Dream Job

Goldman posted record quarterly earnings, and it is reported that its employee will receive an annual bonus of $620K this year.

This is once of the times when the thought of whether I have picked the right job would flash across my mind, for a split of a second. Afterall, it is a pretty large amount of money. Although people usually question whether Goldman's employee actually the time to enjoy this money, it may not be a bad idea to retire at your early 30s, and travel around the world or go back to school, do anything but working for the paycheck.

OK, I know, life or job should not all be based on money. But this somehow prompts me to think what career I would possibly choose if given a second chance. Here are some alternatives:
1. Management trainee in the airline industry - The best part is I can travel for free, almost. And I can get to live in and explore different cities in the world.
2. Professional composer and pianist - Get to play and enjoy music everyday, and probably get to know some pretty singers :)
3. Travel agent - Get to spend half of the time traveling and explore new tourism spots, get invited by the most exotic hotels and restaurants for reviews.
4. Pilot - It should be fun to fly a plane. Always something I would like to try, but unlikely I can afford to own a plane.
5. Own a bookstore?
6. Wine taster?
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Back to reality, I know deep down in my heart that I am stuck with a programmer for life. Afterall, there is absolutely no way I can wake up before 10 everyday.