Whats your career?

[TBU]

What do you ladies do? Job/career/school/whatever, and was/is it your goal?

[Sable_Strenua]

I'm a super-hero.....

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f166/ladymystique80/superheroLM.jpg

:D :D :D

(contractor for the government)<---serious

[limniade]

I'm a web designer. I started when the field was brand-new (about 11 years ago), and I really enjoy it.

[DonMegaR]

My main job is locksmithing, my family owns a lock and safe company and I manage that, we also do alarms and video surveylance since I have an electronics degree and low voltage cert with state of MN but mostly locksmithing/safework. I am also a weekend warrior, and a hire out computer tech/network consultant.... but only on the side and not verry much at all.

[MistyT]

I'm a Public Relations majjor with aspirations of working for a major tourist company in central florida when i graduate

[Sar-Wah]

I am a banker :eek:

Agribusiness Finance

[bttrthnb4]

I'm a rough neck. I work in a factory with big noisy air guns and grease.

I make boat engines :D

[CTB]

I'm a research chemist, I work for Australia's national science agency called CSIRO. I've been with them for almost 3 years and it's very rewarding work!

[TBU]

I am a banker :eek:

Agribusiness Finance

Hahah why the shock??

[Mrs_Muscles]

I'm the woman of many changing careers.

In HS - Quit the ski team for a job as a ski instructor

US Army Military Police - E5/SGT
Correctional Officer - Federal Bureau of Prisons (worked at a max security male facility)
Production Supervisor for Fundraising Company - We raise funds for non-profit organizations, mostly colleges and hospitals like Children's Hospital. I was there full time, but now work on a part time on call basis while I go back to school full time...
Degree In Progress - Civil Engineering

[Sar-Wah]

Hahah why the shock??

I never thought I would be a banker..... I hate working inside... I hate numbers.... LOL!

But I actually love my job... I get to go out on the farms alot and help to finance peoples dreams.... my clients are all on a large scale now, so I don't have to deal with crappy issues... :D

[Mrs_Muscles]

I never thought I would be a banker..... I hate working inside... I hate numbers.... LOL!

But I actually love my job... I get to go out on the farms alot and help to finance peoples dreams.... my clients are all on a large scale now, so I don't have to deal with crappy issues... :D

That does sound like rewarding work. I love being able to give someone good news. The rejections wouldn't be too fun, but if you're on a larger scale you probably don't deal with that as much anymore.... or if you do it's for a darn good reason!

[polinutrigirl]

I'm the head paralegal and office manager at a solo law firm right now (I've been doing that for about 4 years). I am a part-time graduate student in international relations, so I want to go into that field.

[DonMegaR]

Correctional Officer - Federal Bureau of Prisons (worked at a max security male facility)


I used 2 work in a Med Security Locked Mental Health Treatment Center... not as bad but still scary at times for me... i bet that was hell for u!

[sword_]

Damn, a diverse group of different jobs.

[Sable_Strenua]

I'm the woman of many changing careers.

In HS - Quit the ski team for a job as a ski instructor

US Army Military Police - E5/SGT
Correctional Officer - Federal Bureau of Prisons (worked at a max security male facility)
Production Supervisor for Fundraising Company - We raise funds for non-profit organizations, mostly colleges and hospitals like Children's Hospital. I was there full time, but now work on a part time on call basis while I go back to school full time...
Degree In Progress - Civil Engineering

hey we could use another female veteran opinion in the Military Thread [in the Religion & Politics Sub-Forum in the Misc]
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=802003

and wow....u are a woman of many many hats. Impressive resume :)

[TBU]

Damn, a diverse group of different jobs.
Ya honestly.

Any doctors around?

[anb1683]

I work in a commercial agency, actual family business that I am taking over slowly :) I'm going to take over the world. (serious)

[wouldlikemuscle]

I work with animals :)

[nockowt1]

My current occupation is vacation. I'm on 60 days terminal leave from the Marine Corps. During my 12 years with the Corps I worked as an aviation structural mechanic, hazardous waste handler, MOS school instructor, troophandler, production controller, and non destructive inspection technician. In the next month or so I'll be moving back to Pensacola and going to school for radiology.

[Beklet]

I'm a civil servant, working for HM Revenue and Customs.

My official work area is Customs, International Trade and Excise.

Basically I deal with businesses and their commercial imports and exports, checking everything complies with EU and UK law.....

