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FT mom of 32 cats and one unbalanced dog. TNR is my hobby(Got the space for recovery/not afraid of a bite so they get to come here
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Have done overnight stocking, overnight cashier at a 24 hour cvs(memories
merchandise pickup and home health aide
dont do home health aide unless its a basic case or you will kill your back(bed bound patient) or get things thrown at you(alzheimers at its finest....and never benefits where I was in ocean county area...theyd get you an hour or two away from meeting the req for benefits. Tho its a good job cause some of the cases are just 2 hour companion more then hha(may want to call they pay less but less risky/work is better as its more pick up this at the store/clean the hosue and monitor the meds or littler things
 

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Manager of Outreach and Programming in a public library.

Basically I supervise all of the programs like storytime and computer training as well as any trade shows or major events we attend...I'm also the back up for most of those events is someone can't make it, so next week I run the gamut from holding performance evaluations to running a helicopter craft for 5-8 year olds.

It's a fun job as long as you like change and don't mind a little chaos in your day.
 

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I'm "mom" to 2 human children- one is 17 and the other is 14.
The fur children are Sneaky Pie (10), Jasper (10) and HollyHeart (1)

I was in school. Didn't work out. So I'm trying to find myself. I have signed up to be a CASA volunteer for the next year. Also toying with the idea of an MSW- but don't know if I want any more school.........

Cheryl
 

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i am a sales manager for new car dealership! long hrs and 2 cats to take care of when i get home! by myself and not alot of playtime left. i do ride motorcycles on sunday and release some stress that way!!
 

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I work as a Customer Service Specialist for Direct Student Loans. We are a private company that has a contract with The Dept of Education. The company I work for is ACS - A Xerox Company
I was hoping that the pay would change from the per call that I get paid now when Xerox took over, but that didn't change at all.

Basically what I do all day is chained to a phone taking calls from idiots that want to whine about their loans. I work the assist line which means I take calls from other reps that have questions or want to transfer a supervisor call to me. I hate those!!!! I also take calls for the Conditional Disability Discharge line for loans in the process of being discharged due to a disability. I really hate those calls! But that is going to stop this month as we will no longer be doing that. I also process forbearances (which is a temporary stop payment of the loan). I have been doing a lot of overtime for that as we are way behind.
 

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I am a preacher's wife. Needless to say, it is never a boring job. We feel that we have a big, big family.
 

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I have a Bachelor's degree in Education of the Hearing Impaired and taught school (K-12) for 5 years. I really enjoyed teaching the kids, but didn't like the politics, parenting the parents (and I was fresh out of college!) and all the state required testing to "perform" at a certain level. In 1994, God intervened and I left teaching. I started Seminary and also started working at a Christian book store part time. I graduated with a Master's of Divinity (Theology) in 1998. I've held various ministry related positions and am now the assistant manager of a Christian book store (same chain, different location). I've been at my current store since it opened in 2000.
 

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I am a graduate student - working to get my PhD. It's a long and arduous process. The different steps in my program are coursework, screening, prelim exams, prospectus writing and defense, primary research, writing dissertation and defense. I am currently researching and having to travel because of this. Our funding is either through fellowships where you are paid to do your work or you have to teach undergrads at the University. Our tuition and health insurance is paid and we get a stipend, which is a little less than minimum wage. For DH's work we moved about 200 miles away from my University and since I am on fellowship and travelling, it has worked out. The semesters I have to teach, I will have to stay away from home.
Hopefully will be done in another year and half.
 

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I'm a professional musician and music teacher. I also am a free lance journalist. (got a degree in Journalism so i could eat) and a masters in education.

I am currently teaching music at an all girls private school, teaching private flute piccolo and piano lessons and free lancing all around the county i live in. I am also the flutist at my church so I get the weddings and assorted other events. I also go pits for opera and shows, etc. I also just landed a seat in an orchestra that will start this summer.


In addition, I am currently waiting to hear if I got into the PhD program I want to attend. I want to get my PhD In Educational leadership.
 

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I'm an RN Surgical First Assistant. Since my hospital is not a teaching hospital, I perform the same duties that a Surgical Resident or another surgeon would during the surgery. I place clamps, cut tissue, cauterize bleeders, place stitches and implants, and close incisions (I'm very proud of my suture technique.) This the part of my job that I love...it defines me, and I couldn't imagine doing anything else.

I am also the General Surgery/Plastic Surgery Surgical Service Coordinator. This is the business portion of my job. I work with the surgeons to get trial equipment in, keep supplies and special orders in stock. I work intimately with the Purchasing Office to keep all of the trays and instruments in good working order (repair/replace) etc. I'm a liaison between the Surgeons, Administration, and the purchasing office to collect information about equipment/supply needs for Capital Budget, and Small Cap budget.
Mostly I feel like a punching bag between the Surgeons (who understandably want to try the newest technology that comes to market) and the Administration (bean counters) who have never worked in the OR, probably has no idea how technologically advanced we've become, and how rapidly that technology changes. Bean counters typically have two answers to any of my questions about trials and/or equipment.
Answer #1 - "No." This means no....very simple and to the point.
Answer #2 - "I'll have to get back to you on that." This also means no....just not as simple and to the point.
 

