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Posted by: Avonlea22 18-Aug-2004, 08:52 AM

I thought it might be interesting to post what we do in life. What occupation are you currently in, or what would you like to do? I'm currently a Banquet Captain at the local Hilton Hotel. I'm basically an assistant to the Banquet Manager. I supervise and help out at any and all banquet or meeting functions. We have 33,000 sq/ft of meeting/banquet space. My duties range from setting up rooms, to serving. I also do the dreaded paperwork. The Banquet Manager just gave his two weeks notice, so I'm hoping I can move up to his spot. I do not have much experience in the industry, though. I just started there in January, and I started as a houseman, which is strictly room set-up. I've been promoted twice since then. I first started in this industry when I was in college over 10 years ago. I was a houseman for 3 years at a Marriott. Prior to the Hilton, I worked for almost 10 years as a pre-press supervisor in a very large printing company. I have a BS degree in Printing Management. I'll be moving north next May, and I'm thankful that I basically now have two careers that I can choose from. I think I'd like to stay in the hotel business for now. I like being able to make the customers happy, and actually see their appreciation. I never got to see that in the printing industry. It's something I can be proud of when I get positive comments from guests. Ok...well that was a lot more than I had expected to write. Feel free to write as much or as little as you'd like. It's kinda like a get-to-know-me topic.

Posted by: Madadh 18-Aug-2004, 09:02 AM

I am a Computer Scientist. Yes Mac, I get paid to program.

Posted by: Caldwell 18-Aug-2004, 09:10 AM

I work for a large hospital in the Information Services division of Medical Records....Basically, my position is one of a Systems Analyst although many of my duties revolve around handling systems issues for our staff....In other words, I am on the phone a lot! I am also responsible for training all of our new hires as well as retraining existing users that have *ahem* repeated issues working on the computer systems.....I participate in launching new programs as well as developing policy and procedure....This hospital has over 6000 employees so I stay extremely busy.....I am also responsible for being on call 24/7, 1 week per month to handle "off hours" systems issues that arise in our critical care areas.... I have been in this position for over 5 years now.... Prior to this career, I was an executive chef for 16 years....

Posted by: oldraven 18-Aug-2004, 09:55 AM

I'm a drafter. Well, a drafter plus, I guess, since I get to do design work now. I've been doing it for five years, with various jobs all in different fields. My experience includes residential and commercial Architecture; Telecomunications electrical systems (nortel, AT&T, etc.); had a short stint (three months) at SPAR Aerospace where I worked on repair and retrofitting manuals for CF-18 Hornets (the coolest and most boring job at the same time); designed heavy hauler trailer configurations for load permits; and now I'm designing and drawing hydraulic cylinders and their components for the machine shop downstairs. We design and build cyulinders for everyone from farmers to oil drilling companies (mostly drillers though), ranging from 12"->18" cylinders to 120"->450" multistage cylinders. (Retracted"->Extended") Hopefully, come late spring, we'll be moving home, where I'll be doing whatever design/drafting work I can, while we get our blueberry winery set up. The plan is to be making wine full time within five years. It's ambitious, but there's only one way to tackle a buisiness plan, and that's full tilt.

Posted by: Mayte2 18-Aug-2004, 10:09 AM

Hmmm .. Dare I tell you all what I do??? I actually work for the Inland Revenue. But its not all bad. I work in Employer Compliance which basically means I go out to employers and check records to ensure that all the tax and NI they should be deducting from peoples wages, comes to us so that people get the benefits they are entitled to when/if they get pregnant, sick, retire or get invalided (sp?). We also made sure working tax credits are paid to employees via the employer (although that doesn`t happen any more), pay rates are correct (noone is working under minimum wage), Student loans are being repaid at the correct amounts .. oh and all those greedy bosses are paying their taxes ad not getting the company to pay them on their behalf!!!!! People do not realise the implications of not paying what they should until its too late!!!!!! Mayte

Posted by: cori 18-Aug-2004, 10:44 AM

I have lots of fun at my job. I am a clothing designer and make custom wedding gowns. I have always loved clothes since I was really little and now I have my own business making clothes look good on each individual person. I love it! Leslie

Posted by: gtrplr 18-Aug-2004, 02:35 PM

I do sales and marketing for a small Linux consulting firm in Springfield, TN. We specialize in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoiP) and Virtual Private Networking (vpn). I'm also the Music Director at the http://ivymbc.com I attend. They pay me for it, but I don't do it for the money. I also occasionally do dinner theatre and/or sing around the campfire at http://www.acowboytown.com. They pay me for that, but I do it 'cause it helps keep me almost sane. ("I've always been crazy, but it's kept me going insane." Amen, Waylon.) I also just started http://www.gophergold.com I plan to advertise it here on HR once I get it going full bore. Last night, a drummer friend of mine went to dinner with my wife and me. Over dessert, I suggested to him that we put a band together for parties (Christmas, weddings, corporate events, etc.). If we do, I'll have to give up sleeping.

Posted by: deckers 18-Aug-2004, 03:14 PM

I'm the Director of Sales and Marketing for a company that makes screen reader software for computers. Basically, it makes your computer talk to you, which means that blind people can use their computer to surf the web, read email, and even work in an office setting, since we work with a lot of office/productivity software. In my free time, I'm a political speechwriter. I'm the head (read: only) speechwriter for a woman running for US Congress here in the Indiana 3rd. I'm also a radio theater playwright, and have had several radio plays produced. But my favorite is humor writer. I have my own weekly humor column for which I am occasionally paid (in fact, I'm OCCASIONALLY paid for all of these things). So, if you need screen reader software for a blind employee (Caldwell), copywriting help for a new business (Smitty/gtrplr), or want to hear any good IRS/Inland Revenue jokes (Mayte2), I'm your man. Erik Deckers www.kconline.com/deckers (my humorcolumnists.com site is down right now).

Posted by: deckers 18-Aug-2004, 03:15 PM

QUOTE (deckers @ 18-Aug-2004, 04:14 PM) www.kconline.com/deckers (my humorcolumnists.com site is down right now). Okay, it's NOT down right now. So visit either site. They both work.

