Dream Job?
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Topic: Dream Job?
Posted By: MissCandice
Subject: Dream Job?
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 10:39am
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If you could wake up one morning and be anything in the world, What would you be?
I would like to be a crime scene invesigator. Or i would just like to be rich so i can open a school/home for all the abandoned kids like that movie 'Madeline' Or just enough money to open a safe house for all the brothers and sisters of abused children that have been taken away from their homes.. I would hire all the loveliest poeple and give the kids everything they deserve. Wish i was as rich as Angelina Jolie. ------------- ~ Mummy to a beautiful girl ~ |
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 10:49am
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I'd be a multi millionaire and DH and I would start working on having a heap of kids.
One thing I'd love to do if we had enough money is build affordable housing to sell to NZ families like my own that can't afford a mortgage. We would not sell for a profit and there would be rules of sale so that no "rich" people or investors could buy.
If I had enough money so I didn't need to work I'd do more volunteering. I'd like to help out in the homes for pregnant teenagers.
Oh and DH and I want to have a redecorating competition - kind of like dream home - but him vs me. We'd start with the same amount of cash to buy and do up a house and then we'd sell them and the person that sells their house for the most wins. -------------  
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Posted By: MelanieAndBree
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 10:51am
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Id be a millionaire and buy a big farm so i can take in all the animals that dont have homes. ------------- Melanie. Mum to Briahna Robyn, 3yrs |
Posted By: MissCandice
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 10:53am
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A home for pregnant teens would be fantastic too! The can stay there as long as they want untill they can get on their feet and support themselves! ------------- ~ Mummy to a beautiful girl ~ |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 11:08am
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Crime Scene Investigator for me too - after having been a cop for a while.
I'm delaying the second part of that dream until next year but still working towards the first part at least! (hopefully in 5 years I should be qualified!) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MissCandice
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 11:10am
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How do you become a CSI? ------------- ~ Mummy to a beautiful girl ~ |
Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 11:12am
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I would build the north canterbury animal rescue centre and I would run a kennels and cattery to cover the costs (or some of the costs) of housing the rescue animals. I would also like to rehabilitate mistreated dogs so that they can be rehomed. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 11:13am
Here they are called either Crime Scene Analysts or Attendants or Scene of Crime Officers...all covers that sort of spectrum. You need to a complete a science degree with Chemistry and Biochemistry (chemistry for the physical biochem for the DNA side), very occassionally people get through without tese. Then you need to apply for the PostGrad Forensic diploma. If you want to go further into research etc you go onto the Masters in Forensics. Those are at Auckland...not sure what other Uni's offer. It's a nonsworn police role. I managed to find out some of the finer details as there was a job going recently. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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KylahsMum wrote:Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 11:52am
| Hrmmm...I'd be completely selfish, unlike most of you!! I would be a fully qualified lawyer with my own practice, who dabbles in renovations on the side - buying rundown houses, renovating them and selling them again. Just cos I love that kind of thing. Either way, I'd have enough money to do whatever I wanted. |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 11:57am
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I'm kinda selfish too.
I'd love to have enough money to own a nice sized farm with horses and be a teacher. I'm working my way there. The farm idea won't happen for many many years though |
Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 12:51pm
Firstly I'd have to be a millionaire and I would start a retreat for under privileged children where there would be all sorts of activities and outings (like a summer camp) and there would be animals that they could take care of (horses, sheep, chickens, ducks you name it we'll have it) 
My DF and I would also like to open a business so he could build and sell his props (he's a prop builder - obviously  ) and also run weekend events for the LARPing Community in places that actually look like they belong in that era (1920's etc) rather than just in a local hall done up to look like it...so setting the scene, so to speak... it'd be run like a proper town with general stores, restaurants, hotels etc... even horses and carriages roaming the streets
Ahhhh, luckily dreams are free otherwise that would have cost me an arm and a leg  -------------  
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 12:54pm
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Hmmm a millionaire for a job? sounds great!
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Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 12:58pm
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id love to own a kids themed party business which id run out of my own premises
or own a bridal boutique, as there is only 1 here and i love going in there and looking at all the gorgeous things. just not sure how to get started on it really ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 1:51pm
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I'd be a rockstar. Don't even have to think about it. ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 7:04pm
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I always wanted to be a herbalist and potter around in my own beautifully maintained gardens. So of course I'd have to be rich so I wouldn't have to worry about making money out of my chosen profession -------------  
 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 8:44pm
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I'd like to have my own luxury B&B, where I can serve gourmet meals that i've cooked to my guests, and offer them a massage if they want one. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 8:59pm
| Still be a teacher. |
Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 9:08pm
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I actaully know someone IRL who used to be CSI - she changed jobs. It's heaps more stressful and tons less fun that on TV
I'd like to be an astronaut - wouldn't it be cool to fly to the moon or Mars or somewhere?  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lovingmummyhood
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 9:22pm
Absolutely!!!  Ditto ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 9:42pm
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Mine would be midwife and would love to have a place for pregnant teens too.
