what is your profession?

laurenb89

what do you to do for your bank roll?
do you love it or hate it?
is it your dream job?
would you rather do something else?
how long have you been at this job?

I work at Lowes Corporate Offices in executive support. I like it pretty good, it has its ups and downs, but I jumped at the chance to work for a fortune 50 company at an above entry level position at 21.
I wish I would have pursued cosmetology, its my dream but hairdressers dont have a 401k lol
I have only been at this job for 8 weeks.

Blueyed228

what do you to do for your bank roll?
I bartend

do you love it or hate it?
I used to love it

is it your dream job?
I dont think so

would you rather do something else?
I guess, I dont know.  I make really good money doing this.

how long have you been at this job?
14 years

number55

what do you to do for your bank roll? I teach
do you love it or hate it? I love my choice of career, I do NOT love my current assignment, nor do I love my assignment for next year. This is a huge source of stress for me.
is it your dream job? Working in education is, as mentioned about, my current assignment, not so much.
would you rather do something else? Um, I don't know, I haven't every really done anything else - I have worked in the general field of education since I was 19. I could definitely enjoy other roles within my profession. I would like to end up in a policy making position but those are hard to come by.
how long have you been at this job? Currently in my 10th year of teaching...

september's bride

what do you to do for your bank roll?
I am a clinical case manager

do you love it or hate it?
Some days I love it, some days it makes me bang my head against my desk.

is it your dream job?
No, but it's really rewarding just the same.

would you rather do something else?
Sometimes, but then I remember that I'm fortunate to have a job in my field.

how long have you been at this job?
Just shy of one year.

number55

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[QUOTE]what do you to do for your bank roll? I bartend do you love it or hate it? I used to love it is it your dream job? I dont think so would you rather do something else? I guess, I dont know.  I make really good money doing this. how long have you been at this job? 14 years
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

<div>Blue...how could you possibly be bar-tending for that long considering your age? Or do you mean in that general industry (hospitality)?</div>

Blueyed228

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: what is your profession? : Blue...how could you possibly be bar-tending for that long considering your age? Or do you mean in that general industry (hospitality)?
Posted by number55[/QUOTE]

I started when i was 17.  Im 31.

number55

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: what is your profession? : I started when i was 17.  Im 31.
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

<div>It's legal to bartend at 17?</div>

Blueyed228

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: what is your profession? : It's legal to bartend at 17?
Posted by number55[/QUOTE]

No, but back then they didnt exactly check ID's and make you fill out paperwork.  I was a senior in hs and told my boss i was a college freshman.  i wasnt 17 for long, just a few months.

ZombieNates

Ditto Numbers about everything, except I've been teaching for six years.

Anysunrise

I'm a max level tailor/scribe.

number55

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: what is your profession? : No, but back then they didnt exactly check ID's and make you fill out paperwork.  I was a senior in hs and told my boss i was a college freshman.  i wasnt 17 for long, just a few months.
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

<div>Oh...it's legal at 18? I presumed that since the drinking age is 21 you would have to be 21...I had no idea you could be 18 to serve and 21 to drink...here it's 19 across the board (as far as I know...I guess I might be wrong).</div><div>
</div><div>How weird, to be 18 and not able to drink what you serve. I know you don't drink but still...</div><div>
</div><div>Learn something new every day!</div>

shopgrl3177

what do you to do for your bank roll?  I'm a billing clerk

do you love it or hate it?  Hate it!  I do sewer billing for low income areas so at least once a day I have some cry and tell me they have to choose between feeding their kids and paying their bills.

is it your dream job?  Absolutely not, but it pays the bills while I go back to school.

would you rather do something else?  I've been going back to school at night for elementary ed.  I'll start student teaching this fall!

how long have you been at this job?  I worked here part time when I was in college the first time around.  I took a break and came back 5 years ago.