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I am a stay at home Mom to 3 kids, My oldest is 20, she has a lot special needs. My son is 13 He is also a high needs kid. My youngest is 7 so far she seems ok. All of my children are adopted. They were all children in care. In the last few months I have been overwhelmed with more and more diagnosises with my 2 older children. I have started to go to counseling. I am trying very hard to stay strong, but dealing with the fact that my oldest will never be able to live independantly, is breaking my heart.
 

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There are days I ask myself what it is that I do. Mostly the days where it seems like I haven't gotten anything done. (That's a lot of days...) But then I see my happy, healthy, clean and well fed toddler and I sort of remember.

So I'm a stay at home Mom and wife! I do love it! It's the job I always wanted! It's harder than I ever imagined; but it's definitely the most rewarding. Pays in hugs and wet kisses; but I'll take em!
 

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To be debbie downer...

I'm an overworked/underpaid retail freight person. I put the merchandise out in the store after unpacking/sorting it. I relocate tables/fixtures, mark things down, etc. About 2 days/week I work in a cash wrap. 6 days a week working & can't imagine I could hate my job/life more. Slim pickings for jobs, just thankful even if I am "trapped" where I am that I have a roof over my head.
 

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I'm on my last term of university! Will receive a Bachelor's in Fine Arts.
You can browse through my work here: www.aprilyim.com
 

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I'm on my last term at college too, about to get a bachelor's in history. I've been avoiding this thread because I'm also looking for part time work for the summer and it's soo hard to find a decent part time job, something I don't even want to be reminded of
Jake doesn't mind though..
 

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Sounds like everyone here has an interesting life!

I work for the Candian federal goverment in a division of Service Canada called Employment Insurance. We are the people you go to if you lose your job and need financial support. We also have sickness, maternity, parental and compassionate care leave (6 weeks to care of a loved one at risk of imminent death).

I get the difficult and contentious issues. I review the files that had issues that could disqualify someone from payments. i am on the phone all day dealing with clients and their former employers. I usually deal with quits, fireds, self employed, etc. About 70% of the time I can allow benefits. 30% of the time I have to call and tell someone that their 1 hope of financial support has been denied.

I get a lot of screamers and a lot of criers. I can handle the screamers no problem. Can't stand the criers. I have had people threaten suicide, threaten to come in and kill staff members at front end. And many people asking how they are going to be able to keep a roof over their head and food in their families mouths. Some days are rough. But I love my job. I love to feel like I am helping Canadians.
 

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I'm a Land Use Planner for my county. I review subdivision plans and land development plans and work with engineers and surveyors to help get those plan approved by the county planning commission. Sometimes it's a simple subdivision plan for property to be added-on to other property. Sometimes it's a more difficult land developement for a new grocery store or such. Or a 12-lot subdivision plan, which means infrastructure, improvement guarantees, stormwater facilities maintenance agreements, and the like.

Sometimes it's a great job because I feel that I'm helping people. Other times, when there's an applicant screaming at me over the phone because the plan wasn't done properly and now it has to be disapproved (and, of course, it's all my fault....naturally), I would like to go home, crawl into bed, throw the bedcovers over my head, and hibernate for a week or so.

I have to attend planning commission meetings, both at the County and at the Municipal levels. I go out on-site to review stormwater facilities for projects, sometimes with an engineer, sometimes by myself. There can be an incredible amount of paperwork. Whoever envisioned a paperless office years ago did not have planning in mind!

I do like my job, but it can get really stressful at times. And since I majored in Geography with a concentration in Environmental Planning in college, I'm lucky in that I found a job in my field.
 

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After being outsourced from a 20 year career 5 fyears ago I started my own landscaping business. Its seasonal of course here in Wisconsin. I have commercial and residential clients. I make up seasonal container plantings, grow vegetable for small business, weed, prune,apply bark mulch, plant and also remove invasive plants. I also sell hostas and extra fruits and vegetables.

About 2.5 years ago a applied for a pt job at a artisan bread bakery. About a year ago I was promoted to retail store (operations) manager. I work on scheduling, ordering ancillary products and advise the owners on quantities of the "sweeter" items to bake as well as handling all donation/fundraising requests. I get to work the counter and fun jobs like dishes, laundry, bathroom cleaning and other stuff that needs to be done to.
Last week I got to yell at someone "stealing" several days old bread from the dumpster!
Its never a boring job.
 
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