Q: If time and money were not an issue, and you had to choose something besides what you have done, what occupation would you like to try doing?

Irene, 1928 – “Working with animals, like a veterinarian or work at the zoo with baby animals…I wouldn’t want to work at a shelter though.”

 

Peter, 1927 – “I had the perfect job. I did exactly what I wanted to do…maybe I would have traded it for working in a manufacturing firm.”

 

Joy, 1923 – “I would love to work with people with Alzheimer’s. I know I’m good at it.  My husband had Alzheimer’s and I had him up and working around the house up until the end.”

 

Douglas, 1925 – “Probably a diplomat or ambassadorship…or even an interpreter, I always found that fascinating.”

 

Alicia, Not Telling – “The same thing. I would be a teacher and a councilor.”

 

Gene, 1945 – “Well, if I wasn’t married, I would have liked to be a famous pool player, playing on TV.”

 

Claudia, 1935 – “I think maybe an airline hostess.”

 

Barbara, Not Telling – “I would be writing scripts for radio or movies with some constructive ideas, no murder.”

 

Gladys, 1941 – “If money were not an issue I would have actually been a dentist, and had the time to pursue it.”

 

Jacqueline, 1938 – “I’d like to have a job helping people. I would have started an organization to feed the poor.”

 

Carol, 1941 – “Singer and Dancer.”

 

Joanne, 1933 – “I would have worked in the medical profession as a doctor or nurse. My Aunt and my daughter were both nurses and have enjoyed it.”

 

Joan, 1932 – “Psychologist, that would be it…I think psychology is wonderful.”

 

Varad, 1936 – “I liked what I did.”

 

Cookie, 1940 – “Something that would help children…they are the future of our country.”

 

Phyllis, 1929 – “Well, if I had training, I think I would have liked to be a chef (if the hours were better)…or, I’d be a comedy writer.

 

Mary, 1938 – “I would like to be missionary and go to other lands.”

 

Sandy, 1935 – “If I had the talent, I would choose to be a musician with a symphony orchestra.”

 

Mercedes, 1933 – “I think I would have loved to be a yoga guru.”

 

Libby, 1923 – “Teaching.”

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