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jpb1971 · 05-28-2005, 07:31 PM

There are so many different walks of life on this forum. What do you guys do for a living?

I'll start...I am a high school teacher in Texas. I got out of school last week and have been sleeping in ever since.

Anyone else?

Carters Mom · 05-28-2005, 07:39 PM

I'm a photographer. Lately, I've been concentrating on sports action photography for the newspaper even though I still do portrait sessions.

I'm not the main breadwinner of the house so I have the ability to allow my hobby to be my career.

If I were the breadwinner, I'd either still be teaching or working in the IT industry. My degree is in CIS but after graduation, I was asked to teach high school computer science and computer literacy. I really enjoyed teaching but chose to quit so that I could develop my photography business.

Lisa

Laura · 05-28-2005, 07:41 PM

My sister is a teacher at Irving Nimitz.

I am currently retired (I say, but too young), mother of 18 and 14 yoa boys. I managed a nurse staffing service for Olsten for 6 years, and was an Admin Asst for the past 7 years here in Wylie. Not far from you! Now I am painting my house, gardening, I dug a pond by my pool, just doing general slave for three men and 2 (+5 pups).

What do you teach? Do you have big plans for the summer?

babi1542 · 05-28-2005, 07:42 PM

I am an elementary school teacher. I will begin vacation after next week.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 05-28-2005, 07:42 PM

Hmmmmm. that's hard to answer!
I am an attorney by profession but I am also a mother or 4 so I am a juggler, a taxi driver, a cook, a house keeper, a maid, a counselor/psychiatrist, a vet tech (4 dogs, 1 cat), a gardener, a contractor, a handyman, a seamstress, a party planner, a teacher, a social calendar organizer, a CEO, treasurer, secretary, accounts payble manager, chief financial officer, and .....

I currently manage my husband's 2 dental offices.

No different than most of the other women (and men) on here, I would guess!!

txshopper73 · 05-28-2005, 07:44 PM

I am an Attendance Clerk at one of our high schools. I keep attendance for 2,200+ 9th and 10th graders. Not only do I have to deal with whiney students, but their crabby parents too. This is my first year with the school district and 9 months felt like a full year. I am so glad that it's summer break!

chloeandj · 05-28-2005, 07:45 PM

I was a manager of a mental health clinic for 8 years and LOVED IT! But I decided to be a stay at home mom two years ago, I still do medical billing on the weekends for them. But now I mostly, and happily, sew doggie clothes for a living.

PinkMartini · 05-28-2005, 07:46 PM

I'm a full time college student and work part time in retail

Carters Mom · 05-28-2005, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

I am an Attendance Clerk at one of our high schools. I keep attendance for 2,200+ 9th and 10th graders. Not only do I have to deal with whiney students, but their crabby parents too. This is my first year with the school district and 9 months felt like a full year. I am so glad that it's summer break!

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!

RMKC · 05-28-2005, 07:53 PM

I work for Georgia Pacific Papermill in Camas Washington where i work as a Bleachplant& Chemical Plant Operator and have to work a rotating shift of 7 of Graveyard, 2 days off then 7 afternoon shifts, 2 days off, then 7 of dayshifts then go back on 4th night Graveyard again, lots of 12 hr shifts due to cutbacks and they would work you on your day off too if you would let them. After 28 yrs pretty much had it, plan on early retirement either end of Dec or no later then next June before my back gives out... Besides want to enjoy my new Baby

Crazy4Carlee · 05-28-2005, 07:55 PM

I am fortunate enough to be a full time Mom. My kids don't need me much these days though (20 and 17). But I'm here for them anyway!

My husband constantly tells me how "easy" I've got it, yada, yada, yada!!!!

Yorkie_GirL · 05-28-2005, 07:58 PM

I'm an LVN (licensed vocational nurse) I work with my mom at a convalescent hospital. recently had to take sick leave for a week cause graveyard shift was taking a toll on my health and my body couldn't cope. so im going to be back to workin day/afternoon shifts!

brosie1823 · 05-28-2005, 08:05 PM

I am a full time college student, and a full time bookkeeper for an oil and gas distribution company.

seh0422 · 05-28-2005, 08:07 PM

i am a stay at home mom i have a 5 year old son who goes to kindergarden in august so i am lookin forward to going back to school and maybe getting a part time job. i also watch some of my friend's kids 5 months and 15 months for a little extra money to help with bills but i am really lookin in to going back to school... i am getting old.. or should i say i feel old...i think i grew up a little to fast... as i became a mother at the age of 18.. oh and not to mention being a full time maid and animal lover..

luvdorkyyorkies · 05-28-2005, 08:07 PM

Ummmmmmmmmmmm........I forgot!...........LOL
I am a nurse.
Two classes from my RN.
I am a breeder of yorkies (novice). I am a mother. I am a wife. I am a housekeeper. I am a gardener, I love plants. I like to draw. I am an artist. I am a person with many hats and all of them fit................but I sure do hate laundry! My husband told me to be a photographer............but I never do what I am told!

05-28-2005, 07:31 PM	#1
jpb1971 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 214	What's your occupation? There are so many different walks of life on this forum. What do you guys do for a living? I'll start...I am a high school teacher in Texas. I got out of school last week and have been sleeping in ever since. Anyone else?

