What do you do for a living?

[sianrose]

What a wide range of job skills we all have...we can all bring something to the table...helping each other now and definitely in the new system...

[lvdoves]

> Oh please feel free to share...

[sandra]

Well...where should I start.... I work in the capacity of, let's see....i worked as an nurses aide in a state Hospital, nurses aide in a nursery home, worked at Canon and IBM as Parts operator, worked at several convenient stores as Cashier clerk, and then at an retirement apartments as lease Consultant.

now I settled for aux pioneer and love it

[destiny]

Unemployed Intensive Case Manager.....now, Pioneering.

[Micah]

I am an engraver for Things Remembered. Been working 10 hr days for the past 2 wks straight! This week is all 12 hr days! If we work it all, we get an additional 16 hrs on our paychecks.

Check it out: thingsremembered.com

[bohemian]

Retired through ill-health after heart problems and complications after 4-bypass surgery in 1996 (aged 46) but managed to pioneer for just over 2 years, and was able to serve for a while in foreign-language ministry.

My last job was in electrical wholesale.

My wife now keeps me in the manner to which I have become accustomed! She is a phlebotomist and health care worker.

[bookworm]

Well...where should I start.... I work in the capacity of, let's see....i worked as an nurses aide in a state Hospital, nurses aide in a nursery home, worked at Canon and IBM as Parts operator, worked at several convenient stores as Cashier clerk, and then at an retirement apartments as lease Consultant.

now I settled for aux pioneer and love it

That is for sure the best!!

[bookworm]

My first job was working at an Orange Juice factory, but got canned I couldn't concentrate.

Then I worked in the woods as a Lumber Jack, but I couldn't hack it, so they gave me the axe.

After that, I tried to be a Tailor, but I just wasn't suited for it- mainly because it was a sew-sew job.

Next, I tried working in a Muffler Factory, but that was to exhausting.

Then, I tried to be a Chef figured it would add a little spice to my life, but I just didn't have the thyme.

I attempted to be a Deli Work, but any way I sliced it I couldn't cut the mustard.

My best job was a Musician, but eventually I found I wasn't noteworthy.

I studied a long time to become a Doctor, but I didn't have any patience.

Next, was a job in a Shoe Factory, I tried but I just didn't fit in.

I became a Professional Fisherman, but discovered that I couldn't live on my net income.

I managed to get a good job working for a Pool Maintenance Company but the work was to draining.

So then I got a job in a Workout Center, but they said I wasn't fit for the job.

After many years of trying to find steady work, I finally got a job as a Historian until I realized there was no future in it.

My last job was working in Starbucks, but I had to quit because it was always the same old grind.

No I hope you are all LOL.

I work as a Painter/ Paper hanger at the MGM Grand Hotel, in Las Vegas, NV.

Rich Barr

I shared these with my brother because I knew he would get a big kick out of them. He came right back with:

This reminds me of why I quit my job at the casino. Yes, the chips were down. Then I quit my job at the laundry mat. You guessed it, I was all washed up!

[tnegrette]

That is wonderful.. someone asked my granddaughter what did she want to do for a living and she said Pioneer! I thought that was the best answer she could ever give.. )'> she is 16 and a regular axillary pioneer. If Jehovah wills she will one day Pioneer for a living.

[deebee]

I am a notary public and a document signing agent. I work in all different areas of life, from Real Estate to Hospitals, to assisted living residential. I was a Financial Aid Technician for 15 years and could not STAND being confined to a cubicle. I absolutely LOVE what I do!

[thunderl]

My wife and I regular pioneer, and in my spare time I work Full-Time selling Library Software.

[Ms. Piffle]

hope I am responding to this post correctly - I am an inclusion paraeducator, grades k-5.

[ibnelson]

The question for me is more like what do I not do...LOL

Former wholesale nursery manager, corporate and private Web developer, web master, literary magazine editor, Landscape Contractor, Illustrator (books, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, t-shirts, cards, zines), Syndicated cartoonist and local publications cartoonist/illustrator, plant propagator, writer, art and cartooning instructor, truck driver, janitor and house cleaner, wild seed collector, University lecturer (computer science subjects), truck dispatcher, landscape inspector, art lecturer to local service clubs, outside nursery sales etc etc etc. It does get a bit confusing sometimes...

[Dages]

Part-time job : receptionist.

So i have a lot of time in the "field".

But as my wife is now pregnant, this year is may be the last as a regular pioneer... these were the best years of my life.

[thunderl]

Part-time job : receptionist.

So i have a lot of time in the "field".

But as my wife is now pregnant, this year is may be the last as a regular pioneer... these were the best years of my life.

Put it before Jehovah. We've known several couples that continue to regular pioneer after having kids. For us, those pioneer families have been super encouraging. Congratulations on the new pioneer in the womb!

[Dages]

Of course, we will do our best to lead him/her in the way of the truth ! Jehovah has given us so much for these years of service, we have seen his powerful hand do miracles several times. I'll tell you one day...

[ReadYourBible]

I've trained as a receptionist/administrator/secretary.