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: what is your profession? : Oh...it's legal at 18? I presumed that since the drinking age is 21 you would have to be 21...I had no idea you could be 18 to serve and 21 to drink...here it's 19 across the board (as far as I know...I guess I might be wrong). How weird, to be 18 and not able to drink what you serve. I know you don't drink but still... Learn something new every day!
Posted by number55[/QUOTE]

<div>Nah, you can get your Smart Serve at 18 in Ontario too.</div>

MandK9

what do you to do for your bank roll?
I'm working currently as a group home rehab aide.  Brain injured middle age men.  I'm in grad school, so this is temporary.

do you love it or hate it?
I love my clients, but don't love the job.

is it your dream job?
No no no.

would you rather do something else?
It's in my field, sort of. I'm studying clinical neuropsychology, so I'll be dealing with brain injury.  But I can't help them like I want to.

how long have you been at this job?
A year and a half. 

number55

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: what is your profession? : Nah, you can get your Smart Serve at 18 in Ontario too.
Posted by Anysunrise[/QUOTE]

<div>huh...I didn't get mine until I was at least 19 anyways...but again, clearly I know nothing about this (even though I have it, had to get it in college to serve alcohol at parties).</div><div>
</div><div>Blue - you can understand why I asked since I thought it was 21...I was trying to do the math and it wasn't working :)</div>

OutOfTheBlue612

what do you to do for your bank roll? At the moment I don't have a bank roll, since I just graduated last week. In the fall I start graduate school (doctoral program) for chemistry, I will get paid a salary for that (a salary above and beyond total tuition paid).
do you love it or hate it? I don't know yet. But I do know that I love chemistry.
is it your dream job? Graduate school isn't a dream job, but it's necessary for me to get my dream job, which is working as a college professor.
would you rather do something else? Again, grad school is really a means to an end.
how long have you been at this job? I will be starting in the fall, but I have been studying chemistry for the past 4 years and working in a research lab for the past 2.

Blueyed228

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: what is your profession? : Oh...it's legal at 18? I presumed that since the drinking age is 21 you would have to be 21...I had no idea you could be 18 to serve and 21 to drink...here it's 19 across the board (as far as I know...I guess I might be wrong). How weird, to be 18 and not able to drink what you serve. I know you don't drink but still... Learn something new every day!
Posted by number55[/QUOTE]

Yeah, you only have to be 18 to serve here.  Although it is really illegal to be under 18 and do it.  Even the bussers have to be 18 since if you are 17 you are not even allowed to touch a beer bottle or empty wine glass.  its weird.

But like I said, it wasnt a huge deal back then, like it is now.  Nightclubs are different than restaurants.  I have worked at many and not filled out paperwork.  The last 5 years or so they have cracked down, probably because of insurance purposes.  And Boston is getting stricter and stricter.

MandK9

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[QUOTE]I'm a max level tailor/scribe.
Posted by Anysunrise[/QUOTE]

lolz

Nebb

what do you to do for your bank roll? Production Manager/Office Admin for a Promo house.

do you love it or hate it? Love it. Love it love it love it!

is it your dream job? No, but im pretty damn good at it so I think its an ideal fit, as opposed to a dream job which may in fact not be an ideal fit.

would you rather do something else? Not right now, no. There are factors of my job I would like to change and things I would like more control over but im happy with what I do.

how long have you been at this job? Been doing it for just over a year now.

jaycee7389

what do you to do for your bank roll? i own a pizza shop with bf and am in my last year of nursing school to get my BSN

do you love it or hate it? the pizza shop is more his thing, i love that it makes him happy though. i love nursing, but it can be tough.

is it your dream job? nursing is what i've always wanted to do, yes

would you rather do something else? i want to continue my education and have my own practice

how long have you been at this job? pizza shop..only a few months..nursing 4 years

reils

what do you to do for your bank roll? FI and I own our own residential design and drafting company. 

do you love it or hate it? I love being self employed but I am not crazy about the work. 

is it your dream job? I'd rather do something more creative and less technical but it beats having to listen to a boss.

would you rather do something else? See above. 

how long have you been at this job? We have had the business for about 2 years and I worked in commercial architecture for about 4 years on and off before that. 

barbbhoww

what do you to do for your bank roll? I'm a Assistant director at a popular chain-daycare center.
do you love it or hate it?  i actually really enjoy it.
is it your dream job?  no, but I'm still not sure what  is.
would you rather do something else?  be THE director but that will take some time still!
how long have you been at this job? I have been with the company for 3 years and in this position 3 months.