Posted by: WizardofOwls 18-Aug-2004, 03:17 PM

Well, I do production work in a factory that manufactures advanced engineering plastics for various indutries, including the automotive and oil industires. Our plastics are also used in manufacturing artificial limbs. We also make the plastic rods that are the "bow" in BowFlex.

Posted by: Danann 18-Aug-2004, 03:34 PM

I'm paid to be a computer nerd, and I do it pretty well! I work for Marshall Space Flight Center - a NASA center here in Huntsville AL. I run the Secure Access Systems for all of the NASA centers. I work with RSA Secur Authentication mechanisms, Smart Cards, and PKI... like I said, paid nerd. I also program in several computer languaged, PHP and JAVA mostly, and run several databases here. At this point in time, I am helping develope the future archetecture for the Network Security Systems that we are testing. Not much I can say there. In my off hours, I am a novellist, thespian, drama person, horseback rider, and wedding planning! I like to say busy while my honey likes to stay not busy... its going to be interesting!

Posted by: zephyr 18-Aug-2004, 04:06 PM

I am a knight in a purple van (gone are the days of white horses) I have brought a smile to many a damsel during my working life. I have saved men from having to spend a fortune. When I start work there is despondancy, when I leave there is joy. My job? ................. I fix washing machines, driers, fridges, cookers, microwaves.

Posted by: gettin-away 18-Aug-2004, 05:46 PM

I am the head window clerk for the post office in Clio, Michigan. I started out as a rural carrier, 24 years ago, driving around the countryside delivering the mail. Moved inside as a clerk/city carrier sorting mail and then delivering it on the walking routes. I graduated high school in the town I work in, so I know at least 75% of my customers by their first names. When I started here we used the old fan scales and adding machines......now everything is computerized. I'm glad I like to play on the computer. But I always told my daughter that my career was being her dad. gettin-away

Posted by: Keltic 18-Aug-2004, 09:33 PM

Many know this by now but if you don't, I'm a metalsmith. I work in gold and silver. This is a change from my previous career of computer programming for the Canadian Parliament from 1989 to 2001. Which was a change from my previous career of sailing on the Mar II in Halifax, N.S.

Posted by: single speed 18-Aug-2004, 10:01 PM

Currently, I am a teacher. I teach computer literacy to grades K-4 through 8th in a Catholic school. I am also the lab manager, tech, and chief monitor washer. I have been teaching for 4 years. I am also the moderator for the newspaper, computer club, and quiz bowl teams. Within the next year, I will leave teaching for a new career in instructional design and corporate training. I recently earned an MEd in Instructional Technology. (It's not that I am tired of teaching, I just cannot afford to do it anymore). Prior to teaching, I have worked a sales rep and fireld trainer for a toy and gift company, managed a discount retail store, worked fot the Treasury Dept as a Bank Examiner, and spent six years as an Intelligence Analyst for the Air Force. Life has not been boring.

Posted by: MacAibhistin 18-Aug-2004, 10:47 PM

I'm a school teacher. Grades 4 and 5. Lots of fun!

Posted by: Macfive 19-Aug-2004, 08:21 AM

I work in - do I dare say it - the Insurance Industry! I am a disability adjuster. Parts of my job that I do like are medical related, but I do have other interests. Like this site. I have been reluctant to change jobs to IT mainly because I do believe the corporate structuring of IT is not very creative for me. Plus they just moved most of the fun IT jobs to Ireland. My dream job would be running CR full-time, but with 3 kids to raise, clothe and feed that may not happen. But I have to say that I do love running this site immensely and hope that it provides some happiness and scenery to the people that visit and listen.

Posted by: BluegrassLady 19-Aug-2004, 10:06 AM

QUOTE (Macfive @ 19-Aug-2004, 10:21 AM) My dream job would be running CR full-time, but with 3 kids to raise, clothe and feed that may not happen. But I have to say that I do love running this site immensely and hope that it provides some happiness and scenery to the people that visit and listen. You have successfully created a place where many people are able to gather and enjoy good music, good conversation and good friendships. How many people can say that about something they do? Many thanks, Macfive!

Posted by: Avonlea22 19-Aug-2004, 10:28 AM

Very well said, BluegrassLady

Posted by: Ceciliastar1 19-Aug-2004, 12:02 PM

Wow your jobs sound so cool! I hope you are all happy with them! My occupation right now does not pay any bills. Rather it asks for money that builds up and up until a later date when it all needs to be paid back.... That's right you guessed it! I am a student. I ask for money. Haha! Seriously thought what bills and expenses I have are paid by my on-campus jbs of a computer lab assistant (aka make sure peope don't break the compters) and Lab assistant (aka make sure peole don't break the cameras and editing equipment). Cheers!

Posted by: coastman 19-Aug-2004, 12:25 PM

I am a charter boat captain on Georgia's coast. People pay me to take them fishing are just cruise around the barrier islands sightseeing. I also help Georgia's cotton farmers market their cotton. But my favorite job is being a grandfather.

Posted by: Lannoy29 19-Aug-2004, 02:31 PM

I am a teacher. I am teaching history. At this time I am waiting for a new place close to Amiens (Picardie, France) That's a GRREEAt job. Lot of un and that's a true passion for me oidhche mhath leibh !

Posted by: celtica 20-Aug-2004, 01:18 PM

I'm in the navy for 19 years ! Changing job every 2 or 3 years, we are supposed to adapt very fast... Since summer 2002 I'm trying to deal with the recurrent deficit in the staff, hard to complete the crews...so I'm a bit nervous from time to time But I love my job even if it's sometimes difficult in France to be in the military forces : we have a very bad reputation and often have to endure aggressiveness, and scorn , don't know why ...

Posted by: deckers 20-Aug-2004, 02:42 PM

QUOTE (Ceciliastar1 @ 19-Aug-2004, 01:02 PM) Wow your jobs sound so cool! I hope you are all happy with them! My occupation right now does not pay any bills. Rather it asks for money that builds up and up until a later date when it all needs to be paid back.... That's right you guessed it! I am a student. I ask for money. Haha! Seriously thought what bills and expenses I have are paid by my on-campus jbs of a computer lab assistant (aka make sure peope don't break the compters) and Lab assistant (aka make sure peole don't break the cameras and editing equipment). Cheers! What school do you go to? I'm a Ball State University alum, home of the Ball State Fighting David Lettermans. . . I mean, Cardinals, in Muncie, Indiana.

