When I was 17 in the late 90's my mates and I went for a hunting trip and we flew in with Helisika in Taupo, NZ.
We didn't shoot anything but the flight in and out was the MASSIVE highlight for me!!! A few days later I saw a agriculture helicopter (Marine Helicopters and the late GM) flying on the neighbours farm. I thought "that is what I want to do!! A trial flight later and I was hooked. Loved it then, and love it now. Best job ever.