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: what is your profession? : huh...I didn't get mine until I was at least 19 anyways...but again, clearly I know nothing about this (even though I have it, had to get it in college to serve alcohol at parties). Blue - you can understand why I asked since I thought it was 21...I was trying to do the math and it wasn't working :)
Posted by number55[/QUOTE]

<div>Yup. You can take SS at any point actually, but you can't sell, serve or handle alcohol unless you're 18. I was considering getting mine for a while, but I live in a town with only like one decent bar and it's completely dead except for 3 months out of the year.</div>

Blueyed228

Any- you dont need a serve safe or anything here.  Some places want you to be tips certified for their insurance, but its not a law that you have to be.  You dont need a bartending license or anything.

mandalove7

what do you to do for your bank roll?

Currently unemployed. I recently graduated from Ultrasound school

do you love it or hate it?

I love ultrasound, its interesting and I really enjoyed scanning OB in school :]

is it your dream job?

It will be, when IF I can find a job in my area :-/

would you rather do something else?

No, if I can't find a job in Ultrasound, I'm not sure what I am going to do.

how long have you been at this job?

N/A

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]Any- you dont need a serve safe or anything here.  Some places want you to be tips certified for their insurance, but its not a law that you have to be.  You dont need a bartending license or anything.
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

Huh neat. It's mandatory in ON. I'd totally bartend, but I'd never see H and drunk people scare me.

pixiedust84

what do you to do for your bank roll?
Special Events Director for a non-profit (fancy way of saying event planner/fundraiser)

do you love it or hate it? Both. It depends on the day.

is it your dream job? I'm not sure what my dream job is - it changes every few years. This was my dream job when I got it.

would you rather do something else? I think so - I love fighting cancer everyday and I'm quite good at what I do but I'm getting tired of the long hours and nights and weekends. I think I'll be ready for a change soon.

how long have you been at this job? Almost 5 years

jaycee7389

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[QUOTE]what do you to do for your bank roll? I'm working currently as a group home rehab aide.  Brain injured middle age men.  I'm in grad school, so this is temporary. do you love it or hate it? I love my clients, but don't love the job. is it your dream job? No no no. would you rather do something else? It's in my field, sort of. <strong>I'm studying clinical neuropsychology,</strong> so I'll be dealing with brain injury.  But I can't help them like I want to. how long have you been at this job? A year and a half. 
Posted by MandK9[/QUOTE]

jealous! explain to me please. is this an undergrad/grad major?

EDIT: i can't read, you already answered. what was your undergrad in?

sb9411

what do you to do for your bank roll? I'm a High School Language Arts teacher to kids with Learning Disabilities.
do you love it or hate it? I usually love it. But it's been a really freaking long week (yes- I'm aware it's Tuesday) and one of my students said "Fvck you, you fucking bitch" to me today.
is it your dream job? Like I said, I typically love it, but recently it has felt like a punishment.
would you rather do something else? professor. I want to teach college students.
how long have you been at this job? This is my first year at this school. I've been teaching for 6 years.

arwo

what do you to do for your bank roll? Graduate student in Physics. Technically my job is as a TA, which is about 25 hours of the 60 hrs/wk that I work.

do you love it or hate it? It's...exhausting. I love physics and all, but I will glad when this part is over.

is it your dream job? Yes and no. I love the research that I do, but I am looking forward to being done with classwork.

would you rather do something else? Nah, not really. I'm pretty sure this is what I want to be doing.

how long have you been at this job? I've been a graduate student for less than a year, I have been a physics student/TA for about three years.

MandK9

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: what is your profession? : jealous! explain to me please. is this an undergrad/grad major? EDIT: i can't read, you already answered. what was your undergrad in?
Posted by jaycee7389[/QUOTE]


Oops, sorry, I disappeared! 

I got my undergrad in biopsychology. Well, technically it's called "Brain Behaviors and Cognitive Sciences" but everyone always goes o.0 when I say that.  So... biopsych. :)