I actually really love it :D

[empresscat]

Used to be a chef...
Then I worked as a copywriter (first for Michaels stores, and then doing internet advertising)


Now I'm a massage therapist




But my vocation is my writing... (poetry and screenwriting)

[anb1683]

My main job is locksmithing, my family owns a lock and safe company and I manage that, we also do alarms and video surveylance since I have an electronics degree and low voltage cert with state of MN but mostly locksmithing/safework. I am also a weekend warrior, and a hire out computer tech/network consultant.... but only on the side and not verry much at all.
You're not a marine?

[nockowt1]

You're not a Marine?

Fixed it for ya

[anb1683]

Fixed it for ya
OH HI!!! nockowt1...how is it going? :D

[nockowt1]

OH HI!!! nockowt1...how is it going? :D

Good morning. You know you committed a crime punishable by horrible, agonizing death (not capitalizing Marine), but I'll let you get away with it this time because you're cute (just a little bit though) and a fellow Cali resident.

[anb1683]

Good morning. You know you committed a crime punishable by horrible, agonizing death (not capitalizing Marine), but I'll let you get away with it this time because you're cute (just a little bit though) and a fellow Cali resident.
Oh dear...I'm usually so good about that...Thanks, I will try to never let that happen again. We are neighbors...remember? San Diego..Temecula, I'm like right there LOL

Well thanks, glade I'm a little cute, at least I have that going for me LOL...

[pinkdelight]

What do you ladies do? Job/career/school/whatever, and was/is it your goal?

I am a stay at home mum, and childminder, for people who work in the armed forces and need day care.
Have done several things before, waited tables, worked behind a bar, in a chinese takeout, joined the rn in Uk, as wren writer, and now a mum, which I never thought I would be, but love this the most

[BicepGurl]

Here we go...

Senior for a BS in Kinesiology at Penn State, while there I work as a group exercise instructor and trainer for the campus gyms

Right now I'm living at home (pittsburgh) doing an insanely boring full time internship and working part time as a waitress.

I'm something like a workaholic. :)

[ashley2212]

I'm a web designer. I started when the field was brand-new (about 11 years ago), and I really enjoy it.

I'm a graphic designer... I hate web LOL

[KennyK]

Destroyer.

[CountryBlonde]

Kitchen and Bath Designer, but going to school to be an RN

[Revmachine21]

Current job - business continuity management. Basically I developed contingency strategies for an investment banking firm in Tokyo.

Before this....:
- TI project manager, specializing in the implementation of equity trading systems, front to back transaction management, and B2B trading platforms.
- Business analyst for a start up investment banking firm
- Head of International settlements for an investment banking firm.
....and way before these, I was asking "Do you want fries with that?"

My current job gives me enough personal time to focus on my health and fitness. Working an 80 week leaves very little left over for BB'ing.

I'm loving the new hotness, but getting a little bored & antsy. Must resist this impulse until I hit my maintenance target.

[sportyhp]

hopefully when im older ill do something with nutritional science or exercise...

[DonMegaR]

You're not a marine?

2 days a month, and 2 weeks a year.

[Procta]

Anyone one in the market for a full time stay at home husband ???

[anb1683]

2 days a month, and 2 weeks a year.

Oh cool...is that like a reserve thing?


Anyone one in the market for a full time stay at home husband ???

I LOL'd...more then likely though you may be able to find someone.

[sword_]

Sales Engineer for an IT company that sells Open Source business solutions.

[Geno]

Project manager for a large civil engineering/hydrology/wetland mitigation/land surveying firm. We did the Mercedes and the most recent Honda manufacturing plants. That should give away what state I'm currently residing in.

Before that a designer, draftsman, survey crew chief, survey crew member (every level) with a small civil engineering/land surveying firm.

Before that I had the coolest job in the world with the Navy that I can't really talk about.

Before that I was asking if you wanted fries with that just as Revmachine21 - only my feet weren't as pretty. :D

Before that I would get up early, ride in with my stepdad and push a lawnmower and gas can around the city mowing yards during the summer. During the winter I would sell mistletoe that I collected myself with a .22 rifle. Started out selling door to door but soon realized that I could make much more by packaging it and selling it to stores.

Before that my job was to collect meat for our table. My little brother and I hunted every day and if we came home empty handed then we had beans and sometimes grits. Kind of a shock to go from the largest house (with servants) and newest car on St. Croix to a dirt poor living in rural Alabama.

