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

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         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:

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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