What's everyone's job/career/employment etc?

Shane · 21 May 2003, 03:25

I'm just wondering what everyone does for a living. What do you do? What are you qualified for or experienced in?

I work part time at a university library (10 hours a week), shelving books. I also get part of an unemployment benefit and am looking for more work.

I was working towards my undergraduate degree in psychology but have taken a break (at least a year, probably more).

badger · 21 May 2003, 03:56

I am a dirty scummy student

Seriously, I am studying a BSc in Multimedia Technology and Design and currently have no job. I will be working in Sainsburys over summer, and then possibly for term time too. Woohoo!

sherrie87 · 21 May 2003, 05:08

I am a school librarian, currently working in a middle school (11 to 13 year old students) but I've also worked several years previously at a high school. I have two days of work left, then all summer off! I also have degrees in learning disabilities education and 8 years experience as a social work caseworker for female AIDS patients. I love being a school librarian!

Sherrie

Vickip · 21 May 2003, 05:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

I'm just wondering what everyone does for a living. What do you do? What are you qualified for or experienced in?

I work part time at a university library (10 hours a week), shelving books. I also get part of an unemployment benefit and am looking for more work.

I was working towards my undergraduate degree in psychology but have taken a break (at least a year, probably more).

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics and a Master's Degree in Economics. But after working at a bank in both the Investment Department and Residential Mortgage (13 years all together), and a University in the General Accounting Department (3 years), I now work with my father in our Flag store :)

Business is booming and my parents can't run the store by themselves. And I enjoy dealing with the customers, so working retail is a nice change of scenery for me. I also plan on designing a new website for them .. if I can stop working on the ROL so much

Vicki

Michel · 21 May 2003, 10:21

I am a poor and busy student.

I'm studying for something in the computer bussines.

heat · 21 May 2003, 11:38

Well, at the moment i'm a full time mum and housewife to my hubbs and twin boys, 7 months.
I'm also doing some voluntary work for Child Line - i work on the phones answering calls from children in danger or trouble.
Previous to all this i've been working as a counsellor with children who have been born with ambiguos genetailia - i was at uni for 3 years doing a certificate in counselling, then a diploma in it. Ive taken some time off from work to look after the kids, but i spose i will hafta go back at some point, perhaps when they start at playgroup. I'm also on call, so if they get a case they can't handle, they will call me in, doesnt happen often so it's not too bad.
Before this i worked with adults and children that have HIV/AIDS. I did that for about three years - loved it.
I've also been a nanny living in germany for 6 months, and before that i worked for Chipperfields circus - i travelled round with them for a while, working in the box office and looking after the animals.

Apart from that, my life is quite dull

Heat
xxx

Tim · 21 May 2003, 14:01

Well, i'm a teacher in the art!! NOw working at two different schools, with lots more than a fulltime job.
I also do, in the sparetime that i have, an illustrator and designer!! Also working a lot with computers and drawing programs.

It's a very nice job... but some students.....

Bren · 21 May 2003, 15:00

i am an artist.I originally trained to teach but decided it was not for me.Ihave a degree in art and English Literature. I specialised in Graphic Design and textiles.Ihave done various jobs from time to time ..mainly working in schools and playgroups Ispent the school holidays ,last summer doing a Summer School at a local High School,painting very large murals with the students to brighten the school.Idon't have a job as such in the normal sense,i wander around the countryside,painting whatever i am inspired to paint,when i have enough i exhibit them.I do watercolours,landscapes ,seascapes,buildings ,flowers most anything except portaits......sadly i do not have the skill to do them.When painting for myself ,i paint from the imagination,often these are inspired by music,or particular song lyrics...these i don't exhibit, perhaps because i put a lot of myself into these.
Apart from that ,house work,housework and more housework!!!

ABH · 21 May 2003, 15:03

HI

It a nice to see what other Meat fans do for a living.

I'm a purchaser in a company that sells computer supplies to other firms.
I've enjoyed this job for 5 years now, so I guess it's ok.

I'm educated at the "Norwegian School of Trade and Retail Management"
Else I've worked in different retail stores.

AnneBeth

besty01 · 21 May 2003, 16:27

hi
im a vechile inspector for the dvta(driver and vehicle testing agency)
mot in english

Chris · 21 May 2003, 16:52

Last summer i completed a Bachelors degree in "Computers, Networking and Communications Technology with integrated Circuits Systems Design", along with various computer diplomas such as Microsoft Certification.

I didn't go into the industry and am the store manager for a newsagents. i also do some freelance programming work for local societies like the Family History Society to help them catalogue and preserve grave inscriptions and the like.

Thats about it really.

Rob The Badger · 21 May 2003, 17:09

I write lyrics for local bands. I get paid. ^_^.

tukayaway · 21 May 2003, 21:14

I'm a Banker! I'm the bloke who opens accounts and hands out loans and things. I like the customer service of it all but I don't plan to do this for the rest of my life.