[TheLBM]

CNC machinist

[paulpfiction]

i too am an aspiring house husband...and if you buy me a plane ill fly you anywhere you want to go

[Titania]

I'm a civil servant, working for HM Revenue and Customs.

My official work area is Customs, International Trade and Excise.

Basically I deal with businesses and their commercial imports and exports, checking everything complies with EU and UK law.....

I actually really love it :D
I could really do with a contact like you in Australian Customs and Quarantine. Honestly, they are a pathetic pain in the butt to deal with!!!!

As for my career, that depends on the particular day... here's a few of the things I am currently doing for an income...

* Importation, distribution and retail of Melanotan II tanning peptide,
* Musician (keyboards / piano, drums, percussion, trumpet, guitar and bass)
* Sound engineer (live, studio and on location)
* Theatre technician (performance not medical),
* Photographer,
* Personal trainer,
* Electronics (mostly design and construction of pro audio / visual and computer gear these days)
* Video producer,
* Web design
* Strongwoman (yes, I earn an income from it!!)

My newest business is SuperPuss Music and Image (http://www.musclefemme.com/superpuss/indexpro.html) which is an expansion of my music project at www.superpuss.net
My most recent website design is www.lash78.com - the video player on the lash78 site is NOT Youtube. It is a flash application I installed on the Lash78 server specifically for that site.
My strongwoman website is www.musclefemme.com
...and my Melanotan website is www.melanotanaustralia.com
:)

[Procta]

CNC machinist

wow thats cool, if I had that job I would be working on stuff for me all the time for my car

[TBU]

I'm doing a double major in biochemistry and physiology, writing the MCATs this august (should be studying right now), with neurology/neurosurgery as the goal.

Surprised not to see too many science-y people

[Mrs_Muscles]

I'm doing a double major in biochemistry and physiology, writing the MCATs this august (should be studying right now), with neurology/neurosurgery as the goal.

Surprised not to see too many science-y people


Intense! And people say I'm nuts for all the math, chem and physics classes I'll be taking. Pales in comparison to what you'll be going through!

[TBU]

Intense! And people say I'm nuts for all the math, chem and physics classes I'll be taking. Pales in comparison to what you'll be going through!
Engineering? We always have fights with the engineers at our school as to which pathway is harder :D

[Mrs_Muscles]

Engineering? We always have fights with the engineers at our school as to which pathway is harder :D

Yeah. My major is Civil Engineering. I haven't decided whether I want to emphasize on structural or environmental yet... both interest me a lot.

[anb1683]

Wow, you're a smart cookie...I hate math, I'm horrible at it. Wish I was good.

[moon girl]

I'm working on an MSc in computing science. I'll probably be working at some software company after that. I'm interested in video game industry but it can be very competitive and stressful so I might settle for something else - I need time for bb'ing ;)

[TBU]

Yeah. My major is Civil Engineering. I haven't decided whether I want to emphasize on structural or environmental yet... both interest me a lot.

Very nice. My dad is a civil engineer

How long do you have to decide?

[FlyingV]

Titania, seriously, you are amazing.....in more ways than one. It's inspiring to see how much you can can achieve and juggle. Makes me want to do more with my life, too.

Anyway, I'm a nutritionist for a vitamin company with a website and a few retail stores, I wear a lot of hats here, answering the technical questions and emails that come in nonstop, do product development, do technical and copywriting for the site and catalogs, trainings for the sales staff, and representing us at trade shows, etc.

Before this I was an acupuncturist and nutritionist, practice was in San Diego. (that's beautiful downtown SD looming behind me in my sexy new avatar)

[jawter]

Yeah. My major is Civil Engineering. I haven't decided whether I want to emphasize on structural or environmental yet... both interest me a lot.


If you can start with Structural Engineering, it will serve as a lead-in for more future choices. Enviromental Engineering is more of a secondary skill set that can be learned via OJT and self-study.

[Mrs_Muscles]

Very nice. My dad is a civil engineer

How long do you have to decide?

I've got a couple years. I'll dabble in both and get out into fields to talk with people.


If you can start with Structural Engineering, it will serve as a lead-in for more future choices. Enviromental Engineering is more of a secondary skill set that can be learned via OJT and self-study.

Good to know. Kind of what I figured. You work in the CE field?

[DonMegaR]

I'm doing a double major in biochemistry and physiology, writing the MCATs this august (should be studying right now), with neurology/neurosurgery as the goal.

