@jayandaplus I create all sorts of personalized items. I am very slow currently, which I am so happy about, as I did about 100 orders starting the month and a half before Christmas. https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsbyJennyI
I worked for the District Attorney's Office as a Victim-Witness Advocate for 8 years before getting my current job as Operations Supervisor for the Land Court. Although my job now is not as exciting as it was being a VWA, it's A LOT less stressful which is what I needed after having DD! I can actually go home after work and not be constantly worried about my cases!
I also waitress at a breakfast restaurant that I've been at forever, the owners are like family. I used to waitress regularly at a few places while in school but now I just pick up shifts here and there when I'm needed.
I'm finishing up my PhD and currently applying for professor jobs at large research universities. Interesting timing with a LO on the way, but I have one more year left of my fellowship so I can be a student for another year if I don't get the job I want this go around--which provides a nice bit of flexibility. I love research and teaching, and I'm very passionate about my field. It's a very demanding career and I worry every day about how I'll balance it with family life...but I can't imagine doing anything else.
I'm an attorney at a non-profit, representing survivors of domestic violence. I love the work, but am hoping to find a new organization after my maternity leave.
Dang, May- we have so many accomplished women in here! Go us.
Fur daughter: 02/2011 Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017 *formerly kayemjay*
My undergrad degree (biology) has nothing to do with my current job! I realized too late what I wanted to do and didn't want to switch my major and stay there longer. So, I decided to get a master's in counseling psychology when I moved to CA. While living there and going to school I worked for a non-profit organization, a clubhouse for adults with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and mental illness (often all comorbid). I completed my practicums and internships at a women's shelter and then in a k-12 school system doing counseling. I didn't get licensed in CA for marriage and family therapy as we moved to FL shortly after. Then I went for my second master's in college student affairs because I realized how much I loved helping the seniors in high school determine where they wanted to go to school and helping them create plans, and hopefully not end up like I did with a bunch of different ideas (but I wouldn't change my path at all, except maybe the student loans haha). I loved transition programs and first year experience, but at the moment I work in the Adaptive Services Office (disability services) on a college campus. I truly enjoy my job, but sometimes it is very frustrating, not just with students, but with the professors who don't want to listen to the ADA! I, did, recently apply to a different position on campus, but haven't heard anything yet.
Sorry for the long post!
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
I worked for a great grocery chain that had alot of career opportunities. I worked there while in high school and when I graduated I knew I wanted to continue to grow with the company. I absolutely loved it, I got to teach people and the whole team was really like a second family to me. It wasn't an easy decision but I left and became a SAHM!!
For about 10 years I worked in private practice Audiology. Starting as front office and eventually becoming Director of Operations of 3 locations. 6 months ago I left due to the stressful/ toxic environment and am so happy I did! I now work in Business Development at a large, corporate trash company. It's been 6 months and I really enjoy it. So much less stressful and just...better. Everyone is nice and I am taken care of an appreciated as an employee.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and currently work as a counselor in four elementary schools. I do social skills groups and individual counseling. It's certainly never a dull moment, but I do miss working with adults. I hope to build my own private practice someday in the near future.
I am a professor of psychology at a small, mostly undergraduate-focused university. I teach a few classes each semester and do research with undergraduate students. I always have to tell people, though, "it's not that kind of psychology." My specialty is cognitive neuroscience, things like memory, attention, and perception. I can't analyze your various clinical issues. ;-)
Shout out to @L1C4gal as a fellow academic on here! You should join the "Academic Mamas" facebook group. There is also now a "Junior Academic Mamas" facebook group designed for people from your stage through tenure. Both are really wonderful sources of information. I had my first child while a postdoc. Good luck with applications and everything. After you get that first TT job, it really does get better!
Ditto to what @kayemjay2 said -- I am super impressed with everyone's jobs. It is amazing to see all of the wonderful and diverse ways in which you are contributing to your families and to society.
I am a part time SAHM and a part time WAHM, doing some free lance writing work. I really enjoy being able to stay home and also work on something I've always been passionate about. Eventually, I'd like to finish a novel and ditch the freelance, but for now it's great with my schedule.
I worked for 10 years as a Commercial Insurance Rep insuring large businesses. I hated it. The hours were long. Was overworked and under appreciated. I started a blog and gained a small following on Instagram. I left my job to focus on the blog. Now I work as a social media manager for a start-up app and do photography on the side for alcohol brands. I went to college for marketing. So it's nice to be doing something in that field. I'm so much happier now and love that I get to work at home and set my own hours.
I'm a Client Service Manager for a large animal hospital. In about a month I am changing things up and will be an assistant manager of the General Practice treatment department (basically will oversee the vet asistants in the GP area of the hospital). I'm super excited as I've missed being on the medical side of things, plus I will work 4 days a week instead of 5.
Late to the party, but I loved reading through all of these! We really do have a wonderfully diverse and accomplished group of mamas on this board, which is probably a large part of why I love it so much!
