Job Poll

sweetpea0911 · March 2010

There's so many people here, regs and newbs alike, that for some of us who are late to the party (or you know, mainly just me), I thought it would be nice to know a little more about what you do - you know, when you aren't Knotting.

Do you have a job?
If yes, what is this job?
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job?
If no, are you a student?
What are you studying?
Do you like your job?
What would be your dream job?

sweetpea0911 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Currently, no. This summer I'll be working at an amusement park again though.

If yes, what is this job? --

IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? --

If no, are you a student? Yes

What are you studying? Communication, though I'm recieving an associate's degree in May.

Do you like your job? My summer one, yes. Being a student? No.

What would be your dream job? I'm really excited to start pursing seminary. My dream job would be preaching at my hometown parish (though I know my reverend isn't letting go of that spot any time soon!)

shellydiane820 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes

If yes, what is this job? Legal Secretary for a real estate lawyer

IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? I think a high school diploma? I'm currently a student

If no, are you a student? See above

What are you studying? Court Reporting

Do you like your job? Yeah. The work is sort of mind numbing, but you couldn't ask for a better group of people

What would be your dream job? Sitting poolside with a pool boy to watch all day.

btrflykate1230 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yup!
If yes, what is this job? I work as a program coordinator in a business school.
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? Um, I went to undergrad, and then got hired, so 4? But I really don't feel like you "need" to go to college to do my job.
If no, are you a student? I am working, but I am also a grad student.
What are you studying? I'm getting my MBA with a concentration in sustainability
Do you like your job? My job duties? It's okay. The people I work with? Absolutely. They make it all worth while.
What would be your dream job? Sustainability consultant. I'd love to tell businesses what they can do to be more sustainable and green.

MeaghanandMichael · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes
If yes, what is this job? Event Planner
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? I have my masters, but it is not relevant to my job.
Do you like your job? Love it. Long hours though so I am pulling my hair out lately.
What would be your dream job? This. At a venue on Martha's Vineyard.

salt78 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes.
If yes, what is this job? Graphic designer.
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? 4.
If no, are you a student? N/A
What are you studying? N/A
Do you like your job? Loves it.
What would be your dream job? I already had my dream job, so I am very content with where I am now.

squirrly · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yup. Technically, I have 3.
If yes, what is this job? The main one - I'm a computer nerd. IT Project Management. The others - I coach high school volleyball in the summer/fall, and I ref in the winter.
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? Just a regular college degree. I have a BA in Public Relations & Computer Science.
If no, are you a student? Nope, and I'm happy about that. I hate homework.
What are you studying? erm. . . etiquette books?
Do you like your job? The volleyball ones, yes. The IT one. . . has its moments. This isn't one of them.
What would be your dream job? Own my own business. There are lots of them that I'd enjoy. Restaurant has been the leading candidate for a long time, but that'd be pretty tough to make happen, so one of these days I'll investigate something smaller.

wcvsb3b5 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes
If yes, what is this job? Customer Service for Insurance Company, starting a new job with a different company in May
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? none
If no, are you a student? still a student
What are you studying? Psychology...we'll see if it lasts
Do you like your job? It's okay.
What would be your dream job? Mommy!

mb2712 · March 2010

Do you have a job? No, not right now, I am finishing up my last few weeks of the semester
If yes, what is this job?
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? I am in my 5th year of college. I got a degree after 4, and then came back for my teaching certification for one more year
If no, are you a student? Yes
What are you studying? Biology was my undergrad degree. Currently I'm student teaching
Do you like your job?
What would be your dream job? Someone who worked with babies and kids and got paid a ton of money. I know... not realistic, but a girl can dream!

aMrsin09 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes, sort of.
If yes, what is this job? I am currently a Stay at Home Wife. My "job" is to take care of the place so we can have fun when H has off instead of cramming that time full of chores. When I was employed, I was an Account Manager at a Direct Mail Advertising firm
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? no school, but a lifetime worth of experience. Hmm, no school for the paid employment either. When I started in the industry there wasn't a degree for Direct Mail.
If no, are you a student? No
What are you studying? No
Do you like your job? LOVE IT
What would be your dream job? I'm doing it. Now if I can convice H that letting me stay at home forever will benefit him in the long run...

