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bkessler · 05-28-2005, 08:25 PM

I am a physical education (PE) teacher in a K-8 school in the inner city!! I absolutely love my job.. I am jealous that so many of you are already done!! I wont get out until June 27!! YIKES!!

BrookeB676 · 05-28-2005, 08:46 PM

Im an online dog boutique owner, a stay at home mommy to 3 little yorkie and maltese babies, and an accounting student when I want to be, havent decided if I want my CPA, depends on ImaPreciousPup

mojo · 05-28-2005, 08:56 PM

I am a medical biller. A very thankless job that is driving me over the edge

I am also a single mother and mom to two yorkies

YORKIEDOGSFG · 05-28-2005, 08:58 PM

Im a union ironworker.And a novice yorkie breeder for the past 5 years. we have nine yorkies. Only 3 of them get bred.We raise 2 to 3 litters per year. For the past year I have stayed home and took care of my wife , she has copd and is on oxygen 24 hours a day.

miezzi · 05-28-2005, 09:17 PM

I have to say that I absolutely love my job-- I get paid to do something I truly enjoy!! I am a hairdresser!!!! ( and psychologist!! hehe)

I work 4 days a week 10-12 hours a day except for Saturdays!!! I started in a salon when I was a junior in high school as a shampoo gal, and loved it soooo much- continued on!! My father wanted to kill me! I was enrollled in college, had my classes and books and last minute decided college wasn't for me!!! I get to be creative, stay with all the new fashions and trends and talk all day!!! I also get to make my own hours and schedule and vacation anytime I want to!!!

And I am only 27, and have already worked in my salon for 12 years!!!

Marie · 05-28-2005, 09:29 PM

I used to worked as a Medical Biller but had to quit in 2000. Now I'm out on dissability. I was dx with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Depression and Stomach problems. I have 2 kids (12 yr old son and 4 yr old daugther) and Gucci my 10 months old Yorkie.

tw4sw · 05-28-2005, 10:08 PM

I am a registered nurse and graduate nursing student right now.

Lady of Yorkies · 05-28-2005, 10:10 PM

I am mainly a homemaker. I have raised 5 kids, youngest is going on 19 in July. My oldest is 31 and I am raising her first 3, so I'm a mom for 10 more years. I have worked off and on, Fast Food, Service Station Manager, DES office, Nurses Aide, and for 2 years as a many hatted Administrative Assistant to an Alternative School/Night School/GED classes. I did it all, plenty of help from my fantastic boss who did it all alone before he hired me. Problem was he "didn't want to stand in my way" and I ended up having too many bosses, none of them him so even tho I still worked with him, I quit.

Now I am a Housewife/Mother/Wanna be Yorkie breeder.

I love to read and crochet. Haven't figured out how to make them pay yet. Any of those jobs reading for publishers are hard to find, won't pay those middlemen. And when people see or hear something about crocheting I think they think "Hot" and I don't sell much. By the way, I do make some beautiful things. Sylvia

mojo · 05-28-2005, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie

I used to worked as a Medical Biller but had to quit in 2000. Now I'm out on dissability. I was dx with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Depression and Stomach problems. I have 2 kids (12 yr old son and 4 yr old daugther) and Gucci my 10 months old Yorkie.

Oh my goodness, sounds like me. Too much stress in this job. Ughh.

orinskye · 05-28-2005, 10:29 PM

i am an intructional assistant in a preschool.............. i will be a full fledged elementary teacher in the next year or so

kewtee · 05-28-2005, 10:43 PM

What a wonderful idea for a thread! And so interesting and moving to read all your stories - I have already been through most of the emotions in the register!

I have been a searching soul in all ways of life. 2 years ago I met the love of my life and settled down in Skagen where there is 12.000 inhabitants after I had lived in Copenhagen most of my life (1,5 mill inhabitants).

Moving here was greatly timed - I finished the basic psychotherapist education and could continue in a city 3 hours from here with the 2-year group and family therapy add-on.

I opened my clinic and had 4 clients in the first 6 months. I then heard about a 1year temp position with a project called "Skagen-health" - 100 years ago Skagen was the finest spa and wellness city in Denmark and now the entire community wanted to go together to make it so again. And they needed a projectcoordinator. Since I had tried so many different jobs in my life (and 5 years of selfemployed IT projectcoordination was one of them) I was the perfect choice for that. I could slowly build up my clinic on the side and our bills would get payed.