Posted by: cscunningham 21-Aug-2004, 09:08 AM

I am a fund raisier - I work with non-profit organization assisiting them in rasing the fund needed to full fill there missions. Recently I have been a consultent working with hospitals throughout the New England region in directing capital Campaigns. During the past 10 years I have helped build a Cancer Center in CT, a new Emergency Department in RI, a home for Hospice patients in upstate NY and a Cardiac Center in ME. No, I do not work for a % of what I raise, I work on a fee for service contract. Our profession frowns on % fund-raising.

Posted by: single speed 21-Aug-2004, 09:35 PM

QUOTE (celtica @ 20-Aug-2004, 02:18 PM) But I love my job even if it's sometimes difficult in France to be in the military forces : we have a very bad reputation and often have to endure aggressiveness, and scorn , don't know why ... Maybe it's because they are French. I am somewhat annoyed with our allies in Europe and elsewhere. America is the first to defend our allies especially when they make a mistake. Our allies are the first to ridicule whan we make a mistake. Maybe we should ask what America needs to look for in a friend.

Posted by: celtica 22-Aug-2004, 04:16 AM

Single speed, You know I'm tired, tired to defend my job in France, having to prove all the time that because I'm a military I'm not necessarily stupid an violent. Tired to defend my country here, trying to explain that because we are against the war in Irak we are not necessarily cowards or traitors or I don't know what else. It's not the right place to do that and I'm not fluent enough to explain properly, so there can be misunderstandings. You know I'm not representing the French government here...

Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 22-Aug-2004, 06:02 AM

QUOTE (celtica @ 22-Aug-2004, 05:16 AM) You know I'm not representing the French government here... Celtica, I salute you for your dedication to service, and your willingness to continue serving during very difficult times. You may not be representing your government, but you are representing a proud tradition of those who serve their country honorably when called upon. "Never again shall one generation of veterans abandon another." Founding principle of the Vietnam Nam Veterans of America. One thing to keep in mind is that while those you are sworn to defend may not appreciate your service now, things can and do change. Those of us returning from the Vietnam were misunderstood at best and often ill-received at the time, but now when we march in parades receive loud cheers from generations for whom the war is little more than a footnote in their history books.

Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 22-Aug-2004, 06:12 AM

I am currently an attorney editor for a major legal publisher in Rochester, NY. At the risk of over-statement, essentially, my job is to maintain a steady flow of manuscript translating the flood of new legislation, cases, and regulations into terms readily understood by attorneys so they can properly advise their clients. Prior to that, I was a clinical instructor at a law school in Tacoma, WA, where I also spent a few years a staff attorney at a legal aid office. Prior to that, I spent 7 years in the US Air Force, with most of that time in SEA as an airborne voice intercept operator/flight examiner flying in the back-end of RC-135M's, RC-130BII's, and EC-121's, mostly over the Gulf of Tonkin and occasionally the Plaines des Jarres.

Posted by: Avonlea22 22-Aug-2004, 07:36 AM

QUOTE (Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas @ 22-Aug-2004, 08:12 AM) I am currently an attorney editor for a major legal publisher in Rochester, NY. I went to RIT! I miss Rochester, sometimes.

Posted by: celtica 22-Aug-2004, 07:40 AM

QUOTE (Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas @ 22-Aug-2004, 02:02 PM) "Never again shall one generation of veterans abandon another." Founding principle of the Vietnam Nam Veterans of America. Thank you Mailagnas maqqas dunaidonas. Those words are beautiful indeed. And what you said has comforted me. Thought I'm perfectly conscious that my little existential problems have nothing in common with the things you had to deal with as a veteran from Vietnam. Let's say I was in a bad mood this morning, thanks for the help !

Posted by: KreeRohan 22-Aug-2004, 01:17 PM

I'm currently "in process". My family and I are opening a coffeehouse in October. As long as contractors and vendors stay on task I've been a stay-at-home mom for the last 11 years. With many side businesses, i.e. babysitting, CATW demonstrator, etc., to bring in extra money. Before this gig, I worked for Xerox for four years. Opening the coffeehouse is my dream job. My sister and I have wanted to do this for close to a decade. It's exciting and overwhelming. I'm truly enjoying this rollercoaster ride Lise

Posted by: Keltic 22-Aug-2004, 03:45 PM

Mmmmm!!! Coffee!!!!!

Posted by: Macfive 22-Aug-2004, 04:20 PM

QUOTE (gettin-away @ 18-Aug-2004, 07:46 PM) But I always told my daughter that my career was being her dad. Amen!!!

Posted by: OriginalGhirl 22-Aug-2004, 06:05 PM

Well my current occupation is officially 'student'. But I graduate in December. I'll hopefully be pursuing a full time career working in Costume Design for TV and Film... anyone got any good connections?

Posted by: single speed 22-Aug-2004, 06:12 PM

QUOTE (celtica @ 22-Aug-2004, 05:16 AM) Single speed, You know I'm tired, tired to defend my job in France, having to prove all the time that because I'm a military I'm not necessarily stupid an violent. Tired to defend my country here, trying to explain that because we are against the war in Irak we are not necessarily cowards or traitors or I don't know what else. It's not the right place to do that and I'm not fluent enough to explain properly, so there can be misunderstandings. You know I'm not representing the French government here... Celtica My apologies. I was a bit cranky when I wrote the reply. I am an Air Foorce veteran. I met with alot of the same attitude that you have experienced bothe overseas and in the states. My response was not necessarily an attack on the Frnce, but an affirmation of how both the Military and Americans are observed both at home and abroad. Terence

Posted by: Camchak 22-Aug-2004, 07:39 PM

I am a Network Manager for BellSouth. I manage an office that runs 24X7 with 16 Techs.

