When I left school, I really wanted to train as a hairdresser, but my friend who had left a term before me & had started her apprenticeship, said that the hours were very long & the pay abysmal, so I didn't.
I ended up working in Admin until becoming a fulltime Mum to our two daughters.
When they were 6 & 9 years old & established at school, I went back to work in an office environment, climbing the ladder to Company Secretary, along with all the perks! I stayed at the same firm for 26 years!
Like bigmamma, my ideal job would have been as a Midwife, as I adore babies & love helping people.