But at August 12th the job is over and there is no chance of getting it extended - the leaders need to apply some fonds and they can't do that this side of summer. Maybe there will be a job for me again next year, but until then I have to make do.

I have 5 clients right now and I can't live of that, so I might have to do some cleaning or computersupport on the side.

But it's all ok, since my husband and I love to be together, so we have bought a cheap house and live cheap and hope to both have parttime jobs some day so we can spend the most of our lives together instead of being at work

After the summerholiday I start offering my services to buisiness and industry - let's see if that doesn't improve the income - I am a great teacher and coach!

I have always gotten by and so has Thomas, so we'll make it - even if we have do cleaning jobs at night.

myorkiebabies · 05-28-2005, 10:48 PM

Hi,
I used to be a manicurist until my second son was born 2 years ago.Now I am a stay at home mom.This is the hardest job I've ever had.24/7, no pay or vacation time.

Marlee · 05-29-2005, 12:39 AM

I am a mom to six....yes six kids all under the age of 12, four of which are 4 and under

other than that I am a student working to get my degree in criminal justice and forensic science.

Julie1 · 05-29-2005, 01:14 AM

I work part time as an office cleaner that funds the work I do with a dog rescue group and allows me to be home all day with my dogs.

natalie · 05-29-2005, 02:34 AM

By profession, I am a Graphics/ Web designer and have been so for the past 3 years. Of late, I have started it full-time and am waiting for a call back from a great company (thanks to Christie [Whitech6])! I am also a full-time student, but took a semester off to concentrate on the "real life".

On the side, I am also a girlfriend (which is hard work puttin' up with these men!) and a mother (of Fred, that is).
I am also an insomniac! It's 5:30AM right now.

This is the time people wake up. I haven't even slept yet!

05-28-2005, 08:25 PM	#16
bkessler Mommy's Little Angel Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,496	I am a physical education (PE) teacher in a K-8 school in the inner city!! I absolutely love my job.. I am jealous that so many of you are already done!! I wont get out until June 27!! YIKES!! __________________ Brooke & Lily Mae (Maltipoo) Mocha (12/23/04-6/25/05)

05-28-2005, 09:29 PM	#21
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	I used to worked as a Medical Biller but had to quit in 2000. Now I'm out on dissability. I was dx with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Depression and Stomach problems. I have 2 kids (12 yr old son and 4 yr old daugther) and Gucci my 10 months old Yorkie. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

05-28-2005, 10:08 PM	#22
tw4sw YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 446	Profession I am a registered nurse and graduate nursing student right now.

05-28-2005, 10:43 PM	#26
kewtee Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Skagen, Denmark Posts: 769	What a wonderful idea for a thread! And so interesting and moving to read all your stories - I have already been through most of the emotions in the register! I have been a searching soul in all ways of life. 2 years ago I met the love of my life and settled down in Skagen where there is 12.000 inhabitants after I had lived in Copenhagen most of my life (1,5 mill inhabitants). Moving here was greatly timed - I finished the basic psychotherapist education and could continue in a city 3 hours from here with the 2-year group and family therapy add-on. I opened my clinic and had 4 clients in the first 6 months. I then heard about a 1year temp position with a project called "Skagen-health" - 100 years ago Skagen was the finest spa and wellness city in Denmark and now the entire community wanted to go together to make it so again. And they needed a projectcoordinator. Since I had tried so many different jobs in my life (and 5 years of selfemployed IT projectcoordination was one of them) I was the perfect choice for that. I could slowly build up my clinic on the side and our bills would get payed. But at August 12th the job is over and there is no chance of getting it extended - the leaders need to apply some fonds and they can't do that this side of summer. Maybe there will be a job for me again next year, but until then I have to make do. I have 5 clients right now and I can't live of that, so I might have to do some cleaning or computersupport on the side. But it's all ok, since my husband and I love to be together, so we have bought a cheap house and live cheap and hope to both have parttime jobs some day so we can spend the most of our lives together instead of being at work After the summerholiday I start offering my services to buisiness and industry - let's see if that doesn't improve the income - I am a great teacher and coach! I have always gotten by and so has Thomas, so we'll make it - even if we have do cleaning jobs at night. __________________ Mette - proud mother of Kali - 6 lbs, born on March 18th 2004 Mare - 4 lbs, born on January 28th 2005 Last edited by kewtee; 05-28-2005 at 10:46 PM.