Posted by: celtica 23-Aug-2004, 10:02 AM

QUOTE (single speed @ 23-Aug-2004, 02:12 AM) Celtica My apologies.  I was a bit cranky when I wrote the reply.  I am an Air Foorce veteran.  I met with alot of the same attitude that you have experienced bothe overseas and in the states. My response was not necessarily an attack on the Frnce, but an affirmation of how both the Military and Americans are observed both at home and abroad. Terence I was a bit cranky myself, and certainly too sensitive in the morning, sorry about that. Communication is the best way to improve human relations, isn't it ? I'll do it better the next time... . Françoise

Posted by: birddog20002001 23-Aug-2004, 10:29 AM

QUOTE having to prove all the time that because I'm a military I'm not necessarily stupid an violent. Real soldiers sailor, marines and airmen are neither stupid nor violent, To be either one is to be a bullies with a uniform and weapons. The true test of soldiery is to be able to apply the minimum and precice violence when needed inorder to exact the results needed. War is not honorable and heroic but being the best warrior you can be is. We are also not politicians and do not get to choose and pick our war but we all can choose to fight with honor and integrity and to the letter of the law. I thank God that I did not have to kill for my country while I served but I prepared every day inorder to do so. Now I am just a parttime realestate appraiser and a full time student studying Horticulture technology and have much time to go before I graduate.

Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 23-Aug-2004, 12:01 PM

QUOTE (Avonlea22 @ 22-Aug-2004, 08:36 AM) I went to RIT! I miss Rochester, sometimes. aside from the 100+ inches of snow a year . . .

Posted by: Liriel Baenre Do'Urden 23-Aug-2004, 12:06 PM

I work for a Conservation District in Pennsylvania. We deal with the local farmers, put on demos for students and work with the local watersheds. My job is Executive Secretary/Treasurer. I get to keep track of everyone, pay everyone and take in the money. It's not very exciting but I do keep busy, mostly. I'm hoping when I move overseas I can find a job in the same field I'm in.

Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 23-Aug-2004, 12:19 PM

I have had numerous part-time jobs while I was in highschool. I went to a community college for a few years. Now I am a MA and still going to school. I work in a doctor's office working with patients and doing what I can to help them with their problems. I don't know if I am going to further my medical degree or go in a different direction. I love history and art and am planning to take some more classes. We'll see. It's just so expensive.

Posted by: freekenny 25-Aug-2004, 01:34 PM

QUOTE (Keltic @ 18-Aug-2004, 10:33 PM) Many know this by now but if you don't, I'm a metalsmith. I work in gold and silver. This is a change from my previous career of computer programming for the Canadian Parliament from 1989 to 2001. Which was a change from my previous career of sailing on the Mar II in Halifax, N.S. O'siyo, Wow! How admirable~ It is rare now days that one sees a person working in such an 'old' and respected field Much luck and Kudos to you O'ginalli (friend) ~Sty-U

Posted by: Aaediwen 25-Aug-2004, 02:41 PM

Phone tech support for any number of clients, to include folks in Gettin-away's line of work. Thinking about moving to another position in the building in a couple of months though.

Posted by: Keltic 25-Aug-2004, 09:27 PM

QUOTE (freekenny @ 25-Aug-2004, 03:34 PM) O'siyo, Wow! How admirable~ It is rare now days that one sees a person working in such an 'old' and respected field Much luck and Kudos to you O'ginalli (friend) ~Sty-U Thank you freekenny, I've changed careers many times in the past and I think that I might stick with this one unless I can get back to sailing. Nothing better than being completely out of sight of land for days and hearing the water against the hull and the wind in the sails. Even the sound of crewmates throwing up over the side was fine by me!! If I ever did return to sailing, my carving tools would come with me.

Posted by: freekenny 25-Aug-2004, 09:56 PM

O'siyo Keltic, If you ever get back into sailing you will hear me say, 'freekenny reporting for duty as a crew member' I think it would be such a joyous experience to sail the open waters Hopefully I won't be one of the crew members that are leaning over the side ~Sty-U

Posted by: talleyrand 26-Aug-2004, 10:58 AM

They pay me to write programs. Most days it's more fun than real work (at least for me) so I absolutely love it here. Granted, what we do here isn't all the exciting, we're basically a consulting group for some national and international companies' marketing departments (basically marketing departments are the low people on the companies' totem pole for getting IT work done so they hire us for our expertise). What it really boils down to is that we keep some very large address books and attributes about people. We use that information to help our clients make better decisions about their marketing campaigns but I prefer our DBAs versionof what we do "We send you junk mail. In fact, we're the SOBs that picked your name to target." And now that I've been inflamatory, unless you are a farmer, a veterinarian (small or large animal), deal with selling tires or golf courses/grounds keeping, we probably don't bother you. I try to spend most of my days immersed in SQL Server, Python and .NET stuff. Mmmm python. I love that language. Today I'm working on an process to sweep an IMAP box and process bounce backs, opt-outs (we take those very serious) and some other trivial things.

Posted by: sprdleyb 02-Sep-2004, 03:38 PM

I am the parts manager for a Volkswagen dealer. Slainte

Posted by: The_Spanish_Rover 02-Sep-2004, 04:43 PM

Basicly Studying now, almost finished computer ingeneering at UGR. Anyway, I don't like to work with those damm machines, so I'm trying to get a languages degree (nothing like people!). My parents pay my bill now (I guess that's not an occupation !) but as I don't get on well with them, they just pay what they have to, and I really want to quit home (not that easy tough). I worked a bit with databases, and in a bar. Now I'm delivering pizzas with a scooter. If I'm lucky, I'll manage to get a proper job as receptionist in a youth hostel, but If I do (I don't think I will at all) it will be hard to work 6 hours a day and study at the same time... Anyway, that will be a great job!

Posted by: scotelass 02-Sep-2004, 09:27 PM

I have my degree in Early Childhood Education and I've been a child care facility administrator. I'm currently between employment.