Surprised not to see too many science-y people

I've got 2 semesters credit into a BA in Math/Physics... not exactly neurology but... lol

[Jamie M]

Currently a student majoring in journalism (hopefully international :D)
Worked as an assistant horse trainer for a short time (irratates me because I can't ride in shows as an amatuer for 3 more years at least)
That's about it :D

[MissThing]

I studied computing and I work in IT support but I'll be moving into the Management Information field.

[CoffeCanSlayer]

I work in teh aircraft industry, lifting heavy parts all day. Got me a team leader interview next wedsnday. If I get it, its a dollar and a half raise. They pay for all my college, and id like to do project management, business. Id like to be the one to go talk to all teh head honchos' to get the new business.

[bbbom]

Senior Estimator for a mid sized heavy highway contractor.

I figure out every sf, cy and lb of materials and work that will be done on the strucutures, throw a price on it and turn it in hoping to be low bidder but not too low. Can be a bit stressful at times.

Previously (9 years ago) worked for one of the largest heavy highway contractors in the world starting out from college as an Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Superintendant and finally Project Manager, estimating projects along the way.

I've been on major freeway interchange, airport taxiway & runway, dam modifications, housing development infrastructure and some very interesting and complex bridge projects all over the SW and NW.

[Geno]

Senior Estimator for a mid sized heavy highway contractor.

I figure out every sf, cy and lb of materials and work that will be done on the strucutures, throw a price on it and turn it in hoping to be low bidder but not too low. Can be a bit stressful at times.

Previously (9 years ago) worked for one of the largest heavy highway contractors in the world starting out from college as an Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Superintendant and finally Project Manager, estimating projects along the way.

I've been on major freeway interchange, airport taxiway & runway, dam modifications, housing development infrastructure and some very interesting and complex bridge projects all over the SW and NW.

I've done my fair share of that. No more though - absolutely hated it. Actually enjoy what I do now and hate the man I work for, meh.

[Samantha905]

im a student :( as of this september YAY!

[VanillaBean_21]

im a student :( as of this september YAY!


I'm a student too. :)

I've had a variety of jobs like bartending, bussing tables, changing tires and oil, and cashering.

I thought I wanted to do something along the lines of Nursing but I realized it is definately not right for me. I'd like to Major in Criminal Justice or Behavioral Sciences and someday become a CBP Officer. :)

[maxiderm]

im a real estate agent

i will get my brokers license and i plan on starting my own real estate / mortage company some day :cool:

[goddessamazon]

Gee! No rock stars???? :eek:

I'm shocked! LOL

[Sable_Strenua]

I'm a student too. :)

I've had a variety of jobs like bartending, bussing tables, changing tires and oil, and cashering.

I thought I wanted to do something along the lines of Nursing but I realized it is definately not right for me. I'd like to Major in Criminal Justice or Behavioral Sciences and someday become a CBP Officer. :)

VanillaBean! how ya been? haven't seen u on the boards for a while :)

[VanillaBean_21]

VanillaBean! how ya been? haven't seen u on the boards for a while :)


Heyy. Ive been great. Yourself? Yeah I have been MIA for awhile. I had to take a break from this and the gym for awhile.

[Sable_Strenua]

I totally understand :)
i've taken a couple of bb.com hiatus here and there....but i always come back
i'm addicted *twitches*

[VanillaBean_21]

I'd like to get back into the swing of things but I'm so leary about going back to the gym. I dunno. I need a whole new plan. lol

[Sable_Strenua]

I'd like to get back into the swing of things but I'm so leary about going back to the gym. I dunno. I need a whole new plan. lol
I completely understand. Over this winter i kinda just felt down, out and downright crappy. I had to first off, get myself back into that mindset then secondly try to do something totally different.

Just ease your way back in, bit by bit :)

[bbbom]

I've done my fair share of that. No more though - absolutely hated it. Actually enjoy what I do now and hate the man I work for, meh.

When I was out in the field I had no desire to be an estimator. I took this job to get back to my hometown, not a lot of opportunities here for heavy highway construction so when I was offered the job here I jumped on it.

Now that I've been here for 9 years I realize that PM was way too much work! We've had a few periods where I've had to put in more than 40 hours and the day before a bid can often turn into a 24 hour shift (a very stressful 24 hour shift) BUT it is so much easier. No emergencies, no crews hanging around looking for direction, no owners to try to educate (well sometimes but it's not nearly as difficult, if they don't listen we just add money).

