What is your profession?

[Ehingen Guy]

I'm an office clerk. My main job is to digitize the paperwork of various clients onto DVDs, as well as digitizing company data (orders, bills, applications, etc.).

 

[EgotisticalKarp]

I work part time as a life guard while I make my way through High School, only 2 years left *-*

 

[littletwinclouds]

professional NEET ahaha

(not really, I used to work as a travel agent but my mental health has been so bad that I haven't been working since Jan and I am in the process of applying for disability. I have lots of time to play video games though! And my bf and I are learning coding on the side, we hope to set up our own business eventually)

 

[toadsworthy]

oh I like this thread its cool to see what everyone does around here! Mad respect to those working with kids and especially kids with disabilities.

I'm in grad school for a master's in Genetic Counseling. We meet with clients to deliver test results and diagnoses, give them appropriate information about diagnosis and what screening results mean, provide information about what to do after said results and help them make best and most informed decisions for themselves. As you can tell, that comes with a lot of emotional stuff... so we train to help counsel them and be with them through these impactful times. I love it though it can be taxing, being able to help people through tough times and support them while giving them information to me seems like the perfect thing for me

 

[Samansu]

Whoa! Totally lost track of this thread while I was sick! So many replies! ^-^

I don't have a job yet. In fact, I'm only in 7th grade haha ("that explains a lot" I can hear people saying lol). Better embrace these days while I can! I hear growing up is difficult.

Haha nothing wrong with that! Glad you know to enjoy it while it lasts! It will be over before you know it! ^-^

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Hairstylist, but I'm really considering leaving the beauty industry because I don't care about beauty >__>

My sister was going to be a hair stylist, but decided it wasn't for her. Good luck with whatever you decide to do! ^-^

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I was actually thinking about it this morning how strange it is that I ended up in a teaching job. Because looking back, I don't think it was ever in my big plan or ideal job. I had the usual possibly unobtainable dreams for being an astronaut and things, but I'm pretty sure I always wanted to do something with animals. Not sure how or when that changed from animals to children Also working in the police force was also something I considered after I left school, I may well have gone on to do that had there been any vacancies in my local area at the time. Generally I do enjoy my job, as challenging and physically demanding as it is, I wouldn't want to work in any other area than SEN.

Funny how life works out huh? Glad you enjoy what you do! It's a tough job for sure, but being in the police force would have been difficult as well!

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Web Designer, but I wanted to migrate to Interior Design area

Oh that would be fun! ^-^ Are you more interested in homes or office areas?

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I work for the US Forest Service. It's not glamorous but somebody's gotta do it.

True, but Mike Rowe taught us we should respect those with hard 'non-glamorous' jobs. We need those people, and I'm thankful you do what you do. Do you work in one of the National Parks?

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I'm an office clerk. My main job is to digitize the paperwork of various clients onto DVDs, as well as digitizing company data (orders, bills, applications, etc.).

That cool! what kind of office do you work in?

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I work part time as a life guard while I make my way through High School, only 2 years left *-*

That's awesome! Do you enjoy it? I worked through High School too, but at Taco Bell XD. Hang in there! ^-^

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professional NEET ahaha

(not really, I used to work as a travel agent but my mental health has been so bad that I haven't been working since Jan and I am in the process of applying for disability. I have lots of time to play video games though! And my bf and I are learning coding on the side, we hope to set up our own business eventually)

I'm sorry to hear about your mental health. I suffer from clinical depression myself, so I can relate. I hope you get the help you need and are able to get on disability if that is what you need. Good luck with the coding! ^-^ <3

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oh I like this thread its cool to see what everyone does around here! Mad respect to those working with kids and especially kids with disabilities.

