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Trish · 05-29-2005, 02:45 AM

I work 25 hours a week in a supermarket and We have a 16 year old son at home doing his GCSE's at school for the next few weeks. I look after the home,OH and son, and of course Pip

In my 'spare time' I am studying at home towards an English degree

txshopper73 · 05-29-2005, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Carters Mom

God bless you! 2200 kids - just 9th and 10th graders! What a daunting task you have each and every day of the school year!!!! I don't know if Texas is like Louisiana but there are so many attendance guidelines that make the job of attendance clerk a nightmare!! Certified letters to parents when the child has missed a certain number of days advising them that their child is in jeopardy of failing is just one of them!

I can only IMAGINE what your days are like!

Thank you for your sympathy! There were many times I thought I was going insane and just wanted to sit there and cry!

stacisnyder04 · 05-29-2005, 06:19 AM

I am a full time student working on my major in Finance adn a minor in computing and economics. (I am a sophomore). I work partime while in school then 40 hours a week while out of school (during breaks).

simonandhallie · 05-29-2005, 06:28 AM

Currently I am an educator/lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute teaching Professional Development to engineering seniors (about 50-75 per course and 5 courses a semester). It is quite the challenge teaching a required course and I barely survived my first semester. Before I decided to leave AK I was teaching public speaking at the University there and before I went back to get my master's I was an esthetician in a salon. Now, I am planning on pursuing my PhD in Professional Communication and Organizational Development hopefully starting next Fall.

jpb1971 · 05-29-2005, 09:26 AM

There are a lot of teachers here. What were we thinking when we got into this profession? I ask myself that sometimes.

nemom · 05-29-2005, 09:55 AM

I am a Data Systems Specialist in the Finance dept for a major Insurance company. I have worked for them for 25 years specializing in healthcare Data. Not my dream job but GREAT pay, never could find anything that paid as much so I never changed fields as I got too used to the salary.

I do the root cause analysis for all the Data Quality problems with the Systems warehouse

OH, I also own/run 3 Children's pageants. YES the Jon Bonet kind - but we make it all about the kids, including a big PJ party with DJ and lots of prizes etc. The kids really do enjoy them!

Mush33 · 05-29-2005, 11:24 AM

Hi Everyone!

I just recently graduated from college last week. Hurray!!! I'm finally done with school. I am a Registered Dental Hygienist. I can't believe I did it. I will not be able to work for a couple of months because I have to wait until my license comes in the mail which is kind of a long process. I have been wanting a puppy for a while now, but have not been able to because I was always so busy with school. I figured now that I just graduated this would be a perfect time to be home with my baby. I just got my baby Emmie 4 days ago and I absolutely love her to death. She will be 14 weeks tomorrow and weighs 1lb 9 ounces. She is super tiny. She was a graduation present from my boyfriend. She is the best present I have ever gotten. She couldn't have come at a more perfect time.

teri88 · 05-29-2005, 02:03 PM

I am a Project Manager for a Pharmaceutical Marketing company. I'm also mom to a 12 year old girl and 14 year old boy.

michaelgatl · 05-29-2005, 04:15 PM

I'm a Web Developer for Turner Broadcasting/CNN Interactive

Michael

Carters Mom · 05-29-2005, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelgatl

I'm a Web Developer for Turner Broadcasting/CNN Interactive

Michael

My brother-in-law just joined the Turner Broadcasting ranks within the last few weeks! He and my sister live in Marietta. Not sure what his position is . . . he was a Project Manager when he left Home Depot.

Small world!

Lisa

iheartyorkies · 05-29-2005, 05:03 PM

Hi everyone, I've enjoyed reading your stories. I graduated from college with a degree in accounting and worked as a CPA for 3 years before moving into private work for a large coal company. I worked there for 4 years until my first child was born and have been a stay-at-home mom ever since, excluding a temporary stint as a secretary at my church (I loved that job!!). I have a daughter who is 18 and will be going away to college in the fall to study elementary education (I was thrilled to see so many teachers on here!) and an almost 12 year old son. I feel truly blessed to be able to stay home with my kids. When my son is able to drive I may look for something or I may not. My friends and family are spread out all over and it seems I'm forever going off to visit them, ie, no time to work, LOL!!

iheartyorkies · 05-29-2005, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie

I used to worked as a Medical Biller but had to quit in 2000. Now I'm out on dissability. I was dx with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Depression and Stomach problems. I have 2 kids (12 yr old son and 4 yr old daugther) and Gucci my 10 months old Yorkie.

Marie, I can totally relate to the health problems you describe. I am so sorry. My sister has Fibro, CFS, lupus (the doctors are still debating this) and a rare blood disorder that has the hematologist totally baffled. When I was pregnant with my son 13 years ago I starting having severe fatigue problems and they have steadily gotten worse till I strongly suspect CFS in myself as well as fibro. My mom also presents with many of these symptoms. And yes, it is extremely depressing. My baby Bo as well as my kids bring a lot of joy to my life when I'm down.
PM me if you ever want to talk!

Whitech6 · 05-29-2005, 08:30 PM

I'm the corporate receptionist for Infosys Tech. I have only been with them for about 6months. I was laid off from Xerox Corp. in September of 2004. While I was at Xerox I started out as a copy girl. Then I became a Team Lead. I have been going on and off with school. I haven't decided on what I want to do yet.

