OT:What do you do for a living ?

SoupNazi

Gots me some fuzzy ones....

TMI SoupNazi.....

AHAHAHAHAAHAHA

I'm NOT talking about my dang feets.

rosemarymint

As of right now, I'm a customer service rep./machine operator for a printing company. ( been doing that way too long) just one of my things that I've been wanting to change for years. I'm in school now for accounting. Someday, I'd like to move south... maybe TN and live in a log cabbin on the side of a mountain with no neighbors for 15 miles. Maybe southwest like AZ or NM. I will dream for now.

fatsis

RN:

Did Labor/Delivery for 3 years. Good job for anyone interested! I had to stop though, it wasn't fulfilling to me. I guess I'm an adrenaline junkie as my favorite things about the job were when I got to "catch" the baby because the doctor didn't make it on time, or when (and I don't know how to say this without sounding terrible.. I don't mean it to be terrible!) or when something GOES WRONG. I like the stress of having to be completely "on" in the moment. Do everything and do it right. Summon the correct players, get the IV in the newborn on the first try. You're moving quickly, thinking 10 steps ahead of where you currently are, while staying calm and in control.

But, simultaneously, no one wants anything to go WRONG. in OB. Not even me so it wasn't the best place for me. Thankfully, never had to deal with the death of a baby, for maybe it would have ruined the "good stress" aspect for me.

I also really enjoy the labor support aspect of the job, but "nursing" gets in the way of it. All the requisite charting, all the "policies and procedures" like fetal monitoring every 30 minutes even though you know the baby is fine and the woman just wants to walk. I can't stand that part. I love being there for a completely drug-free labor, the intensity of labor support that goes into it, but at least where I'm at.. that happens so rarely these days, that I only got to do it about twice a year... not enough.

So..

Where did that land me?

adrenaline junkie moved to the ER. It's a better fit for me.

And I save my labor/delivery skills for when my friends have their babies. That way I can be there in the part that I like best, support, and not have to worry about the extraneous stuff.

(Other half is a middle school social studies/history/geography teacher and High school Cross Country/Track coach)

Nothing wrong with that LP U R just a problem solver. U thrive on pressure and that isn't for everyone.

fatsis

I'm finally getting the chance to do what I've wanted since my son was born...be a stay at home mom.
I left behind my law enforcement career to finally take this big step and I'm feeling pretty lucky to be able to do it.

You keep the cuffs right? :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

HaHaHa

Gots me some fuzzy ones....not department issue.:bigsmile:

I can't says as I am interested in the night stick though. :laugh: :laugh:

Shannon023

Gots me some fuzzy ones....

TMI SoupNazi.....

AHAHAHAHAAHAHA

I'm NOT talking about my dang feets.

"feets" - Nor was I.

fatsis

Gots me some fuzzy ones....

TMI SoupNazi.....

AHAHAHAHAAHAHA

I'm NOT talking about my dang feets.

Why would U want to cuff your feet?

Shannon023

Gots me some fuzzy ones....

TMI SoupNazi.....

AHAHAHAHAAHAHA

I'm NOT talking about my dang feets.

Why would U want to cuff your feet?

Ya gotta watch her, she's kinky. :embarassed:

fatsis

We are also looking to possibly get pregnant again this Fall...so I definitely need a flexible job.

I can not belive U would metion getting pregnant and being flexible in the same sentence. U go girl.

You know it!!!! The different positions are helpful when trying to conceive!!! :laugh: :laugh: KIDDING!

I bet with -90lbs U probably have opened yourself to some new ones.

fatsis

Gots me some fuzzy ones....

TMI SoupNazi.....

AHAHAHAHAAHAHA

I'm NOT talking about my dang feets.

Why would U want to cuff your feet?

Ya gotta watch her, she's kinky. :embarassed:

MEOW

TamTastic

We are also looking to possibly get pregnant again this Fall...so I definitely need a flexible job.

I can not belive U would metion getting pregnant and being flexible in the same sentence. U go girl.

You know it!!!! The different positions are helpful when trying to conceive!!! :laugh: :laugh: KIDDING!

I bet with -90lbs U probably have opened yourself to some new ones.

Yep, I am able to do things I never thought before!! HAHAHA!:laugh:

fatsis

We are also looking to possibly get pregnant again this Fall...so I definitely need a flexible job.

I can not belive U would metion getting pregnant and being flexible in the same sentence. U go girl.

You know it!!!! The different positions are helpful when trying to conceive!!! :laugh: :laugh: KIDDING!

I bet with -90lbs U probably have opened yourself to some new ones.

Yep, I am able to do things I never thought before!! HAHAHA!:laugh:

Good for U Hawtie.
Too embarrassed to go further. :blushing: :blushing:

LML79

Wow... sitting here eating hospital food and catching up on posts...man did I miss some stuff.... hahahaa!!!!!

timisw

Started on College to be a Pediatrician. Majoring in Chemistry and Biology.
Ended up having to leave college to help my dad retired (ALS in 1991).
Tried to return to college, but had JUST turned 21, was drinking WAY too much, partying nightly, playing/coaching Volleyball during classes, and trying to work a 40 hour plus work week. Something had to go, and it wasnt the VB or drinking! ~smiling~
Ended up spiraling until I joined the Marine Corps in 1992.
Was enlisted and worked on Circuit Cards of FA-18s down to component level.
Picked up for MECEP (commissioning program) in 1996.
Graduated from Washington State in 1998 with a BS in Environmental Science - Bilogy and minors in Chemistry and Hydrology (nope... havent used them in the USMC).
In the Marine Corps, I flew for about 2 years and ended up switching over (lack of hours) to Communications in 2001.
I have been a Network/Systems Engineer that has a lot of background in Information Assurance and Data.

shorerider

Ok, I have really thought about rather to jump in here or not but decided to take the plunge--

navy wife for 20 years, so did a lot of different things following hubby around the country from food service to vending machine route person.

