When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Teacher! Top Childhood Job Ambitions Revealed

LEEDS, England, August 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

More than one in 10 adults wanted to be a teacher 

         Becoming a politician was bottom of the job ambition pile (0.2%)

         Almost a quarter of Brits (22.5%) are now pursuing their childhood job ambition

New research has revealed the top childhood job ambitions today's adults had when they were younger, with becoming a teacher topping the poll (12%), followed by vet (8%), doctor (6%), professional athlete (5%), nurse (4.8%) and scientist (4.8%).

The study, carried out by Leeds Beckett University in the run up to A-level results this Thursday, also found that nearly a quarter (22.5%) of Brits are now pursuing their childhood career ambition, proving that childhood dreams really do come true. Of those following their chosen path, 38% are teachers, 11% are lawyers and 10% are scientists.

Bottom of the job ambition pile was politician, with fewer than one per cent of adults (0.2%) saying it's what they dreamed of doing as a child.

The top childhood job ambitions in full are as follows:

   
    1       Teacher                          12%
    2       Vet                               8%
    3       Doctor                            6%
    4       Professional Athlete              5%
    5       Nurse                           4.8%
    6       Scientist                       4.8%
    7       Writer                          4.7%
    8       Pilot                           4.5%
    9       Lawyer                          4.5%
    10      Police Officer                  3.5%
    11      Train Driver                    3.4%
    12      Astronaut                       3.1%
    13      Dancer                          2.1%
    14      Singer                          1.9%
    15      Firefighter                     1.6%
    16      Accountant                      1.1%
    17      Paramedic                       1.1%
    18      Celebrity                       0.6%
    19      Cowboy                          0.6%
    20      Dentist                         0.5%
    21      Toy Shop Owner                  0.3%
    22      Politician                      0.2%

Speaking about the research, Professor Phil Cardew, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), said:

"What we want to be when we 'grow up' is a big part of childhood conversations. It's fascinating to see that teacher tops this list; perhaps down to the fact that teaching is something very familiar.

"What's also heartening is that over a quarter of people are now pursuing their childhood job ambitions. But for those who haven't had such a clear vision and are awaiting their place at university this Thursday, they can be confident that this next step, whether it's plan A or plan B, will help them define a clear career path with plenty of support and encouragement."

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