The Occupation Thread

michelle2677 · #1 08-07-2006, 06:08 PM

I know most everyone has it in their profile, but I saw the legal professionals thread and thought we should all post what we do for a living. I checked and didn't think there had been one recently. Also if you are in school, tell what your major is or what you want to be when you grow up.

Anyway-I'm a dental Assistant. I have been at the same dental office for about 9 years. I started when I was about 19 and have been loving it ever since. I'll save you all from the disgusting nature of my job-but...it IS my favorite part

When I was a kid I always thought I'd be a Veterinarian, but the teeth thing stuck. Guess I have plan B if saliva starts to bother me

estranged4life · #2 08-07-2006, 06:18 PM

a QC/NDT (Quality Control/Non-Destructive Tech.) Technician until illness & stress put me on the shelf...Now I am a house-husband!

Recently I saw an ad for Halliburton Corp. needing QC/NDT techs., Some jobs require oversea travel to the Middle East...Uh, no thanks, I prefer to stay in USA, And preferably alive!

DrummerDeanna · #3 08-07-2006, 06:26 PM

I am the local host for the NPR program All Things Considered. I do some daily reporting/stories on the side, but my main job is doing newscasts at the top and bottom of the hour, then filling in various breaks with weater, PSAs and underwriters.

I used to do more reporting, but ditched that when I moved to Colorado - so far I have to say I don't miss it much.

I enjoy my job a great deal and get paid to talk which is good. BUT I'm constantly worried about the future of radio, the future of NPR and all that jazz. There is a lot going on and it's somewhat scary - but I figure if it comes down to it I'll get a teaching certificate and be the journalism teacher in a middle or high school somewhere

David · #4 08-07-2006, 06:41 PM

Editor here.

[yawn.....]

amber · #5 08-07-2006, 07:18 PM

^^^ I wish I was an editor.

My main work consists of dodging creditors. On the side I'm an admin and am in school, almost done, getting my paralegal degree. Doing hard law homework and stuff.

sara1998 · #6 08-07-2006, 07:24 PM

Well... I have been a production operator at a pharmaceutical company for quite a while... and I loved it, but I can't work the hours anymore, so I do desk work for production. I just handle all of their paperwork, and keep 'em out of a bind. I'm getting ready to start school, but I really don't know what for. I'm getting my pre req's out of the way first. I really want to go for nursing, but work will pay for me to go and major in chemistry. Plus, I can't see taking a year off work to do my clinicals for nursing... so it's looking more and more like chemistry. HHHMMMMM??? What to do?

jannieC · #7 08-07-2006, 07:27 PM

Right now I am working as a barista in a coffee house- I received my degree in Psychology in 2004 and am starting graduate school in 3 weeks

. I'm getting my masters degree in Clinical Social Work and hope to be a therapist when it's all said and done. My main area of interest is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and working with adult survivors of incest and/or child abuse.

sara1998 · #8 08-07-2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jannieC

Right now I am working as a barista in a coffee house- I received my degree in Psychology in 2004 and am starting graduate school in 3 weeks

. I'm getting my masters degree in Clinical Social Work and hope to be a therapist when it's all said and done. My main area of interest is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and working with adult survivors of incest and/or child abuse.

Why PTSD? I'm just curious. Did the subject spark your curiosity? I was diagnosed with that once.... Very interesting Jannie.

jannieC · #9 08-07-2006, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

Why PTSD? I'm just curious. Did the subject spark your curiosity? I was diagnosed with that once.... Very interesting Jannie.

I really don't know where my attraction comes from. I was not molested or abused as a child (as far as I know)- I have just always had a really strong sense of empathy for people who are struggling with PTSD. It doesn't surprise me that you were diagnosed, Maria.

I'm also really interested in working with psychiatric disorders- schizophrenia, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Bi-Polar, etc.

sara1998 · #10 08-07-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jannieC

I really don't know where my attraction comes from. I was not molested or abused as a child (as far as I know)- I have just always had a really strong sense of empathy for people who are struggling with PTSD. It doesn't surprise me that you were diagnosed, Maria.

I'm also really interested in working with psychiatric disorders- schizophrenia, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Bi-Polar, etc.

I think that's neat. Not that people have to live with those disorders, but that's what you want to do in life is to help them. When I went through all my "stuff" my therapy was worth every penny. They help you move right along...

xxxmx · #11 08-07-2006, 08:05 PM

i drink. i mean... i teach. tomorrow is the first day for students and i'm almost drunk. i mean... ready.

amber · #12 08-07-2006, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

Well... I have been a production operator at a pharmaceutical company for quite a while... and I loved it, but I can't work the hours anymore, so I do desk work for production. I just handle all of their paperwork, and keep 'em out of a bind. I'm getting ready to start school, but I really don't know what for. I'm getting my pre req's out of the way first. I really want to go for nursing, but work will pay for me to go and major in chemistry. Plus, I can't see taking a year off work to do my clinicals for nursing... so it's looking more and more like chemistry. HHHMMMMM??? What to do?

Omigod - if you are a chem major, I will have to bow to you. I'll send you donuts or something - because that would be really hard. Are you good at that stuff?!
Seriously - if you've been out of school for this long and go major in Chem, and do well, I will call you a genius. I love math and science girls. Go kick some ass, Maria!

Lee · #13 08-07-2006, 08:09 PM

& have been at my current job since 1992. It has it good & bad days like most jobs. Monday is definitely never a good day, so needless to say, today was a very bad day.

And of course Friday is the best day.

Lee

JazmenFlowers · #14 08-07-2006, 09:18 PM

paralegal, that's me

(n.) - the real power of attorney

foxyluva · #15 08-07-2006, 09:29 PM

Im an part time assistant manager at a music store 2 days a week, and I study communication 5 days a week at college