I would give my right nut to be a roadie on Meats next tour though! Hey Fireball, I wouldn't even ask for a wage!

heat · 22 May 2003, 06:04

Me either, Tukayaway...I could be Meat's personal bather

:P

Heat
xxx

dottie · 29 May 2003, 15:06

3 jobs really:-

1) Security at local school year 7 to lower/upper sixth, checking i.d. of persons on site, evicting where necessary, generally observing all comings and goings during the school day.

2) Secretarial work for Roy who runs his own business

3) Invigilating for exams, GCSE, Sats, Languages etc.,

I'm pretty busy most of the time.

p.s. off during school holidays which is brilliant, but tons of invigilating next week.ppff

Kat · 29 May 2003, 17:27

Another scum sucking student working toward a BAhons in Philosophy with Psychology. In the holidays I drive a boat and also get paid to juggle now and then!

Testify · 29 May 2003, 22:08

looking for a part-time job to pay lodge at home, cos im off to 6th form, n my parents r mean!!! oh n make money to buy lots of stuff from concert! how could i forget

heat · 09 Jun 2003, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kat

Another scum [...] student working toward a BAhons in Philosophy with Psychology. In the holidays I drive a boat and also get paid to juggle now and then!

Ohh...i ain't juggled for ages...but i can only do it with balls..no clubs for me, i'm afraid...

I can Diablo though

Asha · 09 Jun 2003, 18:21

Diablo???
What you mean by that Heat?

I'm a Nurse. Been one for 3 years now and I really love my job.
Next to that I have loads of hobbies and I mostly wish days where 26 hours in stead of 24

Asha

heat · 09 Jun 2003, 18:30

Asha - A diablo is a thing kinda shaped like an egg timer, and it comes with two sticks which have a piece of string between them, and you put the diablo on the string and move the sticks up and down, kinda like banging a drum, and it makes the diablo spin really fast, and you can do tricks and things with it.

Hope that helps...

Heat
xxx

Kat · 09 Jun 2003, 18:50

That's cool Heat another juggler woohoo :)
I can also diablo, plate spin, stilt walk, unicycle and have been known to fire breath but parrafin doesn't taste all that nice so I haven't done that for yearrsss!

heat · 09 Jun 2003, 18:53

Kat - i can also plate spin and do the cigar boxes - i used to belong to a youth circus - Circus Eruption!!!

Not too sure about the fire breathing though - think i'll pass on that one...

Asha · 09 Jun 2003, 18:58

I think I know what you mean Heat.

Have never done that though, so don't know if I can.

Asha

heat · 09 Jun 2003, 19:03

I bet you can, Asha - it's easy

I'll give you a lesson next time i see ya......

Asha · 09 Jun 2003, 19:06

That'd be great....

Maybe if/when that convention thingy ever gets of the ground

Asha

21 May 2003, 03:25	#1
Shane Super Loafer Join Date: 30.04.2002 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand (GMT+12) Posts: 608	What's everyone's job/career/employment etc? I'm just wondering what everyone does for a living. What do you do? What are you qualified for or experienced in? I work part time at a university library (10 hours a week), shelving books. I also get part of an unemployment benefit and am looking for more work. I was working towards my undergraduate degree in psychology but have taken a break (at least a year, probably more).

21 May 2003, 16:27	#10
besty01 Senior Loafer Join Date: 03.05.2003 Location: ballynahinch n ireland Posts: 105	jobs hi im a vechile inspector for the dvta(driver and vehicle testing agency) mot in english

21 May 2003, 03:56	#2
badger Super Loafer Join Date: 23.10.2002 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 511	I am a dirty scummy student Seriously, I am studying a BSc in Multimedia Technology and Design and currently have no job. I will be working in Sainsburys over summer, and then possibly for term time too. Woohoo!

21 May 2003, 05:08	#3
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	I am a school librarian, currently working in a middle school (11 to 13 year old students) but I've also worked several years previously at a high school. I have two days of work left, then all summer off! I also have degrees in learning disabilities education and 8 years experience as a social work caseworker for female AIDS patients. I love being a school librarian! Sherrie

21 May 2003, 10:21	#5
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	I am a poor and busy student. I'm studying for something in the computer bussines.

21 May 2003, 11:38	#6
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Well, at the moment i'm a full time mum and housewife to my hubbs and twin boys, 7 months. I'm also doing some voluntary work for Child Line - i work on the phones answering calls from children in danger or trouble. Previous to all this i've been working as a counsellor with children who have been born with ambiguos genetailia - i was at uni for 3 years doing a certificate in counselling, then a diploma in it. Ive taken some time off from work to look after the kids, but i spose i will hafta go back at some point, perhaps when they start at playgroup. I'm also on call, so if they get a case they can't handle, they will call me in, doesnt happen often so it's not too bad. Before this i worked with adults and children that have HIV/AIDS. I did that for about three years - loved it. I've also been a nanny living in germany for 6 months, and before that i worked for Chipperfields circus - i travelled round with them for a while, working in the box office and looking after the animals. Apart from that, my life is quite dull Heat xxx

21 May 2003, 14:01	#7
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	Well, i'm a teacher in the art!! NOw working at two different schools, with lots more than a fulltime job. I also do, in the sparetime that i have, an illustrator and designer!! Also working a lot with computers and drawing programs. It's a very nice job... but some students.....

