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| Posted by: Armo 11-Jan-2004, 12:52 PM |
| What does everyone on this forum do for a living? I am just curious and would like to get to know some peoples. I myself am a Network Engineer. |
| Posted by: kidclaymore 11-Jan-2004, 04:03 PM |
| I work for a sheriff's office. |
| Posted by: Dreamer1 11-Jan-2004, 04:21 PM |
| I'm a Stay-at-home-Mom, Housewife, Homemaker, Domestic Engineer, Chief Cook and Bottle Washer, Chief Errand Runner, Head Taxi Driver, Household Coordinator, Cinderella Type --- whatever you'd like to call it nowadays! Dreamer1 P.S. And I wouldn't change a thing! |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 11-Jan-2004, 04:58 PM |
| Trying to get started in IT. Teir 1 help desk atm, and trying to decide on my next step up. |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 11-Jan-2004, 05:06 PM |
| I am a high school English teacher. Have most of the at-risk kids. Degrees in English, Special Education, and masters in Human Resource Training and Development. |
| Posted by: jaynebylak 11-Jan-2004, 06:51 PM |
| I am a Quality Assurance Inspector for a major manufacturer in South Carolina. I also have a part time business of my own Jayne |
| Posted by: Macfive 11-Jan-2004, 06:59 PM |
I work for an Insurance company as a disability adjuster. Whaaa, don't tell me tomorrow is monday!!!!!!!!!!  |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 11-Jan-2004, 07:14 PM |
| Whoa Paul!!! Don't look out your front door. I just slipped on the ice. Can I collect?? |
| Posted by: CelticRose 11-Jan-2004, 07:47 PM |
I was a medical transcriber for 20 years, then we moved and my husband and I bought a locksmith company. Now I can stay home and be the "house babe" as my husband calls me...lol, and do my art work on the side.  |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 11-Jan-2004, 08:00 PM |
| I'm a Private Caregiver for the Elderly. Right now, I'm working with a lady that has Alzheimer's. I love my work, but so stressful. Dreamer1  That is the biggest profession of all. Raising a family. Before you know it, you'll be going thru the empty nest syndrome. maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: Annabelle 11-Jan-2004, 08:23 PM |
| I am a contractor building commercial office buildings and work part time (30Hrs) as a salon owner and operator and a RN last working in this field 10 years ago. Annabelle |
| Posted by: CelticRose 11-Jan-2004, 09:06 PM |
| Oh forgot to add that I did makeup artistry for awhile. Loved that job immensely! Still like being the "house babe" now the best! |
| Posted by: peckery 11-Jan-2004, 09:15 PM |
Retired CIA spook. My Serbian dialect was getting corrupted and it wasn't safe anymore.  :: |
| Posted by: CelticRose 11-Jan-2004, 09:28 PM | ||
 Peckery! You are too much! |
| Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 11-Jan-2004, 09:34 PM |
| Attorney editor for major legal publisher. Previously, law school clinical instructor and legal services staff attorney. Before that, airborne spook--paid by USAF but work product went to NSA. Also, spent one summer working for US Forest Service on fire crew, and one summer working for Jerry Ford's clemency commission. |
| Posted by: Keltic 11-Jan-2004, 10:13 PM |
| I'm a Celtic metalsmith (jeweller). I was a computer programmer for the House of Commons (Canadian Parliament) but I got early parole two and a half years ago. |
| Posted by: andylucy 11-Jan-2004, 11:13 PM |
I work for a county wide E-911 dispatch center. I am also a volunteer firefighter/EMT. I have degrees in history, archaeology, and theology. The lesson? Don't major in the above if you want a job in those areas, not if you want to eat.  Most importantly, though, I am my wife's husband and my sons' father. Wouldn't trade that for anything! Just my tuppence. Andy |
| Posted by: 3Ravens 12-Jan-2004, 12:37 AM |
