What's Your Day Job? [Archive]

Deleted User

11-19-2009, 12:15 PM

For those of you who are open to sharing, I thought it would be fun to hear what you do during the day when you're not admiring and maintaining your fish tanks!!! It's fun to get to know more about each other!

For a living, I am a financial planner / money manager. I'm licensed in the areas of securities and insurance. I own a practice with my father, Don, who has been my business partner for 15 years now!!! I'm actually the president of our corporation and his "supervisor" in the eyes of FINRA. But, obviously, we are partners. When we first started working together, it was just he and I and we butted heads quite a bit. Now, though, it's a very good situation and I think we both benefit professionally from each other's insights. One of the things I'm most grateful for in life is the amount of time I get to spend with my dad.

Mostly what I do all day is work with people to be sure they don't last longer than their money does. Most of my clients are retired or nearly ready to retire and have done well with saving (affluent market).

My husband, Harvey / "H", is a surveyor / party chief and has been for about 25 years. He also does 95% of our horse chores these days. We raise and show miniature horses. H is the hardest working person I know. He still does yard work for a man he's worked for since way back when he was a kid!!! He is always doing something, while I am lazy when given the chance to be so.

What about you? What do you do as your "Day Job"?

Neon

11-19-2009, 12:52 PM

being bullied and stressed that's my work day...not funny...

bluebluecow

11-19-2009, 12:54 PM

Im a stay at home mu to 3 terrors, well 2 are at school now, but have to be on standby fro jake as he has autism so can kick off. I have 3 kids 2 boys cal 6, jake 4 and Cariad 3.

I do one day a week at college and I am training to be an accoutant

Liz

BirdOfPray

11-19-2009, 01:15 PM

I like the title "Domestic Engineer," because as everyone knows (or ought to!) stay-at-home moms do so much more than stay home and watch the kid(s) all day. ;)

So, I "stay home" with our sweet 18-month-old and keep the household running smoothly. We're also 12 weeks along with our second, due in June. We buy groceries, go to the library, go to the park, go walking with friends, run errands, go to Bible study, volunteer for church stuff, etc. It's a full-time job and then some, but it's what I've always wanted to do and I love it, and I'm so grateful that my husband is willing and able to support that financially.

Pre-motherhood, I was a graphic artist designing ads for a small paper in my hometown. Loved the work itself, but the ad reps, the clients and my boss were kind of morons and I don't miss it. Before that I'd done a lot of work in photography, most recently for the PR department at Baylor University as a student worker. I think that was the best job I've had, aside from what I do now. And before that, I've also been a reporter and a copy editor. My degree is in journalism with a minor in criminal justice.

wlepse

11-19-2009, 01:21 PM

Project engineer for a company that makes equipment for flu vaccine production.

Aeonflame

11-19-2009, 02:10 PM

Head IT analyst for DirecOne International Telecom.

robflanker

11-19-2009, 02:14 PM

Professional Student - and will be for like another 10 yrs lol

190MPH

11-19-2009, 02:22 PM

Pipefitter/Welder. I can weld anything except a broken heart and the crack of dawn:hmm3grin2orange: .

rich311k

11-19-2009, 02:51 PM

IT manager/database programmer

Neon

11-19-2009, 02:57 PM

forgot to specify my job : senior accounts payable analyst ...bla bla bla...

Northernguy

11-19-2009, 03:03 PM

Retired scientist with Nasa!:14:

Scrup

11-19-2009, 03:10 PM

I am currently working as an independant sub-contractor for a large defense contractor, maintaining unclassified systems in a classified enviroment.

In other words, IT.

Sharon

11-19-2009, 03:15 PM

Retired teacher....and glad to be retired!:19:

Rue

11-19-2009, 03:16 PM

I'm another professional student...(blush)

I'm primarily an entomologist. Have done research, worked extension, still do contract work for industry, teach...and am currently a p/t sessional at a university.

Hobbies account for a lot of my time too...pets of course (we've trained and shown dogs and horses, bred horses, etc), classical music (I play violin in our community orchestra), and art...I'm 15 credit hours short of a B.A. in Fine Art (was supposed to be a painting major, but somehow became a drawing major instead :hmm3grin2orange: )...but the way it's been left...doesn't look like I can complete it, short of moving away for a year...

...maybe when I retire I can finish up those classes...

hursab

11-19-2009, 03:26 PM

Retired scientist with Nasa!:14:

What were you lucky enough to research?

