Just Curious, watcha do for a living.

[oil_spill_bill]

I am a Crane Operator and Maintenance Foreman on an offshore oil platform.
I work for 7 days the I get 7 off. I love my schedule, I can't work like a normal person anymore.

[Kymery]

Tough job man! Hope you scheduled your days off around the Festivals!!

Well, depends on what hat I wear. I do full charge accounting right now, in the golf business right now. I was a medical assistant for many years, but Accounting pays much more. I also have my Real Estate license, needless to say I haven't worked that for about a year! haha

Now back in nursing school for my LVN..then bridge to my RN.

[oil_spill_bill]

And you have time for concerts when?

[Kymery]

And you have time for concerts when?

Heheeh..always time for those!!

[wagonwheelfestival]

Operations Manager and Talent Buyer for an Event Production Company! =)

[IheartMillerLite]

Assistant to a film/tv producer/director/writer. He does it all. Which means so do I!

[Hankdog]

Operations Manager and Talent Buyer for an Event Production Company! =)

I want to be a talent buyer.

[wagonwheelfestival]

I want to be a talent buyer.

Good times! But not as fun as it sounds, hahaha

[Hankdog]

Good times! But not as fun as it sounds, hahaha

I always thought working the sound board at a place like HOB would be cool but I guess you get yelled at alot and have to deal with huge egos.

[tgcali]

Records Clerk for Probation.

[Kymery]

Records Clerk for Probation.

Can you "fix" records?;)

[Kbug&Shanrock]

Stay at home mom to a 3 year old and a 4 year old... and my mom lives with us as well. My 3 kids!

[SACRAMENTO!!!]

Substitute teacher. :)

[oil_spill_bill]

i'M JUST AN OLD ROUGHNECK, PLAIN OLE OILFIELD TRASH

[festivalfan]

I get paid once a month...that's a bummer, especially by the 22nd of the month.. ha ha

[Thom]

I own a small Industrial Waste Firm
We also Cater and Produce Cooking Competitions

[TheMommie]

I work for the State of Cali/Public Utilities Commission, I too only get paid once a month.
My official title is "Program Technician III". But here is what I really do. I am the OSHA of payphones. My territory covers everything from Bakersfield to the Mex border. Lots of driving involved.:eek:

Oh I also am a Notary Public/Loan Signing Specialist, not much money in that these days. :mad:

Then I have the hugs and kisses kinda jobs of.....Wife:), mother:), grandmother:D and caretaker for my 85 yr old mother in-law who has alzheimers.


And then I wonder why I need concerts and booze in my life.

[Heylove]

Well...first I am a mother to 5 kids - boys ages 16, 10, 4, 2 - and my baby girl is 18 months. I run a home daycare that I started when I got pregnant with my last.

My "real" job is a 911 dispatcher for our police, fire and sheriff's department. I work there part-time to keep my skills up so I can go back full time when my children get a little older. I also work part-time there to escape from my house in the evenings! =)

Marlena

[tgcali]

Can you "fix" records?;)


Only if I want to have one of my own. LOL

I calendar appointments and generate letters. Filing, typing, data entry. Open/close case files. Read court orders. Run Rap sheets/NCIC criminal history. Process DNA test kits. I created a computerized record keeping system for our in-house drug counseling program and I maintain it for the facilitator.

Just clerical stuff. It's just office work, but we do have the folks on probation come into the office and it's kind of weird at times. Especially if someone didn't do what they were supposed to and they get rearrested. Thankfully it's not on me to do the drug testing. Thanks but no thanks on that one!:eek:

[KC4avon]

Yes, I am the AVON Lady--not your granny's AVON Lady--ha ha
www.youravon.com/kwallace

Was a professional driver for 20 yrs, at one time had every CA license avail--doubles, triples, haz waste, passenger & ambulance.
Started w/semi's, drove school bus in tule fog in San Joaquin Valley--school bus was great birth control!
Was an EMT & drove the ambulance, even drove a race car once. I can drive it all, but gave up cuz people drove me nuts.
Am currently wheelin a deal to be a personal asst. for a race car driver. Just for fun.
Tried the corp world, awesome $$, but married well & gave that up too. I'd rather be poor & happy, which I am. And happily married--smile.