I'm an RN. I work 12 hr nights in an extended rehab hospital. This means that after you EMT types get them to the hospital, and after the trauma hospital gets them healed up enough that they aren't likely to die, we get them. We keep them until the bones and organs and wounds heal. We give lots of antibiotics for nasty germs like MRSA and VRE. We do gentle physical therapy to get them strong enough to go to the intensive rehab centers and learn to walk again.........That's the theory, anyway. The reality is we get the little old bedridden folks who are so debilitated that it's going to take 6 months to heal a decubitus. The level 3 hospital we partner with needs their beds for acute patients, so we get lots of wound care, diabetic and dialysis folks whose foot sores don't heal, and people who are so confused that thay wouldn't benefit from regular rehab. The MRSA and VRE are the same though...  |
| Posted by: gaberlunzie 12-Jan-2004, 02:53 AM |
| I'm an employee with administration; in addition I'm bringing up my two sons and am coordinating our life...fulltime job but love it! |
| Posted by: scottish2 12-Jan-2004, 07:00 AM | ||
Hey Paul tomorrows Tuesday it is Monday |
| Posted by: scottish2 12-Jan-2004, 07:06 AM |
| Retired but do some webmastering in my free time for friends and such. Guess if you had to say my jobs world traveler as we are trying to travel now while we still can. We want to see the world we live in not just read about it in a book wishing we could be there. |
| Posted by: tartangal 12-Jan-2004, 07:15 AM |
| I'm a ward sister in the Acute Respiratory Unit in one of Glasgow's teaching hospitals.We carry out a lot of investigative work but also care for people with acute illness and management of chronic illness.Unfortunately because of the nature of the west coast behaviour (bad diet, alcohol excess and heavy smoking) we also diagnose and manage lots of people with lung cancers. The area that my hospital covers also takes in about 90% of all the hostels and homeless shelters in Glasgow so we care for a lot of people with T.B. It is an interesting but very busy job. |
| Posted by: RavenWing 12-Jan-2004, 08:24 AM |
| I work for a vacuum cleaner franchise. What I do covers a lot of ground. I maintain our computer systems, build databases, oversee direct mail campaigns, repair vacuums, sell vacuums when needed, inventory control, tech support, train new employees. I can't think of everything else I do right now. There really is no "job description" for me. |
| Posted by: Eamon 12-Jan-2004, 09:46 AM |
| I am an Aviation Analyst for a consulting group. Basically I spend all my time trying to keep business and commercial aircraft in the air, and away from the edges. The edges can be defined by buildings, houses, trees, schools, oceans and intergalactic space. Airplanes don't fly so good at the edges. Since I spent the previous 10 years of my life as an Operations Supervisor at the local Airport, I am enjoying my desk job, especially in the winter. I get to listen to great music and chat with you interesting folks. Eamon |
| Posted by: oldraven 12-Jan-2004, 09:53 AM |
| I'm a Drafter (Techinical Illustrator) and a materials purchaser for a hydraulic cylinder maker in Edmonton. I draw the production drawings of all the parts for our machinists and buy the steel they need to make the parts with. In other words, I get blamed for everything that goes wrong.   |
| Posted by: Eamon 12-Jan-2004, 10:23 AM | ||
Oldraven, Oilers fan? They just beat up my Flyer 3-0. Eamon |
| Posted by: Elspeth 12-Jan-2004, 10:30 AM |
DO????????  You mean I'm supposed to be doing something???????  No wonder I'm adrift at sea............  |
| Posted by: scottish2 12-Jan-2004, 10:38 AM |
| Elspeth I think you're job lately seems to be computer fixer LOL |
| Posted by: oldraven 12-Jan-2004, 11:00 AM | ||||
Yes, I root for the Oil, when ever they play. Unless, of course, they're playing the Habs (Montreal Canadians). The Habs will always be me #1 team, even if they haven't played a decent game in five or six years. I went to my first NHL game a few months back. Blackhawks @ Oilers. Awesome experience.  I used to work with some die hard Flyers fans. I would tease them by refusing to call them anything but the Red Wings (symbols are pretty similar). It pissed them off a lot, but I got a hoot out of it. |
| Posted by: Eamon 12-Jan-2004, 11:47 AM | ||
