So what do you fine people do for a living?

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  • season0508
    season0508 Posts: 33
    Work for Jbhunt transportation so I am also at a desk. Great thing is we have toasters, fridges, mircrowaves, lots of acsess & Also have 2 gyms in the Fac I work for.... Although we have them I choose to take a 30 min lunch so no time to work out, but when i get off at 230 I head straight to the gym first thing!
  • beckijay29
    beckijay29 Posts: 16
    I work for the Scottish government.....it's dead exciting....
  • PoeRaven
    PoeRaven Posts: 433 Member
    I work for a veterinary pharmaceutical company in Regulatory Affairs. Sounds too exciting for words doesn't it?
    I get up at 4:30 a.m., stap on my running shoes and GO!
    I pack veggies and a little fruit for snacking throughout the day, and also preplan meals.
  • just4peachy
    just4peachy Posts: 594 Member
    I'm a full time "single" mom (referee, financial advisor, counselor, laundress, personal shopper, etc) to a nine year old who is currently dead set on getting his black belt in under 4 years, help run the Mileage Club at my sons school, the significant other of a deployed infantry sergeant, a full time student and I'm training for my first half marathon (TEN DAYS!!).

    But I'm paid to be a part time retail photographer.

    My son and I try to have a "date night" once or twice a month where we try a new restaurant but most of the time I cook. I also keep powerbars in my purse/glovebox/gym bag/everywhere for both of us since we're constantly headed somewhere. The majority of my exercise is running right now and my mornings are flexible enough to allow for 3 gym days/week.
  • hikezilla
    hikezilla Posts: 174 Member
    Currently I work as a engineer for a data storage company. We design, build, and implement data storage facilities for hospitals, schools, governments, big companies...it's probably the best job I have ever had. I really enjoy working here. I bring my lunch.

    Most fun job I ever had was working as a curb hop at a local drive in restaurant in the 70's, or working as a timer for the National Hot Rod Association track in Indianapolis in the early 80's. Drag racing is REAL racing.
  • Foxypoo61287
    Foxypoo61287 Posts: 638 Member
    I'm a receptionist. I have a lovely desk job and as soon as I got this desk job, I packed on 20 lbs. :cry: I used to serve at a local food joint, but now I only do it about once a week. I am also on my way to being a full time single mom. I am leaving my SO because I pretty much do everything else on my own so why not live on my own. It is making things worse for me to sit at home. I joined a gym which has funky hours ( 8am-8pm on the weekends and 5am -12am on weekdays) I go to the gym after my daughter is asleep, which is around 8-830.
  • DarkNebula84
    DarkNebula84 Posts: 445 Member
    Environmental Science right now but just about ready to become a Physicist/Astronomer
  • bmblair041
    bmblair041 Posts: 35 Member
    I'm stuck in a tiny box all day swiping products across a countertop and listening to people get mad at me over the price of items.
    So there's not a lot I can do exercise-wise. I try and walk around when I can so I don't get claustrophobic or too stiff.
  • jreimund
    jreimund Posts: 64
    I am a 911 operator and dispatcher. I'm also the in house training coordinator and instructor. Long, long days (and nights) of sitting in front of multiple computer screens! Luckily, we do have a kitchen, so I can prepare healthy meals. We even have some workout equipment for down time. I love my job!
  • brian90
    brian90 Posts: 285 Member
    I am an accountant for a public accounting firm. I tend to prepare meals and snacks. There are a few healthy options in the cafeteria. But is expensive for what you get. I tend to bring my own stuff. If i go out, i just make smart choices.
  • SenoraMacias
    SenoraMacias Posts: 305 Member
    I'm a project coordinator for a global power management company. I have a desk job, so I bring all my food to work and I walk on my morning, lunch, and afternoon breaks.
  • jaxbeck
    jaxbeck Posts: 537 Member
    Hey again,

    Second post woo hoo! Just wondered what you ladies and gents do for a living and how do you fit your cooking/preparing meals around this. I work as a Close Protection Operative and most on the go all the time and find it really hard to prepare meals and stick to the timings. I'm also in the reserve armed forces and its impossible to take food on training weekends.