[Kymery]

Oh I also am a Notary Public/Loan Signing Specialist, not much money in that these days. :mad:


Oh...forgot...I do/did that also!! ahahaha...very, very slow.:mad:

[Lizzy]

Stay at home Mom to a 4 year old. Husband was a construction manager for Lennar until mid Nov. then the lay offs hit him. Now he is trying to get into the C.H.P, test is early April, I hope he does well.

[hodgee5]

I work at a Hockey/baseball/lacrosse store called Monkeysports. Good money, easy work. Soon to be in the US Navy as of May 19th. Well, Im in, just waiting to leave for basic.

[KC4avon]

I work at a Hockey/baseball/lacrosse store called Monkeysports. Good money, easy work. Soon to be in the US Navy as of May 19th. Well, Im in, just waiting to leave for basic.

Congrats on joining the Navy!! You must be smart to get in. Also, THANK YOU for keeping us FREE! Serve with Pride!!

[I don't care,back in '09]

Southwest Airlines Provisioning Agent in San Diego...I put the beer and booze on the planes, very important work!!

[KC4avon]

Southwest Airlines Provisioning Agent in San Diego...I put the beer and booze on the planes, very important work!!

biting my tongue, biting my tongue, biting my tongue

[Heylove]

KC4Avon - You are CASH ONLY, right?????

[KC4avon]

KC4Avon - You are CASH ONLY, right?????

hummmmmm, I'm on my second screwdriver, being the official taster & all...okay, I'll bite...what does CASH ONLY mean?...& why am I regretting asking?...hee hee

[Heylove]

From my experience, SWA was cash only on the flight for drinks. All other airlines take credit card only OR credit/cash. I just thought it was funny that SWA only took cash.

[KC4avon]

From my experience, SWA was cash only on the flight for drinks. All other airlines take credit card only OR credit/cash. I just thought it was funny that SWA only took cash.

phweeeew...thanks for "splainin' Lucy"...now I get it...ha ha...last time I flew SW--2 wks before 9/11...they wouldn't take $1,000,000 for a friggin' cracker....we sat on the tarmac for 2 hrs w/nada...I would've paid a mil for a friggin water...but that's not what I was thinking...anyway...cool job to the poster, nothing personal...nothing personal
just a really bad experience w/a dear pal who lost her hubby in the North Tower 2 wks later...so we laugh about it when we chat... but it's a constant reminder...enjoy life's moments, you just never know

so, how about some little bottles at SC?...NO--don't steal any!!...ha ha...I noticed my local store carries the airline bottles & I was shocked some were quite costly...think Patron was like $9?...yikes

[KC4avon]

Southwest Airlines Provisioning Agent in San Diego...I put the beer and booze on the planes, very important work!!

do they still have p-nuts?..last flight I took--think Delta, it had trail mix stuff...sorry, I'm old school, gimme a can, a cup of ice, a little bottle & a friggin bag of p-nuts!!...& don't look in my purse...it has a flask of who knows what, a can of nuts & box of candy...hee hee

[hodgee5]

I am very proud, but each day that goes by, my stomach flips a little more and more

[Ms.JENN]

Legal Secretary.
Chef.
Independent contractor - motorsports modeling, volunteer for various events, I am very involved with offroad racing on many levels.

[sc09orBust]

Bartender....love it!

[Miss B]

i'm a personal caregiver to my grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease and is in a wheel chair. I've given up my life to take care of her 24 hours a day 7 days aweek. it is extremely difficult but i love her more than anything and i could not see her in a home. i'm looking forward to letting my hair down and having a blast with no worries at sc '09! I NEED A BREAK! 29 days to go!...i can hang till then! :)

[Miss B]

Stay at home Mom to a 4 year old. Husband was a construction manager for Lennar until mid Nov. then the lay offs hit him. Now he is trying to get into the C.H.P, test is early April, I hope he does well.



GOOD LUCK!:)

[askworldtraveler]

i'm a personal caregiver to my grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease and is in a wheel chair. I've given up my life to take care of her 24 hours a day 7 days aweek. it is extremely difficult but i love her more than anything and i could not see her in a home. i'm looking forward to letting my hair down and having a blast with no worries at sc '09! I NEED A BREAK! 29 days to go!...i can hang till then! :)

Actually - you're a hero......