Red Wings...yep, that would do it. Don't worry about your Habs. They will be back sticking banners on the roof of the Bell Center before long. You guys are in the toughest division in the East, and are in good shape to pull one an easy seed in the playoffs. I get to go the the Flyers games quite a bit. Its a totally different game live. Sent my Mom and Dad to the game tonight against the Penguins (2nd row, between the blue line and the corner) as his birthday present. Love hockey. Eamon |
| Posted by: Raven 12-Jan-2004, 12:58 PM |
| I used to be a hit man for the mob and then became an over the road truck driver under the FBI relocation program when I turned states evidence Now I am a sales rep for a musical wholesale company. I sell banjos, guitars, mandolins, guitars, and sound reinforcement products to retailers all over the planet but mostly in the US. Plus I play guitar professionally for my second job www.arminta.net between 100 and 150 shows per year mostly with in 5 hours of Indianapolis although we have gone as far as Atlanta, GA in the last few months. Peace Mikel Go Colts |
| Posted by: Siusaidh Blues 12-Jan-2004, 02:22 PM |
| Wow - just found this topic and am amazed at how many different jobs we have represented here!!! Let me toss my two cents in: I became an artist when I graduated from college, and worked in a frame shop & art gallery owned by my friend for 7 years; then when I got married & our first child was born in 1983, I became a stay-at-home mom to Chris and Lauren when she arrived in 1988. I continued to do drawings, and exhibited in local art festivals as well as a couple of galleries. Two years ago I quit the festivals and now have two galleries that carry my work, and I'm devoting more time to art and writing.http://pages.ivillage.com/intheframe/ |
| Posted by: Parmi 12-Jan-2004, 02:26 PM |
| I'm a student in mechanical engineering in Torino (Italy) |
| Posted by: Cpl. A.J. 12-Jan-2004, 03:03 PM |
| I actually have three jobs, one full-time and two part-time. My main job is editor of a magazine called Woodshop News (www.woodshopnews.com). It's a publication for professional woodworkers -- cabinetmakers, custom furniture designers, and the like. Job #2 is radio announcer for an adult contemporary station in Hartford, Conn. I was a full-time broadcaster until 1995 -- mostly talk radio -- when I changed careers from broadcasting to publishing. I'm not on the air a lot these days, mainly holidays and vacation fill-in. In other words, just enough to get it out of my system and keep me from attempting to do it full-time again. The third job is my favorite, so naturally it's the one I get to do least -- I'm also a science fiction writer with two published novels and a dozen or so short stories. Trouble is, since I'm writing and editing for nine or 10 hours every day at the "real" job, and bringing office work home every weekend, I rarely have the time or energy to for fiction anymore. However, we pay off our house in four years, which is just one year after my daughter finishes college. With those two things happening at the same time, my goal is to quit the magazine, write full-time, and supplement our income with some occasional woodworking -- I have a full shop and make clocks and customized cabinets -- to help make ends meet. I also make a few bucks from time to time doing commercial voiceovers, and performing occasionally with an improvisational theater troupe. A.J. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 12-Jan-2004, 03:07 PM |
| My new year resolutions is to do as little as possible. A |
| Posted by: silverdragon 12-Jan-2004, 03:13 PM |
| I'm a Computer Science instructor in a community college. |
| Posted by: Knightly Knight 12-Jan-2004, 05:51 PM |
| I get paid as a Computer Hardware Technician. I dont get paid as a song writer, musician and novelist YET |
| Posted by: Knightly Knight 12-Jan-2004, 05:52 PM |
| Annabelle Is there a line I can stand in to do what you want to do this year? |
| Posted by: MDF3530 12-Jan-2004, 05:57 PM |
| I am currently unemployed right now, but today, I went and got my Commercial Drivers License Class "B" learner's permit with a Passenger endorsement, so hopefully soon I will start in the Chicago Transit Authority's bus driver training program. I just have to wait to be called. |
| Posted by: Aon_Daonna 12-Jan-2004, 06:00 PM |
| I'm currently studying Antique Furniture Restoration at College |
| Posted by: gaberlunzie 12-Jan-2004, 06:07 PM | ||