I manage the buying and marketing teams at an e-commerce company that sells primarily women's fashion items (shoes, clothes, etc) on the Amazon marketplace. I spent the first 8ish years of my career working as a Buyer very large retailers. I've always loved the financial and consumer trend analysis aspect of Buying, but really did not love the corporate red tape associated with the big stores. Now I'm at a smaller company on the executive team and love that my actions make an immediate impact and I feel like I'm part of a little work family.
I am a payroll accountant on a television show. It can be pretty stressful with the deadlines I have ( paying 400+ cast and crew every week!) but I love my job and the people I work with.
@kat81 Your job description sounds exactly like my husbands position except he is "that kind of psychology" (and practices on the side). Also his undergrad is from U of M, so your pic always stands out to me.
I'm a special education teacher! My specialty is high school students with emotional disabilities! I split my time in the day with the ED program and Sped English! I Love my job!
@kat81 Your job description sounds exactly like my husbands position except he is "that kind of psychology" (and practices on the side). Also his undergrad is from U of M, so your pic always stands out to me.
What year did he graduate? I wonder if we were there at the same time. Assuming he was a psych major we at least probably knew some of the same professors.
I was an elementary school teacher but living in nc and teaching was a big mistake, especially the district I'm in. I plan to stay home until my babes are in school and then i may go back for something else or see what else i can find
@kat81 Thanks for the encouragement and advice! I will definitely be looking for those FB groups. I'm glad to hear things get better with the first TT job. Applying/interviewing has been really stressful with the timing of everything, but I've been able to apply selectively to just a few places and *should* be comforted by having the cushion of that extra year of funding if needed--easier said than done, of course! I should be hearing about job #1 (my top choice) pretty soon--fingers crossed!
And kudos to you for managing this field/life with multiple little ones! You're an inspiration
@kat81 Thanks for the encouragement and advice! I will definitely be looking for those FB groups. I'm glad to hear things get better with the first TT job. Applying/interviewing has been really stressful with the timing of everything, but I've been able to apply selectively to just a few places and *should* be comforted by having the cushion of that extra year of funding if needed--easier said than done, of course! I should be hearing about job #1 (my top choice) pretty soon--fingers crossed!
And kudos to you for managing this field/life with multiple little ones! You're an inspiration
Oh wow you already have interviews in your first application cycle as a grad student! GO YOU!
It depends on what you can manage financially, but if you do get offers you like, see if you can negotiate for a later start date so you can move, set up daycare, and kind of get a bit of a maternity leave. That would also give you a bit more time to get a bunch of projects in the pipeline so that meeting tenure standards will be easier. And don't forget to ask about their leave policies so you're ready for #2 (and more!) I left one TT job with a great leave policy for the one I have no with a crappy leave policy, but it was worth it for other reasons. That was literally the only negative/con in switching.
@kat81 Your job description sounds exactly like my husbands position except he is "that kind of psychology" (and practices on the side). Also his undergrad is from U of M, so your pic always stands out to me.
What year did he graduate? I wonder if we were there at the same time. Assuming he was a psych major we at least probably knew some of the same professors.
He was there Aug 2004-Dec 2009 and while there worked closely with Dr. Hagen. I have lots of love for Ann Arbor (although I am a Spartan).
@kat81 Your job description sounds exactly like my husbands position except he is "that kind of psychology" (and practices on the side). Also his undergrad is from U of M, so your pic always stands out to me.
What year did he graduate? I wonder if we were there at the same time. Assuming he was a psych major we at least probably knew some of the same professors.
He was there Aug 2004-Dec 2009 and while there worked closely with Dr. Hagen. I have lots of love for Ann Arbor (although I am a Spartan).
I overlapped a lot with that time! Ask him if he took psych 240 (cog), and if so, who was his professor.
Hey Ladies, late to the party here but I am a Supply Chain Analyst for a smallish company in the petrochemical field. I work with a lot of great people. My job can be somewhat stressful since my analysis goes directly to the leadership team of my company (VP's and CEO/CFO), but it is rewarding and my direct boss is awesome sauce (yup you read that right )
@laurapalmer I was a professional chef and Baker for over 10 years. I loved it but the hours with, then two toddlers, was not doable anymore. I still cook/bake at home as much as possible.
@Ejjaba2009 the hours can get insane! I recently switched to part time but before that I was doing five eleven-hour days, and my job before this I was at work for 3 in the morning. It was brutal but I loved my early cuisson, being alone in the bakery and being so efficient with time and oven space. Would never go back to a full time kitchen with a child, though. I think I'll do part time for a bit before I try to open my own little space
@kat81 He did have that course Fall 2005, but cannot remember who his prof was. Apparently this sent him into a spiral today, because he has reread 3 papers he wrote for that class and is now mad about some 1 credit class that he got a bad grade in after looking at his transcript.
