what is your job

[surgtech1956]

What is your job/profession? If you're a student, what are your studying?

[silver]

I'm a silversmith

[Duck on Wheels]

I'm a silversmith

Ooh! Cool! We had one "in the family" ... sorta. Dad's cousin's ex's second wife, but we were all still close friends. She was not only a silversmith, but also a designer of glassware, furniture, light fixtures, and so on. Her family name (Hopea) means silver in Finnish. Sadly, she and just about all her glassware designer colleagues died of lung cancer, probably from silica and heavy metal exposures in the factory.

[silver]

Ooh! Cool! We had one "in the family" ... sorta. Dad's cousin's ex's second wife, but we were all still close friends. She was not only a silversmith, but also a designer of glassware, furniture, light fixtures, and so on. Her family name (Hopea) means silver in Finnish. Sadly, she and just about all her glassware designer colleagues died of lung cancer, probably from silica and heavy metal exposures in the factory.

Oh, how sad. I'm small time and use a vented cabinet for my polishing.

I just design and make my own stuff.

http://www.etsterling.com/

[lisa_b]

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.

[indysteel]

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.

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.

[Duck on Wheels]

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.

[chakra]

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!

Chakra

[Trek420]

Ooh! Cool! We had one "in the family" ... sorta. Dad's cousin's ex's second wife, but we were all still close friends.....Her family name (Hopea) means silver in Finnish.

Sorry for the hijack, TE. Duck, I wasn't aware that she was Dad's cousin's ex's second wife. (I'm serious TE )

Means we're kinda sorta distantly related to Oppi? Unfortunately I don't have your or our mutual Mom's head for geneology.

Ok, I'll get us back on track; I work for da' phone co, in customer service now but might transfer to tech side of the house. And no, I don't want to hear about your bill right now, it's my day off.

[Brandi]

Sand sculptor! Need I say more? www.sandscapes.com

[ehirsch83]

student- psych major, but I want to teach either kindergarden or special ed, not sure which one yet.

I also work part time at a local neighborhood gym, and once I move will probably be working in the running/tri department of a local sporting good store(my SO works in the bike department at the store)

[Wahine]

Physical Therapist. I'm thinking of starting up a multisport coaching company.

[stacie]

I was a corporate trainer until I started a family. I tried a few things and settled with fitness. I run a cycling program, teach the certifications for CPR, First Aid and Cycling Instructors. I'm getting restless but don't want to give up the lifestyle I have.

[Veronica]

I'm currently a lap for a cat.

V.

[mimitabby]

What is your job/profession? If you're a student, what are your studying?

uh, Surg Tech, what are you? (A surgery technician is my guess)