Curiousity??

kteague · Post by **kteague** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:57 pm

Guess I still haven't settled in my mind if enjoying my job is supposed be an expectation. We all desire that, and it's wonderful when that's the case, but the times when my jobs weren't "scratching where I itched" I dove into things that were meaningful outside of work. A few times in life I've had to remind myself that my job is my livelihood, not my life, and not to expect more from it. Working at a faith-based organization, often I'd hear folks bemoan their jobs and yearning to do something that "mattered." Any job well done matters. What I found myself doing on this last job was excusing myself from any meaningful interactions outside work under the guise I had already done my daily duty to mankind. I was more purposed when it was a conscious choice. Nevertheless, it's hard to be dissatisfied every day. Congrats Bill ,on a job you enjoy, and to our guest, I hope you find it too.

thenapper · Post by **thenapper** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:22 am

I teach high school, physical science and chemistry.

CLARK KENT · Post by **CLARK KENT** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:05 am

Mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper.

CK

(this one needs updating again, too)

Jimmy Olsen · Post by **Jimmy Olsen** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:31 am

I mostly fetch donuts and coffee. I dabble in writing news articles too, so I guess I'm a journalist by profession.

Clark, have you seen Superman?

CLARK KENT · Post by **CLARK KENT** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:10 am

Jimmy Olsen wrote:I mostly fetch donuts and coffee. I dabble in writing news articles too, so I guess I'm a journalist by profession.

Clark, have you seen Superman?

Jimmy, you're doing a fine job!

No, I haven't seen him lately. Maybe Lois has. I've noticed she gets a big grin on her face when you mention his name.

CK

snorkleface · Post by **snorkleface** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 2:16 pm

Retired Dentist here-also an avid crafter via my computers (yes, plural) and sometimes musician. Apparently I have had OSA most of my life. My mom told me that I had to have my tonsils and adenoids out at the age of 5 because they were stopping my breathing in my sleep. I have fallen asleep at the wheel so many times in my life I don't comprehend how I have not killed myself or someone else. That is ALL Over now thank goodnes. I feel like I have gotten my life back just before it ended. This site is a literal lifesaver!

Snorkleface

OwlCreekObserver · Post by **OwlCreekObserver** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:02 pm

I guess I might as well jump into this very large pool:

Retired from the Air Force after 23 years.

Spent the next dozen years doing database design and management for federal environmental compliance programs. Also performed environmental compliance audits at federal facilities around the world during that period.

For the next five or six years was computer systems manager for a DME that specialized in support surfaces for treating pressure wounds.

Retired for real a couple of years or so ago. Now that I can actually sleep for most of the night, life is just pretty darned good at this point.

OCO

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:17 pm

Teacher:
In my long career, I taught:
-8th grade science
-7th grade physical education and health
-7th grade math
-High School physical education
-Subbed, primarily at the middle school (6th, 7th, and 8th grades) and high school levels
-Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade physical education
-Kindergarten classroom
-3rd grade classroom
-Music --because I sang for a hobby

RedThunder94 · Post by **RedThunder94** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:26 pm

i'm a certified nursing assistant working for a home health hospice company, i've only been doing the home health thing for a few months have been doing the cna thing in nursing homes for over 8 yrs, was a mechanic before that, still do it on the side, but mostly do car stereo system installs more often than not.

motherall · Post by **motherall** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:53 pm

Wow, I'm really impressed with the education and knowledge of the board members. I hadn't seen this topic before so I'm glad someone bumped it up. I live in Florida, will reach my rocking chair birthday next month, was diagnosed in February and am doing fairly well with my treatment. I was an insurance claims adjuster for 9 years and now work for a managed care (ppo) network. I have a nasty little daschund that is 14 years old and threatens to live forever. She was abused and a rescue so we forgive her a lot and she takes advantage of it. We also have a black Lab who is just silly and loving. I thank all of you for sharing your ideas and knowledge. You are all so right when you say we have to educate ourselves as a lot of the doctors involved in the specialty only know what was touted in a seminar in some lush vacation spot. My doctor is a very caring and thorough one and I initially saw him for asthma. His office also has the sleep lab but none of them have personal experience with apnea. So the information shared here is very valuable and helps to know what to ask about and for at checkup times.

lvehko · Post by **lvehko** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:35 am

Just figured out what this thread is about...

I'm an architect in beautiful Austin, Texas. 45 years old, married for 7 years, no kids. I have a private practice and work at home. I'm 5'-4" and I'd tell you what I weigh but then I'd have to kill you.

Min

kurtchan · Post by **kurtchan** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:10 am

Interesting query and even more interesting responses!

For the record, I'm a classical musician -- operatic and concert baritone. When people ask me where I sing, my usual answer is "Wherever they'll pay me!" If any of you hoseheads, especially those in the NY Metro area, have need of a singer for a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, funeral, or any other occassion, don't hesitate to contact me. I'll send you the link to my website!

THE-ROOM-SHAKER · Post by **THE-ROOM-SHAKER** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:05 am

Im a car insurance rep for a large banking organisation.

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