Will your kids go into the same profession as you?

[GwinnettNole]

There is a saying that children will end up in the same profession that you are in. Is this true?
Perhaps your kids are older-- did they go into the same profession?

It's interesting my kids have no interest in computers yet. My son (14) actually wants to avoid it all together. Probably because I'm in it... lol.

 

[SeaPA]

I went into the same career as my dad (as did one of my two brothers and one of my two sisters, as well as the only child of the sister who's also a CPA).

Not sure if my kids will do so (they're 14 & 12). If I was to guess, I'd say there is a 50/50 chance that the older will, but much lower odds on the younger kid.

 

[F4Gary]

No. He's a Mercedes mechanic...er...technician.

 

[GoNolesTX]

I went into the same career as my dad (as did one of my two brothers and one of my two sisters, as well as the only child of the sister who's also a CPA).

Not sure if my kids will do so (they're 14 & 12). If I was to guess, I'd say there is a 50/50 chance that the older will, but much lower odds on the younger kid.

Using simple math... you're one of 5 kids? Holy hell.

But also, my answer is no... 35 and no kids, highly doubtful that there will be any little GNT's running around.

 

[NYCNole]

I hope not, finance with power company is sleep inducing. Want my kids to work for themselves. My daughter is highly driven so could see her running a business.

 

[LesClaypool]

I hope not and don't see my daughter going into sales.

 

[SeaPA]

Using simple math... you're one of 5 kids? Holy hell.

But also, my answer is no... 35 and no kids, highly doubtful that there will be any little GNT's running around.

Yes, my parents kept trying until they achieved perfection; I showed up, so they stopped at 5. My oldest sister is a lot older than me (she got married when I was only 3; I more grew up with her kids than with her).

 

[GwinnettNole]

I went into the same career as my dad (as did one of my two brothers and one of my two sisters, as well as the only child of the sister who's also a CPA).

Not sure if my kids will do so (they're 14 & 12). If I was to guess, I'd say there is a 50/50 chance that the older will, but much lower odds on the younger kid.

Sheesh your family is an example of the saying.

 

[TexSkills]

My kids are only 3 1/2 and 1 1/2 but I doubt they go into corporate finance. I eventually want to transition out of it myself, lol.

 

[Fijimn]

Keeping fingers crossed that she goes into the world of overeducated elitism. I've heard the summer parties and buffet spreads are choice...

 

[wbnolefan2]

No. He's a Mercedes mechanic...er...technician.

How does he like it? I could see my son doing well as a auto tech. I can't see him tolerating college (except for the girls and football part, in which he would excel)

 

[cmanole]

No way my daughters become a pimp...

 

[GoNolesTX]

No way my daughters become a pimp...

Just have The Deuce playing on loop in their room(s).

 

[F4Gary]

How does he like it? I could see my son doing well as a auto tech. I can't see him tolerating college (except for the girls and football part, in which he would excel)

He loves it. He did not do well in college. Wasn't ready for it and had a girlfriend.

 

[Finance85]

I just have one child. My background is engineering and finance, but work is Information Systems. My son will be a mechanical engineer.

 

[GwinnettNole]

I just have one child. My background is engineering and finance, but work is Information Systems. My son will be a mechanical engineer.

Something tells me that lawyers, doctors, engineers and accountants probably fall more in the category of my kids will follow my steps....

 

[LLOYD72]

I ran a large CPA firm for years and I am finishing up my career as a CFO. Our daughters said "you work too hard" and both picked other majors/careers. My niece in NY - 2000 miles from here - became a CPA, though. Good career but a lot of long days pushed them in another direction. BTW - they're both very happy with what they are doing. I preached to them for years that they needed to do something they had a real passion for and the rest would work out. Glad they followed my advice!

 

[Nole Lou]

Nope, no way. Wouldn't want them to. And we've never professed any love of our careers to make them want to.

The oldest is going to be a speech therapist. Don't know where the other two will end up, but they're looking at biologist and engineer at the moment.

 

[funksouljon]

If my kids wanted to get into IT, that would be fine but they are 3 n 5 so the work force in IT (and in general) will be pretty different in 15+ years.

 

[mcgrawfsu]

No. He is way too smart to do that. He's 12 and likes to come to the office and do some busy work for extra cash, but there is no way I'd let him get into the business. The idea of one day handing the company over to him is appealing, but I'd rather sell and just leave the money to him one day. I hope he gets into something technology/math related.

 

[MIKE_G]

My kids are only 7, so hard to project career prospects. Right now, professional tv watching and Pokemon card trading are my best guesses. But neither my brother or I ever considered falling my father into police work. My brother was closer to being on the other side of that equation for a while, if you catch my drift. I don't think I exude enough passion for my career that it will rub off on my kids. They have been to my place of business exactly twice in their lives, and at this point I still don't think they comprehend what I do or have much interest in trying to. I hope they both follow whatever their passions lead them to.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

My kids eyes glaze over when they ask what I do for a living. In fact, my eyes glaze over when I try to explain it. So I'm gonna say no.

 

[Random_John]

My brother is moreso into what our dad did. He was a T-Com I&R guy. My brother does that with a cable company now. Me, I'm in technical recruiting.

I doubt my son follows in my footsteps. In fact I hope he doesn't. 6 years with Walmart, 12 years with the state, a few stops inbetween. I hope he finds what he likes much earlier than I did. He is 5 and REALLY into math.