Good luck to you! |
| Posted by: Aon_Daonna 12-Jan-2004, 06:25 PM |
| Mike, I was going to ask you about how your busdriving goes! I thought about you while sitting on the bus today |
| Posted by: RobertH 12-Jan-2004, 10:45 PM |
| Retired Army. Now sell industrial-strength software, raise two kids. Also husband, handy-man, and general go-fer for the spouse. |
| Posted by: oldraven 13-Jan-2004, 08:46 AM |
 *licks RobertH's avatar*  |
| Posted by: Eamon 13-Jan-2004, 09:03 AM |
| Boy, and I thought Annabelles Avatar was distracting... Welcome RobertH. Man I'm thirsty... Eamon |
| Posted by: gaberlunzie 13-Jan-2004, 09:11 AM |
| I just have to tell you I love this avatar over all! Welcome, RobertH! *peeking on the watch*...early afternoon...too early...  still have to wait a wee while...sigh... |
| Posted by: oldraven 13-Jan-2004, 09:17 AM | ||
Lass, it's never too early for Glen. Sometimes I wish I was a farmer, so I could cary a flask o' that stuff around with me at work. |
| Posted by: Aon_Daonna 13-Jan-2004, 09:18 AM |
| hehe.. early afternoon and I'm tired again *sighs*... |
| Posted by: Annabelle 13-Jan-2004, 09:19 AM |
| Come on AD, you've got to catch S2! Take a little nap and then jump on this thing. S2's head is growing as we speak! A |
| Posted by: Eamon 13-Jan-2004, 09:25 AM | ||
My boss is pretty cool. Anything goes after 5 pm (We have a lot of late nights, etc.). He brews his own beer and keeps some in the fridge downstairs. Gotta get him to stock some Glen (livet, or fiddich). Eamon |
| Posted by: gaberlunzie 13-Jan-2004, 09:26 AM | ||||
Hmhmmm...well, in general youre not wrong with that but if you still have to do some driving ("Taxi MUM") it definitly is...isn't life awfully hard???sigh... |
| Posted by: oldraven 13-Jan-2004, 09:29 AM | ||||
Now THAT would make me a happy little worker-bee. Alas, partaking of the Scots nectar isn't permited here. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 13-Jan-2004, 09:30 AM |
| Do I have to do something? I think I'll get me a cardboard box and live under the interstate and be a street bs- itter! If I can find some windex I'll consider cleaning windshields at the traffic lights. A no pressue job. What a life? A |
| Posted by: Danann 13-Jan-2004, 09:45 AM |
| First off I too am drooling over RobertH's avatar... me want! As for what I do... I work in the Information Technology Security department at Marshal Space Flight Center (one of the NASA bases in the south). I run the secure authentication for the center and the whole of NASA. That can be anything from distributing the hardware used in the authentication to setting up meeting with people at all the NASA centers, including Sean O'Keif, to talk about the Network Security at each center. So basically, I am a glorified Security Network Engineer. |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 13-Jan-2004, 12:07 PM |
| Ok, all you folks established in the IT industry, got an opening for me somewhere? AS, MCSE, want to go back to school, and want to travel for study. |
| Posted by: MDF3530 13-Jan-2004, 02:15 PM | ||
That "package" wearing you out ? |
| Posted by: RobertH 17-Jan-2004, 01:11 PM |
| All - Thank you for your kind comments on my avatar - it does represent one of my favorites! There are few better times than when my father-in-law, the wonderful Irishman he is, comes over to tip a bottle with me. He once told me a story of his own father, a sergeant in the Army. His father would invite a soldier to the house from time to time, and he could always tell whether the soldier made a good impression on his father. Seems his Dad would pull a new bottle from the cabinet and pour a drink. By the end of the first drink, the pattern would be set. If the newcomer was seen as marginal, the cork went back in the bottle. If his company was deemed pleasant, the cork went in the trash and no-one quit until the glass soldier was laid to rest, obviously empty. |
| Posted by: gaberlunzie 17-Jan-2004, 02:16 PM |
| Hey, I like this story! *peeking on the watch again*...9 pm over here.  ..yup...let's have a glass or two...  |
| Posted by: RobertH 17-Jan-2004, 04:02 PM |
| He has some great ones. He got sideways with the Regimental Sergeant Major's horse one day (yep, back in the days of real cavalry). He won, but it cost him... |