[Clay_Shooter]

Actually - you're a hero......

I ditto that!!!!!

[wagonwheelfestival]

i'm a personal caregiver to my grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease and is in a wheel chair. I've given up my life to take care of her 24 hours a day 7 days aweek. it is extremely difficult but i love her more than anything and i could not see her in a home. i'm looking forward to letting my hair down and having a blast with no worries at sc '09! I NEED A BREAK! 29 days to go!...i can hang till then! :)

Wow, that's a tough one... Good for you!!!

[HonkeyTonker]

i work at a dead-end job making a lousy $8 an hour. enough said....

[KUZN EDY]

Concrete Superintendent… at least I was until we finished the structure on my project and my company cant find a new one to start up. So now I babysit subcontractors, surf the internet, take my deserved vacation time, and spend more time with my family. This is a cool thread to see all the different work people do... gives me some ideas for when I get layed off in a few months. (sarcasm... Hopefully!)

[festivalfan]

just remember we may have a "date" with thousands of other parrot heads on May 21st... ha ha

[KUZN EDY]

just remember we may have a "date" with thousands of other parrot heads on May 21st... ha ha

Already planning that too! Got like 20 people in on the action. Ill post more on that thread right now.

[wagonwheelfestival]

i work at a dead-end job making a lousy $8 an hour. enough said....

Ha, hahaha Sounds like you love your job... lol... dang... What is the job?

[TheMommie]

i'm a personal caregiver to my grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease and is in a wheel chair. I've given up my life to take care of her 24 hours a day 7 days aweek. it is extremely difficult but i love her more than anything and i could not see her in a home. i'm looking forward to letting my hair down and having a blast with no worries at sc '09! I NEED A BREAK! 29 days to go!...i can hang till then! :)


I sure hope you have some help. We've had my 85 year old mother in law with us 3 years now. She takes Namenda and Aricept, and it has helped. But she still has her real bad days like today. If you ever need someone to talk to don't hesitate to drop me a line or call me 951-213-7570.

[KC4avon]

Gosh, the Alz's clan here too! Took care of my grandfather in the 70's, now taking care of my Dad, but he's still somewhat okay. I'll have to see what his new med is, it's working a bit. It's a tough job, keep up the love, they know love.
We'll all take a huge break in 3 wks!!
Personally, I'm gonna drown my brain in preparation for my future!!

[HonkeyTonker]

Ha, hahaha Sounds like you love your job... lol... dang... What is the job?

well. im a full time student at USD. (yay college) and in order to pay for the 50k a year college tuition, and to pay for my truck im getting this summer or for the house payments im starting to get i had to get a job. i wanted to work at a bank or somewhere that would actually look good on a resume but a food industry job was all i could get. damn economy.... i dont flip burgers, i make sandwiches for a living:(

[Miss B]

I sure hope you have some help. We've had my 85 year old mother in law with us 3 years now. She takes Namenda and Aricept, and it has helped. But she still has her real bad days like today. If you ever need someone to talk to don't hesitate to drop me a line or call me 951-213-7570.

well it's mostly just me taking care of her. my mom helps in the evening and on the weekends but i've made her my complete responsibility. i take online college courses so i am able to care for her. i'm lucky my aunt has agreed to come stay with my grandmother so my mom and i can go to sc '09. it will be our first break in over a year! my grandmother is on aricept as well and it seems to help her somewhat. I can't tell you how touched i am that you ( a complete stranger) reached out to me. thank you. the world needs more people like you!

Brittany

[Miss B]

Gosh, the Alz's clan here too! Took care of my grandfather in the 70's, now taking care of my Dad, but he's still somewhat okay. I'll have to see what his new med is, it's working a bit. It's a tough job, keep up the love, they know love.
We'll all take a huge break in 3 wks!!
Personally, I'm gonna drown my brain in preparation for my future!!

wow, to have to go through this twice, i can't imagine. Yea my grandmother has her good days and her bad days but we make the best of things. i think that's the best advice - keep up the love! thanks!
28 days to go! everyday just gets me more excited! see ya there!

