Wrike-Up Wednesday: If You Could Be Anything…! 👩‍🎨

Hello Community! 😁

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you could try out any job - even just for a day? Whether it’s a secret passion, a childhood dream, or a totally wild idea, now’s your chance to share!

What to do:

In the comments below, tell us what your ultimate “alternate universe” career would be and what draws you to it. Would you be a pastry chef, a movie director, a mountain guide, or something totally unexpected!

I’ll start:

If I could pick any career, I’d love to be a professional board game designer. Imagine getting to spend my days dreaming up new board games, playtesting them with friends, and watching people connect and laugh over something I created. Honestly, I can’t think of anything more fun or more satisfying than saying my job is to play games all day! 💃🏻

Now it’s your turn! What’s your dream “alternate universe” career? Drop your answer in the comments—we can’t wait to see where your imagination takes you! 🚀👇

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Paula Barrientos

If I could try any career for a day, I’d love to be a travel photographer for wine regions—capturing vineyards, labels, and the stories behind each bottle. It combines creativity, exploration, and design—everything I love in one role.

Heather Hernandez

I'd love working at a book store - the thought of organizing all those books makes me happy!

Anthony Sciarrillo

I've always wondered what it would be like to be an FBI Field Agent

Emily Neat

I'd love to be a pilot or a baker. Very disparate interests, but they're both heavy on processes!

Sarah Wagner

I'd love to be a Michelin star inspector. Food and travel are my most expensive hobbies. Getting paid to do them would be amazing.

Ali Moses

Something where I get to be outside, like a national park employee maybe.

Gabriel Stangl-Riehle

I'd definitely be a professional baseball player.

David Simmington

Movie director. Passion of mine I didn't ever get to pursue!

Anna Giacobbe

I'd I could be anything it would be a professional chef 👩🏻‍🍳

It's always been a passion of mine and food is my love language - what better feeling than to share that with others!

I know the chef life is actually really demanding, so if I were to have a little restaurant of my own, it wouldn't be anything too extreme or crazy; one of those cozy little finds. Bonus if it would be somewhere in Italy!

Danielle Wilson

I originally wanted to be in television production, so something related to that!

Bonne Turner

It has been on my bucket list of alternatives. I want to be that auntie who lives by the sea, and everyone comes for art classes and leaves better equipped to deal with life. So, yes, a life coach art teacher. Making a difference every day

Kirsten Gross

I've always wanted to be a book cover designer or do something with sea turtles

Rebecca Herzog

What a fun question! In an alternate universe, I'd be a travel blogger! Getting paid to roam the world, try new things, and share them with other people sounds like a dream.

Emily Bressler

I'd love to be a travel content creator! It would be so cool to get paid to travel and have such fun experiences

Ryan Holmquist

my dream "alternate universe" career I don't think would be much different, it's a matter of finding something you love doing and making money doing it. In an alternate reality I just hope I would have found that out sooner.

Andrei Shkvarok

I used to do acrobatics in my youth, so in an alternative reality I would be a circus gymnast.

Sherrie Besecker

I feel like I have my dream job - but I guess if I had to pick something different I’d work on a cruise ship as cruise director of fun or something!

Daisy Hibbard

Alternate universe career: Fantasy author. Nothing better than getting cozy at home with a cup of coffee and writing about a make believe magical universe. 🪄

Sarah Dungey

a cake baker - I love the science of baking and the artistic expression it allows me to get out

Sherri Smith

It would be Horticulture!! I love working with plants—growing them, caring for them, and watching them transform spaces. But what really excites me is how it brings people together. Whether it’s helping someone start their first garden, designing a space that lifts spirits, or sharing tips with fellow plant lovers, it’s all about connection. Plants have this amazing way of creating community, and I’d love to be part of that every day.

I would create a space where people gather to enjoy the beauty of the flower and herb garden, enjoy food and snacks while playing new games designed by Besudha. That would be really refreshing.

John Egleston

I've done a little over the years and tremendously enjoyed walking through user experience research interviews with a wide variety of people. If I could work with a team that tangibly improved others' self-service across of range of features, products, and platforms - I think that would keep me engrossed out of trouble for a long time!

Amber Barber

I would love to be the next Rick Steves - travel all over, document it (video, blog, whatever), and get paid to do it all.

Brian Bulthuis

Wilderness Guide!

Jessica Kvanvig

I'd design and put together puzzles or travel!

Kevin Thalacker

Caddie for a professional golfer!

Nitisha N Prasad

I'd definitely be a professional TMP Planner.

Tom Halbert

Id love to be an artist whether it be singing dancing or painting etc. Something where I would be good enough to earn a good living but not hugely famous. Mainly since I can't sing dance or anything arty.

Florian Gascho

If I could pick any career, I'd like to be an automotive reviewer for a day.

Just have this big fascination for everything car themed.

Fabio Bartolini

My dream "alternate universe" career would be as a Formula 1 driver!

Brooke Langley

I have always wanted to try and be a farmer. Think the movie son in law.. lol