Oh, how sad. I'm small time and use a vented cabinet for my polishing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duck on Wheels
I just design and make my own stuff.
http://www.etsterling.com/
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Oh, how sad. I'm small time and use a vented cabinet for my polishing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duck on Wheels
I just design and make my own stuff.
http://www.etsterling.com/
I'm an attorney. Antitrust litigation at a huge law firm. The job takes up many, many hours that would otherwise be spent cycling! Am starting to interview for government and smaller firm jobs so I can reclaim a bit of my time back.
I don't think it was the silverwork that was the problem. The group who all got cancer shared a history of working in a glass and ceramics factory, and included some of their glassblower design partners. I'd suspect silica, and maybe lead (from crystal work). Her husband has written a gorgeous book about her work. And also books on Indian silver jewelry, on enamelwork, and general silverwork techniques.
And what an impressive gang we biker gals all are! Such broad and complex talents -- individually and in sum. I don't have much to add of my own. Sociology prof., wannabe gardner, sometimes make decent sewn or knit things. My greatest success in life has been the two "kids", but they prob'ly turned out fine in spite of my poor efforts.
I used to be a Master Pastry Chef till I had kids - have two undergrad degrees (creative writing and Anthro/Psych.) and am now doing a Masters in Counselling Psychology. I'm in school all Saturday and home the rest of the week - DH takes the kids on Thursday and Friday so I can get my readings done. It works really well!
But my *main* job till I started the Masters last Fall was SAHM to three kids, who are now 7, 4.5 (DD, the other two are boys) and 2. I am glad I still get the kid fix 3 days a week, and it is so great that DH gets that much time with them. And, yeah, being home is absolutley the hardest thing I ever did! Not coincidentally, also the most worthwhile.
I really enjoyed this thread - cycling clearly attracts a diverse group of talented people, united in their wit!:D
Chakra
:D ...as they say,it's a tough job,but someone has to do it ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by roguedog
Finance and IT coordinator for a medical practice. Loved it for ten years, but it might be time for a change. (Surgtech, if you're stuck at a desk maybe you can have my job. ;) )
Popoki Nui - I love your avatar - so cute!
Deb
Materials Research Engineer.
I'm jealous of Chakra being a pastry chef, that's what I want to do when I'm done with science.
Thooretically, I'm a contract programmer. However, I havn't written any code (computer instructions) for pay in over two years.
what I actually do:
I look at the code the other programmers submit and make sure that they don't have any obvious error and adhere to our style standards . I get to spend 9 hours saying things like "You can't promote this. It has compile errors" "How did you test this?" "That SQL won't update anything" "You're x minutes for the promotion" (we have a Crisis Du Jour everyday at 5:00).
In addition, I do minor database fixes. The system runs human services (Welfare/TANF,Food Stamps, Medi-cal(Or Medicaid)(Medical insurance for the Poor) for the nation's most populous County (over 9 million and growing!) - the system runs on 7 mainframe(server) computers, and one of my jobs to move cases from one to other so the system will perform better.
I also teach a programming class as a volunteer. The current system is written in what I call "The Rondey Dangerfield of programming languages" - COBOL, and I'm trying to update my cv by learning Java and Java stuff
I even find time to ride my bike:)
Inside Sales Manager for a sensor technology company. We specialize in magnetic sensors used for navigation.
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Originally Posted by lisa_b
Government is good--at least to work for. :) I highly recommend it. I crumpled under the pressure of working at a large firm in Indianapolis. I can't even imagine how hard you must work given where you practice. I'm humbled.
Biologist for US Government, currently working on coastal restoration projects and "flood damaged reduction" projects in urban areas. This pays the bills and keeps the furry beasts in kibble.
The other me - renaissance era lace maker (bobbin lace mainly), gardener, cyclist.
I am the Clinical Nurse Leader and Educator of Pediatric's and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with a BS in Nursing. My job is part time floor nursing and part time management. I am also trained to do sexual abuse exams for children. I am very involved with helping to set up new Center for Abused Children that will provide a "home environment" to do the interviews, counlseling and the exam. I love my job and I love all the nurses and MD's I work with. Hospital politics and health care is upsetting these days, but our patients make it worth it. I have been a nurse for 15 years most of which has been in Management. It is at the bed side that you get your cup filled so I refuse to do full time management. I also teach Pediatric Advance Life Support.