    Any ideas would be really appreciated :)

    Steve

    I'm in the administrative field so I am stuck in an office all day. I usually will prepare my lunches the night before as I prefer to keep my food intake fresh...IE: very little frozen/prepared meals. I typically will cook up some chicken & bring fresh veggies/salads. Luckily we have plenty of fridge and kitchen space in my office so I am able to prepare a good lunch every day.
  • LuLuSUPER
    LuLuSUPER Posts: 189
    Im an accountant by day and cosmetologist by night and weekends. during the week i pack and its great :
    weekends+cash in hand+ a tight schedule = trouble. im working on weekend discipline.
    :drinker: :flowerforyou: :laugh:
  • Babygirl928
    Babygirl928 Posts: 378 Member
    Hey again,

    Second post woo hoo! Just wondered what you ladies and gents do for a living and how do you fit your cooking/preparing meals around this. I work as a Close Protection Operative and most on the go all the time and find it really hard to prepare meals and stick to the timings. I'm also in the reserve armed forces and its impossible to take food on training weekends.

    Any ideas would be really appreciated :)

    Steve
    First thanks for your service!!! I work full time with the state, go to school and manage a household of 3 kids so i feel ya on the time restraints. I find it easy if I set aside a few hours on sunday and prepare all my meals for the week (including family dinners) I leave salad toppings already cut in tupperwares in the fridge for quick access. Also pre-cook meals and freeze them so i can just throw them in the oven to heat. hope that helps. Good luck
  • carolbaker000
    carolbaker000 Posts: 58 Member
    Business consultant - mostly based from home.
    Too handy for the fridge so I plan my shopping and meal planner weekly.
    Then I stick to it and don't buy things which are on the naughty list.

    Goes to pot when I'm out visiting clients and socialising.
  • clareshard1
    clareshard1 Posts: 11
    lol!
  • Charliesuccess
    Charliesuccess Posts: 181 Member
    Watch the leaves on the tree outside my window grow, turn brown, fall and grow again....and play on MFP all day! I dont like my job....boring!
  • KelseyDawn84
    KelseyDawn84 Posts: 129 Member
    I am a scheduler for an energy company (and a mom).

    I plan a week of meals every weekend, and prepare all meals (breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks) the night before. The crockpot is my savior.
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    Scottish government....
    I didn't think that was possible.
  • AlbaAngel25
    AlbaAngel25 Posts: 484 Member
    when im not a stay at home momma, I am a P.Banker. Its pretty easy for me to make lunches. I usually make a salad, or bring in left overs from dinner, sit at a desk all day :) We have a watercooler so i drink tons of water all dayyy
  • nicollesnewbody
    nicollesnewbody Posts: 2 Member
    IM A APPOINTMENT COORDINATOR FOR A CAR DEALERSHIP, SITTING ON MY BUTT MOST OF THE TIME ,LOL
    I ALSO HAVE A HARD TIME COMMING UP WITH LUNCHES , :smile:
  • ScottyNoHotty
    ScottyNoHotty Posts: 1,957 Member
    Structural steel / rebar estimator and project manager for a family owned steel business.
    Also, part time hunter, fisher, nature lover, and firearm enthusiast.
  • LReneeWalker
    LReneeWalker Posts: 213 Member
    I am a 911 operator and dispatcher. I'm also the in house training coordinator and instructor. Long, long days (and nights) of sitting in front of multiple computer screens! Luckily, we do have a kitchen, so I can prepare healthy meals. We even have some workout equipment for down time. I love my job!

    I am pretty sure we have the best job! We also have a full kitchen and work out equipment. I cant use the equipment but on the slight chance we have down time I walk laps around the office.
  • VenomousDuck
    VenomousDuck Posts: 206
    I am a chef. It is brutal to work around food all day...
  • Spence_
    Spence_ Posts: 139 Member
    Marketing copywriter (no, nothing to do with copyrights)...
  • btanton27
    btanton27 Posts: 186 Member
    im an office manager of a grocery store, which means im sitting behind a desk for 90% of the day. i usually bring a lunch with me but on the occasions i dont i can buy something healthy at the store. its nice to have the promotion but sucks at the same time because before i was working in the deli and running around the store all day long. now i just sit. and sit. and sit....
  • mccarol1956
    mccarol1956 Posts: 422 Member
    I am an ICU Nurse, working 12.5 hour night shifts. Edited to add I pack my lunches!
  • sweetness48
    sweetness48 Posts: 61
    I'm a dental hygienist. I tell people to brush and floss or their teeth will rot and fall out of their head. Maybe in a more refined manner, but they get the point ;)
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    I'm an academic psychologist. I run several programmes, I write, I teach, and I edit a couple of journals. It's a busy life, and I work long hours. I find if I exercise and eat well, I work better.
  • herownkindofwonderfull
    herownkindofwonderfull Posts: 307 Member
    Juvenile Corrections Officer / Counselor for at-risk youth...

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