text: how long did it take you to find your dream job?   depends on the person and the job. some jobs you just have to create. i met a guy last year who goes around to movie theatres and works on them. he fixes classic theatres and works on the movie projectors. he does design and electrical and even plays movies when he wants to. plus, he makes a ton a dough. that would be one of my ideal jobs. possibly not one of yours though.  i would suggest a couple of books. 1. the classic "what color is your parachute?" 2. discover what your best at.  both very helpful books.