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  • JayneWilson1963
    JayneWilson1963 Posts: 543 Member
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    Auditor
  • NicolCook
    NicolCook Posts: 489 Member
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    I am a childcare provider. Have a daycare at my house :)
  • Jones4177
    Jones4177 Posts: 136
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    IT Service Desk/Help Desk Support
  • barbied123
    barbied123 Posts: 18 Member
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    Daycare Assistant Director/Wedding Coordinator
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
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    Business Broker - Equity Liquidation
  • Biancalee76
    Biancalee76 Posts: 107
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    Professional organizer aka stay at home mom!
  • natekorpusik
    natekorpusik Posts: 176 Member
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    Full time army infantry
  • PudgyPigeon
    PudgyPigeon Posts: 89 Member
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    Volunteer at a local Animal Shelter and house cleaner, dust killer, cat feeder, and a wife.
  • LilianaGarciia
    LilianaGarciia Posts: 146 Member
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    sales assistent at House of fraser

    going back to college soon to get a teaching assistent qualification
  • hayley26d
    hayley26d Posts: 80 Member
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    Im a childminder. Run childcare from my own home
  • yeabby
    yeabby Posts: 643 Member
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    School Improvement Specialist
  • BVegasIs4Lovers
    BVegasIs4Lovers Posts: 27 Member
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    Customer Service Rep at a CANDY company. It's hard to resist somedays...
  • newcolleen
    newcolleen Posts: 1
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    School Occupational Therapist
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
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    Executive Director of a Family Health Team
  • Josee76
    Josee76 Posts: 533 Member
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    Stay at home DAD.

    I do every job under the sun. Plus get occasional "comments" from people who just don't get it. Great stress, greater reward.
    What do you mean, comments?

    Comments I've gotten when out in public with the girls:
    "Better you than me."
    "Can't find a job?"
    "I wish MY husband spent time with our kids."
    "Your wife must be enjoying the break"
    Or, "Is your wife at home sleeping right now?"
    "Your wife taught you well!"
    "I'd NEVER let my husband out with our kids."
    "So your wife is okay with this?"
    "Do you want me to watch your kids for you while you shop?" (A total stranger!!!)
    "You're a brave man."

    Once, at a Costco, an older couple came up and looked at the girls (they were 3,1, and 1 at the time). We were starting to leave when the man said, "Better you than me, buddy." (A VERY common male response). As we walked away, I heard, WHACK! "OW! I meant that I couldn't do that myself!" That made for a good chuckle.

    I must in good conscience, give credit to my kids. They're angels in public, and have always made me look like a better father than I actually am. I couldn't imagine going all the places I've gone with them, if they were difficult. There've been some moments - meltdowns here and there, and some sprints through the grocery, while I had a full and heavy cart. WORKOUT! Still, they've always made it look easy.

    They are angels in public because they are well parented! Keep it up! :)
  • Tianna73
    Tianna73 Posts: 11
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    Registered Cardiac Sonographer
  • SoHereWeAre
    SoHereWeAre Posts: 1
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    I build cars
  • TGomo
    TGomo Posts: 35
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    I underwrite commercial loans (banking).
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
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    Stay at home DAD.

    I do every job under the sun. Plus get occasional "comments" from people who just don't get it. Great stress, greater reward.
    What do you mean, comments?

    Comments I've gotten when out in public with the girls:
    "Better you than me."
    "Can't find a job?"
    "I wish MY husband spent time with our kids."
    "Your wife must be enjoying the break"
    Or, "Is your wife at home sleeping right now?"
    "Your wife taught you well!"
    "I'd NEVER let my husband out with our kids."
    "So your wife is okay with this?"
    "Do you want me to watch your kids for you while you shop?" (A total stranger!!!)
    "You're a brave man."

    Once, at a Costco, an older couple came up and looked at the girls (they were 3,1, and 1 at the time). We were starting to leave when the man said, "Better you than me, buddy." (A VERY common male response). As we walked away, I heard, WHACK! "OW! I meant that I couldn't do that myself!" That made for a good chuckle.

    I must in good conscience, give credit to my kids. They're angels in public, and have always made me look like a better father than I actually am. I couldn't imagine going all the places I've gone with them, if they were difficult. There've been some moments - meltdowns here and there, and some sprints through the grocery, while I had a full and heavy cart. WORKOUT! Still, they've always made it look easy.
    It's 2012, but sexism is alive and well in the world. That just makes me sad.

    Or maybe they are jealous. I have to admit I kind of am. I'd love to be able to stay home with kids, that would be the most rewarding job (and the hardest one!) I can think of.
  • doug63
    doug63 Posts: 2 Member
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    HD mechanic

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