What do you do for a living?

[Teal]

For the ones holding a job yeah tell us what you do for a living. You don't have to get into too much detail. What do you like most about your job? What do you dislike most about your job?

For me sadly I was released from my warehouse inventory and receiving job since the holidays are over. I guess I didn't stand out...Oh well I better get back to job hunting. It just drives me crazy that I haven't been able to keep a job for longer than 6 months because I get laid off since I'm the "new guy" everywhere.

[Enrique]

The closest thing I have to a job is being an intern at the National Weather Service when classes are in session. Basically, I help launch balloons and write forecast discussions (which only a maximum of three people maybe read). I don't get paid for it, just experience and ATM 490 credit.

[Blitzzoshi]

Nothing yet, but this coming spring, I get a co-op job engineering software in C++. I also get the option to work on a Linux workstation. Choice is awesome.

In the future I'm also looking to distribute some software and games of my making (for free) and earn a little extra money from donations.

[Moot]

I work in retail in a DIY store (like Lowes or Home Depot) which has directly contributed to my increasing levels of pessimism and cynicism. I've had that job for seven or eight years now which is probably far too long.

I'd probably have found a job by now, except for the fact that most places list "experience in the field" as a requirement. How the hell are you supposed to get that experience when they won't take you on without it?

[PinkFloydYoshi]

Senior IT Technician. I work in a City Academy, which is a special type of high school that is designed to replace failing schools with the best of the best. They have the best IT Technicians, shame about those I work with.

The job requires an unprecedented level of patience. I like to think I work with professionals, but they are closer to professional monkeys. I love my job, but it does get to me on occasion which is why I would like a change of scenery (do away with the support bit so I can actually use the knowledge I trained myself in all these years instead of describing how to press a power button or push a power lead in).

Funnily enough, since I began work and began quickly losing patience, I've found quite an interest in martial arts. I swear one day, I may find I by accident I managed to perform the five-point palm exploding heart technique over the phone. Fortunately, I don't actually lose patience, and maintain my professionalism throughout the day and, rather unfortunately, staff now expect me to tend to them very quickly, and anything less is complaint worthy.

Hint: If ever you find yourself in technical support, NEVER respond immediately. Always make them wait. This way, you won't be expected to perform duties instantly, even if you are quite obviously swamped with work and you are the only one running the department.

[g!rl_k.s.a.]

I used to work as a secretary at a car dealership but it was only a summer job.

[Anjil]

I don't work yet, but I was interning as a Massage Therapist at my college's spa until about a month ago. I didn't get paid for it, but clients were allowed to make "Educational Donations" to their student therapist. The spa also had an awards program where our hours and body count would translate into points, allowing us to spend those points on free stuff (massage chairs, hot stones, linens, oils, etc).

It was a very rewarding experience working with my clients, especially when I was able to "fix" them or make their pain go away (if only temporarily). It also made me a lot less shy than I used to be! You can't be a hermit when interacting with clients, or they won't feel comfortable with you.

I built my resume during Practice Development class, applied for my license, and now I'm waiting until my license finally comes through. It should be coming around mid-January, if there isn't anything wrong with the application. Then I'll be able look for a job in the real world!

EDIT: Oh right, I take art commissions on the side, as well. That's mostly for pocket money or for paying smaller utilities bills.

[RaYoshi]

Jan 2, 2011 0:24:41 GMT -5 Teal said:

You don't have to get into too much detail.

Things.

Edit: But in all seriousness, I have no job so far. Studying to be... well, I'm not sure, exactly. I haven't found a career that inspires me very much.. soo... I'll most likely edit this post once more when I figure it out.

[Rainbow Yoshi]

I work at the front desk in a computer lab at my school's campus. I rent equipment to students in education majors. We rent several different things... cameras, video cameras, microscopes, mice, laptops, speakers, ipod recorders, an ipad, study guides, flip cameras, projectors... there's a lot. I also give technology skills tests to students in education majors. Then I have to check them off on it. Finally, I help people who have questions regarding the software on the computers in the lab.

I love my job. The people I work with are very fun. And my boss is very flexible with schedules.

[zekeyoshi]

Well let's see. I don't really have a job, but... I make some pocket money off commissions. and stuff like that. An artist and spriter always free to lend a hand to anybody that needs it. and well. I'm a student. a Junior in high school. Ready to set out in life with my lovely wife, RaYoshi. ^^

[Toshi]

I work part-time for Royal Mail as a Postperson, delivering letters and parcels to your door. A job that has gone downhill over the years, but is nonetheless decently paid. However I've been there for 2 years (3 years from April 1st) and I'm desperate for full-time work there. I've applied for such but the management must have an instant discard pile for anything that involves the company spending more money.

[Yoshiken]

I go to school full time at ASU. I am also a cadet in the AFROTC training to be an Air Force Pilot or a Research Engineer, and that in itself takes up more time than anything school could conjure up.

[Digi]

I don't really have a stable job.. I file for a company that moves medical.. products(* not projects. ) (oxygen tanks, seat lifts, that dealio) every now and then.

I suppose I focus on school and art. c:

[Teal]

Right now I'm a full time student. I'm taking my last class right now before graduation. I'm looking forward to graduating. I'm sick of school but that's not to say that I'll avoid school altogether. I'm interested in learning new languages just for fun.

[red.yoshi]

Besides being a full time student working towards a degree in Computer Science, I work as a photo specialist developing pictures in a pharmacy / convenience store (Walgreens). I don't get much business so I usually end up helping out around the store, like working out the stock room out onto the floor or helping cashiers out when we get busy. Otherwise, my work consists of cleaning film processing machines, exposing rolls of 35mm film, replenishing paper canisters and mixing chemicals when a tank goes bad...the fun never ends.

I really want to get a job as a software engineer. Right now my paycheck sucks. Big time.

[bass]

I'm an artist and a musician.
Basically I am a professional bum at the moment, but I've been working on actually recording an album and writing an illustrated book as of late.