[Miss B]

Actually - you're a hero......

thank you :o your too kind

[Miss B]

I ditto that!!!!!

thank you!

[Miss B]

Wow, that's a tough one... Good for you!!!

yes it is!

[horsephotographer]

Tough job man! Hope you scheduled your days off around the Festivals!!

Well, depends on what hat I wear. I do full charge accounting right now, in the golf business right now. .
Hey i heard yesterday in my walking group that they are letting some of the golf courses go.Becuse they have no capital to keep them watered...So sad to see Golf courses now going into BK...Hope yours are not effected...:(

[horsephotographer]

Professional Photographer,Artist,
Licensed Realtor (Yuck) did I admit that..lol:eek:...

Volunteer for many animal and childrens fundraising events ...

Sister,Daughter,Friend,Mother,Wife (full time)lol...
Club Volleyball Mom...

Oh yes and Church Photographer and on the church marketing Board....:D
Hey Thom now you see why I have been away for a bit..Life has been crazy busy...I can't wait to smell that BBQ coming up at Stage Coach...

[I don't care,back in '09]

Well Southwest has moved into the 21st century. We now don't take cash, only credit or coupons and serve peanuts (honey roasted currently) pretzels and selected other snacks on longer flights. And Ill have full size bottles in the rig over in El Dorado 2... Have pics of last year on my profile page if anyone is interested

[oil_spill_bill]

Interesting group we have isn't it.
Can't wait to party with ya-all

[TheMommie]

Gosh, the Alz's clan here too! Took care of my grandfather in the 70's, now taking care of my Dad, but he's still somewhat okay. I'll have to see what his new med is, it's working a bit. It's a tough job, keep up the love, they know love.
We'll all take a huge break in 3 wks!!
Personally, I'm gonna drown my brain in preparation for my future!!

well it's mostly just me taking care of her. my mom helps in the evening and on the weekends but i've made her my complete responsibility. i take online college courses so i am able to care for her. i'm lucky my aunt has agreed to come stay with my grandmother so my mom and i can go to sc '09. it will be our first break in over a year! my grandmother is on aricept as well and it seems to help her somewhat. I can't tell you how touched i am that you ( a complete stranger) reached out to me. thank you. the world needs more people like you!

Brittany



Forgot to mention if a loved one goes on Namenda there is a special start up kit. If not done corectly it will not work as well. Also have their B12 level checked, B12 shots every 2 weeks to once a month have helped.

[oil_spill_bill]

Curious, What is Namenda?
My Mom is 87 and she still get around real well.

[TheMommie]

Curious, What is Namenda?
My Mom is 87 and she still get around real well.

Aricept and Namenda are both Alzheimers medications.

[oil_spill_bill]

My Mom doesn't need that yet fortunately

[tgcali]

well. im a full time student at USD. (yay college) and in order to pay for the 50k a year college tuition, and to pay for my truck im getting this summer or for the house payments im starting to get i had to get a job. i wanted to work at a bank or somewhere that would actually look good on a resume but a food industry job was all i could get. damn economy.... i dont flip burgers, i make sandwiches for a living:(

Not a dang thing wrong with that. Honest work for honest pay. WHAT you did doesn't count quite as much to a prospective employer as that the fact that you DID something, were a responsible employee, stayed on the job for a decent amount of time, etc.

[Ms.JENN]

I will be working the Lucas Shortcourse Offroad Racing Series this upcoming weekend in Primm, NV as a trophy girl AND for Bully Dog. If you will be in town for the concerts come on out and say hi! I will be staying at the lovely Buffalo Bills! Ohhhh boy!

[HonkeyTonker]

Not a dang thing wrong with that. Honest work for honest pay. WHAT you did doesn't count quite as much to a prospective employer as that the fact that you DID something, were a responsible employee, stayed on the job for a decent amount of time, etc.

haha thanks. i feel like quitting every day. i find its getting hard to think of reasons to go to work everyday... but i just need the money

[tgcali]

haha thanks. i feel like quitting every day. i find its getting hard to think of reasons to go to work everyday... but i just need the money

I've had my share of those kinds of jobs! It always made it a little easier when I was actively looking for better. Made it feel more short term and therefore tolerable.

