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Not sure where to post this, but I would really like to know what you do (or did before retiring) for a living. Not to "out" anybody, but to see if I can get an idea if there are any common factors. If you have had many different types of employment, please list all of them. Well, maybe not the babysitting and grass cutting, but you know what I mean. I'm interested in whether we have more folks from the arts, the government, the military, or science, to name a few. Not to categorize, but to see how diverse a crew we may be...and thank you all if you take a moment to post. Can't wait...Linda p.s. And no fooling around...if you think you are a wizard, and maybe you are, but do you actually wiz as your main occupation? :lmfao:

BUMP FOR THE BENEFIT OF EYES WIDE OPEN ON 1/18/10. Enjoy, EWO!

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And I thought 'PP DR' on a license plate was for Urologist!!:mfr_lol:

Sales as fill-ins, unending Entrepreneur :lmfao: -and some other stuff. :lol3:

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I've never made a career choice so i've only had jobs ranging from night janitor to warehouse as a youth and more recent experiences in the graphic arts industry ranging from hand collating to running both variable data electronic printers (these put names and addresses on bulk mail) and web fed (the paper is on a roll) ink printers. I am currently unemployed from a job where i was operating paper cutters and letter folders. Otherwise i am also a musician who has been in various basement and bar bands back in my home state (MN) but not since moving to MI in 2006 to pursue a romantic relationship that has since fizzled. So i'm in a weird limbo existence right now which has led me to spending my days hitting that 'new posts' button at the top of this page! :lol3:

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I liked science and math and wanted to help people so I became a Medical Technologist. (lab tech) Then I found out what our medical system is really all about and had to bail rather than continue to sell my soul to the devil.

I've been trying to find a new niche for myself for 15 years - and how's that going for me? Not good.

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Well after reaching management positions in both retail and that god awful telemarketing... I needed something that challenged me and allowed me to be creative and I took on hairstyling which I've been doing for 11yrs now... I'm lucky I love my job and clients cause I couldn't deal with the current paradigm otherwise... However I find myself now wanting to retreat and enjoy the next few years in paradise somewhere... It's in the works :thumb_yello:

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I did 10 in the US Navy as an air traffic controller.
Put myself through school and became a computer programmer for Big Blue.
Then I became a mommy.

Debating over returning to work now or trying to make a living (bartering) with Reiki and orgone. I am bartering right now with my boy's school... I nanny one of the teacher's kids and my boys attend the school tuition free. Bartering is just so... right.

I've never gotten paid for it (yet, though I have written a book on Past Life Regression which is being shopped for publication) but I've always considered myself an artist first. So I walk in both worlds... or, I don't fit in anywhere. Take your pick.

Great question.

LOVELOVELOVE,
C

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Finance Director in a failing economy :sad:

Singer, musician...with too much time on the road :wink2:

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Building designer, architect in training, and budding entrepreneur. Soon to see what skills I can muster to barter post-TEOTWAWKI.

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Therapist here. Thank god I'm in a profession where I can help people... don't know if I would have made it through the awakening process financially intact if I had been in the 9-5 corporate world.

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hi Jonathon, may i ask which type of therapy?
i am a non working psychotherapist (have young children atm), now studying a herbology course......would like to work in a more holistic way when i eventually return to work.
bou x

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Dont want to be a bore ..

only one job for me

to learn how to truly

love and be loved ..Unconditionaly

all in service to the one

always and ever... rhythom ...

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Hi lindabaker,

I have been a vocalist for fifteen years, then as I got a little older I started producing events, went on to producing records, wrote a couple of books and now also do consulting and lecture work (when they hire me!) about the music industry.

I suppose you could classify me as being 'Art'.

Best regards,

Steve

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Was Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design (retired), Reiki Practitioner

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For many years I was an electronics tech and smd tech, building pcb`s for guided misiles. When I saw what they were all about, I quit and now for the last 5 years have been in elderly care and mental health with a bit of chef work too.

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Information Technology

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Thanks,everyone! Please keep them coming.

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I have a degree in fine arts photography but I'm an IT manager for a large clothing Designer.

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Fine Wine specialist for 9 years.

Spent a few years performing and recording with bands, best is still to come.
Studied M.I.B (music industry business) & music tech.

Passions are astronomy, ufology, esoteric spirituality books,
spending time with mother nature; mountains & waterfalls really do it for me.
angelic women and playing hot guitar solos...

Anything else you want to know? :wink2:

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Telecoms then joined the Fire Service

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Occupational Therapy: geriatric inpatient/outpatient and home health. I'm lucky to be involved in a wonderful profession that pays well and allows me unbelievable flexibility. Can work basically anywhere in the world - in high demand.

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I was born an Heart-ist ... occasional painter, teacher and consultant in color harmony and spiritual seeker.