05-28-2005, 07:39 PM	#2
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	I'm a photographer. Lately, I've been concentrating on sports action photography for the newspaper even though I still do portrait sessions. I'm not the main breadwinner of the house so I have the ability to allow my hobby to be my career. If I were the breadwinner, I'd either still be teaching or working in the IT industry. My degree is in CIS but after graduation, I was asked to teach high school computer science and computer literacy. I really enjoyed teaching but chose to quit so that I could develop my photography business. Lisa __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

05-28-2005, 07:41 PM	#3
Laura Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 1,577	My sister is a teacher at Irving Nimitz. I am currently retired (I say, but too young), mother of 18 and 14 yoa boys. I managed a nurse staffing service for Olsten for 6 years, and was an Admin Asst for the past 7 years here in Wylie. Not far from you! Now I am painting my house, gardening, I dug a pond by my pool, just doing general slave for three men and 2 (+5 pups). What do you teach? Do you have big plans for the summer? __________________ Laura--loving mom of Robyn, Dexter, Sandy, Mattie, Sammy, Jake & Mollie http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=1851

05-28-2005, 07:44 PM	#6
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Attendance Clerk I am an Attendance Clerk at one of our high schools. I keep attendance for 2,200+ 9th and 10th graders. Not only do I have to deal with whiney students, but their crabby parents too. This is my first year with the school district and 9 months felt like a full year. I am so glad that it's summer break!

05-28-2005, 07:55 PM	#11
Crazy4Carlee Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IOWA Posts: 345	I am fortunate enough to be a full time Mom. My kids don't need me much these days though (20 and 17). But I'm here for them anyway! My husband constantly tells me how "easy" I've got it, yada, yada, yada!!!! __________________ We Will Alway's Love You - You are our angel - Carlee 5/7/05 - 5/7/07 Cooper Is My Shining Star! Last edited by Crazy4Carlee; 05-29-2005 at 05:31 PM.

05-28-2005, 07:42 PM	#4
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	I am an elementary school teacher. I will begin vacation after next week.

05-28-2005, 07:42 PM	#5
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Hmmmmm. that's hard to answer! I am an attorney by profession but I am also a mother or 4 so I am a juggler, a taxi driver, a cook, a house keeper, a maid, a counselor/psychiatrist, a vet tech (4 dogs, 1 cat), a gardener, a contractor, a handyman, a seamstress, a party planner, a teacher, a social calendar organizer, a CEO, treasurer, secretary, accounts payble manager, chief financial officer, and ..... I currently manage my husband's 2 dental offices. No different than most of the other women (and men) on here, I would guess!!

05-28-2005, 07:45 PM	#7
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	I was a manager of a mental health clinic for 8 years and LOVED IT! But I decided to be a stay at home mom two years ago, I still do medical billing on the weekends for them. But now I mostly, and happily, sew doggie clothes for a living.

05-28-2005, 07:46 PM	#8
PinkMartini BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,043	I'm a full time college student and work part time in retail

05-28-2005, 07:53 PM	#10
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	I work for Georgia Pacific Papermill in Camas Washington where i work as a Bleachplant& Chemical Plant Operator and have to work a rotating shift of 7 of Graveyard, 2 days off then 7 afternoon shifts, 2 days off, then 7 of dayshifts then go back on 4th night Graveyard again, lots of 12 hr shifts due to cutbacks and they would work you on your day off too if you would let them. After 28 yrs pretty much had it, plan on early retirement either end of Dec or no later then next June before my back gives out... Besides want to enjoy my new Baby

05-28-2005, 07:58 PM	#12
Yorkie_GirL Oreo,Ginger&Cloey Owned Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: none of your business Posts: 1,270	I'm an LVN (licensed vocational nurse) I work with my mom at a convalescent hospital. recently had to take sick leave for a week cause graveyard shift was taking a toll on my health and my body couldn't cope. so im going to be back to workin day/afternoon shifts!

05-28-2005, 08:05 PM	#13
brosie1823 Linus - Master & Commander Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 917	I am a full time college student, and a full time bookkeeper for an oil and gas distribution company. __________________ Linus on Dogsterhttp://www.dogster.com/?150058 Lucy on Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?150061 Check out our bows! www.littledogbows.com

05-28-2005, 08:07 PM	#14
seh0422 YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 480	i am a stay at home mom i have a 5 year old son who goes to kindergarden in august so i am lookin forward to going back to school and maybe getting a part time job. i also watch some of my friend's kids 5 months and 15 months for a little extra money to help with bills but i am really lookin in to going back to school... i am getting old.. or should i say i feel old...i think i grew up a little to fast... as i became a mother at the age of 18.. oh and not to mention being a full time maid and animal lover.. __________________ Sarah I'm Mommy to Princess Emma Rose 10/25/2015 Baby Girl I Love and Miss You RIP Brownie , Koda's Bear Hugs

05-28-2005, 08:07 PM	#15
luvdorkyyorkies BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,681	Ummmmmmmmmmmm........I forgot!...........LOL I am a nurse. Two classes from my RN. I am a breeder of yorkies (novice). I am a mother. I am a wife. I am a housekeeper. I am a gardener, I love plants. I like to draw. I am an artist. I am a person with many hats and all of them fit................but I sure do hate laundry! My husband told me to be a photographer............but I never do what I am told!