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These Are Dream Jobs Around the World, Mapped — No. 1 Soars Above the Rest (and Probably Isn't What You Think It Is) Although the youngest generation in the workforce might not dream of labor, most people want some say over how they spend their 9-to-5.

By Amanda Breen Edited by Jessica Thomas

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What do you want to be when you grow up?

It's a question many young people (and some adults) consider as they imagine the job of their dreams.

In the era before social media, common answers included "teacher," "doctor" or "firefighter." And although some of those still snag top spots on dream-job wishlists, new contenders like "YouTuber" and "influencer" have also risen in the rankings.

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