What do you guys do for a living?

chooriyah

I work for an aid organization in Yemen. Love it.

Don't worry about not knowing what you want to do yet. Try out as many different things as possible (courses; temporary jobs; activities) and see what sticks. I think there is too much pressure on people to find out what they are 'truly passionate about' too early. Most of us don't know, and it's a process of trial and error, making adjustments and trying new things until we find something that sticks.

Some things to think about that might help you...What is your favourite course at school? What is your favourite thing to do in your free time (obviously, if you can make a living of doing something which you would do for free anyway, that is a major bonus)? Are you a desk job kinda person? Do you need to be outside or doing something physical? Do you get bored easily or do you like to concentrate on a task? Do you like to work alone or with a team all the time?

I also found the Myers-Briggs test interesting in terms of insight into personality. I think a big part of the reason that I like my job is that I'm an introvert and more naturally suited to working alone in a desk job type situation, and communicate best through writing. Although I seem to remember that the test recommended that I be a plumber, so perhaps ignore that part of it (:

surfmonkey17

I am a medical transcriptionist. Don't love the job, but it has allowed me to stay at home with my son and gives me a lot of flexibility with my schedule, which is good as I also homeschool and our schedule is never the same from day to day with all the different activities we like to do. I recently started a pet-sitting company and hope to eventually be able to quit the transcription work as soon as I build enough of a clientele.

BonnieandClyde29

I am a Night Property Manager at a timeshare resort and a part time night auditor at another timeshare resort, it's easy work, and most days i love my actual job, but hate the customers.....Not looking to make a career out of customer service, but not sure what i want to do as well...

Gallowmere1984

I work in the asphalt industry. My particular position works very well for someone of my...demeanor. I've been here since I was 19, and I'll probably be here until they bury my *kitten*.

piratesaregrand

Event planner. Lots of stressful work

thebigcb

I'm a Fireman based in Dublin, Ireland.

Joking, financial trader

seal57

I'm a taxi driver...I love it....

JamesOfLondon

Director in a financial org.

Hours / pay / benefits are great.

But I'll stop when I've earned enough to do so.


Dream job would be martial arts or scuba instructor, or writer. But I'd want my salary for the long-term / early freedom it will grant me, which isn't what those tend to pay.

georgygirl

Theres hope for me then

JamesOfLondon

There's almost always hope.

BubblySharon

I am a Home Health Aide. I help the elderly and disabled in their own homes. Love my job!

nexangelus

Was in admin (just got laid off) am now going into care work...

brevislux

I'm a research assistant, currently a grad student also. The pay is very low but the job is pretty interesting.
My goal is working in translation or proofreading because I want to work from home. My field is language and languages so it's perfect for me.

rrneal625

Nurse x 25 years, health care management for the last 13....always nursing jobs available!

Asterope1

I'm a bodyguard for Tom Cruise and moonlight as an underwater demolitions expert. No, really I'm an independent finance consultant.

bellydancer124

I'm a Paralegal.

Being stuck indoors in front of a computer all day is akin to torture for me, so I don't recommend it. I only do this because it pays well.

Tilran

I'm a contract IT Recruiter. Fun times, work at alot of different places and network with alot of different folks.

ohpiper

I'm an interpreter. Also have experience as an adjunct professor in my field. Background in psychology as well. Avocational career as a bagpiper.

xanderhwl

Facilities Maintenance coordinator for National Grid (UK). Also completing my Degree in Business Studies this year! Never too late

Maddalen101

I'm a writer. Have laptop will travel. Will write for food, Rent, clothes, and goodies, too.
How did I get here? I followed what I was interested in.
I also had a goal ... which was to see my name in print, as the person having written a particular story.
Maybe that was a dumb goal, but I sure was thrilled the first time I saw a published article with my name under the title.
I now make a living writing, which is what I love.
Along the way, I found interesting people, events and elements to write about, which have been bonuses.

My advice: Figure out WHY you like doing what you do. Never mind if the reason seems dumb. You don't have to confess to it.
Knowing the why will set you on your path.

Also, there's no harm in following more than one path - you'll get to where you're supposed to be as long as you keep pushing the little cars forward. No bit of learning ever goes to waste. I was a word processing temp for years, which kept a roof over my head and food on the table while I figured out next steps or waited out lousy economies. I still use much of what I learned at those little dinky jobs today.

Hope this helped, Maddy

NyxariaMoon

High Risk Labor and Delivery RN for 13 1/2 years but for the past two years I've been working as a Business Analyst for a small software company who develops and manufactures a Nursecall system for use in hospitals. I do all the testing of the software, document bugs and assign to the developers, and write all the user documentation for our product, as well as write user guides for 3rd party integrations.

Kind of boring but I don't have to work weekends or nights anymore.

Cindib13

I'm a neonatal registered nurse. And no I don't just feed and cuddle babies all day.

schell81

I'm an Office Manager. I really like it because I can find work pretty much anywhere, the pay is decent, and stress is low. Bookkeeping and office work is great because you can be full time, part time, or even work from home if you'd like. I've always been good with numbers and solving problems. It's a good fit for me.
I took Business admin in University and this is where I ended up

theskinnylist

Currently work for a finance firm (in the wealth management and investments department) and getting my nutrition degree in the evenings...

wendyj910

I work from home doing criminal background checks. I love it! I was a massage therapist and esthetician for 10 years before I did this.

cwag_afw

I work in accounting at a Juvenile Detention Center!

anneerick

I'm a long term strategic and finanical planner for a municipal governement.
and
I LOVE IT!!

lauraghm

Im a legal exec also still in college to become a criminologist

emmalouc93

I am in hairdressing. I have grown to hate it. The hair itself, fun. The job, hell.

I always wanted to do criminal justice or law, just never afforded college.. .I hope to do it in the near future!:)

poetictraveller

I develop performance textiles...