Last "real" job was as an Animal Control Officer.

Then 6 years ago, I had a mid-life career change and answered the call into ministry.

I have now been a pastor in the UMC for 3 years.

I didn't share earlier because sometimes people treat you different when they find out you're a "pastor" and I'm hoping that won't happen here. I'm a person, just like the rest of you guys except I serve a "bigger," more powerful, and more loving boss then most is all.

iluvsparkles

weee this thread is great for me today!

I am an award winning graphic designer!!

ive been wanting to say that so bad all day!!!! Today i just got quite a few 1st place awards for the North Carolina Press Awards! http://www.ncpress.com/adawardsonline08/adawards08DIVC.html
yaaaay!

anyway, I work at A small publishing company that produces a newspaper in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. www.themountaineer.com

i design ads all day and i definitely love my job! It's pretty lax and i score some great freelance jobs because of my publishing connections at the paper.

shorerider

weee this thread is great for me today!

I am an award winning graphic designer!!

ive been wanting to say that so bad all day!!!! Today i just got quite a few 1st place awards for the North Carolina Press Awards! http://www.ncpress.com/adawardsonline08/adawards08DIVC.html
yaaaay!

anyway, I work at A small publishing company that produces a newspaper in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. www.themountaineer.com

i design ads all day and i definitely love my job! It's pretty lax and i score some great freelance jobs because of my publishing connections at the paper.

Congrats, Sparkles!!



LOL, I didn't even know that newpapers had graphic designers--so you how much I know about that kind of stuff!

iluvsparkles

indeed they do. We make most of the ads you see in the paper, along with actually putting the stories on the page and layout...its way fun!

memaw66

I work in a deli for the last 3 yrs.Yeah! No not really. I've always wanted to work with animals (dogs & cats) Vet or a pet groomer. I hope one day soon I will have the time and money to go to school but time fly so fast.:frown:

That's exactly what I want to do but I just can't take the pay cut to learn a new trade!

kellch

I work for Swift Transportation as a Driver Manager. I manage a fleet of 50 drivers. It's a woman's dream job at times. I get to tell 50 men where to go everyday...and they have to listen...LOL But at other times it drives ya nuts...Whine whine whine, nag nag nag...And they say women nag..HUH..:laugh: Ok would love to stay and chat but it's time to go home...:laugh:

huskergal15

I am a software developer by day (boring) and a Passion Party Consultant by night (way more interesting. :happy: )

memaw66

I am an office manager/bookkeeper for a metal buildings company. We build mininstorage buildings.

Memaw

Hubby is currently working as a glazier for a glass company.

mimzy

I am a financial aid counselor at a state university.
LOVE IT....right now.
In about a month I will be so busy I will drop lots of lbs!!

mjfer123

Im a project engineer at a small company in Westborough MA that does lighting retrofits and layouts for Fortune 500 companies. I have a degree in industrial engineering though and hope to use that more in the future, maybe potentially switch jobs in a year or two.

Koozy81

hubby is a Marine.....hott:smokin:

CyclingDiva

You are cracking me up. I HATE ENT as well and never have to scrub it hahah!
I never liked eyes, but somehow became a personal scrub for the eye doc in our group ( going on my 3rd yr with him). He works on Wednesday and doesn't let anyone else scrub with him. Last week I was on vacation so he canceled a whole day of surgery because I wasn't going to bet there. There is an RN he has worked with for 9 yrs, she does scrub me out for lunch, but that is it. Just the two of us with him all the time..He's a BRAT! But I love him to death
But I LOVE ORTHO, the saws, the drills, the whole bit! It's awesome!
My ultimate favorite is GYN though. I'm the one with the most knowledge about GYN where I work. Everyone comes to me when there is questions. We all have our strengths in different fields that is for sure. So between the 4 full time techs and 1 part time, we balance each other out :happy:
Kel~
p.s. You guys use Gelpis for sections...geeezzz don't puncture the babies head :noway: hahaha! J/K! I hate those darn things. They are about as bad as a spring retractor!

Nah, I "scrub" vaginal deliveries too. We sometimes use them if there is a 4th degree laceration... YIKES! They scare me! L&D scrubs are a little different from OR scrubs, that's why they hate us LOL We of course scrub the C/S but also BTL's, D&C's and Hysts (usually only if a c/s goes really bad, otherwise we send them down to the main OR) I kid if I have to scrub a Hyst, I start shouting for a "real" OR scrub tech to come up and relieve me LOL :laugh: Haven't scrubbed one of those in about 3 years, I'm not sure if I remember what a Heaney looks like! :laugh:

If we're not scrubbing, we stock the unit, act like a secretary, attend deliveries, process our instruments, order supplies. Lots of other stuff.

I don't know how you do the eyeball cases... YUCK!!! :sick:

I totally miss some of the big OB/GYN cases. I switched jobs from the main hospital to the surgery center a few years ago. the hospitals in our town is a joke. I now work for Sutter North/ Health and I love it!
So no more call...YEAH!!!! But I don't get to scrub hysters anymore. :frown:

Almost 90% of my co-workers I currently work with, I worked with at the hospital too. My facility has been opened for 3 yrs now. My boss was also my boss at the hospital. She pretty much hand picked her crew when our surgery center opened so we have all worked together (surgeons included) for years.
But there is less stress in our surgery center than there was at the hospital, therefore making it a a wonderful working enviroment :bigsmile:

Trust me I did everything I could to get out of scrubbing eyes at the hospital for years and some how I became the #1 scrub for eyes at the new place :happy:
I get to scrub 13 cataracts tomorrow...YEAH FOR ME LOL!!! :laugh:
Kel~