Love Always
mudra

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I used to work in the video gaming industry as a 3d technical artist and part time marketing rep.
Office life really wasn't my cup of tea, especially because the products created (or farmed I should say) are sold with sex and violence. The industry will rarely even look at ideas that don't have one of those two words involved.
Now I'm in a transition period to become limitless simply by saying that I do anything I want. :thumb_yello:

I'm getting into farming, or I like to say creating large natural gardens. Playing and composing music has always been dear to my heart as well.

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Software Developer / Solution Provider

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thats a very interesting job to be doing and a bonus to be able to travel to other places, cool.
bou x

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I was a high budjet golf course superintendent. However, I have given that addiction up now. I am working towards having a less materialistic career now.

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This thread is producing some very interesting yet nonetheless not surprising results... :thumb_yello:

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Started welding in the shops in detroit when I was 14,it was illegal but the best experience I ever got, did 4 years in the US Air Force got out started a welding business that grew into a wood shop, welding shop and remodeling retail stores, hundreds of them. That blew apart 12 years later and back to welding again and managing repo'd homes now too. Needless to say there is no lack of business right now. Still want to go into manufacturing.

One thing I have learned it's not about how much you have, it's all about finding the balance of whats really important. I gave up many good years chasing the all mighty dollar, hours, relationships ect. On the flip side though I have helped many ,many people out by having that vehicle to steer thru my life and to recieve a smile of thank you was always a pretty awsum feeling.

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My job was always into accounting and I eventually ended up being a credit manager for a huge company. I over viewed A/R, A/P and credit anaylst functions. I absolutely loved working and I was best in a position to help people to save their homes or businesses. I felt I made a change and I never got tired of it.

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altar boy, revolutionary soldier, chemist's runner, steeplejack, roofer, pea factory operative, various agricultural, factory worker, community worker, dj, chinese food delivery, market stall holder, smuggler, audio engineer, musician, taxi driver, solicitors assistant, street cleaner, navvy, pork salesman, welfare rights adviser, concert promoter, events organiser, barman, single parent.
Have Mac, now work for the benefit of all,
one love...

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writing. moved from plays to science fiction.

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Currently, IT and Logistics for R&D Company based in Hong Kong
Also..

• Web Development in HTML, PHP, SQL, Java, Flash,
• I own a flower shop which my wife runs and I do the deliveries for (Love giving people flowers, Makes my day watching their eyes light up)

and have done..

• Demolition and Renovation
• Bicycle Technician
• Delivery (Pizza and others)
• Emergency Communications Officer for a lo cal EMS Service
• Warehouse manager
• Alarm and CCTV Installer
• General Appliance repair Tech
• Hydroponic Gardener :)

Think that's it..
Of them all, Bringing people flowers has brought me the most pleasure. I may post a story I wrote after bring a terminally ill 90 year old woman a bouquet. I still cant speak that story wiithout my throat seizing up. :tears:

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I've been a stay-at-home mom for 9 years now. We're a homeschooling family as of two weeks ago.

Before that I worked in IT.

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Currently a production designer in the film industry, art director, musician, fine portrait and modern art creator, faux finisher. I'm self employed and have been for a long time...

Peace of Mind,
Wormhole

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Carpenter by day, internet surfer by night. WaHey!

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Heavy equipment operator, firewood sales, waiter, bartender, cook, dishwasher
Realtor, Real Estate Appraiser for 23 yrs.
Now I work for the man, the State
However, my area is in real estate conservation, protecting land from those greedy developers, however, now the economy is doing a pretty good job of protecting land since no one can borrow to buy.

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Restuarant manager and musician (guess wich job pays the rent? :lol3: )

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Hi Linda,

It's my turn now.:wink2:

I graduated in Marketing Management and have done a post-graduation on Strategic Marketing. Five years after leaving the University, I was compelled to get back to study, but in a totally different area. I graduated from a 4,5 year course in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and now I do some marketing work at the office in the morning, and in the afternoon I practice acupuncture and teach TaiChi and QiGong.

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Great thread Linda!

I worked for about 9 years in the IT industry before health problems forced
me to take time off.

In the interim, I have been undergoing an awakening(more of a transformation) and found other ways to be of service.

Right now, trying to decide whether I should attempt to return to the game, or create a new one.

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Hello All,

Call Center Operations Management. I've been in management for over a decade now, and currently no longer working due to being a "whistle blower" of sorts with a company that is the industry leader (via U.S.) in what it does. My concerns were related to manipulating compensation information that we were asked to communicate to our staff, and I had issues with unprofessional and harassive management practices. Most, but not all coming from Senior Mgmt. Kinda got tired of seeing others "brown nosing" to feel valued or gain promotions, instead of simply performing well.

I got into management due to personal experiences and felt there was a better way. I believe you can give people direction and assist in their develop, only as a foundation to help them manage themselves. All of this while demonstrating respect and appreciation for each employee.

My main hobby, which I'm just now getting back into is creating/producing music. I've noticed and learned my life isn't quite as complete or happy compared to when I was creating music.

G

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G,

I hope that works out for you. :thumb_yello:

J