm still rather bitter.

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RoseyRhod to exsecrare 2012/05/14 01:15:23

Don't blame you. I think I would be too.

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lokey 2012/05/12 02:56:27

Yes, similar to my dad's career

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thus far i've done a lot of warehouse jobs, my dad is a lifetime factory/warehouse worker so i'm not exactly forging my own path yet, but i'm in college currently so that is one way i'm doing my own thing

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Metaldane 2012/05/12 01:15:48

No, I'm doing my own thing

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I come from a family of farmer/mechanics and part time soldiers but I'm going into law enforcement.

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Dima 2012/05/12 01:03:28

Yes, similar to my mom's career

the medical family lol

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THB306 2012/05/12 00:57:49 (edited)

No, I'm doing my own thing

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My dad's a welder and my mom's a stocker at Wal-Mart... I've always wanted to do something in animation... Go figure...!

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RoseyRhod to THB306 2012/05/14 01:16:24

The younger you start, the sooner you'll get there--go for it!

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glass_butterfly ~YSU~ 2012/05/12 00:18:11

Yes, similar to my mom's career

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I'm doing my own thing at the moment. But something around my mom's line of work is what I'd love to do as sort of a plan B. She was a social worker and my heart is out to help kids and their families.

But it was very dangerous (my mom encouraged me to do something a little more safe) so maybe a youth consular or maybe in early childhood development and specialize in kid with learn disabilities like autism, ADD, and ADHA.

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onadeko adetutu,caleb unive... 2012/05/12 00:01:00

No, I'm doing my own thing

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i am not interested in my parents choice of carreer. presently am a mass communication student(public relations and advertising) at caleb university.and my dad is an engineer while my mum caterer. i dont see myself going in any direction of my parents career.
BY: ONADEKO ADETUTU,CALEB UNIVERSITY, IMOTA, LAGOS, NIGERIA.

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GeminiWolf 2012/05/11 23:53:27 (edited)

No, I'm doing my own thing

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I install coupon machines and ads at local supermarket and drug store chains, and work at a Bed and Breakfast. I'm also an entrepreneur

My dad was a history teacher at a prep school and my mom is a gardener turned massage therapist/swing dance teacher.

I'd say no. I'm my own person.

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Eņģelis☩ 2012/05/11 23:51:18

Yes, similar to my dad's career

Its a family thing i got to keep on doing,however i will try to do my own too at the same time

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Arianne 2012/05/11 23:50:16

No, I'm doing my own thing

Not even in the same field.

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Visipunkbot sXe 2012/05/11 23:17:04

No, I'm doing my own thing

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Prostitution and drug dealing just isn't my thing.

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Kigan 2012/05/11 23:13:01

No, I'm doing my own thing

Dad is tech support for the FDA, mom is in the office part of the meter reading department at an electric company.

I'm going into accounting with a passion for writing.

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L1 2012/05/11 23:01:44

No, I'm doing my own thing

Not even once. I chose the medical path while my dad chose law and computers and mathematics. My mom was a homemaker. Neither of these paths appealed to me.

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Jay J 2012/05/11 22:57:11

No, I'm doing my own thing

But i have no idea what my own thing will be.

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cupcake951159 2012/05/11 22:53:06

No, I'm doing my own thing

I want to be a graphic designer and neither of my parents are anything artsy. But my dad is a member of the RCMP and I always wanted to marry someone that is in the RCMP.

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JohnT 2012/05/11 22:26:35

Yes, similar to my dad's career

We both worked for the Navy for over 30 years. He worked for Military Sea Command, I was DOD.

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Bob DiN 2012/05/11 22:23:28

No, I'm doing my own thing

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My father was a 30 years ranking police officer. Not my thing, I stay away from danger.

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lorenab. 2012/05/11 22:23:18

No, I'm doing my own thing

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well, not really, there isnt a both option on here. i want to be a science teacher (Mom is a second grade teacher). and i also want to be a restaraunt/ bekery owner (Dad owns a restaraunt). so... yeah haha!!:D

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DoxieDad 2012/05/11 22:04:02

Yes, similar to my dad's career

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For as many different jobs I have done in my life it still surprises me that I ended up in the same industry albeit at a different angle as my father, grandfather, and family members past.

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Bibliophilic 2012/05/11 21:58:06 (edited)

No, I'm doing my own thing

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I'm aiming for tenure at a quiet University in the North Eastern US.

My father has always been in sales and my mother has been a Library Assistant or a Teaching Assistant. I'm currently a graduate Teaching Assistant and full-time student. My dream is to earn a PhD and see my mother earn her Bachelor's before I'm 30.

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Rick 2012/05/11 21:25:17

No, I'm doing my own thing

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I did that in my 20's. I was a Construction Worker. Then I went into the Steel Industry.

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Autumn 2012/05/11 21:08:57

Yes, similar to my dad's career

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My dad works in the music and entertainment industry... And that's the path I'm following. My mom is one of those online coaches... Not interested in that.

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BlunderWoman ~ FTGOP~ BN 0 2012/05/11 21:02:53

Yes, similar to my mom's career

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If I had to pick one, it would be my mom's job in a heartbeat, but that would mean creating considerable student loan debt, and I'm not sure I want to spend 4 years of my life in law school.

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