We picked up a lot of work (I'm good ;)) so we aren't bidding right now which means I get to help out with all the various projects, it's driving me nuts!

I miss my estimating freedom!

[bbbom]

Here's a couple of the bridges we've buillt:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/bbbom/fossnight.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/bbbom/harvard.jpg

And our crews driving piling for the Safeco Field (Mariner's Stadium) in Seattle, notice the Kingdome in the background, it's been replaced.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/bbbom/stadium.jpg

[LiftingIsLife]

nice pix. awesome job:)

best,
~lifer

[nonameanymore]

I am an MRI technologist. Love it, but.....I have high expectations of winning the powerball and hiring a hot pool boy. Gotta have your priorities.

[Mrs_Muscles]

I am an MRI technologist. Love it, but.....I have high expectations of winning the powerball and hiring a hot pool boy. Gotta have your priorities.

Hey, I had an MRI not that long ago. I too have high expectations of winning the jackpot, but minus the pool boy... hubby is enough for me! lol

[nonameanymore]

Hey, I had an MRI not that long ago. I too have high expectations of winning the jackpot, but minus the pool boy... hubby is enough for me! lol

No hubby, need the pool boy. Actually I would like a hubby. All in good time.

[Sable_Strenua]

I am an MRI technologist. Love it, but.....I have high expectations of winning the powerball and hiring a hot pool boy. Gotta have your priorities.

a hot pool boy who can only work in speedos :D

[TBU]

I am an MRI technologist. Love it, but.....I have high expectations of winning the powerball and hiring a hot pool boy. Gotta have your priorities.

Nice.....Im gonna have to learn to read those one day

[MetFan]

a hot pool boy who can only work in speedos :D

Something like Cabana Boy from In Living Color?

[Sable_Strenua]

Something like Cabana Boy from In Living Color?
as long as he doesn't dress/dance like this:
d4yKdZE2_fE

[MetFan]

as long as he doesn't dress/dance like this:
d4yKdZE2_fE

LOL too funny, and I think he does dance like that. Wow what a flashback. Cool vid though.

[Titania]

Titania, seriously, you are amazing.....in more ways than one. It's inspiring to see how much you can can achieve and juggle. Makes me want to do more with my life, too.

Anyway, I'm a nutritionist for a vitamin company with a website and a few retail stores, I wear a lot of hats here, answering the technical questions and emails that come in nonstop, do product development, do technical and copywriting for the site and catalogs, trainings for the sales staff, and representing us at trade shows, etc.

Before this I was an acupuncturist and nutritionist, practice was in San Diego. (that's beautiful downtown SD looming behind me in my sexy new avatar)
Have you contacted Ryan (admin here) to see if there is any possibilities of networking with him and bb.com? It's worth a shot :)

I believe in reincarnation but there's still one certainty.... I'll only get one shot at THIS life so I might as well make the most of it :)

Gee! No rock stars???? :eek:

I'm shocked! LOL
Did you miss my post?!! I'm working on it.... www.superpuss.net ;)

Here's a couple of the bridges we've buillt:

And our crews driving piling for the Safeco Field (Mariner's Stadium) in Seattle, notice the Kingdome in the background, it's been replaced.

Very cool :cool:

[bbbom]

Thanks, guys & gals, being able to physically see what I had a part of building/creating is what I really love about my career.

There are so many interesting careers and people on this forum but Titania, you are truly an inspiration and good luck with that Rock Star career!

[Geno]

When I was out in the field I had no desire to be an estimator. I took this job to get back to my hometown, not a lot of opportunities here for heavy highway construction so when I was offered the job here I jumped on it.

Now that I've been here for 9 years I realize that PM was way too much work! We've had a few periods where I've had to put in more than 40 hours and the day before a bid can often turn into a 24 hour shift (a very stressful 24 hour shift) BUT it is so much easier. No emergencies, no crews hanging around looking for direction, no owners to try to educate (well sometimes but it's not nearly as difficult, if they don't listen we just add money).

We picked up a lot of work (I'm good ;)) so we aren't bidding right now which means I get to help out with all the various projects, it's driving me nuts!

I miss my estimating freedom!



It's the other way around on the design side. We do have the odd long week here and there but it's not that often.

Good job you got there though :)

[bbbom]

From my limited experience working with designer's on a couple design/build projects, I would think that your job is, for the most part similar to mine in terms of hours req'd in the office.