[HonkeyTonker]

I've had my share of those kinds of jobs! It always made it a little easier when I was actively looking for better. Made it feel more short term and therefore tolerable.

ya the problem about this damn job is that i spend every waking free hour i have at it, therefore i have no time to look for anything better. besides, im pretty sure i WONT be able to find anything better cause there is absolutely no one hiring. i mean not even sea world liked what i had to say....

[Ms.JENN]

ya the problem about this damn job is that i spend every waking free hour i have at it, therefore i have no time to look for anything better. besides, im pretty sure i WONT be able to find anything better cause there is absolutely no one hiring. i mean not even sea world liked what i had to say....

Keep your resume out there... all the time... remember everyone you meet can also potentially be of benefit as they may have a lead. So let people know you are actively looking. You may need somebody to review your resume.. Brush up on interviewing skills .. Find out where you are lacking on your interviews and strive to improve!~ It will happen with time and patience!

[IheartMillerLite]

ya the problem about this damn job is that i spend every waking free hour i have at it, therefore i have no time to look for anything better. besides, im pretty sure i WONT be able to find anything better cause there is absolutely no one hiring. i mean not even sea world liked what i had to say....

Screw Sea World!! They took away the free Beer Tasting. You are way better than them!!

[tgcali]

ya the problem about this damn job is that i spend every waking free hour i have at it, therefore i have no time to look for anything better. besides, im pretty sure i WONT be able to find anything better cause there is absolutely no one hiring. i mean not even sea world liked what i had to say....

Apply with the City and the County. They may not be hiring right now, but you'll be on file. Try grocery stores, you start at the bottom but the cashiers make well over $20 a hour. That's what I did for a few years. Moved up quickly.

Universities/Collages are a good place to try too. Also, the retail places that aren't big box chains, like REI would be good to try.

Go to usajobs.gov and create a resume. When you do a search for jobs, you can save the search and be automatically notified by email when there is a job that fits your search. These are federal jobs and I receive an email matching my search for Alabama about twice a week. I'm not ready to move right now, but I keep it active for when I am.

Just some thoughts you could try. There are people hiring, even now, they are just REALLY hard to find. LOL

[tgcali]

Screw Sea World!! They took away the free Beer Tasting. You are way better than them!!

I wholeheartedly second that motion!!!

[HonkeyTonker]

Apply with the City and the County. They may not be hiring right now, but you'll be on file. Try grocery stores, you start at the bottom but the cashiers make well over $20 a hour. That's what I did for a few years. Moved up quickly.

Universities/Collages are a good place to try too. Also, the retail places that aren't big box chains, like REI would be good to try.

Go to usajobs.gov and create a resume. When you do a search for jobs, you can save the search and be automatically notified by email when there is a job that fits your search. These are federal jobs and I receive an email matching my search for Alabama about twice a week. I'm not ready to move right now, but I keep it active for when I am.

Just some thoughts you could try. There are people hiring, even now, they are just REALLY hard to find. LOL

Wow thanks!!!!!! That helps so much. Thanks guys! Yay I have a reason to go to work today:)

[KC4avon]

I will be working the Lucas Shortcourse Offroad Racing Series this upcoming weekend in Primm, NV as a trophy girl AND for Bully Dog. If you will be in town for the concerts come on out and say hi! I will be staying at the lovely Buffalo Bills! Ohhhh boy!

WOW, a trophy girl?...how cool is that!?!?!....have fun, you do that anywhere else?...I love all racing...can't wait to see the Redneck Trike Race at SC09!!

I won a huge BMX race in L.A. as a teenager & they only had a girl, I was bummed I didn't get a kiss...I was the trophy girl at our BMX track in Poway & I always got one of my guy team mates to kiss the 2nd & 3rd place girls--yeah, cuz I always WON...hee hee...be sure & dig up a hot dude for anyone who wants to kiss a guy--ya neeeevver knowwwwwww.

[tgcali]

Wow thanks!!!!!! That helps so much. Thanks guys! Yay I have a reason to go to work today:)

Welcome!