re: Professions that sounded fun as a kid but turned out to suck.

I wanted so bad to be a Garbage Truck Man.. . Riding on the back of the truck seemed like the ultimate experience lmao

Airline Pilot. Since I was a wee lad I wanted to fly those 747s. Talked with a couple of retired pilots, the planes basically fly themselves and you fly A to B and B to A over and over, but the money was good.

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It was an awesome career for a time. I think every profession has a heyday, and for airline pilots it’s was the 60’s through the 80’s. The 707 revolutionized the industry and made the job glamorous. They made outrageous money and had women chasing them. Talk to retirees that were captains in this era, and they’re some of the coolest guys you’ll ever meet. Most are very well off and drive sports cars.

Deregulation turned it into common transportation, like riding a Greyhound bus. Glamour left, and so did the money. Pilots start at regional carriers for poverty wages and many never make it out of the system. And now automation aims to eliminate pilots completely. The heyday is long gone.

I would say most. I don’t think as a kid I would be expected to work 10-12 hour days. It’s amazing how being plugged in with technology has destroyed work/life balance for a lot of people. Remember the days of dad being home from work by 5:30 and not having to be taking calls or emails all night?

5,6,3,7,2,1

High school football coach. Before you know it, the kids are graduating high school and I’m still trying to find ways to shut down the Run/Pass Option in May. It’s been a rewarding career, but damn if i dont wish i knew my kids.