Like, other than for the occasional short deadline, you can plan your workload to accomodate your life.

[elvis15767]

i am a machinist

[SuziCue]

I'm a full time mom, gymnastics and cheerleading instructor for a children's gym and an aerobic instructor/personal trainer for Gold's Gym. In a former life, I was a state social worker. :) The mom job seems to be the most challenging these days.

[IronCamp]

I work in Reinsurance and have for 10 years. Currently I am managing the selection and implementation of a new reinsurance accounting system for a specialty lines insurance company. Not rewarding at all, but I am good at what I do and have worked really hard to get where I am at.

[MagneticB]

I am getting my pre-reqs done for nursing school right now. I'm planning on getting my BSN and (hopefully) going to med school one day.

[sarahalyse]

I'm a civil engineer working as an office engineer for a heavy civil construction company. my project ends in 8 months after that...well who knows, I think I might give design a try. I'm not a fan of the 55+ hour weeks and such.


Yeah. My major is Civil Engineering. I haven't decided whether I want to emphasize on structural or environmental yet... both interest me a lot.

awesome stuff!


If you can start with Structural Engineering, it will serve as a lead-in for more future choices. Enviromental Engineering is more of a secondary skill set that can be learned via OJT and self-study.

def agree. It would be very difficult to get a job as a structural engineer with a enviromental emphasis, but it would be a lot easier to get an enviromental engineer job with structures emphasis.


Senior Estimator for a mid sized heavy highway contractor.

I figure out every sf, cy and lb of materials and work that will be done on the strucutures, throw a price on it and turn it in hoping to be low bidder but not too low. Can be a bit stressful at times.

Previously (9 years ago) worked for one of the largest heavy highway contractors in the world starting out from college as an Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Superintendant and finally Project Manager, estimating projects along the way.

I've been on major freeway interchange, airport taxiway & runway, dam modifications, housing development infrastructure and some very interesting and complex bridge projects all over the SW and NW.

awesome, do you like the mid sized company better than the big company?

[bbbom]

I'm a civil engineer working as an office engineer for a heavy civil construction company.

Do the initials PKS mean anything to you? That was my former employer and they were one of the few that I was familiar with that normally staffed a job with office engineers. Those were fun years but I've been much happier in the midsized company I work for.

The large companies have their benefits, when I was with PKS, I could find expert help on anything from within the company and the opportunity for travel and promotion was pretty much limitless. But, I did move several times with them because you have to go where you are needed and back then (I left in 1997) there were some in the company who still couldn't accept a female being in construction.

The biggest draw with the midsized company was the fact that they were located in my hometown. I had purchased 70 acres of timberland very near my family, way out in the boondocks back in 1990 so I jumped at the opportunity to move back to the NW. After knocking around the SW for 15 years I was ready to come back home to a smaller city and it took me 6 years of sending resumes to these guys to convince them that they needed me.

I probably would have had more opportunities and made more money if I'd stayed with the big company but after the kids came along, moving and living in the larger cities wasn't appealing to me anymore.

The risk of a bad project is more of a concern in this company, we aren't big enough to absorb some of the huge losses that some of the large contractors get hit with at times. I think it keeps us a bit more attentive to details.

[sarahalyse]

Do the initials PKS mean anything to you? That was my former employer and they were one of the few that I was familiar with that normally staffed a job with office engineers. Those were fun years but I've been much happier in the midsized company I work for.

The large companies have their benefits, when I was with PKS, I could find expert help on anything from within the company and the opportunity for travel and promotion was pretty much limitless. But, I did move several times with them because you have to go where you are needed and back then (I left in 1997) there were some in the company who still couldn't accept a female being in construction.

The biggest draw with the midsized company was the fact that they were located in my hometown. I had purchased 70 acres of timberland very near my family, way out in the boondocks back in 1990 so I jumped at the opportunity to move back to the NW. After knocking around the SW for 15 years I was ready to come back home to a smaller city and it took me 6 years of sending resumes to these guys to convince them that they needed me.

I probably would have had more opportunities and made more money if I'd stayed with the big company but after the kids came along, moving and living in the larger cities wasn't appealing to me anymore.

The risk of a bad project is more of a concern in this company, we aren't big enough to absorb some of the huge losses that some of the large contractors get hit with at times. I think it keeps us a bit more attentive to details.