@kat81 He did have that course Fall 2005, but cannot remember who his prof was. Apparently this sent him into a spiral today, because he has reread 3 papers he wrote for that class and is now mad about some 1 credit class that he got a bad grade in after looking at his transcript.
haha, I was there in fall 2005 but was a TA for the course in fall 2006 so I couldn't have had him. That's what I was trying to figure out. That's hilarious that he's going down memory lane now.
My degree is in jounalism, so I worked at a newspaper right out of school---and very quickly learned that I hated working at a newspaper. I started another path in book publishing (on the editorial production/project management side) and never looked back. Paid my dues, worked in the trenches, climbed the ladder... did freelancing on the side... and now run my own business full-time providing editorial services. I make my own hours, which is helpful with a little one here and one on the way. The only issue I have is my boss can be a real bitch sometimes.
I work in the energy industry, as a natural gas, oil and NGL marketer for a producer. Our company recently sold its assets, and I'm not sure what that means for the future. I love my job, but I wouldn't mind a little time at home with our newest addition. I am not sure if I could do it long term, though. I have so much respect for all of you SAHM's. Y'all are rockstars!
Oh wow you already have interviews in your first application cycle as a grad student! GO YOU!
It depends on what you can manage financially, but if you do get offers you like, see if you can negotiate for a later start date so you can move, set up daycare, and kind of get a bit of a maternity leave. That would also give you a bit more time to get a bunch of projects in the pipeline so that meeting tenure standards will be easier. And don't forget to ask about their leave policies so you're ready for #2 (and more!) I left one TT job with a great leave policy for the one I have no with a crappy leave policy, but it was worth it for other reasons. That was literally the only negative/con in switching.
Thanks @kat81! It's been quite a ride! Negotiating for a later start date is really the only way I could make it work, so I'm planning to try for that if I do get an offer. Hopefully they'll be receptive! And thanks for the advice about looking into their leave policies for future kids--that hadn't even crossed my mind yet!
Edited to take out earlier quotes because the post was HUGE!
Re: GTKY: Jobs
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I worked for the District Attorney's Office as a Victim-Witness Advocate for 8 years before getting my current job as Operations Supervisor for the Land Court. Although my job now is not as exciting as it was being a VWA, it's A LOT less stressful which is what I needed after having DD! I can actually go home after work and not be constantly worried about my cases!
I also waitress at a breakfast restaurant that I've been at forever, the owners are like family. I used to waitress regularly at a few places while in school but now I just pick up shifts here and there when I'm needed.
BFP #1 12/23/12 EDD 9/3/13 DD #1 8/26/13
BFP #2 2/25/16 EDD 11/5/16 MMC 4/15/16
BFP #3 8/31/16 EDD 5/12/17 It's a GIRL!
Dang, May- we have so many accomplished women in here! Go us.
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*
Sorry for the long post!
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
I am in Quality Assurance for the Federal Government.
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
#1 DD Aug 2014 @39weeks via CS
#2 Due May 2,2017 hopeful VBAC
I now work in Business Development at a large, corporate trash company. It's been 6 months and I really enjoy it. So much less stressful and just...better. Everyone is nice and I am taken care of an appreciated as an employee.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
Shout out to @L1C4gal as a fellow academic on here! You should join the "Academic Mamas" facebook group. There is also now a "Junior Academic Mamas" facebook group designed for people from your stage through tenure. Both are really wonderful sources of information. I had my first child while a postdoc. Good luck with applications and everything. After you get that first TT job, it really does get better!
Ditto to what @kayemjay2 said -- I am super impressed with everyone's jobs. It is amazing to see all of the wonderful and diverse ways in which you are contributing to your families and to society.
BFP #1 10/8/13, EDD 6/4/14, DS #1 6/9/14
BFP #2 5/1/16, EDD 12/16/16, MMC 5/27/16
BFP #3 8/29/16, EDD 5/5/17, DS #2 5/11/17
BFP #4 2/28/21, EDD 11/9/21
I manage the buying and marketing teams at an e-commerce company that sells primarily women's fashion items (shoes, clothes, etc) on the Amazon marketplace. I spent the first 8ish years of my career working as a Buyer very large retailers. I've always loved the financial and consumer trend analysis aspect of Buying, but really did not love the corporate red tape associated with the big stores. Now I'm at a smaller company on the executive team and love that my actions make an immediate impact and I feel like I'm part of a little work family.
DS2 5/17
#3 Due 9/20
And kudos to you for managing this field/life with multiple little ones! You're an inspiration
It depends on what you can manage financially, but if you do get offers you like, see if you can negotiate for a later start date so you can move, set up daycare, and kind of get a bit of a maternity leave. That would also give you a bit more time to get a bunch of projects in the pipeline so that meeting tenure standards will be easier. And don't forget to ask about their leave policies so you're ready for #2 (and more!) I left one TT job with a great leave policy for the one I have no with a crappy leave policy, but it was worth it for other reasons. That was literally the only negative/con in switching.
DS2 5/17
#3 Due 9/20
DS2 5/17
#3 Due 9/20
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17
Edited to take out earlier quotes because the post was HUGE!