This cartoon shows a personal timeline from baby to post-doc, contrasting the actual jobs held with the dream jobs desired. It humorously illustrates how career aspirations change over time and highlights the realities of academic and professional progression.
Creation date
2016-04-12AltText
Timeline comparing actual and dream jobs from baby to post-doc.Transcript
Timeline of me!
Transcript
Jobs vs dreams
A timeline of my life in jobs
1983
Job I had: Screaming baby
Job I wanted: MILK!
Problematic toddler
Ice cream van driver
Annoying child
Pharmacist
GCSE student
Kay pathologist
A-level student
Something cool with genetics
University student
ANYTHING
Unemployed post-grad
A slightly more senior research scientist
Research scientist
Lead researcher at another company
Lead researcher
A paying job, oh god I need money!
Student (again)
Post-doc with a permanent contract
2015