I've trained as an emergency medical responder.

I'm now training to do nanotechnology technician duties.

None of these things compares to the joy I get when speaking to people about Jehovah. I hope to pioneer in the future.

[Loje]

Just curious and makes for a liesurely general topic.

I am a tile and marble setter by trade, and sometimes that translates into complete kitchen and bath remodeling. I am grouting a backsplash today, but am letting my helper do most of the work while I play on the computer ;). About to go to the Home Depot for something in a moment though.

For 10 years I have actually really enjoyed what I do. But this last year I saw my first knee trouble, and currently am trying to deal with some tendonitis in my elbow. I am wondering if it is time to think about a career change of sorts.

So, what do you do for a living?

I handle the national franchise development for a large corporation in Minneapolis, MN. We are in the collision business - kind of the McDonald's of the collision industry. Our goal is to set up over 12 new collision centers/yearly - adding two more each year. Specifically, my role is to speak with the owner of every auto dealership across the US, building relationships with them and explaining our value proposition. Frequently, auto dealerships have body shops, and ideally, their body shop becomes branded with our name. My career has been in franchising and I was a franchise broker for years before accepting this position.

I have an office but have not been in it for over 2 years - I office out of my home. They force me to go to a AZ resort every year and I also have to go to conventions - NADA (National Auto Dealers Assoc) next month in San Francisco and, new store grand openings. Many of the friends have difficult jobs. I have the opposite, an insanely difficult home life but, the job couldn't be better. It is a professional environment so everyone is well dressed, well behaved and, all are extremely polite - although they are not brothers & sisters, it is quite the difference from the general "world."

[Brother_Bliss]

It is a professional environment so everyone is well dressed, well behaved and, all are extremely polite - although they are not brothers & sisters, it is quite the difference from the general "world."

I would like something like that.

In construction, I get dirty and wear dirty clothes. I've developed a knee problem over summer and tendonitis in my elbow about 2 weeks ago in my dominant arm. The shoulder on the other side is bothering me too. I never thought I would be complaining about such things ever!

I am really thinking about a career change, school, something!

[lvdoves]

> Where I work at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, my area is what is called the Skylofts and we too are in a professional environment.

> As to dress I am about the only painter/paper hanger I would say in the world that wears black, even painters in China wear white.

But it is a good job the work is not hard, my boss and lead are easy to get along with

We get no holidays off, but we have what is called flex time we get 7.5 hours every 2 weeks, and can take just one day or all of it really nice.

As a painter I too have been to conventions such as SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) and NACE International Auto body Congress and Exposition, which is paint and body for cars, and SEMA is any thing they have for cars is there, if your a car guy like me you'd love it..

Rich B

[Tazenergy]

I too have been a couple of things. I have waitressed, worked and managed a convienent store, working in a couple of sewing factories. (shoe factory in Illinois, hat factory in St.Louis, Lee Jean factory in Alabama) then I became a police fire and ambulance dispatcher, now I am a 9-1-1 dispatcher which has a few hats w/that) we work 12 hour days 48 hours one week and 36 the next week.

I am also a notary public that I use for work. I am hoping to retire at 59 1/2 if we're still in this system and go back on the pioneer list. I really do miss that. So for those of you that are pioneering in some way, Be Happy!!!!! I'm jealous!

Deebee your job sounds like it would be fun. What exactly is a document signer?

[Rosalie4u]

I have worked as an office manager for over 20 years, and also am a realtor (not good to be in right now).

[jenru676]

I worked in grocery on & off for 15 yrs... started out as a cashier and moved up to various positions along the way... dairy dept manager, front end supervisor, office manager, then ending with asst store manager.... i have dabbled in home health care for the elderly and i am a certified peritoneal dialysis technician. I grew up amidst a family FULL of drywall construction, textured ceiling, drywall finishing, framing, you name it! i always have some building project going on in my house...lol... my 2 sons are already following in the family business... This is my 3rd year as a stay-at-home mom of 4 teenagers and this is our 3rd year home-schooling. I have been able to pioneer 3 months since aug and my oldest daughter is now a reg pioneer.......... i have finally found the BEST JOB EVER!! i do have dreams of opening a small breakfast/lunch cafe in the front of my dad's shop..i LOVE to cook/bake! we live in a small town.. population 3,500.. the only fast-food we have is McD and Subway...IKR! However, like you, Bob i have some issues standing in my way. I have a very bad back.. in the last 2 months i have had 2 full weeks of immobility! This would not go over too well if i had to punch a time clock. So, i will be satisfied with the blessings, opportunities, & provisions i already have & keep the stove FULL at home..

[dewdrop]

I have a graduate degree in Computer science..

And still a student )'>

[rachee]

I'm a stay-at-home Mum of an 8year old boy. He is 8 going on 18 lol. I graduated university (school) in September and have a Degree in Business and Human Resource Management. I'm currently looking for work BUT the Job market is really bad!!

However, time on my hands is opportunity to sanctify Jehovah's Holy name and time well spent indeed!