Wild Turkey

11-19-2009, 03:32 PM

I guess technically now, Im a pet-care specialist; soon a certified dog trainer. When i got laid off last time I decided I should work at something that makes me happy and that I am passionate about, so here I am.

I still work odd jobs to make extra money, anyone need some cheap labor? :hmm3grin2orange:

Taurus

11-19-2009, 03:41 PM

Good for you WT!!

jaysee

11-19-2009, 04:47 PM

I work on a 46' fishing boat as the 1st mate.

At night I run the dining room of an exclusive, members only rest/lounge/bar.

morgangallow

11-19-2009, 06:33 PM

fish guy at pet store couple days a week. chef at a pub on weekends, and a student during all other daylight hours

Aeonflame

11-19-2009, 06:37 PM

Official chef, butler and personal physician to 78 fish

Tetris

11-19-2009, 06:48 PM

I think technically my title would be "independant contractor" or something like that... I never bothered to ask really...

Basically I do landscaping, renovations, general manual labour, etc.

So basically "Carry this over there, dig a hole over there, put this inside that hole, dump this wheelbarrow over here".

Not the greatest job in the world, but a job's a job and it keeps me more active than any other job I could get.

lahlumdi

11-19-2009, 08:11 PM

I volunteer a lot. And take my son around to where he needs to go. This question is hard for me to answer because every day is so different.

Today as a sample:

Tonight I'm at a spouses club meeting where I am the photographer. Earlier today I cut up some stuff for our church. And I hang around online. And I've been doing some reading for a retreat I'm helping to plan this Spring. Plus our son had a social worker's appointment today

LadyHatred

11-19-2009, 10:07 PM

I am an Executive Chef with a tiny 17 man/woman crew. It's a good mix for the most part but, I bet if you put em all in a room with hidden cameras, it would be better than Big Brother. :shappy:

Deleted User

11-19-2009, 10:13 PM

Very interesting to read what you all do! A very diverse (and talented!) group here :1luvu:

smaug

11-19-2009, 10:53 PM

I am a welder with a Maryland company that makes defence systems for the US govt.I make things that stop bullets and brings are boys home safe.BTW,190,,,,,,why would you want to weld the crack of Dawn?:hmm3grin2orange:

Aeonflame

11-20-2009, 12:55 AM

Scrup

11-20-2009, 01:22 AM

I am an Executive Chef with a tiny 17 man/woman crew. It's a good mix for the most part but, I bet if you put em all in a room with hidden cameras, it would be better than Big Brother. :shappy:

17 tiny people cooking? AWESOME!

kaybee

11-20-2009, 01:27 AM

Retired U.S. Navy Intelligence analyst, now a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) government civilian working at the United States Special Operations Command (also known as "SOCOM").

Northernguy

11-20-2009, 01:30 AM

What were you lucky enough to research?

lol I was just kiddin'(blush)
My buddy worked on the arm though.He was actually one of the designers.
I have been doing renovations with custom wood and glass most of my life.

rhonin

11-20-2009, 01:52 AM

I'm a Quality Systems Engineer for a major pharma/consumer company.

Systems? Think SAP.... :22:

Tetris

11-20-2009, 02:10 AM

17 tiny people cooking? AWESOME!

She's an oompa-loompa :hmm3grin2orange:

AmyLynn

11-20-2009, 02:44 AM

I am a Financial Services Rep (personal banker/teller) for a small locally owned bank based in Nebraska and Colorado. Since we are a small bank I do a bit of everything. I teller, open and close any and all accounts, I'm the IRA person for the region as well as HSA's. And a couple of months ago I got my lending license. :-)

mac

11-20-2009, 04:06 AM

Day job? For me it is both early morning 4am to around 6pm, with three hours off at mid day. Roster a plain 8 day on 3 day off. Standard pay wage $1,500 a week.

Really at this time of year I milk Cows. And when the season finishes I am on the farm with normal farm duties. THat is about all.

mac

MCHRKiller

11-20-2009, 05:28 AM

I am a high school guidance counselor, and hope to be part time professor for a local community college starting in January. I am also a professional student, I start work for my doctorate degree starting in January as well. I also do a bit of free-lance tattoo design, and do the ordering and acclimation for the local LFS.

