Employees share over-hyped dream jobs that sound glamorous until you actually do them: 'I'm 44, a little late to start a new career... but here I am'

When we were kids, dreaming about our future careers was like picking from a magical world of endless possibilities. You could be a veterinarian, a movie star, a singer, an astronaut, a dolphin trainer, or whatever your little heart desired. But then, adulthood arrived alongside a grim reality check. Maybe the years of school and six-figure debt made you wake up from that dream of becoming a doctor real quick. And being a filmmaker sounded artsy and cool, until you realized the 80-hour work weeks and constant rejection weren't exactly the vibe you were hoping for.

Now we're out here scheduling spreadsheet audits at 2 p.m. and updating printer toner in beige cubicles. Welcome to the land of insurance adjusters, data entry clerks, and corporate compliance specialists. How did we get here?

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