People Divulge The Things They Thought They Wanted But Really Regretted Afterwards

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine jobs being something other than what it actually is: miserable work.

Dream Job

"Working a job that involves skills from one of my hobbies. Now it feels more like work than the hobby."

– isaacthememeboi

When Passions Become Work

"Work doing something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life."

"Bullsh*t. It makes you hate the thing that you love because most people have to work for someone else who sets the rules and conditions and deadlines."

– Reloaded9mm

Nightmare Company

"The job I am currently in. The work is alright, but the company is sh*t."

– [deleted]

The Baker's Experience

"A business. Supposedly my dream job….but I haaaate it. * Edit* - Wow! I see I’m not alone. Yes, I own a bakery that I’ve run for 13 years. It’s successful, always paid its bills….but it’s definitely zapped the joy out of a hobby. Anyone that has worked with the public knows it’s taxing. I’ve lost the creative aspect and just feel like a slave to it honestly. Bakery hours can be rough, so maybe it’s the lack of sleep catching up to me, lol. I just know that I was already feeling burned out, but now with the insane increase to costs of supplies - and the unpredictability of finding certain things altogether, I’ve decided this will be my last year in business."

– acefrosting

Those who thought they could live on the wild side had another thing coming.

Adrenaline Junkies

"It's those Redbull GoPro youtube videos. You watch a motherf**ker jump off a balloon from the edge of space, or wing suit through a canyon with one of those strapped to his head, and it makes you want to get adventurous."

– lou_sassoles

For The Sake Of Footage

"I made that mistake too. Thrice."

"And even though I used it for some 'cool' activities; turns out reliving hours of your day in hopes to assemble a couple minutes of exciting footage is a real struggle."

"But if anyone wants to watch hours of me skiing groomers interrupted by the occasional lame jump: I'm your guy!"

– sketchcott

Get That Cardio

"A Dance Dance Revolution Real Dance Pad."

"First 2 paychecks I received when I was 16. Bought a $500 DDR (over 15 years ago) and used it about 20 hours that first week. Then about 20 hours for the next two years. Sold at garage sale for $25."

– CPWho80

Failed Fantasy

"This one time i was very horny and was thinking with the little brain and i got me a 700$ pussy/a** sex doll. its so much trouble to prep, clean and maintain that i ended up using it like 8 times before throwing it away."

– fxm87

Regretful Splurge

"Buying a new ski boat. Expensive, too big to keep in the garage and burned $80 in gas in an afternoon (when gas was still affordable). Mostly I pulled the kids and their friends on wake boards or kneeboards around and around in circles while the air temperature was close to 100 and came home dehydrated and with a headache. A happy day is when you buy a boat. A happier day is when you sell that b*tch."

– BreakingBad2014

On the flip side, some may choose to be more sedentary.

Magic Chair

"Massage chair. I enjoyed the demo in the shop, that's about it."

– General-Permission-5

Niche Interest

"Waterbed. Biggest waste of money. Spent 1k on the most uncomfortable bed ever. Practically broke my back and sold it for 100 after just a year of using it."

– TallAFTobs

It Comes With The Territory

"A backyard pool."

"I always wanted one until I had one. It was a huge pain in the @ss. Had to buy chemicals, had to test the water, had to clean it, found dead snakes in the skimmer baskets, had to get the pump replaced, etc."

– Lenny_III

Total Lethargy

"PCP. It’s definitely not an experience you want unless you’re looking for that 'I’m f'king dying' feeling."

– Bjorn_Suicide

When it comes to trying new tasting experiences, embrace yourselves for the worst...or something even worse.

Getting A Taste

"When I was a kid, I was insistent on having a ketchup and mustard sandwich. I begged my mom to make it for me. My rationale was if a hamburger was delicious on a bun with ketchup and mustard, surely a sandwich minus the meat would be great. My Mom finally made the sandwich. I immediately regretted it."

– sarahels

Scrumptious Joy

"That 2 lb novelty Reese Cup. I regretted how good it was."

– UnusualPost

I've experienced regret whenever I would jump on a new fashion trend.

Many years ago, overalls were a thing. I begged my mom to get me a pair, but she insisted I keep saving my allowance and get them myself so that I could learn to appreciate them more.

When I finally got a pair, the fad was fleeting and I was literally the only dork wearing GAP overalls by the time the next school semester started.

I realized I only bought them because everyone else was wearing them. And while they looked "cool" and current in them, they just never were a good aesthetic fit for me.

Lesson learned.