21 May 2003, 15:00	#8
Bren The Bat Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Roosting on a Silver-Black Phantom Bike. Posts: 10,017	i am an artist.I originally trained to teach but decided it was not for me.Ihave a degree in art and English Literature. I specialised in Graphic Design and textiles.Ihave done various jobs from time to time ..mainly working in schools and playgroups Ispent the school holidays ,last summer doing a Summer School at a local High School,painting very large murals with the students to brighten the school.Idon't have a job as such in the normal sense,i wander around the countryside,painting whatever i am inspired to paint,when i have enough i exhibit them.I do watercolours,landscapes ,seascapes,buildings ,flowers most anything except portaits......sadly i do not have the skill to do them.When painting for myself ,i paint from the imagination,often these are inspired by music,or particular song lyrics...these i don't exhibit, perhaps because i put a lot of myself into these. Apart from that ,house work,housework and more housework!!!

21 May 2003, 15:03	#9
ABH Junior Loafer Join Date: 30.04.2002 Location: Norway Posts: 26	HI It a nice to see what other Meat fans do for a living. I'm a purchaser in a company that sells computer supplies to other firms. I've enjoyed this job for 5 years now, so I guess it's ok. I'm educated at the "Norwegian School of Trade and Retail Management" Else I've worked in different retail stores. AnneBeth

21 May 2003, 16:52	#11
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	Last summer i completed a Bachelors degree in "Computers, Networking and Communications Technology with integrated Circuits Systems Design", along with various computer diplomas such as Microsoft Certification. I didn't go into the industry and am the store manager for a newsagents. i also do some freelance programming work for local societies like the Family History Society to help them catalogue and preserve grave inscriptions and the like. Thats about it really.

21 May 2003, 17:09	#12
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	I write lyrics for local bands. I get paid. ^_^.

21 May 2003, 21:14	#13
tukayaway Super Loafer Join Date: 12.05.2002 Location: Luton, England Posts: 485	I'm a Banker! I'm the bloke who opens accounts and hands out loans and things. I like the customer service of it all but I don't plan to do this for the rest of my life. I would give my right nut to be a roadie on Meats next tour though! Hey Fireball, I wouldn't even ask for a wage!

22 May 2003, 06:04	#14
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Me either, Tukayaway...I could be Meat's personal bather :P Heat xxx

29 May 2003, 15:06	#15
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	3 jobs really:- 1) Security at local school year 7 to lower/upper sixth, checking i.d. of persons on site, evicting where necessary, generally observing all comings and goings during the school day. 2) Secretarial work for Roy who runs his own business 3) Invigilating for exams, GCSE, Sats, Languages etc., I'm pretty busy most of the time. p.s. off during school holidays which is brilliant, but tons of invigilating next week.ppff

29 May 2003, 17:27	#16
Kat Senior Loafer Join Date: 28.04.2003 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 148	Another scum sucking student working toward a BAhons in Philosophy with Psychology. In the holidays I drive a boat and also get paid to juggle now and then!

29 May 2003, 22:08	#17
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	looking for a part-time job to pay lodge at home, cos im off to 6th form, n my parents r mean!!! oh n make money to buy lots of stuff from concert! how could i forget

09 Jun 2003, 18:21	#19
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	Diablo??? What you mean by that Heat? I'm a Nurse. Been one for 3 years now and I really love my job. Next to that I have loads of hobbies and I mostly wish days where 26 hours in stead of 24 Asha

09 Jun 2003, 18:30	#20
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Asha - A diablo is a thing kinda shaped like an egg timer, and it comes with two sticks which have a piece of string between them, and you put the diablo on the string and move the sticks up and down, kinda like banging a drum, and it makes the diablo spin really fast, and you can do tricks and things with it. Hope that helps... Heat xxx

09 Jun 2003, 18:50	#21
Kat Senior Loafer Join Date: 28.04.2003 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 148	That's cool Heat another juggler woohoo :) I can also diablo, plate spin, stilt walk, unicycle and have been known to fire breath but parrafin doesn't taste all that nice so I haven't done that for yearrsss!

09 Jun 2003, 18:53	#22
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Kat - i can also plate spin and do the cigar boxes - i used to belong to a youth circus - Circus Eruption!!! Not too sure about the fire breathing though - think i'll pass on that one...

09 Jun 2003, 18:58	#23
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	I think I know what you mean Heat. Have never done that though, so don't know if I can. Asha

09 Jun 2003, 19:03	#24
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	I bet you can, Asha - it's easy I'll give you a lesson next time i see ya......

09 Jun 2003, 19:06	#25
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	That'd be great.... Maybe if/when that convention thingy ever gets of the ground Asha