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Subject: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Dominic L. on 06/23/06 at 12:50 pm

Me... I volunteer. Too bad I can't make a living out of not getting money. ::)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 06/23/06 at 12:58 pm

I have my own online Ebay business, in which I sell items for others on Ebay. I specialize in retro/vintage goods but I will sell just about anything.


I have also taken pictures on the side for different plays.


AND...last but certainly not least...I stay at home with Vaughn! :)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Dominic L. on 06/23/06 at 1:00 pm


I have my own online Ebay business, in which I sell items for others on Ebay. I specialize in retro/vintage goods but I will sell just about anything.


I have also taken pictures on the side for different plays.


AND...last but certainly not least...I stay at home with Vaughn! :)



Is this an official business, or just something that you do? Do you get any money for this? Sorry, if I'm prying.  :P

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 06/23/06 at 1:02 pm



Is this an official business, or just something that you do? Do you get any money for this? Sorry, if I'm prying.  :P




Yes, I get money....I split the earnings 50/50 with the person.  It started as something I just did here and there...but I am hoping that it picks up soon.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Dominic L. on 06/23/06 at 1:03 pm




Yes, I get money....I split the earnings 50/50 with the person.  It started as something I just did here and there...but I am hoping that it picks up soon.




50/50... I'm surprised you can get people to give you that much!

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 06/23/06 at 1:03 pm



50/50... I'm surprised you can get people to give you that much!




well, I don't actually make 50%....because after taking away all of the seller's fees, paypal fees, etc...I end up making anywhere from 35-40% or so.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Dominic L. on 06/23/06 at 1:04 pm




well, I don't actually make 50%....because after taking away all of the seller's fees, paypal fees, etc...I end up making anywhere from 35-40% or so.


I see. Hope it works out well for ya! I WOULD help, but ... I simply can't.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 06/23/06 at 1:05 pm


I see. Hope it works out well for ya! I WOULD help, but ... I simply can't.



thanks Doms...and hey no prob...ya live kinda far! ;)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: whistledog on 06/23/06 at 1:06 pm

I used to be a Data Entry Clerk for the Provincial Government, which I did for nearly 3 years, but lately, the jobs aren't pouring in, so I take temp jobs until I can get a permanent Office Job. 

Office work is the best.  I love it 8)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Dominic L. on 06/23/06 at 1:08 pm


I used to be a Data Entry Clerk for the Provincial Government, which I did for nearly 3 years, but lately, the jobs aren't pouring in, so I take temp jobs until I can get a permanent Office Job. 

Office work is the best.  I love it 8)




You're weird. ;D

Yeah, stapling and typing is actually kind of cool.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/23/06 at 1:11 pm

Job? I don't know the meaning of the word.





Cat

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: ultraviolet52 on 06/23/06 at 1:13 pm

I work mostly full time hours at my Classified advertising job at our Newspaper. I've worked here 4 years this month. Why? I simply don't know. I'm going to be majoring in Medical billing and coding, so soon I will be switching jobs within the next year.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/23/06 at 1:14 pm

Admin

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: whistledog on 06/23/06 at 1:16 pm


Yeah, stapling and typing is actually kind of cool.


It's easy money.  Why work hard, when you can do little effort and still make big bucks ;D

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: CeeKay on 06/23/06 at 1:20 pm

I'm the administrator of the piano sales department at a music store.  Been here a year and a half.

I just applied for a job as a student advisor at a local university.  That would be more in line with what I'd like to do in the long run.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/23/06 at 1:24 pm


I'm the administrator of the piano sales department at a music store.  Been here a year and a half.
...but can you play the piano?

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Darkbreed on 06/23/06 at 1:32 pm

I'm a welder. for the side i work with my dad and his friend working on motorcycles i help make oil tanks and gas tanks

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: CeeKay on 06/23/06 at 1:56 pm


...but can you play the piano?


Oh yes. 

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: jackas on 06/23/06 at 2:19 pm


I used to be a Data Entry Clerk for the Provincial Government, which I did for nearly 3 years, but lately, the jobs aren't pouring in, so I take temp jobs until I can get a permanent Office Job. 

Office work is the best.  I love it 8)




I like office jobs too.  Anything with math is fun.


