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When I was 8, I told my mom I wanted to be a garbage man because I figured they got off really early to play since they were up so early to throw away trash, and they were providing a societal benefit that didn't require schooling (My teacher, Mrs. Morgan, was a complete asshole). My 11 year old nephew wants to go to the Navy to cook because he loves cooking and once saw a show about the mess halls there.

Kids have kid dreams.

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Your younger self was right about sanitation workers. In my city it also pays well.

I can't remember if it was a comedian or just some other person I'd seen a quote from; but they basically joked about how teacher's always said to pay attention and do well in school, or you would grow up to be a garbageman, but the teacher failed to tell you that garbagemen earned more than the teacher did.

I knew a Navy cook. He told me a story about how he'd get sick when the food was good because he'd gorge himself on e.g. an entire tray of chocolate pudding that was about to go bad.

Not a bad gig.

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