The Most Popular Childhood Dream Jobs

When I was a kid the first job I wanted was garbage truck man. I thought it was cool that they hung off the back of the truck. Someone pointed out that firemen did too, but I rebutted 'there's not a fire everyday but there is garbage every day'. Then I wanted to be a pro baseball player. Then an NFL player. Then an NBA player. Then a PGA member. Finally a radio personality.

I was surprised to see pro athlete as low as it is on the list of childhood dream jobs.

One Poll ran this survey of 2000 Americans for Zety.

AMERICA’S TOP 20 CHILDHOOD DREAM JOBS

1. Doctor

2. Teacher

3. Veterinarian

4. Musician

5. Movie star

6. Professional athlete

7. Artist

8. Business owner

9. Writer

10. Police officer

11. Fashion designer

12. Architect

13. Spy/secret agent

14. Chef

15. Superhero

16. Graphic designer

17. Journalist/news anchor

18. Firefighter

19. Marine biologist

20. Race car driver

TOP 10 CHILDHOOD DREAM JOBS FOR AMERICAN MEN

1. Professional athlete

2. Doctor

3. Musician

4. Police officer

5. Business owner

6. Superhero

7. Teacher

8. Movie star

9. Architect

10. Firefighter

TOP 10 CHILDHOOD DREAM JOBS FOR AMERICAN WOMEN

1. Teacher

2. Doctor

3. Veterinarian

4. Movie star

5. Writer

6. Artist

7. Fashion designer

8. Musician

9. Business owner

10. Chef