 

[ponchfrog]

I don't think so. No female SEALs nor should there be.

 

[DFSNOLE]

No. After college, I got in the construction industry. Did well ending up as a certified general contractor employing 50 people. Both of my kids saw me work hard both mentally and physically and now see me broken down physically.
My 25yo son is in sales and my 27yo daughter is a behavioral therapist.

 

[BarryB1081]

Something tells me that lawyers, doctors, engineers and accountants probably fall more in the category of my kids will follow my steps....

Not this lawyer. In fact, I have actively discouraged them from practicing law because I want them to be happy. Now, if they want to get a JD as a resume padder (employers do value the JD, even if you don't practice law) that's fine. There is a ton of depression and substance abuse in the legal profession relative to most other professions.

 

[NDallasRuss]

I'm not sure yet. There's a chance though. I'm an auditor...or "Risk Management Consultant"...or something. I'm not an accountant though, whereas the daughter has a lot bigger interest in math. I could see her getting into the accounting side of it, but it's too early to tell.

 

[funksouljon]

I don't think so. No female SEALs nor should there be.

Why do you say that? I thought Demi did a great job as one. Apparently she was talking to you as well when she offered the opportunity to fellate her.

 

[DFSNOLE]

No. After college, I got in the construction industry. Did well ending up as a certified general contractor employing 50 people. Both of my kids saw me work hard both mentally and physically and now see me broken down physically.
My 25yo son is in sales and my 27yo daughter is a behavioral therapist.

I'll add that my father was a doctor. He was mortified that his son with a degree in accounting was working construction. (How exactly that happened is a story for another thread). It wasn't until I got my CGC license and my company was successful, did he come around. A bunch of free work probably helped too.

 

[NoleFan2U]

When my daughter was 4 years old, I would bring her to the hospital when I did rounds on the weekends. One of my patients coded in ICU and I left her at the nurses station. The pulmonologist came in, grabbed her by the hand and brought her in the room to watch the nurses and doctors perform the code. From that day on, she decided she wanted to be a trauma surgeon.

Until 8th grade history class. Now she wants to attend FSU in the honors law program and become a judge. I am ok with that.

 

[HilltopperNole]

Teacher/Football coach, my son is only a few months old but I hope he does something that makes money.

 

[ponchfrog]

Why do you say that? I thought Demi did a great job as one. Apparently she was talking to you as well when she offered the opportunity to fellate her.

Not me but I know someone who she may have.......

 

[TexaNole]

Not this lawyer. In fact, I have actively discouraged them from practicing law because I want them to be happy. Now, if they want to get a JD as a resume padder (employers do value the JD, even if you don't practice law) that's fine. There is a ton of depression and substance abuse in the legal profession relative to most other professions.

All of this.

 

[Dr. Nole]

7 of us...(5 boys and 2 girls)
Father a Dr, Mom an RN
Me and three of my brothers became Drs.

My oldest (of two) daughters is pre med right now.

 

[NDallasRuss]

7 of us...(5 boys and 2 girls)
Father a Dr, Mom an RN
Me and three of my brothers became Drs.

My oldest (of two) daughters is pre med right now.

NDallasDaughter has long been interested in math and science. She wanted to be a geneticist until she realized that it wasn't going to be all "Dr. Moreau" where she got to splice together different animals. I've been trying to steer her into wanting to be a doctor. My parents were never into anything STEM-related and I never saw it as an option, but the thought of her working to help fix people seems really cool to me.

 

[Dr. Nole]

NDallasDaughter has long been interested in math and science. She wanted to be a geneticist until she realized that it wasn't going to be all "Dr. Moreau" where she got to splice together different animals. I've been trying to steer her into wanting to be a doctor. My parents were never into anything STEM-related and I never saw it as an option, but the thought of her working to help fix people seems really cool to me.

Interesting thing is my parents never once steered us into what career to pursue, and I never have with my daughter who is pre med.

 

[NDallasRuss]

Interesting thing is my parents never once steered us into what career to pursue, and I never have with my daughter who is pre med.

My parents never steered me in any direction, and I'm still not sure what I want to be...

We keep trying to show her all these different career paths that would be cool, rewarding, etc.. She's just too young still (just turned 14). She keeps moving forward with different school competitions - like Chemistry - but without seeming interested enough in anything to want to learn more about it, get involved, etc. I know she's got plenty of time, but part of me is anxious to see what she wants to be when she grows up.

 

[seminoledq]

I was the first one in the family to go to college so I'm sure my parents are glad I didn't follow in their footsteps as they did what was necessary to get by. I'm in sales & marketing and I don't think wither of my kids will be in the field. As others have said I have never been one to talk about how much I love my job so it likely doesn't see too glamorous to them. My daughter is 20 and is on her third major so at this point I am just hoping she figures something out before graduation. Son is a senior in high school and wants to get into the marine sciences so that is one of the main things he is basing his upcoming college choice on.

 

[PoopandBoogers]

Not me but I know someone who she may have.......

 

[BelemNole]

My older brother did exactly what my dad did. Air Force civil engineer. Dad tried real hard to get me to do the same. Didn't work out. My career probably won't even exist as I know it when my kids graduate. My son will likely work in technology but that's as similar as it will get. Not sure about my daughter, but probably somewhere in the sciences.