Secret agent?!? ;-)

I have to say, right after I graduated college I never thought I'd find something in my field (Graphic and Web Design) that I'd be 100% happy with. The field is overly competitive and in my opinion, new graduates don't make nearly enough as fellow marketing majors and developers in closely related fields.

After a couple of years working retail (UGH), I finally landed the "dream" corporate job I thought I'd always wanted - great starting pay, benefits, my own office, my own parking space, etc. Long story short, I was the only woman working on my floor and I was out of there in 2 weeks. The men I worked with were shocked to find out I wasn't a pushover and actually stood my ground and spoke up when I felt it was necessary. It was a really disappointing experience to say the least.

I'm now happily self-employed and own my own Graphic and Web Design business. And I LOVE it. Aside from the occasional grumpy customer, I get to deal with really amazing business owners and corporations on a regular basis. I also get the freedom to make my own schedule, take vacations whenever I need to, manage my finances, and work from home! Even in my pajamas if I want to! :p As an added bonus, that also means I get to spend all day with my Bella girl, who we just got over Christmas.

I really commend teachers (and just about every other profession including stay-at-home ones). My mom is an RN and my dad goes to school full-time after serving in the U.S. military for 20+ years. Everyone that takes the time to do their part, big or small, makes a huge difference to society IMO. :)

I am a Sous/Pastry chef. i am not formally trained. I was hesitant at first, but my boss/best friend asked me to try the position and I did. She saw the potential in me and 7 years later I am still there. I did not have the confidence in myself, but had the artistic ability that a Pastry chef needs, she saw this and said, just try the postion and see what happens. 7 years later, I am still there and run the catering company when she needs to take time off. I learned how to do wedding cakes and have won several awards for my desserts. I do not make oodles of money amd at times get frustrated with my lack of ability, I believe that some formal training would help me somewhat. But I am happy for the most part. My job helps me release my inner artist. But on the down side, I HATE to cook at home. After being around food all day, the last thing I want to do is cook at home. I can make a mean frozen pizza!!!LOL

Bobbi

I work for a Sports Medicine specialist and absolutely love every minute of my job - I really do. It is a fascinating line of work, the money is great and the patients are neat - for the most part. Not to mention the great folks I'm privileged to work with - we have a great crew. The docs are easy to work for and I learn something new every day so it is really the best!

Close! :D

Secret shopper?! Now that would be fun!!!!

Oh that would be fun!

I can honestly say I absolutely hate my job. It's hard enough to walk away from a sweet furry face every morning, but it's 1000 times worse when you dread pulling up to a horrible place everyday. I'm like a social worker at a ore-school. The job on paper sounds wonderful and perfect for me, but in actuality, this place is a nightmare. This is my second job as a kind of social worker, and the same drama from my last agency happens here. I try my hardest to stay out of it, but after 2 months here I've had it. I want to go work with Linz! Her job sounds like fun!

Yes! Another fellow hate-my-job employee. I was getting worried I was the only one haha

I was telling my older brother last night I might need 4 yorkies just to stay sane!! One isn't enough anymore. His response, "no you need a new job" :p

haha I'm the same way. I dread waking up in the morning and looking over at my puppy all snuggled on his bed and having to get up and go somewhere I hate. blahh have you been applying to any other places?

Although I do love my job, it's SO HARD to stay at work all day long just thinking about my baby boys sitting at home waiting for me

Oh I'm with you on that one. I rush home right at 5 just to see my baby's face!

I have. After what I was told yesterday, I made sure to send out more applications last night. Kaji knew I was upset, and he gave me lots of puppy kisses to try to cheer me up. I love my little man!!!!!

I am so excited to see them when I get home I'm usually doing the peepee dance for 15 minutes while I say hello to them and let them out to go to the bathroom, lol