Just handed in my application for midwifery so fingers crossed for me. |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 07 August 2008 at 7:34am
Yeah you don't get to tramp around crime scenes in flash clothing and high heels or get the results in 5 mins flat! Still the forensics people I have spoken to have loved it.  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: LJsmum
Date Posted: 07 August 2008 at 7:40am
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ohhh I'd finish work and live off my millions DH and I and DS would travel the world for a few months maybe 6. Then settle own on a farm close to family and friends. No mortage, no worries. Would be a play centre mum!! ans SAHM too. Off to buy lotto ticket!! -------------  
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Posted By: gypsynita
Date Posted: 07 August 2008 at 7:44am
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Hmmm... I'd be a travel writer - but again (like most of you!) rich enough so I only had to work when I wanted to ------------- Anita Mum to Cian (Aug 08), Josh (Jun 10) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 07 August 2008 at 7:51am
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I'm a geek, I love my job so I'd probably stick with it. I'd love to be a midwife coz I am fascinated with birth, but the novelty would wear off pretty quickly I think! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 07 August 2008 at 8:12pm
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I've been thinking about this and there's nothing that I really want to change. I'd be a legal secretary and/or mother for ever ------------- |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 07 August 2008 at 8:14pm
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I've been thinking more about this too, and it's not my dream job but if I had millions of dollars I'd open a mothercraft centre here like the one they have in Hamilton to help mums with unsettled babies etc. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 07 August 2008 at 8:28pm
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oh, changed mine, still a teacher BUT without marking or paperwork....or form classes...or registers...or moderation.
so I want to TEACH, not deal with all the other crap no parent teacher interviews either |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 07 August 2008 at 8:34pm
What she said
My dream job would be (obviously to be rich enough to do it lol) live on a tropical island half of the year and work at the local school. We'd have to be rich enough to come home all the time and/or fly friends and family over otherwise I couldn't do it. My friends dad flies to Thailand every hols to teach kids over in Phuket. He loved until the big wave came and he became an undertaker rather than a teacher 
I'd also love to be a wedding/event planner (for NICE people, not bridezillas etc!) Oh to dream... |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 07 August 2008 at 10:23pm
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realsitically, lactaion consultant
I could be a rockstar/lactation consultant... imagine what Perez would write bout me... ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 07 August 2008 at 10:45pm
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I'd love to own a beautiful book store, and DH would run the cafe next to it. Of course, I'd be too busy reading to deal with customers! Or my own MCN store
Realisitically, I'd love to get my wedding/event co-ordination stuff up and going again, was only just starting to make a go of it before I got pregnant and don't have the time or energy to do it at the moment. Too many late nights! ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 11:24am
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Bethany centre in Grey Lynn is a place for teen/young mums , i stayed there when i was preggers
Dream job ? i have no idea,some job where i could come and go as i pleased and not answer to anyone And not have to look at teeth ! My friend is studying at Yale (where she got in on a scholarship from NZ , im so proud) to be an archaeologist , which is pretty impressive, and , as part of Yale offering her a place they said they have a tomb in Egypt thats just been uncovered and any work she discovers,wil go under her name . Very cool I love babies, and pregnancy etc , but i think the novelty of midwifery would wear off soon |
Posted By: LuluBelle85
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 2:14pm
Bit off topic... but YAY for you Rach! I'm still a week or two away from handing in mine... haven't started my essay yet. Lol Back on topic... midwife for me as well :) |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 2:37pm
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The one in Wellington is called House of Grace.
For a couple of years I've been toying with the idea of becoming an antenatal class instructor as a "hobby job" and if I did that I'd also volunteer at House of Grace atm tho I'm already exhausted from all the 'hats' I wear. -------------
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Posted By: miss
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 2:38pm
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SAHM - paid. -------------  
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Posted By: miss
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 2:45pm
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MrsMojo, have you seent he childbirth educator course at Aoaki polytech? It is pretty full on to get into - you have to have an offer of potential employment, write essays on your beliefs and knowledge on some birth stuff etc. It is distance learning, I think over 2 years? I am still considering it for next year. -------------
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Posted By: ooEvaoo
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 3:02pm
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Hmmmm dream job? I wouldn't mind midwifery but am thinking of leaving that for later in life.as the clinical hours alone for the bachelor degree are horrendous!!!. K so dream job would be one that has minimal hours....maximum pay and makes allowances for my family......ah to dream...if someone knows what this job actually is please let me know ------------- 
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 3:04pm
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Yep. I looked into it when my AN instructor first suggested I do it. Back then you had to pay your own way but I believe you can now get help from studylink to pay for course fees. Also apparently the parents centre are crying out for instructors and will help you get into the course if you approach them first (I think you have to promise to work with them for awhile). -------------
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Posted By: popcorn
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 3:11pm
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i would love to own a kids educational toys shop ie like edukids in botany but better...
but working in emmas mothercraft unit would be cool too, i love settling newborns and helping out with routines etc that would be sucha cool job so hire me please! haha ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 5:50pm
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to be a kindy teacher which i,m hoping i can start with studing next year ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 7:50pm
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ooh, and have my own library..with only books that i like and recommend,. and look with disdain when people come in and ask for books I don't like
"oh no" i say looking down my nose with judgement "we don't stock THAT" I always wanted to work in a record store after seeing Empire Records..... |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 9:15pm
yes you do, you need to be employed by them I think and they no longer pay your fees, it has all changed as of july 1st. (Pres of Marlb.PC) You may also be able to do the course if you are employed by a dhb and you have a job as a cbe lined up? Anyhow, they give preference to PC CBE's the course was set up for them. ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 08 August 2008 at 9:17pm
LOL ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 09 August 2008 at 3:00am
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I'd own a bookstore/cafe .. a little like lizzle's library I spose but selling books and coffee - my two favourite things
If it paid better and there was no paperwork, teaching would be up there for me. That's why it's so much more fun over here than back home . ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 09 August 2008 at 2:09pm
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I love my job, i really do.
however, another thing i'd probably love to persue is photography - that's something i've always loved, and also writing kids books. I did write a few back when i was in my teenage years that i really wish i had held on to. Mostly though - if i had the money and time - neither of which really have too much of at the mo - I'd get this cuddly business off the ground and fly with it. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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