If being a scientist never worked out, what other profession would you take on?

Question: If being a scientist never worked out, what other profession would you take on?
- Keywords:
  career,
  job,
  preference
Asked by keanamiller to Nick, Anna, Chris, Jane, Iain on 10 Mar 2014. This question was also asked by , .
- Nick Goldman answered on 10 Mar 2014:
  
  I enjoy trying to improve other people’s writing, so perhaps I could have been an editor of books or newspapers. When I was younger I had the usual fantasies about being a rock musician or a sportsman, but I have to admit now that that is never going to happen!
- Jane Charlesworth answered on 13 Mar 2014:
  
  After spending this week talking to you kids, I think I’d like to be a teacher! It’s been really hard answering these questions and thinking what words and ideas kids who are still at high school know (I’m sure I’ve got it wrong LOADs), but it’s also been really fun.
- Iain Moal answered on 13 Mar 2014:
  
  I’d be a chef, when the pan is my reaction vessel!
- Anna Middleton answered on 13 Mar 2014:
  
  I’d be a counsellor to the rich and famous!

Question: If being a scientist never worked out, what other profession would you take on?