Deleted User

11-20-2009, 09:42 AM

I love reading your all's posts! thumbs2:

labnjab

11-20-2009, 11:20 AM

I'm the head tech at my Uncles garage that's been in buisness since 1912. I'm ASE certified (not quite master certified though) I do just about anything, diagnosing, oil changes, head gaskets, motor swaps, ect.

I specialize in computer diagnosing, both running problems and shutting off that pesky check engine light, but what I really enjoy doing is head gaskets, motor swaps, timing chains...anything that's gonna take several hours and keep me busy.

I'm 23 and have been only doing it for 6 years (6 years paid, lol I've worked on my own and family's cars since I was 15). I'm they guy that most of the old school people at the shop come to for advice on a check engine light or running problem.

Oh, and I just paid off all my tools. Now its time to buy more and get more in debt:hmm3grin2orange:

Scrup

11-20-2009, 03:13 PM

Retired U.S. Navy Intelligence analyst

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<- former CTM here. Always good to see some other navy intel peeps.thumbs2:

Mith

11-21-2009, 09:33 AM

17 tiny people cooking? AWESOME!

Heh...."short order cooks"

Deleted User

11-21-2009, 09:58 AM

Heh...."short order cooks"

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Amazon

11-21-2009, 01:46 PM

Im a student. But I plan on being an engineer for the military to design guns and other weapontry.

loopylinz

11-21-2009, 02:13 PM

I work for BT

its not too bad a job i take in bound calls supposedly just doing sales but now we have to do everything from first line tech support through to billing, so if anyone fancies haveing a good moan just give BT a call after all its good to talk according to them lol

bigbad-ratman

11-21-2009, 02:27 PM

i work for the government. but it is work in the loosest sense you will find in the military. right now, as long we call in before 8 o'clock we are on time, i am home almost everyday before lunch, stand a 24 hour watch every 2 weeks, so far havent had to do the biggest pain in the butt part of our job this winter (filling 150lb propane bottles) and dont see my boses on an average day. course when we do have something to do there is normally some kinda drama cause someone else didnt plan well. but right now, love my job. how many of you can say that in this day and age?:hmm3grin2orange:

jaysee

11-21-2009, 02:33 PM

but right now, love my job. how many of you can say that in this day and age?:hmm3grin2orange:

I can - about both of my jobs thumbs2:

Deleted User

11-21-2009, 02:46 PM

but right now, love my job. how many of you can say that in this day and age?:hmm3grin2orange:
I love mine, too! I spend a lot of my time talking to and helping really nice people -- what could be better? Plus, I've got some awesome assistants who help get the administrative stuff that I'm not great at doing done and done right thumbs2:

bigbad-ratman

11-21-2009, 03:19 PM

my job is great cause i dont do anything!!! it is gonna balance when i go back to sea though. so dont hate me too much...:hmm3grin2orange:

Cristoff

11-21-2009, 03:52 PM

I'm the Retail Operations Manager for an Infiniti Dealership.

Not much more to it than that. I don't use my military training, I don't use my fancy college degree. I manage a group of great men and women that sell cars and help me make a great living...:hmm3grin2orange:

robnepper

11-21-2009, 04:55 PM

My current vocation is carpenty. I am currently in week 5 of my last of four 8 week aprenticeship training periods. It's been a long 4 years, but getting my ticket will be worth it. I don't use my military training either. Although working with some people really makes me want to :) !

lg0815

01-01-2010, 04:38 AM

sorry to bring this post up but i am a jr in high school waiting for svhool to be over then off to work for cat as a diesel mechanic

my 2 babies that i work on constantly
my 94 explorer

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lg0815

01-01-2010, 04:43 AM

and my 1990 f150

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aspects

01-01-2010, 04:54 AM

Depends on the day.
Most days I'm a (bench) jeweler.
I also do photography by appointment.

souly

01-01-2010, 04:57 AM

I work at Gamestop, which is a video game retailer.

Crispy

01-03-2010, 06:41 AM

If I told you, I'd hafta kill you. :hmm3grin2orange:

HeatherB

01-03-2010, 02:58 PM

I work at a daycare, with a crazy loonatic of a boss, but I have 5 sweet wonderful 2 year olds! (4 little girls and 1 little boy). I also just finished nursing school for my LPN and am on pins and needles until I take my state boards for VA. Planning to take that around Feb or March.

I also take care of my 6 cats, 5 dogs, 2 cockatiels and my lovely fish! Add in the Nintendo Wii I got for Christmas, as well as babysitting most weekends and doing chores around the house!