I am a runner and a biker, but I really love to the tend my beautiful 20 month old grandson! It is to best time in the world and the most fulfilling.
Hats off to all of you stay at home moms!!!
Paid work: Sales Rep for a Food Broker (part-time)
Non-paid work: Mom of 2 growing-up too fast super kids!, Volunteer Girl Scout Leader and Board Member, Volunteer Swim Team Board Member (and I can't swim!), and Wish I had more time to Ride Woman. :D
I'm a professional worry-er. But I make my money as a legal technology consultant...one of those jobs that you explain to people 800 times and they still don't understand what you do. I'm also a recovering attorney, and poop-scooper and loyal subject of an 8 year old god, I mean dog. I also volunteer as an adoption coordinator for the dogs at my local animal rescue (where I got aforementioned god, I mean dog), and a court appointed special advocate volunteer. Although I don't have a case assigned right now, still recovering from the last one.
High School math and physics teacher. Elementary dance teacher in the summer.
High School Biology teacher. I was also an adjunct for 12 semesters, but recently resigned from that position.
I love my job, I love my students(most days), I love Bio...I am a geek...I live in the same town that I teach in, so they see me train, and sweat and buy my groceries.
DH teaches math at the next district down the road.
GO RAMS!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm a secondary English/Language Arts teacher, currently teaching 6th grade English. It's a good time, though I would love to teach high school, too. :)
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Originally Posted by mimitabby
It must be an Australasian english phrase - superannuation is retirement savings
me - I am a government transport policy adviser
P/t supervisor for college library-the one where I go to school too-non-traditional History major. I really like it and may consider a MLS.(masters library science):)
I am somewhat humbled by what everyone does! It's amazing how much diversity we have within the common bond of cycling. That and our gender (Mr. Silver non-excluding), of course.
I do aircraft weight and balance for a mostly major airline. I am also going to school and am majoring in Business Admin with emphasis in H.R. Mgmt. I should be graduating within a year, hopefully :D
Other than that, I am a wife and lap for FOUR cats! I used to volunteer at a no-kill cat shelter also, when I lived in California.
registered nurse. work 3-12 hour shifts every fri,sat, and sun and that leaves 4 days to bike, cook real meals and clean the house after a husband and cat have been left home alone without adult supervision, and shop for new biking clothes but of course.
Self-employed custom database application developer (mostly environmental engineering and compliance) and I own a second business with my sister developing and supporting a tour management software package for the non-profit educational travel industry (i.e. alumni amd museum travel programs). Good thing I majored in anthropology in university!
What pays the bills: Program Administrator for a trade promotions firm.
The non-paid but rewarding jobs: wife, motivation coach (if you ask DH I pushed him to finish college), miniature schnauzer servant and baker!
My full-time day job is in IT for a hospital system, doing engineering/administration of our systems monitoring software. Basically, my software monitors the status of our business and hospital information systems. Our health system is highly computerized and we need to ensure that the patient care providers always have their electronic data when and where they need it.
I'm also going to school full-time to get a bachelor's degree, with intent to apply to med school in 3-4 years.
Sadly, all of this leaves very little time for riding. :(
fighting the forces of evil that threaten the nation, armed with a magic belt giving me tremendous strength, bracelets that can stop any bullet, a tiara that can be thrown as a returning weapon and a unbreakable magic lasso that can force anyone to tell the truth
Oh wait....that's Wonder Woman.
I'm just an Administrative Assistant :rolleyes:
and a single mom :cool:
Administrator at the health sciences center of a large public research university. Among my responsibilities are management of instructional, research and administrative space in our academic facilities and several academic support services.
Nonpaid - Regular volunteer at local public library. Also after 6-7 years of working countless hours with a regional dog breed rescue group, now I just love and care for our 3 remaining rescued doggies, 2 of whom are elderly with health conditions. And during 6 months of the year DH and I lead a weekly road ride for the local bike club.
AG, where can I get one of them tiaras?! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by AllezGirl
ebay! ;)
Well, I went to school to become a paralegal.
But, I currently work from home for an internet security company, and I teach indoor cycling at the local fitness center.