Posted by: Haldur 03-Sep-2004, 01:41 AM

I work as a helpdesk analyst for the United States Postal Service...that's how I got to know that funny guy Aaediwen that frequents these hallowed chambers! He actually got me interested in this site from the get-go...I haven't had internet for a while and I really missed the music. So I get to talk with Postal workers, help fix computers, and pretty much live life to its fullest! (oh yeah, "gettin away", my wife's family is from Otisville, MI. Her father originally hails from Clio as well! It's a small world after all!

Posted by: Aragorn 03-Sep-2004, 09:45 AM

Wow, you all have interesting jobs...I work as a technical support analyst for one of the top 3 memory manufacturers. I handle phone calls all day telling wonderful people how to install their new memory modules or troubleshooting problems after they install them. I have been doing this for the past 4 years. I am also going to college to get my computer science degree, currently working on my third year. Before that I owned a cellular phone business for a year.

Posted by: susieq76 03-Sep-2004, 09:53 AM

I track people down on the 'Net. I work for Duke University, and spend my days tracking down the addresses for lost alumni, parents, house staff and friends, ostensibly so that Duke can stay in touch with them. I am responsible for keeping Duke's lost alumni rate the lowest in the country. I am also in school, and will finally get my AA degree in December (after 5 years of part-time school)!! Woo-hoo!!!! There are so many things I want to do, but I love doing research of any kind. So, I don't really know what I want to do next. If I could do what I dreamed, I would be an astronomer. I don't think that will happen. So, I guess I am sort of rudderless, right now - waiting to figure out what I am going to do next. Scary and exciting. As long as it can support my daughter and I.

Posted by: Iago 04-Sep-2004, 12:21 AM

I am a numismatist. Want to talk about out there in left field. It as a family business started back in 1980 by my wifes step-father. Now I am his lead salesman (no big accomplishment considering there are only three), his webmaster, his in house IT manager, assistant marketing manager, CFO (well, at least I buy everything in that office), and other prestigous and noteworthy titles I could give myself.....such is life in the small business world.

Posted by: talleyrand 04-Sep-2004, 08:44 PM

numismatist = coin collector if you're ignorant like me

Posted by: Cailiosa 05-Sep-2004, 12:53 PM

At the moment I am a poor college student struggling to find a part time job to bring in a little cash flow. I am studying to be middle school teacher and would like to someday be a missionary teacher in Romania.

Posted by: Tassiecelt 05-Sep-2004, 05:04 PM

I'm a signwriter, been running my own shop for 20 years www.camriversigns.com.au

Posted by: Iago 06-Sep-2004, 12:19 PM

QUOTE numismatist = coin collector if you're ignorant like me SOOOO sorry, I actually meant to put that in there.

Posted by: Lady Anandrea 06-Sep-2004, 11:55 PM

I am a Paint Princess,literally.Thats what it says on my name tag! I am a paint consultant in our local hardware store. I also make home visits to assist people in their color choices.Its a very creative outlet,and feel free to ask me any questions. One of my fav colors is Celtic Lament......a beautiful soft earthy green!****Lady Anandrea***

Posted by: gtrplr 07-Sep-2004, 10:56 AM

Well, at the moment, nothing. You may (or may not) have noticed my absence here of late. That's because I was laid off from my job in sales/marketing for a VoIP company last Tuesday (8/31). So I've spent the last week cleaning house, paying the bills with my severance pay, making some new and renewing some old contacts, and testing the job market. I started my own company a few weeks ago making pinback buttons for use as fundraisers. My business partner and I are marketing them to civic org. (DAV, AmVets, etc.) and church groups. The DAV will be selling them at the state fair here in TN this year. It's been tough getting it off the ground while working a full time job, so maybe it's for the best. I haven't been depressed this time, like I was the last time I was laid off from a job. The mood around the house has been upbeat and positive. Anyway, I can always do some freelance graphic design and web design work. Or maybe go back to playing music. Or maybe stand on the corner with a sign. Oh, well. Back to cleaning the house.

Posted by: Mayte2 19-Sep-2004, 10:12 AM

QUOTE (talleyrand @ 05-Sep-2004, 03:44 AM) numismatist = coin collector if you're ignorant like me Hehehe .. thanks for that .. you saved me a trek on Google!!! Mayte

Posted by: Mayte2 19-Sep-2004, 10:16 AM

QUOTE (gtrplr @ 07-Sep-2004, 05:56 PM) Oh, well. Back to cleaning the house. Can I rent you to do mine as well?? Mayte PS Good luck in whatever you choose to do

Posted by: Sekhmet 19-Sep-2004, 01:39 PM

I've worked in a bunch of places over the years. In high school I worked at an amusement park in the food service department. Then I had the stereotypical job at McDonald's in college. Then I worked for several years in the local hospital's dietary department, doing everything from food delivery to making out special diet menus. I had a job waiting for me once I got out of college in Gettysburg. Essentially it was an open-air living history museum type of deal. Think Colonial Williamsburg. But..the funding fell through, and I was left high and dry. Since at the time the waiting list to just *apply* to be a battlefield guide was five years, it was time to find something else if I liked having a roof over my head. After a wee disagreement with the hospital, I worked in a Japanese restaurant owned by Koreans who served basically Chinese food. It was if nothing else an education. And an indication that I needed to get the heck out of food service. So I got a job working at a nursery. I love plants, always have...I had a pretty good time there. But then I found out that I was pregnant, and so at the end of the season I had a new full time job: mommyhood. In the interim I've worked for a local railroad museum doing archival work and artifact cataloguing, was part of a tourist steam railroad, and became the director for a living history group, which I still hold. I'm also on the board for a colonial era fife and drum corps. If that weren't enough, I'm also a professional reasearcher/writer specializing in the Civl War era in general and Pennsylvania in specific. In my off hours (whenever that is) I own and operate a small jewelry business mostly geared towards reenactors and Victorian enthusiasts. I sleep somewhere in there, I swear.

Posted by: Annabelle 19-Sep-2004, 02:29 PM

I'm a brain surgeon! Next!!!!

Posted by: Sekhmet 19-Sep-2004, 02:33 PM

That's my moonlighting job.

Posted by: Annabelle 19-Sep-2004, 02:52 PM

Sekhmet I see you are on my surgical rotation sheet! Hummm? Did you go to night school too or take your classes over the internet?

