If you weren’t working as a scientist, what would you be instead?

Question: If you weren't working as a scientist, what would you be instead?

Asked by abeeraa to Ian, Daniel, Derek, Phil, Upul on 18 Jun 2010 in Categories: Scientist. This question was also asked by ingham, emma10.
- Ian Sillett answered on 15 Jun 2010:
  
  In my other life I’m a rock star. In reality, I’d probably be an accountant, or a stockbroker like most of my old university friends. It’s a shame really, but the analytical skills used in science are highly sought after in the financial industries and you can make much more money doing that, if that’s what you want.
- Daniel Mietchen answered on 17 Jun 2010:
  
  Science communicator, science journalist or science manager would probably be amongst the first choices, though there are not many jobs in these areas, and so there might be a second round of applications, probably aiming at translator, travel guide, engineer, teacher or seaman.
- Derek Mann answered on 18 Jun 2010:
  
  Manager of a premiership football team!
- Philip Wadler answered on 18 Jun 2010:
  
  A stand-up comedian.

Question: If you weren't working as a scientist, what would you be instead?