PKS....YES! My first boss worked for them, our old lead estimator also worked for them and now works for them again. When you said you worked for a big heavy civil, I figured that's where you worked.

[extremeX75]

I'm an opperations assistant for a Maritime company in North houston that handles project cargo around the world. It kinda sucks thouhg because I hate office jobs and hope I do not work at a desk the rest of my life.

I waited tables before and now hate teh food industry.

I really want to be a personal trainer and compete one day since that's where my true love is. I just need to figure out how to get there...

I have a business degree.

I also play the guitar but haven't made money off of that either haha. People say I'm pretty good though so that makes me happy.

[giuliagoolia]

I'm a scientist.......
used to do research work in the everglades (and how I really miss it)

now I do research at a university dealing with bacterial pathogenesis.

[solstice]

I am an at-home Mommy. I love my job :)

[TBU]

I'm a scientist.......
used to do research work in the everglades (and how I really miss it)

now I do research at a university dealing with bacterial pathogenesis.
Nice. Want to elaborate for us science nerds?

[nockowt1]

Dark Lord of the Sith:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n259/nockowt1/southparksith_edited.jpg

[5c8h2]

I'm a geologist in an open pit mine. I'm also an engineering grad student.

[CTB]

Yay! More scientists!

Fellow nerds, step out into the light! lol :)

[giuliagoolia]

Nice. Want to elaborate for us science nerds?


I'd be happy to :)

basically, the work I currently do is gene discovery in pathogenic bacteria. I'm trying to find bacterial genes that are only induced in vivo (in mammalian hosts).
With some luck, if I can identify any, I'll try to characterize them to get a better understanding of their function and role in virulence. With the ultimate goal of passing that information on to be used for development of better, more effective vaccines &/or treatments therapies or even diagnostic tests.

[Titania]

Dark Lord of the Sith:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n259/nockowt1/southparksith_edited.jpg

Hmmm.... you're supposed to be part of our support crew!!!
This could pose a small conflict of interests....
....I am a Jedi Master
http://www.musclefemme.com/photos/SP_southpark_Jedi.jpg

[Titania]

Thanks, guys & gals, being able to physically see what I had a part of building/creating is what I really love about my career.

There are so many interesting careers and people on this forum but Titania, you are truly an inspiration and good luck with that Rock Star career!

Thanks Lori :)
If (I should say WHEN) I tour the USA, I'll get you to supervise the construction and rigging work on my set design :D

[nockowt1]

Hmmm.... you're supposed to be part of our support crew!!!
This could pose a small conflict of interests....
....I am a Jedi Master
http://www.musclefemme.com/photos/SP_southpark_Jedi.jpg

You can just think of me as the hired muscle that does the dirty work no one else wants to do.

[bbbom]

Thanks Lori :)
If (I should say WHEN) I tour the USA, I'll get you to supervise the construction and rigging work on my set design :D

Woohoo, sounds good to me, I could use a break from bridges, I assume that comes with backstage passes! ;)

[Titania]

You can just think of me as the hired muscle that does the dirty work no one else wants to do.
LOL :D Fair call :)

Woohoo, sounds good to me, I could use a break from bridges, I assume that comes with backstage passes! ;)
Yeah... and onstage, belowstage and abovestage swinging from rigging harnesses and straddling scaff towers....... I have BIG plans :D

[bbbom]

Can I build a ramp to jump my dirtbike across stage, like through a ring of fire or something?

I guess I better start practicing jumping!

[Phitknis]

I'm a very proud stay at home mom, and wouldn't have it any other way other than to have a small in-home business. Prior to this I was a photo technician, and I'm hoping to eventually start up a work-at-home mom business. I sew things such as cloth diapers (they're not just a piece of cloth and pins these days!), cloth wipes that can be used for lots of things around the house, and more. I also make all natural bath products including oatmeal baths, bath salts, and the like. :). Just can't wait to one day make a business out of it.

[karlea]

I own part of a health food store. We cater to people with food allergies such as Celiacs. As well we focus on people with diabetes etc. My background includes a degree in commerce, science and I used to be a massage therapist.