Posted by: Blue_Rogue 20-Sep-2004, 11:41 AM

Well, I've made up the titla 'Operations Manager' I run an independent BMW repair shop. I don't work on the cars, and I don't own the place, everything else is my job. Accounting, IT, Customer Service, File Clerk, Operator, etc, etc. The nice thing is I can cheaply own/drive one myself.

Posted by: Monarch's Own 20-Sep-2004, 04:37 PM

Well I was working for several years as a Lawyer and Notary Assistant in Germany (Paralegal) and then became wife and mother. After that I worked as Delivery Driver for - do I want to mention it? --- Pizza Hut and after that I worked for almost a year as Jack of all trades in a Clothing store - did inventory, recieving, cashier, sales etc. I try to deceide right now what to do next.

Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 21-Sep-2004, 02:43 PM

QUOTE (susieq76 @ 03-Sep-2004, 11:53 AM) I track people down on the 'Net. I work for Duke University, and spend my days tracking down the addresses for lost alumni, parents, house staff and friends, ostensibly so that Duke can stay in touch with them. I am responsible for keeping Duke's lost alumni rate the lowest in the country. I am also in school, and will finally get my AA degree in December (after 5 years of part-time school)!! Woo-hoo!!!! There are so many things I want to do, but I love doing research of any kind. So, I don't really know what I want to do next. If I could do what I dreamed, I would be an astronomer. I don't think that will happen. So, I guess I am sort of rudderless, right now - waiting to figure out what I am going to do next. Scary and exciting. As long as it can support my daughter and I. Susie, I wear a lighter shade of blue. Years ago when I took Astronomy 101, our labs were in the http://www.moreheadplanetarium.org/index.cfm. Have you been there? They have wonderful programs for the public. Also, what is your degree in?

Posted by: susieq76 21-Sep-2004, 02:56 PM

Hey Scotsman, I was raised in Chapel Hill, so I am Tar Heel born, Tar Heel Bred..... Duke pays the bills : ) I have been to Morehead Planetarium, but not in awhile. I love the Star of Bethlehem program at Christmas. My degree will be a general, 2-year degree - basically for those who want to transfer to a 4-year college later on. I don't even want to think of that right now!! (why, oh why did I choose Statistics and Zoology for my last semester?!)

Posted by: gettin-away 22-Sep-2004, 05:51 PM

Haldur Posted: 03-Sep-2004, 03:41 AM QUOTE I work as a helpdesk analyst for the United States Postal Service...that's how I got to know that funny guy Aaediwen that frequents these hallowed chambers! He actually got me interested in this site from the get-go...I haven't had internet for a while and I really missed the music. So I get to talk with Postal workers, help fix computers, and pretty much live life to its fullest! (oh yeah, "gettin away", my wife's family is from Otisville, MI. Her father originally hails from Clio as well! It's a small world after all! Haldur, I guess I missed this before I left town......I get through Otisville occasionally and if your wife's family was ever in the Clio Post Office in the last ohhhhh 23 years, I've probably met them. If you ever find yourself up this way stop by and say "Hi". gettin-away

Posted by: celticwoodsman 23-Sep-2004, 02:17 PM

i am a lumberjack, or in better terms a plant healthcare technician, yes I had to go to college for that...LOL, but right now I am back in college striving to be a high school bio teacher. I also am a volunteer educator. I am a blacksmith by hobby, and I work in a shop where they bring school children in and explain what life was like in the 1800's. I teach kids what a blacksmith is, and I let them try their hand at it. My wife is in school with me to be an art teacher.

Posted by: Avonlea22 23-Sep-2004, 03:30 PM

QUOTE (celticwoodsman @ 23-Sep-2004, 04:17 PM) i am a lumberjack, or in better terms a plant healthcare technician, That sounds interesting, actually. When I was younger, I wanted a career in forestry. I almost went to Paul Smith's College in New York. I ended up in Printing.

Posted by: Gordon 23-Sep-2004, 03:48 PM

Currently I'm finally getting into my passion of cooking as a chef. Taking the formal approach through schooling and also just getting my foot in the door at a local restaurant as a prep cook. I plan on, so far, specializing in the bakery/pastry field since I look at it as: The last thing a guest has is dessert, so it should be the last thing to leave their mind and the top reason they leave with a pleased smile on their faces. Future plans also include certification through the American Culinary Federation although I must have 2 years experience as well as my schooling to take the Certified Chef test before I can move to C.C.P, etc.

Posted by: celticwoodsman 24-Sep-2004, 09:33 AM

QUOTE (Avonlea22 @ 23-Sep-2004, 04:30 PM) That sounds interesting, actually. When I was younger, I wanted a career in forestry. I almost went to Paul Smith's College in New York. I ended up in Printing. I received my undergrad at SUNY ESF, the forestry college in Syracuse... I was on the "woodsmans team" and we used to constantly kick Paul Smith's butt in lumberjack competitions.

Posted by: Mayte2 02-Oct-2004, 09:42 AM

QUOTE (celticwoodsman @ 24-Sep-2004, 04:33 PM) the forestry college in Syracuse... Off topic I know, but I`m reading a book about a girl who went to college in Syracuse. Sorry .. back to topic ....

Posted by: urian 02-Oct-2004, 10:19 AM

Right now I am the undisputed(and unknown) ruler of the world! mwuahahahahaha!*cough*

Posted by: Avonlea22 02-Oct-2004, 01:07 PM

Be kind to me, oh great ruler! Might want to get something for that cough.

Posted by: sylvanus 09-Nov-2004, 11:44 AM

(need to post to get the Mark Saul CD... *wants*) I've been working for a small publishing company (http://www.shepherdpress.com/) for over year now. I AM the shipping department, and do purchasing, customer service, data entry, occasional proofreading, and keep the coal furnace going... Jack-of-all-trades. This allows me to live at home and pay back loans from college where I got a BA in English. My favourite past employment was staff at a Christian summer camp (http://www.susque.org/).