MyTyYorkie · 05-30-2005, 01:08 AM

I am a stay at home mom of a 14 yr old Boy, I have a 25 yr old son and 2 grandaughters, 2 and 7 months old. I quit my Job 5 years ago I worked for a water company reading water meters, and installing them in new construction, love it! walked a lot of miles everyday reading water meters, miss the work out. Hubby retired from the same place in December. So my new job is sitting on my big butt on this computer till wee hours of the night

nemom · 05-30-2005, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MyTyYorkie

I am a stay at home mom of a 14 yr old Boy, I have a 25 yr old son and 2 grandaughters, 2 and 7 months old. I quit my Job 5 years ago I worked for a water company reading water meters, and installing them in new construction, love it! walked a lot of miles everyday reading water meters, miss the work out. Hubby retired from the same place in December. So my new job is sitting on my big butt on this computer till wee hours of the night

Hey I want that job LOL...In 10 more years I will retire and be able to sit on my big old butt - CAN'T WAIT....And I can't wait for the Grandchildren either.
I have a 18 yr old (graduating from HS this year - next month) and a 21 yr old who just finished his Junior Year of College

05-29-2005, 02:45 AM	#31
Trish Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Leicester Posts: 166	I work 25 hours a week in a supermarket and We have a 16 year old son at home doing his GCSE's at school for the next few weeks. I look after the home,OH and son, and of course Pip In my 'spare time' I am studying at home towards an English degree __________________ Trish & Pip Pippin's dogster page is http://www.dogster.com/?151870

05-29-2005, 06:19 AM	#33
stacisnyder04 I Love My Boys Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,504	I am a full time student working on my major in Finance adn a minor in computing and economics. (I am a sophomore). I work partime while in school then 40 hours a week while out of school (during breaks). __________________ Staci , Cosmo, Astro, and Blu (RIP) Cosmo's Age: http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...k/d69e/age.png Astro's Age: http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...k/9c6a/age.png

05-29-2005, 09:55 AM	#36
nemom Donating YT 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 783	I am a Data Systems Specialist in the Finance dept for a major Insurance company. I have worked for them for 25 years specializing in healthcare Data. Not my dream job but GREAT pay, never could find anything that paid as much so I never changed fields as I got too used to the salary. I do the root cause analysis for all the Data Quality problems with the Systems warehouse OH, I also own/run 3 Children's pageants. YES the Jon Bonet kind - but we make it all about the kids, including a big PJ party with DJ and lots of prizes etc. The kids really do enjoy them! __________________ Tammy & Bella Last edited by nemom; 05-29-2005 at 04:44 PM.

05-29-2005, 05:03 PM	#41
iheartyorkies Boppin' Bo! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,719	Hi everyone, I've enjoyed reading your stories. I graduated from college with a degree in accounting and worked as a CPA for 3 years before moving into private work for a large coal company. I worked there for 4 years until my first child was born and have been a stay-at-home mom ever since, excluding a temporary stint as a secretary at my church (I loved that job!!). I have a daughter who is 18 and will be going away to college in the fall to study elementary education (I was thrilled to see so many teachers on here!) and an almost 12 year old son. I feel truly blessed to be able to stay home with my kids. When my son is able to drive I may look for something or I may not. My friends and family are spread out all over and it seems I'm forever going off to visit them, ie, no time to work, LOL!! __________________ ~~~ i yorkies ~~~ Cynthia Turbo and Suri!

05-29-2005, 08:30 PM	#43
Whitech6 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Colony, Texas Posts: 440	I'm the corporate receptionist for Infosys Tech. I have only been with them for about 6months. I was laid off from Xerox Corp. in September of 2004. While I was at Xerox I started out as a copy girl. Then I became a Team Lead. I have been going on and off with school. I haven't decided on what I want to do yet. __________________ Some say a dog is a mans best friend but it can only be a womens companion till the end My dog is always my Friend, In my eyes, she will be to the end Cordelia's Mommy

05-29-2005, 06:28 AM	#34
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	Currently I am an educator/lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute teaching Professional Development to engineering seniors (about 50-75 per course and 5 courses a semester). It is quite the challenge teaching a required course and I barely survived my first semester. Before I decided to leave AK I was teaching public speaking at the University there and before I went back to get my master's I was an esthetician in a salon. Now, I am planning on pursuing my PhD in Professional Communication and Organizational Development hopefully starting next Fall.

05-29-2005, 09:26 AM	#35
jpb1971 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 214	There are a lot of teachers here. What were we thinking when we got into this profession? I ask myself that sometimes.

05-29-2005, 02:03 PM	#38
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,021	I am a Project Manager for a Pharmaceutical Marketing company. I'm also mom to a 12 year old girl and 14 year old boy.

05-29-2005, 04:15 PM	#39
michaelgatl Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Duluth, GA USA Posts: 126	I'm a Web Developer for Turner Broadcasting/CNN Interactive Michael

05-30-2005, 01:08 AM	#44
MyTyYorkie YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dublin California Posts: 476	I am a stay at home mom of a 14 yr old Boy, I have a 25 yr old son and 2 grandaughters, 2 and 7 months old. I quit my Job 5 years ago I worked for a water company reading water meters, and installing them in new construction, love it! walked a lot of miles everyday reading water meters, miss the work out. Hubby retired from the same place in December. So my new job is sitting on my big butt on this computer till wee hours of the night