[user9689066]

First year teacher...9th grade world history...oh boy....lol

and yes...i've always wanted to be a teacher

[Jeanie_N]

I'm still a student...and so confused about what I want to do with my life =(

[YoMaMa84]

Fulltime student doing a double major in Electrical and Computer Engineering (cant wait to finish). When i'm done, I dont know what i'm gonna do. Might branch off to Audio Engineering, go work for the Army (NOT weapons engineering, dont wanna have an input to WWIII) or go work for ***.

right now, I do so many things. I'm about to go into real estating, do web designing for a friend for his busniess in my free time, about to help him branch his business off to other state and run that branch. Do hardware fixing like security cameras, tv's, phones, install car audio and visual system (with no prior training, i just figure out how to fix them when I open them up ever since I was a lil yomama)

[teenyP]

I'm a Receptionist for a Law Firm.

[bttrthnb4]

I am an at-home Mommy. I love my job :)

Aw :) I really hope to call that my career one day!!

I'm also slowly working on getting my medical transcriptionist certificate, which would let me work at home, with the kids, and make up to $20 bucks an hour!

[spookie]

I'm finishing up my math and econ degree this December and then I'm gonna be an actuary.

I would love to be a writer one day though. And then a stay at home mom.

[Titania]

Can I build a ramp to jump my dirtbike across stage, like through a ring of fire or something?

I guess I better start practicing jumping!

LOL :D
Sounds like fun!!

[Shaun1990]

I do **** all. And get money for it.

[nicoledominique]

Well, I graduated from university last year with a Sociology major and Middle Eastern & African Studies minor. Wishing I knew back when I was 18 what I know now - I definitely would have gone into something fitness related!

I work for an insurance company as an administrative assistant right now - pays the bills, but it requires absolutely no thinking (which I can't stand!). Currently applying and interviewing for better positions!

Also, looking into going back to college and doing a Personal Fitness Trainer diploma (through correspondence only as I am not going back to sitting in a classroom!) - with the program I am looking into you are certified with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology as a certified personal trainer. Sounds awesome to me!

[TBU]

Well, I graduated from university last year with a Sociology major and Middle Eastern & African Studies minor. Wishing I knew back when I was 18 what I know now - I definitely would have gone into something fitness related!

I work for an insurance company as an administrative assistant right now - pays the bills, but it requires absolutely no thinking (which I can't stand!). Currently applying and interviewing for better positions!

Also, looking into going back to college and doing a Personal Fitness Trainer diploma (through correspondence only as I am not going back to sitting in a classroom!) - with the program I am looking into you are certified with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology as a certified personal trainer. Sounds awesome to me!

Have you looked at CPTN for a certification? Thats what Im doing now

[exnihillo]

Well I wish I could be a stay a home daddy, so jealous of my wife..I am Quality control and computer tech for a feed operation plant and and independant carpentar..

[nicoledominique]

Have you looked at CPTN for a certification? Thats what Im doing now
No I haven't looked into it - I'll look it up right now!

[pirouette]

I have a degree in Public Relations and Theatre Management and Promotion........But I teach High School.

[Mrs_Muscles]

I have a degree in Public Relations and Theatre Management and Promotion........But I teach High School.

Oh, you are brave, very brave! But at the same time thanks, someone's gotta do it. lol I'm sure teaching is mostly quite rewarding, but some of the kids coming out of HS right now just make me shake my head.

[Giggy]

Wow, what a wide range of occupations, interesting. I'm a stay-at-home-mom for 15 yrs. now and at 36 yrs. old I'm trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. :) I thank my husband for giving me the opportunity to stay at home and raise my babies. My kids are 16, 14, & almost 8. I'm currently enrolled at the local community college and pursuing a degree, haven't figured out which one though. I'd like to work with the senior population in fitness and health. I know it doesn't sound very exciting to most, but I enjoy spending time with active seniors and would like to pursue a career in it. I have no idea where to start or go from here though.

[pirouette]

Oh, you are brave, very brave! But at the same time thanks, someone's gotta do it. lol I'm sure teaching is mostly quite rewarding, but some of the kids coming out of HS right now just make me shake my head.

Yeah, I made my own t-shirt "You don't scare me, I teach High School"

The place I'm at now is pretty tame, good kids. A few years ago I taught at a high school where I had to break up fights all the time and students would miss class a few weeks at a time because they were in jail. I taught health which covered Sex Ed, STD's and drugs. Classic case of students teaching the teacher.

[TBU]

No I haven't looked into it - I'll look it up right now!
I just got the manual in the mail today. It actually looks semi decent, and the science isnt too watered down.

[mellowone]

I would be what people like to call a slacker/loser. trying to get a promotion to a 'lazy bum who graduated and lives with parents' position
wish me luck