O/T Who Loves Their Job? And What Do You Do?

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gwenn
gwenn Member Posts: 106
edited June 2014 in Bonded by Breast Cancer

Ok, I think I need a new job. Im so burnt out at the moment that Im thinking of a career change. However...I have no idea what sounds like fun at the moment. So this got me to thinking who loves their job and what do you do?

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  • LuAnnH
    LuAnnH Member Posts: 8,847
    edited February 2007
    I love my job!!!! I design databases, do financial analysis and am a backup for our network guy. I can work at home and in the office. Makes it easy with tx! I am a geeky computers and numbers kind of person

    LuAnn
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  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 1,325
    edited February 2007
    I love my job! I work with printing plates and cutting dies that are used in making corrugated boxes! I'm a very deatiled person and this provides me with a daily challange. I have done many things in my work life but I truely love my job I have now.

    There's a thread in the Moving Beyond - Time to Circle the wagons about different jobs peopl have done and are doing. I think you might find it interesting

    Think of things you really like to do and then look to see if there is a job that goes along with it. Every job has it's headaches and part of that is the other people you have to work with. I work with mostly good people!
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  • jasmine
    jasmine Member Posts: 1,286
    edited July 2008
    I like what I do but it is high stress....and I have to carry a pager periodically which I absolutely hate. I'm a software developer. Any job is going to have parts that you don't like. Some are better than others.

    I hated being a secretary because it was a job where everyone seemed to dump everything they didn't want to do. Just give it to the secretary. I think my all time favorite job was a budget clerk. It was low stress and the duties were specific. I couldn't get Jane Doe's project that she decided she didn't have time for after all or didn't enjoy doing.
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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited February 2007

    I sell real estate and love my job.

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  • SheriH
    SheriH Member Posts: 785
    edited February 2007

    I'm a teacher and I love my job. I will qualify that with saying that I work in a private, Christian, school and it is a fantastic place to be. Not all schools are like this.

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  • Made
    Made Member Posts: 157
    edited February 2007

    I'm a geeky computer person too - I work for a large 5 hospital network (very handy during tx and appointments) making different applications talk to each other. Luckily our customers are physicians so being On Call is easy. I can work from the office or home so that works well too. I was gone most of yesterday afternoon being a mom - I'll make the time up this weekend after everyone is a sleep. Plus I work with some wonderful caring people and have a great boss.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2007
    Im a Registered Nurse and I love my job.

    Nicki
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  • LuAnnH
    LuAnnH Member Posts: 8,847
    edited February 2007
    Nicki, you have moved! Nice to see you have left the confusing couch!
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  • junie
    junie Member Posts: 1,216
    edited February 2007
    I am RETIRED!!! woo-hoo...but too many times I miss my old job. I miss the electricity and the sizzle and the pissedofffeelings when I had to pack on a moment's notice for a trip to WDC for a meeting. I miss a lot of things...but, I don't miss the day-to-day personnel problems I had to deal with...and, I for sure don't miss that 6:00 am alarm clock! I was so fortunate--sitting at my desk one day trying to draft some federal legislation--at a chemobrain time that I could hardly remember my own name--waiting to have the dreaded chat with an employee who who wa getting a letter of reprimand--and, it dawned on me--I LOVE this, but I don't have to do it any longer. I submitted my retirement papers and I've never looked back for more than a second or two.

    If you're wanting a career change--a new challenge--a new direction--GO FOR IT!!!!!!
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  • DragonladyTina
    DragonladyTina Member Posts: 371
    edited February 2007
    I'm a nurse too, love my job, always have!

    Tina
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  • ArmyNavyMom
    ArmyNavyMom Member Posts: 303
    edited March 2007
    I'm just an admin, but I love my job, too. I work for a Christian adoption agency, and helping to place babies in good homes is very satisfying.

    Anne
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    I am a 'legal administrative assistant' which basically means I am a legal assistant and office manager. I ADORE my job! And I'm the secretary that gets to give things I don't like to do to other secretaries lol...not that I would ever do that...

    Peggy
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    Im work for the state as an office manager for a salmon/steelhead recovery science lab.....basically means I work with fish biologist that are trying to help the salmon/steelhead re-populate here.....
    As I said I am just the lowly office person here but my boss is very good about letting me go out an do field work with the others if I whine enough or they need extra hands....he says he afraid I will want to change job classes and become a field tech.....keep asking him why I would do that when I have the best of both worlds ......