05-28-2005, 10:48 PM	#27
myorkiebabies Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hilo,HI Posts: 225	Hi, I used to be a manicurist until my second son was born 2 years ago.Now I am a stay at home mom.This is the hardest job I've ever had.24/7, no pay or vacation time. __________________ NIKKI

05-28-2005, 08:46 PM	#17
BrookeB676 No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 509	Im an online dog boutique owner, a stay at home mommy to 3 little yorkie and maltese babies, and an accounting student when I want to be, havent decided if I want my CPA, depends on ImaPreciousPup

05-28-2005, 08:56 PM	#18
mojo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Here, there Posts: 2,693	I am a medical biller. A very thankless job that is driving me over the edge I am also a single mother and mom to two yorkies

05-28-2005, 08:58 PM	#19
YORKIEDOGSFG Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PORTSMOUTH, OHIO Posts: 181	Im a union ironworker.And a novice yorkie breeder for the past 5 years. we have nine yorkies. Only 3 of them get bred.We raise 2 to 3 litters per year. For the past year I have stayed home and took care of my wife , she has copd and is on oxygen 24 hours a day.

05-28-2005, 09:17 PM	#20
miezzi I Love My 3 Lovebugs! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: north east ohio Posts: 4,776	I have to say that I absolutely love my job-- I get paid to do something I truly enjoy!! I am a hairdresser!!!! ( and psychologist!! hehe) I work 4 days a week 10-12 hours a day except for Saturdays!!! I started in a salon when I was a junior in high school as a shampoo gal, and loved it soooo much- continued on!! My father wanted to kill me! I was enrollled in college, had my classes and books and last minute decided college wasn't for me!!! I get to be creative, stay with all the new fashions and trends and talk all day!!! I also get to make my own hours and schedule and vacation anytime I want to!!! And I am only 27, and have already worked in my salon for 12 years!!!

05-28-2005, 10:10 PM	#23
Lady of Yorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,562	I am mainly a homemaker. I have raised 5 kids, youngest is going on 19 in July. My oldest is 31 and I am raising her first 3, so I'm a mom for 10 more years. I have worked off and on, Fast Food, Service Station Manager, DES office, Nurses Aide, and for 2 years as a many hatted Administrative Assistant to an Alternative School/Night School/GED classes. I did it all, plenty of help from my fantastic boss who did it all alone before he hired me. Problem was he "didn't want to stand in my way" and I ended up having too many bosses, none of them him so even tho I still worked with him, I quit. Now I am a Housewife/Mother/Wanna be Yorkie breeder. I love to read and crochet. Haven't figured out how to make them pay yet. Any of those jobs reading for publishers are hard to find, won't pay those middlemen. And when people see or hear something about crocheting I think they think "Hot" and I don't sell much. By the way, I do make some beautiful things. Sylvia

05-28-2005, 10:29 PM	#25
orinskye YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,990	i am an intructional assistant in a preschool.............. i will be a full fledged elementary teacher in the next year or so

05-29-2005, 12:39 AM	#28
Marlee YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Caldwell Idaho Posts: 956	I am a mom to six....yes six kids all under the age of 12, four of which are 4 and under other than that I am a student working to get my degree in criminal justice and forensic science. __________________ Marlee Bridget's Mommy Bridget 's Romeo

05-29-2005, 01:14 AM	#29
Julie1 YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 333	I work part time as an office cleaner that funds the work I do with a dog rescue group and allows me to be home all day with my dogs.

05-29-2005, 02:34 AM	#30
natalie Owned by Fred Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,352	By profession, I am a Graphics/ Web designer and have been so for the past 3 years. Of late, I have started it full-time and am waiting for a call back from a great company (thanks to Christie [Whitech6])! I am also a full-time student, but took a semester off to concentrate on the "real life". On the side, I am also a girlfriend (which is hard work puttin' up with these men!) and a mother (of Fred, that is). I am also an insomniac! It's 5:30AM right now. This is the time people wake up. I haven't even slept yet! Last edited by natalie; 05-29-2005 at 02:39 AM.