| Posted by: lschillinger 22-Apr-2009, 07:48 AM |
| I work for a company that does primarily government work. Although the company does many things I work for the Environmental Engineering and Security (design build) Divisions. I pretty do everything. Mostly technical writing and some financial things/project controls. Basically whatever I get thrown into to keep my job!  |
| Posted by: InRi 22-Apr-2009, 11:47 AM |
| I work as deliverer for a great European parcel service. Every day on the road, hundreds of parcels on the load floor, ever in hurry - never in stress. I like my job. I don't need exercises after the work and the job keeps me fit and well. I meet a lot of people every day, have a lot of fun and within my district I know (almost) every mousehole... Ingo |
| Posted by: Dogshirt 22-Apr-2009, 07:55 PM |
I am a carpenter. I do mostly residential building, but my company also does commercial and industrial buildings. |
| Posted by: celticlord 22-Apr-2009, 08:23 PM |
| Work for NBC as a Broadcast Engineer |
| Posted by: coastman 28-Apr-2009, 09:09 AM |
| I am the retired Postmaster of Darien Georgia. Darien is Georgia's second oldest City after Savannah. Darien was founded in 1736 by Scottish Highlanders. Presently, I help managed and market cotton for cotton growers in Georgia and South Carolina. On weekends I take people out to dolphin watch or fishing on Georgia's beautiful coast. I am a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captian. Then I enjoy my grandchildren. Yes, I do make time for them. |
| Posted by: Findabhair 28-Apr-2009, 04:21 PM |
I am a lifeguard and swim instructor for our local YMCA. I also coach the swim team located there. A lot of fun but you have to expect to get swimmers ear(a typically outter ear infection) at least once a year and that's not to0 joyus!  |
| Posted by: j Padraig moore 30-Apr-2009, 05:57 AM |
| I am a project manager for the largest engineering firm in the US, doing environmental work. In my dreams I am a wealthy gentleman farmer, living off the land and helping others. |
| Posted by: valpal59 30-Apr-2009, 08:08 AM |
I am a CSR for an independent Insurance Agency. I am the first person you see when you walk thru the door.  We are also the UPS drop off point and I take care of that as well. Val |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 30-Apr-2009, 09:00 PM |
| I use to be in jewelry sales and repair for about twenty five years. It did quite well for a long time but I finally closed it down after my grandfather (the owner) passed on. Too much competition from the local big box stores and ll I was getting was the repair work on their crappy jewelry. If only I had known about Irish music back then I would have converted the whole thing over into a Celtic gift shop. After that I did a mess of odd jobs while the kids grew up that included hotel night auditor, moring supervisor at Burger King, printing T-shirts for Budweiser and even a stint working for musicland for a while. sadly only the hotel and Burger King are the only businesses that are still here Now I work in a sewing plant (Hate it, hate it, hate it). and I looking for anything else! Just finished my Master's degree in Religious Education last summer but we have to take care of my 91 year old father in law right now so we are stuck here for a while. Arrrrgh! |
| Posted by: Leelee 01-May-2009, 01:08 AM |
Nothing now....mass layoff today  |
| Posted by: piobmhorpiper 01-May-2009, 03:42 AM |
| I am a retired millwright from General Motors. I play golf regularly (still no good at it!) work part time doing small engine repair and some fence and deck construction for a local landscaper. I have become very busy with http://www.piobmhor.ca I have eight weddings booked and two dozen golf tournaments to pipe for. |
| Posted by: Keltic 01-May-2009, 07:09 AM | ||
That's too bad. I hope something comes your way soon. What company were you with? Temporary layoff or permanent? A friend of mine works doing muffler assemblies in Cambridge, ON and with strikes or downturn in the automobile industry, he often ends up on temporary layoff. Temporary a few years ago meant a full year without work. It's hitting way too many people now. |
