If money were no longer an issue, which career/volunteer work would you go into?

[ecstatic]

Poll question: If money were no longer an issue, which career/volunteer work would you go into?

I would go into education. I would love to be able to help economically disadvantaged students somehow.

[EndersDame]

1. You could probably help tutor or something on the week ends

[ecstatic]

21. You're right. I'm one of those all or nothing types

but I probably should just do what I can when possible.

[Vincardog]

2. I would work on water desalination make the deserts bloom

[FirstLight]

3. I put environment, but education is a biggie too...

In fact, we need RE-Education...how to grow food in urban gardens, how to make things from scratch, how to help one another. C
So in essence, I would go into developing Cooperative Community plans that integrate many of our social needs...

how's THAT!?

(ps, actually, it IS what I am deciding to do with my business model ...working on some new angles, I'll let you guys know how it unfolds)

[frebrd]

4. Already retired and plan to stay that way.

By the time I retired, I was hanging on by my fingernails. I wouldn't go back for anything.

:)

[GoCubsGo]

5. Archaeology...

It's my other love.

I am glad you put "saving the environment" on your list. I was tempted to vote for that, as I am trained in the environmental sciences. Despite all the business with clean energy and global climate change, good jobs in that field are few and far between--even for those of us with graduate degrees and 20+ years under our belts. I wish I could find a job in my field...

[Sen. Walter Sobchak]

6. I loved working in a museum

But the periodically bouncing pay checks was a bit of a problem, as was bringing toilet paper and printer paper from home.

[Xicano]

7. Veterinarian

I would love to help sick and suffering animals.

[rucky]

8. I would write thematic curriculum.

sadly, that lessons i'd write don't comfortably fit in the NCLB box.

[ecstatic]

20. What is that?

[rucky]

29. Take a general concept/theme or time period

and create a unit of lessons that covers literature, social studies, math, science, computers, art, music, etc that relate to the single theme.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

9. Child advocacy.

I'd be able to volunteer so much more time if I didn't have to make a living.

[damntexdem]

10. What I'm doing: education and research in academia.

I've never regretted going that way decades ago.

[nonconformist]

11. I would sit on my ass and do absolutely nothing.

If I'm being honest.

[Nay]

33. That's what I voted for, too. Frankly, I'm sick of doing stuff at anyone's

beck and call. I'm sick of doing stuff, period. I suppose that after a year or so, I would feel recovered enough to have a hobby, but that's it. Working all my life has simply taken the joy out of "doing" for me.

[Stinky The Clown]

12. Pizzaiola

on edit ..... or maybe a lawyer

[Romulox]

16. That's seriously a dream of mine.

It's gotta be wood burning, all the way.

[RebelOne]

13. Animal rescue

[Cid_B]

14. I would continue soldiering...

Do what you are good at and what you love.... I've got both and wouldn't change it.

[mrsadm]

15. I would help the poor and fight hunger

I would dearly love to spend time doing good for decent people who just happen to be poor. Poverty - unlike what repugs believe - is NOT a moral failing.

[JNelson6563]

31. Yep, I'd work to help them break the cycle of poverty.

Providing essentials like food and shelter for starters but then education/job training and helping them become employed too. Lots of money needed (that's what fundraising is for) and lots of networking. I'd do it in a heartbeat and perhaps will if I live long enough to retire.

Julie

[Romulox]

17. Musician. nt

[bobbolink]

18. Lobbyist for homeless people. The most ignored group in the U.S.

Not that it would be easy to be heard,. there is much ignorance and disinterest in D.C. concerning homeless people.

[ecstatic]

23. That's a good one

[bobbolink]

26. Thank you! Wanna join me?

I'm sure there would be plenty of work......

[ecstatic]

30. What is your starting ground? Are you joining with an already established

group that helps the homeless?

[bobbolink]

34. The poll was a fantasy. I was thanking you for your response, and saying

it would be nice to have people who really cared about it.

[flvegan]

19. Crewing with Sea Shepherd.

The rest of the year would be spent working for other forms of animal rights, gay rights, women's rights.

[bluethruandthru]

22. volunteering at animal shelters. n/t

[DainBramaged]

24. Saving animals lives

One thing I would do if the money were unending would be a giant shelter....

[nadinbrzezinski]

25. If you removed the frivolous lawsuts

and my health was optimal, I'd go back into EMS... I enjoyed that work but the potential lawsuits would not try to do it in the states. PERIOD.

[handmade34]

27. Farming!!!!

edit to say: tried education and it's tough working within establish structure. I never felt that I was free to help the kids that really needed it. A farm with kids would be ideal...

[subcomhd]

28. Other - bringing services (medicine, education and sanitation) to places that need them abroad.

And maybe some project-specific work to help unions organize a LOT of American workers.

[nemo137]

32. Run a bookstore/bar in my old hometown

Promote literacy and provide nightlife? Jawesome.