Career choice goes astray because life happened

Despite not becoming a fisheries biologist like he intended, David Dannelley is satisfied with how his life has turned out.

“I went to Texas A&M and got my degree in wildlife and fisheries sciences. I intended to be a fisheries biologist, but life had other ideas.

“My dad passed away, so I ended up in the family business managing drug stores. Through the years I also worked at a chemical plant as a lab technician. I worked at a bank as an analyst. I did oil and gas title work. And I’ve been managing storage facilities for about three years now. Give me more time and I’ll probably think of a few other things that I’ve done.

“But I have no regrets. I’m satisfied with where I am in life. As it says in the good book, I’ve learned to be content in all things. Whatever’s going on: good times, bad times, ups, downs; there are pros and cons with everything. I just prefer to concentrate on the pros.”

— David Dannelley, 61