| Posted by: valpal59 01-May-2009, 08:02 AM | ||
I am so sorry Leelee. I hope something comes your way soon.  Val |
| Posted by: drummie 01-May-2009, 09:25 AM |
| I work at a undergraduate Oceanography school here in Woods Hole MA. I am in charge of buildings and grounds. We have two 135' brigantine research vessels. Look us up. sea.edu |
| Posted by: Blackdog 01-May-2009, 10:32 AM |
| I'm a musician and visual artist...part of a Celtic group that tours the east half of N.America. Anyone know of a festival that needs a 5 piece act. |
| Posted by: j Padraig moore 01-May-2009, 01:03 PM | ||
Love the side burns from 1975 piobmhor piper!!! Leelee - Cheer up dearie, this may be a golden opportunity for you... |
| Posted by: ranger 01-May-2009, 01:11 PM |
| I'm a detective sergeant with our local Sheriff's Department. I investigate all Type 1 crimes, but the brunt of them lately has been bunco/white collar crimes. ID Theft, credit and debit card crimes have been growing exponentially here, as I am sure it has been everywhere. Just entered into a financial crimes task force with the Secret Service out of Louisville, hoping to curb some of it here by pulling in the Feds resources. |
| Posted by: LibraryJim 01-May-2009, 09:58 PM |
| I am an out-of-work Librarian. Budget cuts. I've been actively looking for work since October. It's a tough situation out there right now. I have a stack of letters and emails stating: Due to the financial crisis, we have decided NOT to fill the advertised position. Thank you for your interest. Oh well. I'm thinking of standing with my guitar playing Irish music for donations outside one of the local pubs. Not really. My wife would never allow it. :-) |
| Posted by: Leelee 04-May-2009, 10:07 AM | ||||||
Keltic: Thank you, Keltic. Had to gather my wits...much better today. Unfortunately I can't divulge the company I worked for until it is announced on the news (as per contract); however it was not in auto manufacturing. Temporary layoff....no, it's permanent absolutely everyone was "let go'. Sad scenario for us all 
Val: Thanks Lass. Keeping up my hopes
j Padraig moore: Thanks j Padraig moore, I don't feel as lost. I am also a strong believer in everything happens for a reason....and hope that an opportunity comes my way soon  My Profession is a Planning & Facility Coordinator with the Maintenance Dept. |
| Posted by: Haggishead 04-May-2009, 01:13 PM |
| I, too, just joined the ranks of the unemployed. Happened yesterday. |
| Posted by: Leelee 04-May-2009, 04:46 PM | ||
I am sorry to hear Haggishead Try to keep in mind...one door closes, another will open with much more promise |
| Posted by: lschillinger 04-May-2009, 10:40 PM | ||
Nice JP. I've been closely monitoring your companies job postings Trying to get while I still have something to get from!Lee Lee: I agree, When one door closes, another opens....sometimes you just have to give it a few shots of WD 40 and wait.....Very few things in life are ever permanate and this is one of them...hopefully you can keep your spirits up in the mean time. I will send some positive job finding karma to you!  |
| Posted by: Leelee 06-May-2009, 02:45 PM | ||
Thank you kindly, Ischillinger I try to stay positive...there are many more people that have it worse than me. Thank you, I accept your "positive job finding Karma" I've been looking at Job Postings in intervals throughout the day. If I search too long, it gets a bit confusing and jumbled and my positive outlook wanes. So, interval action is good  |
| Posted by: LibraryJim 06-May-2009, 06:05 PM |
| [QUOTE=Leelee,06-May-2009, 03:45 PM][QUOTE] I've been looking at Job Postings in intervals throughout the day. If I search too long, it gets a bit confusing and jumbled and my positive outlook wanes. [/QUOTE] It's very hard looking for jobs a) in this market and b ) with everything online. Like I said, I've been out of work since October, and almost all the jobs I've applied for are 'online applications'. I even went from store to store in the Mall one day, and again, almost every manager told me "Our application process is all computerized now. Any openings we have will be under 'careers' and then when you find one you like, fill in the online application'. The worst thing about that is that it's not one