Name your job

kelly422 · March 2014

The awesome response @musicalsilver gave me on antibodies and @majwv8's nerdy pi picture made me wonder what you all do for a living again. I know we've talked about this before, but I feel I know a lot of you better so it may stick this time

No longer the best · March 2014

Account Executive for a Radio Station

WasNotWas · March 2014

Logistics Engineer

musicalsilver · March 2014

Awww, shucks. I'm glad I could help :-)

I'm a genetics and molecular biology PhD student in an immunology lab (should be defending my dissertation next month maybe?).

I'm looking for a job.

However, I'm totally burnt out from this stupid PhD.

I want a job explaining science to cool people like you all. That's at least satisfying!!

I'm pretty sure I'll wind up with a postdoc in academia? If I'm lucky. So more of what I'm doing now. The flexible hours are so nice that I just can't see making the switch over to a more rigid industry job yet. Or I could, because you know, it pays well. And might be more translational.

Arrrgh. Sorry to angst here ;-)

WasNotWas · March 2014

@musicalsilver my sister is in grad school for genetic epidemiology at UT @ Houston Med Center!

I'd watch a Bill-Nye type show that you hosted

SilverEF · March 2014

Physical Therapist in a rehab hospital.

lioness13 · March 2014

Human Resources

murp0007 · March 2014

Icu nurse

HeartLikeMine3 · March 2014

Occupational therapy in acute hospital and skilled nursing. Although I currently SAH I work a couple days a month.

kelly422 · March 2014

@majwv8 said:

High school math teacher

No wonder!

tttwalters · March 2014

Child protection worker

Cricket81 · March 2014

Unemployed elementary school teacher who is hoping we can afford for me to SAH another year, but it doesn't look good.

peachnectarine · March 2014

SAHM, previously an elementary teacher. Thinking about starting working part time, though.

NicoleReed0324 · March 2014

Chemist, working in R&D for a coatings manufacturer

dmlk413 · March 2014

Academic Advisor at a university

Jillsee · March 2014

SAHM now

Previously worked in broadcast and most recently as a Communications Specialist for a College

BC&LM · March 2014

Teacher

nikel13 · March 2014

Library/Academic Support at a college. I'm looking to get back into teaching as I have a Masters in Secondary English Education.

momofcatan · March 2014

Project manager at a printing plant.

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freesia12 · March 2014

Accountant

Murphie82 · March 2014

Business operations manager

needanustart · March 2014

Office manager at a small nonprofit (soon to be office manager at a children's museum though!). Part time so I'm home with the boys a few days a week.

I was a paralegal for many years before I decided to get my MBA instead of my JD. Very happy I was a paralegal in big law before going to law school!

numbersgirl08 · March 2014

Consulting Actuary. I work in property and casualty insurance as a consultant to insurance companies and other self insured entities - doing the math behind setting rates and reserves.

whitney2302 · March 2014

Accountant at a large automotive plant.

kh59 · March 2014

academic advisor at a university (high five, @dmlk413!)

Lizzybizzy80 · March 2014

Attorney representing public school district, small firm.

Eta this should have been plural, we represent more than one district, oh well.

40Luv · March 2014

Tennis player but I am not currently competing. I am doing some private coaching on the side here in Bradenton.

BunnyLove416 · March 2014

Administrator at a university

kelseypie · March 2014

Hairstylist, though my shop isn't really a salon. It's a photography studio and boutique that sells things made locally (mostly for moms, kids, and green living type stuff). It's also a resource center for families and parents. We do lots of classes and activities. I'm hoping to get my babywearing certification so I can do individual consults as well. Aaaand William comes with me everyday!

riansmommie · March 2014

SAHM. previously an aviation electrician for the navy. chasing wires through FA-18's.

tttwalters · March 2014

stargazer763 said:

wren1212 said:

Attorney for a regulatory agency.

@Stargazer763 Do people ask you about their horoscopes and shit? Seriously?

Sort of. Yesterday one of the moms in my local moms' group asked what I taught, and when I said astronomy she mentioned how some client of hers couldn't work with someone because their signs were incompatible. (I was facepalming by this point.) Then there was a pause when I think she wanted me to explain, and then she asked if that wasn't the type of astrology (note the word) that I taught. (BTW I like her and she's very nice.)

I think people have no idea what astronomy is. They hear the word and think "astrology." Normally when someone asks, it's "tell me about my sign." And seriously, I die a little inside.

I needed a science credit in University, so I took astronomy thinking it would be easier then say, chemistry. God was I wrong! Who knew Astronomy involved physics, I spent more time on that class then any other that semester. (I was smart enough to know it has nothing to do with astrology though when I signed up!)

Western Diva · March 2014

Voice teacher and SAHM - I teach just over 7 hours a week right now. Before kids I was an office manager at a boutique corporate event management firm. So nice to be doing what I love now! Hoping to find more performance opportunities as the boys get older, but I had to put that on hold for now.

CoffeeBeanFiend91 · March 2014

I work in Customer Service. I take angry calls all day.

fabumama · March 2014

SAHM. In my previous life I did national sales and marketing. Now I'm an ambassador for Plexus weight loss and wellness products. Love making some $$$ again! If you haven't tried it yet check it out:

https://chrissylewis.myplexusopportunity.com/weight-loss

amie444 · March 2014

Production Manager at a large Plumbing and HVAC company.

ASmallWonder · March 2014

I'm an executive assistant at a medical device company.

LaBellaVida · March 2014

Currently I'm a SAHM. Before I had O I worked with DOD. I went to school to be a paralegal though, which I'm no longer interested in.
I'm starting my volunteering next month working with teen moms. Something I think I could enjoy doing long term. Crossing fingers doors openfor me. :-)