My job.......I stare at my kids all day.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: babieblugurl on 06/23/06 at 2:24 pm

im in Job Corps does that count as a job? just got certified in computer engineering

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Howard on 06/23/06 at 2:26 pm

I volunteer 2 days a week Thursday and Friday from 9am-1pm in the Hematology/Oncology Department doing in-patient filing putting patient files in doctor's books while I alphabetize them A-Z.

I work at Au Bon Pain doing porter maintainence 1pm-7pm at $7.50 an hour on Saturdays.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: KKay on 06/23/06 at 2:28 pm

i am a city employee.....bureaucrat...civil servant.

yeah, i sit at the machine all day

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: lorac61469 on 06/23/06 at 2:33 pm

I am the official maid, cook, clothes washer, nose wiper, ear cleaner, and boo-boo kisser...in other words I'm a stay-at-home mom.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Howard on 06/23/06 at 2:36 pm


I am the official maid, cook, clothes washer, nose wiper, ear cleaner, and boo-boo kisser...in other words I'm a stay-at-home mom.



How much do you get paid?

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/23/06 at 3:10 pm



How much do you get paid?



Not as much as she deserves.



Cat

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: danootaandme on 06/23/06 at 3:26 pm

Heavy Equipment Operator.  Cherry Pickers, loaders, rolers,

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: ultraviolet52 on 06/23/06 at 3:27 pm


Heavy Equipment Operator.  Cherry Pickers, loaders, rolers,


Wow, that sounds like a neat job.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Howard on 06/23/06 at 3:29 pm


Heavy Equipment Operator.  Cherry Pickers, loaders, rolers,


For how long you've been doing that?

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: velvetoneo on 06/23/06 at 3:40 pm

I plan to volunteer being the voice on those books on tape for blind people, since my voice is quite mellifluous and expressive. In the long run, I want to be a writer and academic.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: lorac61469 on 06/23/06 at 5:12 pm



Not as much as she deserves.



Cat


Thank you!!  :)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: lorac61469 on 06/23/06 at 5:13 pm



How much do you get paid?


I get paid in kisses and hugs!

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: danootaandme on 06/23/06 at 5:19 pm


For how long you've been doing that?


12 years.  I got into the union during the Big Dig.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Paul on 06/23/06 at 5:54 pm

Male stripper...

Dead-end admin work for dead-end people!

Still...pays the bills...

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/23/06 at 5:55 pm


Thank you!!  :)




I hope you realize that my comment was not just directed towards you but all the mothers out there-stay-at-home or working mothers. They NEVER get paid as much as they deserve.




Cat

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Paul on 06/23/06 at 6:04 pm


I hope you realize that my comment was not just directed towards you but all the mothers out there-stay-at-home or working mothers. They NEVER get paid as much as they deserve.


Hear hear...

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Morton on 06/23/06 at 6:08 pm

I'm a customer service colleague for a local newsagent

Here's our utterly pointless website: http://www.millsgroup.ltd.uk/

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 06/23/06 at 6:19 pm


I am the official maid, cook, clothes washer, nose wiper, ear cleaner, and boo-boo kisser...in other words I'm a stay-at-home mom.


Ditto!  ;D ;)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: lorac61469 on 06/23/06 at 7:44 pm




I hope you realize that my comment was not just directed towards you but all the mothers out there-stay-at-home or working mothers. They NEVER get paid as much as they deserve.




Cat


Of course I realize that!  I was just thanking you for saying it!!  :)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: GoodRedShirt on 06/23/06 at 8:05 pm

The New Zealand taxpayers pay me for sitting on my arse most of the day and surfing inthe00s.  ::)

The way I see it: Once I get a job in a year or so, I'll be paying all the money I recieve now in taxes.

I'm also a student.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: deadrockstar on 06/23/06 at 8:22 pm

I'm the Cable repair man.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: GoodRedShirt on 06/23/06 at 8:33 pm


I am the official maid, cook, clothes washer, nose wiper, ear cleaner, and boo-boo kisser...in other words I'm a stay-at-home mom.
The most important job in the world.  :)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: deadrockstar on 06/23/06 at 8:36 pm


The most important job in the world.  :)


My mom worked. :(

It bummed me out at times as a kid because where I lived a lot of the kid's had stay-at-home moms and I'd see them come up to the school and help with different functions and they'd go on field trips and all that.  But my mom really HAD to work at our house.  Shes even told me before she would have preferred not to work.  I wonder if thats the case with very many other women. ???