application and then you click "apply using existing information" it's "a new application must be filled out for every position applied for". Some universities have it where you fill out the information and upload your resume once, then just click on the position opening and it automatically submits it for you, but generally not. I've actually come across a few libraries and universities that require you to MAIL in your information, once you download and fill in the application from the site. Then of course, there are the supplements such as resume, cover letter, copies of transcripts or other proof of degree. Last packet I mailed out was $1.57. Then you sit and wait and wait and sit and wait some more, and finally you get a letter from the college/university/library that says "Thank you for your application. We received many qualified applicants, unfortunately yours was not one of these. Better luck next time." Well, maybe not that blunt, but that's the idea. And it's very true, searching for jobs while being bombarded by computer monitor light is very hard on the eyes, and leads to loads of frustration. So, anyway Leelee, best of luck in your search! I know what you are going through! Jim Florida |
| Posted by: IrishBeachLassie 06-May-2009, 09:37 PM |
| Hello, I am a Patient Service Representative for a State Wide and International, Men's Health Clinic in Costa Mesa, California, not far from my home in Huntington Beach, CA. I have been there for 3 years and quite a interesting job. It is a very tough job market out there; each time I have gone into a job search it takes longer and longer to be hired. sure you can reply to many jobs in the Customer Service field, but getting hired, that's another story; you have huge numbers of people applying for the same job, younger or the same with more or better degrees and that was 3 years ago. There were lay offs in my department and luckily I survived. Searching for a job, interviewing, sending numerous resumes is a job itself. Good luck to all that are searching, it's not easy. darlene |
| Posted by: Leelee 07-May-2009, 08:11 AM | ||
You definitely hit the nail on the head, Jim. It is difficult applying online, but I persevere. I usually Google the business of the Job Posting and fax my application over, which still works over here in Canada. I don't care to send my Resume over to them online. In the Friday and Saturday Journal we have ample Job Classifieds I look through as well and even the Classifieds can be difficult to read because of the print.  Thank you for your best wishes and good luck to you too Jim Keep your chin up, Lad |
| Posted by: Blackdog 16-May-2009, 07:55 PM |
| Boy it's always been hard being a musician,tough to make ends meet sometimes,but reading back through the postings and seeing all of you getting layed off and looking for work, I feel fortunate. I do really hope things get better for all of you, these are tough times ,but they won't last forever. Here's hoping you all open new doors and new beginnings soon. |
| Posted by: wowie 21-May-2009, 01:57 AM |
| Good luck to all of you looking for work. I've been a bus driver for 31 years. The first 12 driving school bus and now 19 with transit. Seems like I should be able to quit by now! I also play fiddle in a Celtic folk rock band and off and on in a country rock band. Also played for countless contra and square dances and a few ceilidhs over the years. Playing fiddle at the local ski area for a season's pass is my favorite compensation! |
| Posted by: togo 21-May-2009, 04:59 AM |
| I am a Physical Education teacher at a K-6 elementary school. Really enjoy working with kids. Love it. Keeps me young. I also coach a high school basketball team. Love it but this one makes me old at times. Work at a sports camp in the summer. Work with a great bunch of people, several close friends during the summer which makes for a very fun and enjoyable time. Always said in my early years I will do a job that I really want to do. Living the dream of a gym teacher! |
| Posted by: Faerydreamer 03-Jun-2009, 06:40 PM |
| I am a stay-at-home mom. I will be homeschooling my son this coming school year. I have sixteen birds and two dogs that own me. I spend my time caring for my family and my animals. |