    LOVE MY JOB!!!!!!!! and those I work with
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007

    I'm a physical therapist and love what I do. Watching and helping people to go thru the recovery process and get on with their lives is pretty rewarding.

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  • marshabel
    marshabel Member Posts: 142
    edited March 2007
    I work part time for American Airlines in reservations, but the greatest thing about it is that I work at home, and get flight benefits!
    Gotta love those flight benefits!
    Marsha
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  • jasmine
    jasmine Member Posts: 1,286
    edited July 2008

    Okay, I want Marshabel's job! Hawaii here I come.

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  • roseg
    roseg Member Posts: 3,133
    edited March 2007

    I love my job. I am a Software Engineer. I work for a government agency that collects and publishes data. I like solving software problems and think there is nothing so wonderful as writing something that finally works!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    I love my job! I work in the Learning and Development department of a large company. My co-workers are great! We have fun at work and spend lots of time laughing! We train new hires and develop new training programs. I'm out on short term disability right now, but I'm looking forward to getting back ASAP.
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  • too_young_momof2
    too_young_momof2 Member Posts: 93
    edited March 2007
    Wow, lots of diferent careers! I am a Photographer/studio manager. I really love my job. I work with children all day but not for too long!lol. I love being creative and seeing the look on peoples faces when they see thier childrens beautiful and unique portraits!


    Michelle
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  • fd411
    fd411 Member Posts: 398
    edited March 2007
    I work for a Cruise Line. I manage the Print Shops on the ships I'm on. The nice part of that job is that I make my own schedule and I have been around the world several times...for free! The traveling is wonderful. It's a great job when things are running smoothly. But not a good one to have if you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, are away for 4 months at a time and need good health insurance. Being a seafarer does have some disadvantages. So for now I have to leave that and have been offered a job as a Production Manager for a printing company here. Hopefully I'll like that job as much as the one I have to leave behind.

    Ferne
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  • acgw
    acgw Member Posts: 286
    edited March 2007

    I'm a Physical Therapist and love my job. It doesn't keep me from wanting to know more and at the age of 43 am now toying with the idea of medical school.

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  • indygal44
    indygal44 Member Posts: 30
    edited March 2007

    I work for Cricket billing, the best part is I work at from home. I love it.

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  • NancyLee13
    NancyLee13 Member Posts: 496
    edited March 2007
    I LOVE my job!!!!!!!! I'm a daycare Director/Teacher/Primary Caregiver. I get to rock babies, tickle toddlers and run around playing and laughing. Who could ask for anything more???? Life is Good Smiles NancyLee
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  • beth1225
    beth1225 Member Posts: 1,061
    edited March 2007

    I have two part-time jobs out of necessity. I sell Real Estate which I absolutely adore. It gives me gratification when you shake hands with a Buyer after closing and they have the huge grin on their faces! When the market is slower (like now) I do mystery shopping. That is very interesting and I get to make my own schedule. I can shop at Staples one day and go look at 2 carat diamonds the next! Not bad having your dinner paid for once in a while either! I will be glad to share my contacts if anyone is interested.

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  • mcgaffey
    mcgaffey Member Posts: 241
    edited March 2007

    I am a school librarian and work with children ages 3 to 18. I love the children, my work, my school and my co-workers!

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  • agilepwdmn
    agilepwdmn Member Posts: 12
    edited March 2007

    I work for a large retailer in the HQ finance area as a department manager. It is a great company, I love the people and my job.

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  • Jorf
    Jorf Member Posts: 498
    edited March 2007

    Nurse practitioner in endocrinology - love it.

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  • BethNY
    BethNY Member Posts: 2,710
    edited March 2008
    I've had the best jobs that have taught me so much about people and values. But my new job tops them all. I'm the executive director for a new organization that will help women all over the country with decisions in Breast reconstruction after mastectomy. I'm doing a ton of public speaking about breast cancer, and the people I have met through various organizations are people I otherwise would never have met...
    I absolutely think everything happens for a reason, and I think this was my destiny.
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  • gwenn
    gwenn Member Posts: 106
    edited April 2007
    Well Beth I think your perfect for that job. You have such a positive attitude and were extremely supportive to/of me when I had to deal with reconstruction.

    All these jobs sound so interesting.
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  • Fitztwins
    Fitztwins Member Posts: 7,969
    edited April 2007
    WTG Beth!!

    I am a IT Manager ( I manage over 24 computer/network support folks).

    I love my job too.
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