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: MidKnightDarkness on 06/23/06 at 9:39 pm

Murder Sluts.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 06/23/06 at 9:41 pm


Murder Sluts.



bhahahahaa.....and how much do you get paid to do that? ??? :D

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: jackas on 06/23/06 at 9:44 pm


Murder Sluts.


LOL  You have a lot of work ahead of you....starting with this board. :P

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: velvetoneo on 06/23/06 at 10:07 pm

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Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: deadrockstar on 06/23/06 at 10:09 pm

Leave the sluts alone. :( :( ;D

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: MidKnightDarkness on 06/23/06 at 10:12 pm

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Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/23/06 at 10:48 pm


I get paid in kisses and hugs!
...and by any money found in the cracks in the sofas.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: jackas on 06/23/06 at 10:51 pm


...and by any money found in the cracks in the sofas.


Money?  Crumbs and fruit snacks in my house.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/23/06 at 10:53 pm


Money?  Crumbs and fruit snacks in my house.
Yes, in one sense you are the closes to the refridgerator?

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: lorac61469 on 06/23/06 at 10:54 pm

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Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: lorac61469 on 06/23/06 at 10:55 pm


Money?  Crumbs and fruit snacks in my house.


I am so afraid to move the cushions on my couch...no telling what's under there.  LOL!!

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: jackas on 06/23/06 at 10:59 pm


I was married 11 years before I had my first child, so up until that point I had worked outside of the home everday.  Had I had my daughter when I was 22 instead of 32 I would have had to keep working.  I feel very fortunate to be able to stay home and I'm so thankful that my husband can support us.  




Same situation for me.  The biggest reason I stopped working is because I was in the military and didn't want to deploy and leave my kids with someone while I put myself in danger.  I didn't want to risk that.  We agreed that it was best for me to not go back to work and just stay with the kids.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: lorac61469 on 06/23/06 at 11:22 pm


Same situation for me.  The biggest reason I stopped working is because I was in the military and didn't want to deploy and leave my kids with someone while I put myself in danger.  I didn't want to risk that.  We agreed that it was best for me to not go back to work and just stay with the kids.


I can totally understand.  What branch were you in?

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: jackas on 06/23/06 at 11:38 pm


I can totally understand.  What branch were you in?


I was in the Air Force.  I'll probably go back and work as a civilian once we get our permanent station.  I think the kids will be old enough....they'll be 4 & 5.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Badfinger-fan on 06/24/06 at 1:53 am

I'm a love broker (pimp)  8)  so if anyone's looking for a job, we can use a few ladies and a manwhore or 2 for my stable. We got a 401k plan, paid vacation and a rather extensive medical plan  ;)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Sister Morphine on 06/24/06 at 1:56 am


I'm a love broker (pimp)  8)  hey, it pays the bills



Well, I try to get you as much as I can.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Badfinger-fan on 06/24/06 at 1:58 am



Well, I try to get you as much as I can.
you sure do, employee of the month

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: jackas on 06/24/06 at 4:55 am


I'm a love broker (pimp)  8)  so if anyone's looking for a job, we can use a few ladies and a manwhore or 2 for my stable. We got a 401k plan, paid vacation and a rather extensive medical plan  ;)




Oh, the perfect job for Alex. ;)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Badfinger-fan on 06/24/06 at 5:39 am


Oh, the perfect job for Alex. ;)
Alex and his mangina would be like Duece Bigalow, the kind of manwhore that would have the ability to satisfy the type of woman that would make an ordinary man sick. just kidding Alex  ;)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: danootaandme on 06/24/06 at 6:58 am


Murder Sluts.


Careful!  A job like that could lead to suicide  ;D

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: danootaandme on 06/24/06 at 7:06 am

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Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: mandamoo on 06/24/06 at 8:04 am

I'm a Visual Merchandiser (or Window Dresser) for a large department store

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: loki 13 on 06/24/06 at 8:26 am


Heavy Equipment Operator.  Cherry Pickers, loaders, rolers,


Operating Engineers?

I am a Union Sheet Metal Worker by name. I am a Welding Specialist by trade, welding and polishing
Stainless Steel for Pharmaceutical Companies. I am also an AWS (American Welding Society) Certified
Welding Inspector.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: danootaandme on 06/24/06 at 8:31 am


Operating Engineers?