Posted by: maisky 09-Nov-2004, 12:21 PM

I DO have a serious side. I am a Quality Engineer and Compliance Consultant in the Pharmaceutical industry. I help keep the FDA off of the pharma companies back and keep them in compliance with the laws. I am currently on a one-year project in Northern Virginia in a Neutraceutcal plant making a product for a clinical trial for Pfizer. Confusing enough?

Posted by: gypseyreyne 09-Nov-2004, 01:00 PM

I guess I can consider this further introductions. I am a territory manager for a marine and r.v parts and accessory distribution system. So I travel the by ways of California and mostly listen to Wolfstone, Molly's Revenge, Avalon Rising, Tempest, Wicked Tinkers and Lincoln Park( becasue sometimes you just need to vent your anger.) What this means to me is I get paid to drive and listen to music. Not too bad!

Posted by: Annham 09-Nov-2004, 04:21 PM

QUOTE (maisky @ 09-Nov-2004, 02:21 PM) I DO have a serious side. I am a Quality Engineer and Compliance Consultant in the Pharmaceutical industry. I help keep the FDA off of the pharma companies back and keep them in compliance with the laws. I am currently on a one-year project in Northern Virginia in a Neutraceutcal plant making a product for a clinical trial for Pfizer. Confusing enough? Maisky? the jester, a serious side??? Anne

Posted by: gwenlee 09-Nov-2004, 09:10 PM

I'm a RN. I like to say I help grow heathy babies. In other words I work in a high risk pregnancy unit.

Posted by: dragonboy3611 10-Nov-2004, 03:28 PM

I would love to become a journalist...

Posted by: maryellen 10-Nov-2004, 05:25 PM

I used to teach 7th-12th grade English, Speech and Drama. Plus some Community College courses. I have recently changed to Elementary Teacher.

Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 11-Nov-2004, 02:26 PM

QUOTE (gypseyreyne @ 09-Nov-2004, 03:00 PM) I guess I can consider this further introductions. I am a territory manager for a marine and r.v parts and accessory distribution system. So I travel the by ways of California and mostly listen to Wolfstone, Molly's Revenge, Avalon Rising, Tempest, Wicked Tinkers and Lincoln Park( becasue sometimes you just need to vent your anger.) What this means to me is I get paid to drive and listen to music. Not too bad! Well hello gypseyreyne, I somehow missed your intro elsewhere. I understand your "mobility impaired" for the moment. Hope that gets better real fast. Glad to have you here, hope to see more of you.

Posted by: erickbloodax 12-Nov-2004, 06:05 PM

After retiring from the Marines I went to work for the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol Division. I can't think of a better job or greater bunch of people to work with. For all you former Marines out there, I get free ammo. How sweet is that?

Posted by: Avonlea22 12-Nov-2004, 07:20 PM

QUOTE (erickbloodax @ 12-Nov-2004, 07:05 PM) For all you former Marines out there, I get free ammo. How sweet is that? I find the excitement behind that a bit disturbing.

Posted by: Herrerano 10-Dec-2004, 04:30 PM

Besides a whole bunch of other stuff, I make bleach. <a href="http://www.geocities.com/sodableach3/bleach1.jpg"><img height=43 width=74 src="http://www.geocities.com/sodableach3/bleach1thmb.jpg" border=0 alt="bleach." ></a> click picture for larger image Leo

Posted by: susieq76 10-Dec-2004, 04:54 PM

Whew...that must keep your nostrils clean, at least!

Posted by: Irish Stepper 10-Dec-2004, 05:08 PM

Wow...I could've sworn I'd already posted on this. I must me losing my marbles! Anyway, I work for MCI, on a Dept. of Defense contract. We take care of the majority of their communications network. It's very interesting stuff. It has been especially hectic the past 3 years since 9-11. We basically take care of our war-fighters and make sure the guys out on the front lines and here in the US can talk on the phone, and send data to other bases. I've been doing that for 6 1/2 years. Prior to that I was in the US Navy for 4 years and was stationed at Ft Meade, MD working for a civilian agency. Now, go figure how goofy that is! A sailor stationed at an army base and working for civilians...

Posted by: bigjimhainey 10-Dec-2004, 09:47 PM

i have this really nice leather chair that sits in front of my computer, and my job is to make sure the chair dont run away or the computer dont fly out the window. seriously though im sorta kinda disabled. too young to get disabililty and to broke to get anyone to hire me ( back injury in case you were wondering) luckily my wife deals at a casino and brings enough bacon home so we arent homeless

Posted by: birddog20002001 10-Dec-2004, 10:59 PM

QUOTE Anyway, I work for MCI, on a Dept. of Defense contract. We take care of the majority of their communications network. God i hope you didn't pass out that mobile subscriber equipment (mse) stuff that GTE was selling to the Army I tried to work with it for 4 years "it wern't no good"

Posted by: Irish Stepper 10-Dec-2004, 11:09 PM

QUOTE (birddog20002001 @ 10-Dec-2004, 11:59 PM) God i hope you didn't pass out that mobile subscriber equipment (mse) stuff that GTE was selling to the Army I tried to work with it for 4 years "it wern't no good" Uh...no. We don't deal with commercial or consumer products. Nor, do we deal with mobile phones. We only work on the military's network. For those of you who have been in the US military, you'd be familiar with the DSN network. That's one of the networks we manage where I work.

Posted by: Annham 12-Dec-2004, 09:30 PM

I'm a cytotechnologist.. and assistant section chief in Cytology... I screen slides looking for diagnostic clues for various diseases, primarily cancer and precancerous changes.. as for the asst. sec. chief part... that means I have to try to fix any problems that come up in our little corner of the lab and be kind of a jack-of-all trades to fill in where ever we are short of help etc... I enjoy it most of the time.

Posted by: Rindy1202 12-Dec-2004, 09:42 PM

I work part time for a optometrist, I do all of the prescreening tests. I do the ordering and fitting of the contacts. Have done this for several years. I also work in jewelery when I can, can't get enough of that stuff.

