What do you do for living?

[wolf-boy]

Originally Posted by british_boy

Bump!

I'm an English teacher and budding writer.

First post...yay! I'm also a teacher. At an all girl's high school

Guess that makes three in a row (teachers)... I teach Operations Management and Quantitative Methods at a university in the United States.

Also have my own consulting practice (Project Management and Quality Control mainly).

[ila]

Originally Posted by aw9725

Guess that makes three in a row (teachers)...

I'm not a teacher, but I have done a fair bit of teaching in classrooms. My current full-time job involves working with computers (and I don't mean workstations).

[randolph]

I'm a specialist in writing transsexual stories and poetry.

Actually an Entomologist.

[wolf-boy]

Originally Posted by randolph

I'm a specialist in writing transsexual stories and poetry.

Actually an Entomologist.

Waaaaaaaaaa-Bugs give me the Heebie Jeebies

[randolph]

Originally Posted by wolf-boy

Waaaaaaaaaa-Bugs give me the Heebie Jeebies

Most insects "bugs" are good guys, pollinating flowers and getting rid of "bad" bugs.

Also, most of us like these big "bugs".

[wolf-boy]

Originally Posted by randolph

Most insects "bugs" are good guys, pollinating flowers and getting rid of "bad" bugs.

Also, most of us like these big "bugs".

Are lobsters honestly considered bugs? Some bugs I don't have too much of a problem with, cockroaches though. They are impossible to catch

Originally Posted by ila

I'm not a teacher, but I have done a fair bit of teaching in classrooms.

That counts ila! You're one of us!

[ila]

Originally Posted by aw9725

That counts ila! You're one of us!

Thanks, aw. I have really enjoyed teaching and it is something that I am quite good at.

[suebone]

U.S. gov.special opps. Nurse on call 24/7
Ready to fly out when called.
Love this job, can be hectic at times.
sue b
(short & sweet)

[Islandgirl]

I'm a Chocolatier.

[wolf-boy]

Originally Posted by ila

Thanks, aw. I have really enjoyed teaching and it is something that I am quite good at.

Nice to know that a few of the guys on this forum share the same profession I agree, it is an enjoyable and rewarding job!

[transjen]

Guess i have the most boring job here get ready to yawwn i'm a bank teller, See told you it was a boring job
Jerseygirl Jen

[ila]

Originally Posted by wolf-boy

Nice to know that a few of the guys on this forum share the same profession I agree, it is an enjoyable and rewarding job!

I don't want to mislead you. I have taught a lot of different subjects in classrooms and I have been paid (quite well) to do so. Teaching is not my main occupation though. It is something that has been required of me in my former main occupation. I don't have a teaching degree, but I do have teaching qualifications. I was required to attend training sessions and pass various courses and tests (both written and practical) in order to get my qualifications.

I did enjoy teaching and I measured my success by the success of my students.

Originally Posted by wolf-boy

Nice to know that a few of the guys on this forum share the same profession I agree, it is an enjoyable and rewarding job!

I have been in "higher ed" for almost fifteen years if you count my time as a "TA" in grad school. Just got back from another day in the classroom--and other than being a little hoarse from talking too much... I feel great. I honestly can't see myself ever doing anything else. There are not that many careers where you get to make a real difference in someone's life. It is nice when students remember you or come back to see you.

Each school year brings new challenges and rewards--it is like a cycle of growth and renewal. Similar to the seasons. Also I don't know of any other job where you have as much freedom to live as you like or express your opinions. For the most part my colleagues are very open-minded and tolerant of diverse views and lifestyles.