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dragster58 · 12-13-2006, 10:40 AM

I'm sure this thread was launched before, but here goes. I'm a bilingual ESOL English teacher, translator, interpreter/Cambridge PET/KET/BCE/FCE examiner. I've been at it for over 20 odd years and have been working in Italy-UK-Belgium for so long it's not funny anymore! I love my job and wouldn't trade it in for anything in the world. I work loooong hours esp at my notebook (for online translations, etc.), BUT the $$$ is extremely good!! Mind you, it wasn't always like that. I've cleaned out public toilets, lakes, worked in numerous factories, done heaps of shift work, worked the boats, etc, etc, etc. before this but know I feel really accomplished. And you?

Robert

Czas na Zywiec · 12-13-2006, 11:32 AM

full time student as well as working full time bartending and waiting tables. will be done in May 08 and then hoping to be practicing Architecture in either Chicago, Berlin, or Warsaw.

scary how I FINALLY have everything worked out, but I will be SO glad to be done with school. 2008 can't come fast enough.

Brian Damage · 12-13-2006, 01:04 PM

Television and radio Producer

Penny Lane · 12-13-2006, 01:24 PM

I am a cook, a housekeeper, a chauffeur, a gardener, a landscaper, a babysitter, a bookkeeper, a nurse and a "kept woman". In other words, I am a Domestic Engineer.

cmcb06 · 12-13-2006, 03:20 PM

I am a secretary to the owner of a large water divisions company. In the past i've worked at various video rental stores, macdonald's, a couple grocery stores. And I'm taking online courses, My majors are Graphic Design and Psychology. So I stay pretty busy.

TVFactFan · 12-13-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Television and radio Producer

Brian I need to talk to you, I want to get into that.-lol

TVFactFan · 12-13-2006, 03:45 PM

I'm a Career Advisor for a Comprehensive Center for Single fathers trying to advance their in their education and get permanent employment

Brian Damage · 12-13-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

Brian I need to talk to you, I want to get into that.-lol

Anytime lol

Chocoholic · 12-13-2006, 04:24 PM

I'm a teacher's aide. I work with special needs kids in the classroom. The pay is lousy but the emotional reward is the best

Number 9 Dream · 12-13-2006, 08:58 PM

Well, right now I am working at a grocery store part-time, but most of my energy is spent at college. I'm majoring in English right now, and hope to become a writer

Brad Russ · 12-13-2006, 09:04 PM

I'm a professional loser.

Ahhh, nothing like self depricating humor.

Yooch · 12-13-2006, 09:12 PM

Currently, I teach eighth grade English. I am also a credentialed Spanish teacher and have taught it for many years. I have been teaching in the same school for 17 years and in the same district for 25 years. Although I do like my job--great colleagues and staff, and for the most part enjoy working with students, I have often wondered about working in journalism, advertising copywriting, or voiceover work. It might be something I'd like to try as an avocation when I retire. I also coach track. Next spring will be my fifth year doing that. I'm a content person basically, but there's always that 'spark' that beckons me to other pursuits and goals.

TJL · 12-13-2006, 09:15 PM

I work for a small construction company that specializes in welding and ironwork.

I am a laborer. The day is long, I have to lift heavy crap, and the pay isn't great.

On the positive side, i hate it.

Nighthawk76 · 12-13-2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

I'm a professional loser.

Hey, me too.

The marketing company I was working for went out of buisness about two months ago and I am still looking for work.

DOPEY85xxx · 12-13-2006, 09:27 PM

I have 2 jobs by day I am an Auditor . At night I am a TV editor. Plus I am a drummer with a loser band .

12-13-2006, 10:40 AM	#1
dragster58 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 12, 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 613	What are your jobs/professions? I'm sure this thread was launched before, but here goes. I'm a bilingual ESOL English teacher, translator, interpreter/Cambridge PET/KET/BCE/FCE examiner. I've been at it for over 20 odd years and have been working in Italy-UK-Belgium for so long it's not funny anymore! I love my job and wouldn't trade it in for anything in the world. I work loooong hours esp at my notebook (for online translations, etc.), BUT the $$$ is extremely good!! Mind you, it wasn't always like that. I've cleaned out public toilets, lakes, worked in numerous factories, done heaps of shift work, worked the boats, etc, etc, etc. before this but know I feel really accomplished. And you? Robert

12-13-2006, 01:04 PM	#3
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12-13-2006, 01:24 PM	#4
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12-13-2006, 03:20 PM	#5
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12-13-2006, 08:58 PM	#10
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12-13-2006, 11:32 AM	#2
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	full time student as well as working full time bartending and waiting tables. will be done in May 08 and then hoping to be practicing Architecture in either Chicago, Berlin, or Warsaw. scary how I FINALLY have everything worked out, but I will be SO glad to be done with school. 2008 can't come fast enough.

12-13-2006, 03:45 PM	#7
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12-13-2006, 04:24 PM	#9
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I'm a teacher's aide. I work with special needs kids in the classroom. The pay is lousy but the emotional reward is the best

12-13-2006, 09:04 PM	#11
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12-13-2006, 09:12 PM	#12
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	Currently, I teach eighth grade English. I am also a credentialed Spanish teacher and have taught it for many years. I have been teaching in the same school for 17 years and in the same district for 25 years. Although I do like my job--great colleagues and staff, and for the most part enjoy working with students, I have often wondered about working in journalism, advertising copywriting, or voiceover work. It might be something I'd like to try as an avocation when I retire. I also coach track. Next spring will be my fifth year doing that. I'm a content person basically, but there's always that 'spark' that beckons me to other pursuits and goals.
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12-13-2006, 09:15 PM	#13
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12-13-2006, 09:27 PM	#15
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