You bet!  UNION YES! The people who brought you the weekend  ;)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: loki 13 on 06/24/06 at 9:04 am


You bet!  UNION YES! The people who brought you the weekend  ;)


UNION YES Indeed. I seems we are the only two construction workers on the boards,
that a little surprising to me.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: danootaandme on 06/24/06 at 9:24 am


UNION YES Indeed. I seems we are the only two construction workers on the boards,
that a little surprising to me.


Seems the only construction workers, but there are some other unionists.  I would like to hear from them. 

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 06/24/06 at 3:15 pm


Careful!  A job like that could lead to suicide   ;D





maybe for some....but definitely not Beth...she's a pure as the driven snow! :)

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/24/06 at 4:23 pm


Seems the only construction workers, but there are some other unionists.  I would like to hear from them. 



Carlos WAS in the union before he retired. In fact, he was on the bargining team-trying to get the best deal for his fellow professors.




Cat

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Badfinger-fan on 06/24/06 at 4:29 pm


Seems the only construction workers, but there are some other unionists.  I would like to hear from them. 
CWA  communication workers of America, that's me. 

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Bobby on 06/24/06 at 4:31 pm


I used to be a Data Entry Clerk for the Provincial Government, which I did for nearly 3 years, but lately, the jobs aren't pouring in, so I take temp jobs until I can get a permanent Office Job. 

Office work is the best.  I love it 8)


I do a similar thing to what Jason used to do. I work as a data entry keyer for Royal Mail (UK post service). I sort out illegible mail on a computer.

Jason, you must be mad to love office work.  ;) ;D

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/24/06 at 4:55 pm


I do a similar thing to what Jason used to do. I work as a data entry keyer for Royal Mail (UK post service). I sort out illegible mail on a computer.

Jason, you must be mad to love office work.  ;) ;D



I did data entry for while. I am really surprised that I lasted a whole year at that job. I wanted to quit after the first week. I MUST be a glutton for punishment.



Cat

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Bobby on 06/24/06 at 5:01 pm


I did data entry for while. I am really surprised that I lasted a whole year at that job. I wanted to quit after the first week. I MUST be a glutton for punishment.


Ha ha! I've been doing it for over 4 years now! My brains have turned to mush.  ;D

However, I'm over half way to clearing my debt so I will re-evaluate my options after then.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: karen on 06/27/06 at 10:40 am

I work in  research laboratory at a university.  We do research into human comfort in different environments, thermal, noise and vibration, and vision and lighting.  Currently we have projects measuring sweat distribution across the body, looking at how protective clothing affects metabolic rate, how vibration in a train affects your accuracy and how simulated motion caused motion sickness.

I'm also branch secretary for the union representing the technical staff here

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Howard on 06/27/06 at 2:02 pm


Murder Sluts.



How much an hour?  ;D

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Mr Tumnus on 06/27/06 at 2:51 pm

I was working at a boarding school and acting as a guardian to the girls who boarded there, but after 2 years I left and started a new job back with the (crumbling) NHS as an administrator - I swore in 1996 I'd never return after I'd spent 10 years pushing pens and bits of paper around a sodding desk, but I took a part time job and started on the 19th June. I left after one week,  recalling in 1996 being told "very soon we will be a paperless institution as everything is being input onto computers"    Last week on my first day back I see there is masses MORE paper than ever so that statement was rubbish  ::)  ;D ::)

Back to the drawing board.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Philip Eno on 06/27/06 at 2:53 pm


I was working at a boarding school and acting as a guardian to the girls who boarded there, but after 2 years I left and started a new job back with the (crumbling) NHS as an administrator - I swore in 1996 I'd never return after I'd spent 10 years pushing pens and bits of paper around a sodding desk, but I took a part time job and started on the 19th June. I left after one week,  recalling in 1996 being told "very soon we will be a paperless institution as everything is being input onto computers"    Last week on my first day back I see there is masses MORE paper than ever so that statement was rubbish   ::)  ;D ::)

Back to the drawing board.


Good Luck Jules.

Subject: Re: What do you do for a job?

Written By: Mr Tumnus on 06/27/06 at 4:26 pm


Good Luck Jules.


Thanks Philip.  :) :)

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