MissLeahM · March 2010

Do you have a job? yes
If yes, what is this job? Receptionist
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? 0. I was hired for experience
If no, are you a student? N/A
What are you studying? N/A
Do you like your job? Yes but i want more of a challenge
What would be your dream job? Over seeing accounting or HR

pumpkinpumpkin · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes
If yes, what is this job? Account Manager
How many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? I could've gotten away with my 2 year business diploma. But I have a BA as well.
If no, are you a student? fuuck that shiit. NEVER going back, ever. 7 years is enough, thank you.
What are you studying? I studied Canadian History and Physical Geography for 4 years, Music for the first year, and did a 2 year business diploma following that.
Do you like your job? Love, LOVE LOVE my job.
What would be your dream job? someone that travels the best places in the world and gets paid.

J&K10910 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes, finally.
If yes, what is this job? Counselor at a residential treatment facility for kids with emotional and behavioral disorders
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? 4
If no, are you a student? Will be someday again.
What are you studying? Hopefully I'll be getting my MSW in the near future
Do you like your job? It's fine for now. I don't dislike it, but it's not my dream job.
What would be your dream job? Either doing sex offender treatment or victim advocacy.

baystateapple · March 2010

Do you have a job? yes
If yes, what is this job? Administrative Secretary at a Catholic parish
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? It didn't require any major schooling, just a basic knowledge of computers and an ability to type.
If no, are you a student? I was until a year ago.
What are you studying? History.
Do you like your job? I do.
What would be your dream job? Writing. Teaching History and English and writing on the side.

maggyruth · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes
If yes, what is this job? Coding Quality & Education coordinator
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? AT least 2 (have associates degree and several credentials)
If no, are you a student? I am also a student and will be leaving current job to go to school full time come fall.
What are you studying? My goal is to get into a pharmacy program and go for a PharmD
Do you like your job? Some days
What would be your dream job? pharmacist (career change)

FutureMrsTR · March 2010

Do you have a job? yes
If yes, what is this job? marketing and brokerage assistant at a mid-sized corporate real estate company
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? I have a college degree in psychology, but a degree wouldn't be required to do this job. I think it helps me get paid more, though.
If no, are you a student?
What are you studying?
Do you like your job? no. I do really enjoy one or two of the women I work with, but that's about it
What would be your dream job? doing something that felt worthwhile with children or animals.

dandan83 · March 2010

Do you have a job? 2 actually

If yes, what is this job? 1. Front End supervisor at a well known retailer. 2. Library Assistant

IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? 0. I was still high school age when I was hired at the library.

If no, are you a student?
What are you studying?

Do you like your job? Lib yes (most days) retailer no way.

What would be your dream job? Millionaire singer/actress! lol I'm hoping eventually to obtain my MLS with a minor in IT.

Moneypenny424 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes, but not a permanent one.
If yes, what is this job? I am legal counsel for a pharmacy benefits management company.
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? 7 (undergrad and law school), but then I have an MPH which is helpful too, so 8.
If no, are you a student?
What are you studying?
Do you like your job? I do, I just wish it was permanent!
What would be your dream job? Well, my real dream job would be to start some kind of public health initiative related to reproductive health for low income women. If I'm a lawyer, my dream job is to be General Counsel for a hospital/health system.

FutureMrsL.R.Allen · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes
If yes, what is this job? Director of Career Development for a international organziation
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? I have a Masters
If no, are you a student? No
What are you studying? My Masters is in Communication and Leadership
Do you like your job? Yes, I love it!
What would be your dream job? I would love to own my own wine bar, maybe some day!

andyandhillary · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes.
If yes, what is this job? Operations Coordinator (HR, office management)
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? 4 but I didn't major in this lol.
If no, are you a student? N/A
What are you studying? N/A
Do you like your job? I like it a lot. Great group of people and I'm good at what I do, therefore I like it.
What would be your dream job? Food critic. I. love. food.

Celles · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes.
If yes, what is this job? Credit Manager for an Internet domain registrar. (I also work part-time as an in-home pet sitter, but that's a very seasonal thing.)
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? My degree is actually in psychology...
If no, are you a student? I am going back for a second bachelor's degree.
What are you studying? Accounting.
Do you like your job? I love it!
What would be your dream job? I want to open an indoor dog park/doggie daycare. I've been fantasizing about it for years!