I'm in grad school for a master's in Genetic Counseling. We meet with clients to deliver test results and diagnoses, give them appropriate information about diagnosis and what screening results mean, provide information about what to do after said results and help them make best and most informed decisions for themselves. As you can tell, that comes with a lot of emotional stuff... so we train to help counsel them and be with them through these impactful times. I love it though it can be taxing, being able to help people through tough times and support them while giving them information to me seems like the perfect thing for me

Oh wow! That sounds really interesting! I imagine the results can be quite shocking for some people. I'm glad they train you to counsel and support them! I can imagine you have some rough days, but I'm glad you enjoy it and feel like it is a perfect fit for you! ^-^

 

[chaicow]

I'm currently a sophomore in high school. School is kinda sucking right now because it's so stressful and I have so much homework. I'm losing a ton of my hair due to school stress which is making me more upset. I heard that junior year is worse. Why does school have to be so stressful. School is probably going to take like ten years off of my life. I also have so many after school activities but I love my after school activities more than I love school. I feel like I'm going to die.

 

[Oldcatlady]

I'm in my last year of high school, but I just applied for nursing and accounting in the university in my city. I'm still unsure if I want to stay or move to another city for my studies.

 

[Corrie]

I'm in my third year of Graphic Design and it's literally terrifying when I think about working "in the real world." This upcoming April is when I hit the streets! So my profession is/will be a Graphic Designer.

 

[dankity]

I'm not old enough to have an actual full time job, but I am writing an anthropologic book.

 

[Samansu]

I'm currently a sophomore in high school. School is kinda sucking right now because it's so stressful and I have so much homework. I'm losing a ton of my hair due to school stress which is making me more upset. I heard that junior year is worse. Why does school have to be so stressful. School is probably going to take like ten years off of my life. I also have so many after school activities but I love my after school activities more than I love school. I feel like I'm going to die.

I'm sorry you are so stressed right now. :C I had to work full time and go to school full time for my junior and senior year, so I can understand your stress. Are you sure the hair loss is stress? I don't know, but maybe it is worth going to the doctor about it if you haven't already. School is incredibly stressful in general though, and they love to pile on the homework. I'm glad you have fun after school activities to do though. It is important you do something that makes you happy! ^-^ Try and hang in there ok?

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I'm in my last year of high school, but I just applied for nursing and accounting in the university in my city. I'm still unsure if I want to stay or move to another city for my studies.

Nursing and accounting? Are you planning on doing both, or choosing once you start studying them? I went to a school in my town for the first two years and finished at a school in another city. Maybe that could be a happy middle ground? Good luck with finishing up your senior year! ^-^

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I'm in my third year of Graphic Design and it's literally terrifying when I think about working "in the real world." This upcoming April is when I hit the streets! So my profession is/will be a Graphic Designer.

Try not to be too scared! I graduated in 2011 which was a TERRIBLE time to hit the job market. The job market is much better now than it was a few years ago. That doesn't mean you won't have to look for a while though. Just don't get discouraged! If you keep applying you will get in somewhere! ^-^

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I'm not old enough to have an actual full time job, but I am writing an anthropologic book.

Wow that sounds impressive. What is your book about? ^-^

 

[lostineverfreeforest]

True, but Mike Rowe taught us we should respect those with hard 'non-glamorous' jobs. We need those people, and I'm thankful you do what you do. Do you work in one of the National Parks?

Thanks. It's largely an unappreciated/unrecognized job but we're the ones who keep the forests nice, clean, and alive for everyone to enjoy. Also serve as fire watch/fighting on the side so all our work doesn't burn to the ground. And yup, had opportunities to move to other regions but I'm happy living where I am.

 

[Chris]

Haha! I WISH I could be an eternal student! I love school! XD What are you studying now? ^.^

Applied Sciences. My course is an equivalent to first year of degree study and I'm lucky to even be on it as I'm ridiculously under-qualified. Due to already having a degree (and a solid plan for financing further studies) they allowed me the opportunity to skip ahead - effectively speeding up graduation by two years. I'm also self-teaching a course in Human Biology on top of it because I love to torture myself it will save me another year. I'm hoping to specialise in marine science next year.

I didn't think taking up fish-keeping to keep me sane in my final year of university would turn into changing my whole life plan haha. My original plan was to be doing a Masters in Screenwriting this year.