Posted by: Rindy1202 12-Dec-2004, 09:47 PM

QUOTE (Annham @ 12-Dec-2004, 08:30 PM) I'm a cytotechnologist.. and assistant section chief in Cytology... I screen slides looking for diagnostic clues for various diseases, primarily cancer and precancerous changes.. as for the asst. sec. chief part... that means I have to try to fix any problems that come up in our little corner of the lab and be kind of a jack-of-all trades to fill in where ever we are short of help etc... I enjoy it most of the time. All of these jobs sound really interesting. I really like yours Annham, I thinks forensics would be great. Isn't there someone on here that does that?

Posted by: freekenny 14-Dec-2004, 09:05 PM

QUOTE (Avonlea22 @ 12-Nov-2004, 08:20 PM) I find the excitement behind that a bit disturbing. O'siyo, ~ Avonlea, when I read the posts on here I 'imagine' one's tone in their voice as if they were saying it out loud and I just couldn't stop laughing when I read your reply Whew, my sides are hurtin' from laughing so hard.. ~~ Well, lets see....what is it that I do to pay the bills... ~For starters I do a lot of volunteer work for I feel it of great value here on Mother Earth.. ~I volunteer in the judicial system as a CASA, Child Advocacy-Court Appointed Special Advocate.. I and other Volunteers help build a safer, more stable environment for abused or neglected children by establishing a consistent relationship with the child and other professionals on the case. I mostly work with children of sexual abuse(ages 6-14)... It's a very difficult/challenging 'job' but, rewarding beyond all belief! It doesn't 'pay with money' but, it makes me rich in many ways...amazing what a hug or kind words can do for a child.. ~I do volunteer work with Hospice...when my biological father was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia, November'03, and was given 6 months tops to live I felt as though I had been punched in the 'gut'..I couldn't cry and I felt horribly guilty over that so I delved into any and all information I could find on Leukemia..I read so many 'stories' where the terminally ill and their loved ones had such a hard tyme finding caretakers, compassion or just someone to spend tyme with..when I came across Hospice and contacted this AMAZING organization for my Father, I learned just what hardships and compassion is.. I decided to do as much as I could to assist Hospice by giving them my tyme..Not only did I meet some truly remarkable individuals but, I developed many, many O'ginalli's! Again, tis a difficult and challenging 'job' but, when the day is over and I am sitting outside saying my 'prayers' I realize just how blessed I am and how minuet (small) any 'problem' I may have is.. ~I do volunteer work with our local Humane Society/Animal Shelters..I do workshops like 'caring for your new pet'..I do my best to adopt out as many 'babies' as possible and the one's that I know will be 'put down' I sneak out to the farm..This past summer we adopted out 6 Lab's to Hospice as part of a program for the terminally ill and their families...the Program has had 'smashing' results and I am very proud of this! I am working now on seeing if Hospice and other organizations will begin to adopt some of our kittens/cats It's all good! ~ For the past two summers I have done volunteer work on various Indian Reservations..everything from digging irrigation ditches to 'teaching' hygeine..again, volunteer work doesn't pay in money but, my life has been enriched and I am very rich! ~ As most of you know I am a 'biker chick'..I do most of my own maintenance and I am learning all I can about motorcycles because, one day, a dream of mine is to own my own Chopper Shop..to build custom bikes as well as providing general maintenance on motorcycles..I would like to have an all female 'crew' ~ Well, none of the mentioned 'jobs' pay my bills so I went to college for years and years and years to become a 'mind doctor' AKA Psychologist..I have my degree in Psychology with a Baccalaureate (BSS) in Sociology, Philosophy, Social Work and Criminal Justice...I have a minor in Theology Studies...I hope to return to college one day to achieve a degree in Marine Biology..tis something that Papa Bluefeather wishes for me to do...He believes all this 'head stuff' isn't healthy for my physical and mental well-being..He hopes that I will come home to North Carolina and work with the 'babies' in the ocean ~~ Thats about it...no frills...but plenty of experience in so much that life has to offer! ~Sty-U

Posted by: Annham 15-Dec-2004, 08:40 PM

QUOTE (Rindy1202 @ 12-Dec-2004, 11:47 PM) All of these jobs sound really interesting. I really like yours Annham, I thinks forensics would be great. Isn't there someone on here that does that? Hi Rindy, Yours sounds interesting too. What do you do with Jewery? Sell it, make it?... I love jewlrey, especially earrings, but sadly, I am not very good at keeping track of it.. I always loose it or end up breaking it My job is interesting, but management always wants more more more... and it is becoming very stressful to strike a balance between how much one can get done in a day and being careful not to miss anything. I am thinking of trying something else when I have a chance... I've enrolled in College again part time... I just hope it doesn't take me until retirement age to finish Anne BTW, I think Forensics would be interesting too. I think we have some sort of training program at our lab... Not sure what the requirements are, but will find out if you are interested.

Posted by: Rindy1202 15-Dec-2004, 08:46 PM

QUOTE (Annham @ 15-Dec-2004, 07:40 PM) Hi Rindy, Yours sounds interesting too. What do you do with Jewery? Sell it, make it?... I love jewlrey, especially earrings, but sadly, I am not very good at keeping track of it.. I always loose it or end up breaking it My job is interesting, but management always wants more more more... and it is becoming very stressful to strike a balance between how much one can get done in a day and being careful not to miss anything. I am thinking of trying something else when I have a chance... I've enrolled in College again part time... I just hope it doesn't take me until retirement age to finish Anne BTW, I think Forensics would be interesting too. I think we have some sort of training program at our lab... Not sure what the requirements are, but will find out if you are interested. Hi Annham, I sell jewelry, I have done that since I was about 16. At different places of course. I love Black Hills Gold. The problem is I buy more than I sell. Thank you on the forensics but where I live I am sure there isn't a whole lot of call for it. I hear ya on the retirement I hope I live that long. Feel free to email me. I know we aren't suppose to answer each other on the boards but that is so hard not to do. It makes for conversation. Have a great evening Rindy

Posted by: Annham 15-Dec-2004, 08:48 PM

QUOTE (freekenny @ 14-Dec-2004, 11:05 PM) ~~ Thats about it...no frills...but plenty of experience in so much that life has to offer! ~Sty-U Wow Freekenny, Sounds like you have a full plate!.. it sounds very fulfilling.. and needed and fun too...

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