Aside from my paying jobs, I am Mom to four kids (who are currently making a disaster of the house while on they're Spring break and I work).
Also, I think I'm trying to make a career out of bike racing! :p At least it takes up enough of my time to be a career. :D
I used to be a boat builder in Australia (for 5 years) then the misogeny got to be too much for me to handle. Also I went from building traditional wooden boats (which I love) to building carbon fiber racing boats (which is not so fun).
I missed Alaska so much that I had to move back 2 years ago and have been a substitute teacher in the local school district. I sub for all grades and all classes but mostly for spec. ed and a lot with incarcerated kids (where I was today). On the whole I like working with the kids in the sped. program as well as the incarcerated kids.
But teaching is way too hard for me to stick with it. Kudos to those who last at it. I'm hoping to go to grad school this year- not sure if I got in yet- but want to study maritime archaeology. I check the mail everyday with my fingers crossed...
I work as a personal trainer. I also occasionally help out at the local bike store by assembling bikes, doing so helps make my hobby of cycling more affordable.
I have been working as an Occupational Therapist for about 13 years. I work in a rehab center with the geriatric population. I really enjoy working with this age group, I just hate dealing with all of the medicare guidelines. ugh.
I'm not afraid to say this now that its after April 15... LOL
I'm a tax accountant. :P (not for the IRS!) I am part of a team of accountants who take care of all the business of a large net worth philanthropic family here.
I'm also mom to four adorable cocker spaniels.
It was so great reading all of your jobs. I dodge bombs on a bad day, plan logistics support missions on the good ones.
I am an Army Officer. 14 years total, enlisted, then became a Warrant Officer. Gave up promotion and left the active army to the reserves, 3 years ago to spend time with my new born. (Could not leave her at 31 days old to go to Korea for a year) Had another baby, now totals 3 yard apes running around here. The reserves called me up full time for the past year, so I have decided to return to the active until retirement pay eligible.
After that, dunno. I have a worthless BA, in English. (and, I can't spell) so who knows. Maybe full time Personal Trainer.
Yeah indy, but that security at the Federal Court House in Indy...do they let you carry your cell phone in???? I can deal with the weapons checks, but I have to confiscate my PDA because it records and both my cell phones because they have cameras... What's up?Quote:
Originally Posted by indysteel
In NC, they'll let attorneys in the Federal Courthouses with cell phones. No one else (except employees) gets to bring in a cell phone - camera or no. Dunno about PDA's, though I think I've gone in with mine (and my cell phone has a record feature - not that I know how to work it until I don't want to). It seems strange to me...
Dentist for California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Department of Juvenile Justice (formerly known as the Youth Authority). My patients are boys age 11 through 25.
Also wife, mother and body-warmer to a 6 year old whippet.
Manager of a local bike shop.
Mom to 3 very busy boys (14, 12, & 9) - active in scouts and whatever sport is in season. Wife to very supportive DH.
Just finished the final exam of my undergrad degree in English!
...seasonally I work in a provincial park cleaning washrooms. I get to drive a big truck around and scrape um... excrement off the floor. Not too glamorous, but I find ways to make it fun and the pay can't be beat.
Next fall? Find a job, study for MCATs, apply to grad school (pop music, media studies, cultural studies), apply to med school, finish my Equine Science certificate, RIDE BIKES AND PONIES. After that, see where I get in, and if not, plan c) is marry rich and plan z) is to live in a barn.
After grad school, I was a research engineer for Star Wars program. Resigned, after two years. It was emotionally difficult. You work in an environment sorta like the spaceship in 2001 space oddesy. White, clean, with environmental control so it was never too cold, too hot, too humid. Then after work step outside to the real world of grime, police siren, homeless people, mental people roaming the street... sorta like Charles ****ens world of 19th century England. The contrast was just too much for me.
Anyway, I've been an electrical engineer for last 20+ years. I design and manage a design team. We design micro chips. Things that go into a cell phones, radio ID tags, IR temperature scanners... Just really tedius.
Then my fun work is running my part time baking business. Money sucks but hey I get to talk to real people. Engineers are impossible to talk to. :mad:
I also foster baby kittens. Nursing kittens to larger "teenager" kittens. Then I cry when I give them away to their permanent homes.