YES

Count=14

Creative and Technical Director / Marketing Firm

Yes and no. I was interested in commercial art all along, but didn‘t know that I would be in this particular field.

Clinical Psychologist

Yes, when I was fifteen I took a mini-course in psychology and knew I wanted to enter this field.

Architect/Designer 

Yes I did; I was interested in how buildings affect people.  

Planetarium Systems Coordinator/Educator

Yes, I knew I wanted to go into the field when I was nine.

Electronics Engineering Technician

Yes, I had a strong interest in electronics and computers.

Public Health Nurse

Yes, I went directly from high school to nursing education

Controller/Office Manager

Yes because I was very good with numbers and math.

Senior Marketing Director

Yes - related field of apparel

Optometrist

Yes, in my senior year.

Graduate Civil Engineer

Yes.

Contractor/Mason

Yes.

Assistant Director of Underwriting 

Yes 

Home health nurse

Yes

Educational Specialist

Yes

NO

Count=51

Mechanical Engineer

No, I almost went to college undecided, then a month before it started I entered the college of engineering. I knew I liked math, and science was always fun for me, so I based my decision off of that. Once I was in the engineering classes, I decided to study mechanical engineering.

Partner and Co-owner of Marketing Firm

I knew I would work in a related field, but I didn‘t know much about the career options. I was interested in writing and acting. Teachers said I would be good in public relations. I was interested in math and I also knew I wanted to earn money.

International Project Mgmt. & Researcher

Growing up I was very interested in other cultures and helping other people in poorer countries. I knew I wanted to work on social issues but did not think I‘d ever come to Africa. And here I am.

College Instructor (Humanities/Theology) 

I had no idea in high school. I enjoyed math and physics. In college I majored in religion - but I didn‘t get started on this career track until five years after graduation.  

Special Educator

No...I was interested in physical ed and dance. It wasn‘t until I volunteered in a class for behavior/autistic children that I realized what I wanted to pursue.

Teacher Assistant

No--I hated school! Now, I am working on a dual masters degree (MSW--Social work and MA in Criminal Justice) I am a great student and ENJOY class!

Office Manager / Insurance Company

No, I never thought I would work in this field. A year ago I started with a business school, and found that I like this field.

Kitchen Design and Sales / Hardware Store 

No, I didn‘t know what I would do. I started in this field a few years after I graduated from college. 

Finance Associate

No, in high school I wanted to be a hairdresser. Worked with music and played violin for six years.

Community Employment Specialist

No. I entered college undeclared, but changed to Social Work in the middle of my freshman year.

Community Relations & Economic Development Representative

Not specifically. I did know I would be involved in community issues/business concerns.

Associate Director of Investment Management  

No, I was good at fixing things. Computers need fixing, so I learned how.  

Health Specialist

I knew I wanted to do something in Health Care, but I did not know what.

Environmental Technician  

No. I entered this field after working in other jobs for several years.

Domestic Violence Victim Advocate

No, this job didn‘t exist then. I got into this field 3 years ago.

Veterinary Assistant

No, I was intrested in animals as a child, but not as a teenager.

EMT/Paramedic

No, I‘ve been with the company for only about a year and a half.

Coalition Coordinator

No, after college I tried a lot of things before I got here.

Dangerous Goods Program Manager    

Absolutely not. Fate and hard work landed me here.    

Rehab Counselor / Vocational Consultant

No, but I knew I wanted to be in a helping profession.

Reservoir Engineer

No, of course, my background is chemical engineering

Chief of Police

No, I started in 1970 after I got out of the army.

Lawyer

No, when I was in 38 I decided to change careers.

Math Coach

No....never thought I would even teach!!! 

HVAC Contractor  

No, I did not even know it existed.  

Associate Actuary

No idea - thought I‘d be a teacher.

System Engineer  

No, I got started after college.  

Kindergarten teacher

No, wanted to be a police officer.

City Councillor

No, I went to college to be a vet.

Web Design

No - this field did not exist.

Preschool Teacher

No, wanted to be a hairdresser

Data Analyst 

No I did not. 

Manager of Supply Chain Capabilities  

Not a clue.  

Web Developer

Not at all.

Senior Programming Analyst

Not at all.

Concierge

Not at all

Graphic Designer

Nope

Art Gallery Manager  

No  

Teacher 

No  

Art Investment/Appraisal 

No 

Vice President Construction Management Co. 

No 

Surgical Products Salesman 

No 

Medical Student

No.

Software Developer

No

Direct Support Worker

No

Vice President of Finance Heavy Construction Distributorship

No

Process Analyst

No

International Settlement Global Custodian

No

Marketing Coordinator

No

High School Guidance Counselor

NO

Special Education Assistant

No

OTHER

Count=11

Grad student / Guidance counselor

I had an idea that I would enter the field. I knew I wanted to work with kids but was unsure in which capacity.  

President, The Art Emporium

I was always interested in a career in art, but owning an art supply store never entered my mind.

Director of Pastoral Care and Patient Advocay

I was always had an interest in ministry that began in childhood.

Executive director of a regional nonprofit educational foundation

When I was in high school I planned to be a psychologist.

Civil Design

I did like drafting in school.

Management Consulting Admin

Transportation Maintenance

Inventory Control Coordinator

Local Area Network (LAN) Administrator

Leather Business Owner

Deli and Catering Owner/Manager