JHS16 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Self-employed, but yes
If yes, what is this job? Partner attorney with my fiance in our own law firm, right now I focus on estate planning, elder law, and taxation.
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? 4 yrs undergrad, 3 yrs law school, plus 2 yrs MBA to run the business
If no, are you a student? Thank goodness never again!
What are you studying? Continuing Legal Education courses
Do you like your job? Love the complete independence and responsibility
What would be your dream job? I would love to focus on animal and child abuse cases once I gain the experience.

jesi_nickles · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes
If yes, what is this job? I work in a grocery store
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? 0, but I've worked with cash since I was 16
If no, are you a student? I'm a student too!
What are you studying? Business!
Do you like your job? Somedays i like my job, other days, not so much
What would be your dream job? I want to work in a bank, or for the government at the CRA, but that may take sometime.

Various other info?: I am moving in 2 1/2 months, and can't freaking wait!

samurai21 · March 2010

Do you have a job? no
If yes, what is this job? n/a
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? Well, I have a 4 year degree, but I don't have a job right no.
If no, are you a student? Graduated last May, had an internship, and a job offer, but FI got a better job offer out of state, so we just moved in together and came up to MI.
What are you studying? Did Study Journalism- Public Relations and Gender Studies
Do you like your job? If i had one, maybe.
What would be your dream job? I really want to go back and get a Masters in Social Work. Ideally I would be able to get a job doing community relations stuff for a non-profit and then go to school part time or online or somehting.

JHS16 · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_job-poll-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:a6507481-f5d7-4670-a347-f8bacbad4eb2Post:ea7fb243-d8e5-44a0-9b14-59c985b36738">Re: Job Poll</a>:
[QUOTE]Do you have a job? Yes, but not a permanent one. If yes, what is this job? I am legal counsel for a pharmacy benefits management company. IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? 7 (undergrad and law school), but then I have an MPH which is helpful too, so 8. If no, are you a student? What are you studying? Do you like your job? I do, I just wish it was permanent! What would be your dream job? Well, my real dream job would be to start some kind of public health initiative related to reproductive health for low income women. If I'm a lawyer, my dream job is to be General Counsel for a hospital/health system.
Posted by Moneypenny424[/QUOTE]

<div>That's a great position, why isn't it permanent? My hometown hospital in Ohio might have an opening for your dream job soon.....let me know if you're interested. It's a small country town though, outside of Columbus. </div>

whitneykaye87 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Kind of...

If yes, what is this job? I am a certified fitness instructor, and I used to teach a ton of classes and such, but that was before I got too busy with school and now I sub for other people on rare occasions.

IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? I think the class to get certified lasted like a day. Ha! For my future job, it will be 8 years by the time I'm done.

If no, are you a student? Ugh. Yes.

What are you studying? Medicine

Do you like your job? Most days. I enjoy learning and working in the clinics, but medical school really sucks around test times.

What would be your dream job? Pediatric Cardiologist

SnShne322 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes
If yes, what is this job? Staff Accountant
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? 2
If no, are you a student? I am a student as well
What are you studying? Accounting (BS)
Do you like your job? Yes
What would be your dream job? Running my own pastry shop.

kd.joseph · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes
If yes, what is this job? Office Admin
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? None
If no, are you a student? N/A
What are you studying? N/A
Do you like your job? Yes I do
What would be your dream job? Eating Bon-Bon's, and laying around watching bad reality T.V. But I'm not sure where to apply.

lisarose7 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes
If yes, what is this job? Call Center/Customer Service Rep
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? I have a BA in Psychology, but this job requires no education...a trained monkey could do my job
If no, are you a student? Yes
What are you studying? Math Education
Do you like your job? Most of the time
What would be your dream job? Goddess

janedoe1113a · March 2010

Do you have a job?: Yes
If yes, what is this job?: Administrative Assistant
IHow many years of school did it take for you to work at said job?: I could have worked at this job without graduating college, but I have a bachelor's degree.
If no, are you a student?: No
What are you studying?: Nothing right now, but I have a degree in English and Criminology
Do you like your job?: Love it. Wish I had benefits though.
What would be your dream job?: Event planner

Sunshine9463 · March 2010

Do you have a job? Yes, though it's part-time.
If yes, what is this job? I edit depositions and transcripts.
How many years of school did it take for you to work at said job? I didn't go to school to edit depos, but I have a BA in English Lit.
If no, are you a student? I graduated in December and just applied to enter the MA program in the fall. So not at the moment, but I hope to be back in school come September.
What are you studying? Literature
Do you like your job? It's okay for now. Working from home is nothing to complain about!
What would be your dream job? We hope to open a winery someday, so helping with that (I'd love to work the tasting room) and analyzing literature for journals would be my ultimate dream.

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