 

[Alienfish]

Applied Sciences. My course is an equivalent to first year of degree study and I'm lucky to even be on it as I'm ridiculously under-qualified. Due to already having a degree (and a solid plan for financing further studies) they allowed me the opportunity to skip ahead - effectively speeding up graduation by two years. I'm also self-teaching a course in Human Biology on top of it because I love to torture myself it will save me another year. I'm hoping to specialise in marine science next year.

I didn't think taking up fish-keeping to keep me sane in my final year of university would turn into changing my whole life plan haha. My original plan was to be doing a Masters in Screenwriting this year.

Dang, marine science sounds really interesting. Totally wish I was better at those maths and science subjects huhu. Enjoy all you're doing though, I admire people who actually have this well-thought plan of what they want to do.

 

[Chris]

Dang, marine science sounds really interesting. Totally wish I was better at those maths and science subjects huhu. Enjoy all you're doing though, I admire people who actually have this well-thought plan of what they want to do.

I like to pretend I have a plan but this was totally spontaneous haha. I toyed with the idea for a few months, then out of the blue on July 25th I contacted an undergraduate advisor to see what I would need to have a marine science application considered. And because I'm ambitious stubborn, I started sending out applications two days later for science courses starting August 22nd. It took four colleges, three interviews, 10+ courses, and way too may rejections to find one that would offer me a place so close to the beginning of the academic year. All seemed hopeless until I got an offer August 15th!

 

[Alienfish]

I like to pretend I have a plan but this was totally spontaneous haha. I toyed with the idea for a few months, then out of the blue on July 25th I contacted an undergraduate advisor to see what I would need to have a marine science application considered. And because I'm ambitious stubborn, I started sending out applications two days later for science courses starting August 22nd. It took four colleges, three interviews, 10+ courses, and way too may rejections to find one that would offer me a place so close to the beginning of the academic year. All seemed hopeless until I got an offer August 15th!

Ahh, congrats on everything! I hope it'll be dang tons of fun but still even if it was not a plan it must feel really great to be accepted that soon before it started!

 

[Chris]

Ahh, congrats on everything! I hope it'll be dang tons of fun but still even if it was not a plan it must feel really great to be accepted that soon before it started!

Ah, thank you! It was a great relief. I love the course and the class. Definitely feel like I'm where I'm meant to be now.

 

[Samansu]

Applied Sciences. My course is an equivalent to first year of degree study and I'm lucky to even be on it as I'm ridiculously under-qualified. Due to already having a degree (and a solid plan for financing further studies) they allowed me the opportunity to skip ahead - effectively speeding up graduation by two years. I'm also self-teaching a course in Human Biology on top of it because I love to torture myself it will save me another year. I'm hoping to specialise in marine science next year.

I didn't think taking up fish-keeping to keep me sane in my final year of university would turn into changing my whole life plan haha. My original plan was to be doing a Masters in Screenwriting this year.

That is awesome that you were able to skip ahead! Haha I understand about the 'torturing yourself' thing. I was the same way when I was in school. Marine Science will be really cool. I hope you enjoy it. It is awesome that you found your passion by accident like that! We should all be so lucky! ^-^

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Thanks. It's largely an unappreciated/unrecognized job but we're the ones who keep the forests nice, clean, and alive for everyone to enjoy. Also serve as fire watch/fighting on the side so all our work doesn't burn to the ground. And yup, had opportunities to move to other regions but I'm happy living where I am.

I'm glad that you are happy where you are! I would like to thank you for the work you do! It is very important (especially the fire watch/fighting)! Stay safe out there! ^-^

 

[Le-Vane]

I'm a florist for our town's grocery store! I hadn't expected I'd get the job at all, I just went in to get a cashier position, and three months later moved over. It's fun, fluffy kind of work. Unless it's a homecoming or prom. I just had to make over 50 corsages in one night a couple weeks ago. o ~ o;

 

[Samansu]

I'm a florist for our town's grocery store! I hadn't expected I'd get the job at all, I just went in to get a cashier position, and three months later moved over. It's fun, fluffy kind of work. Unless it's a homecoming or prom. I just had to make over 50 corsages in one night a couple weeks ago. o ~ o;

That sounds cool! I'm glad that you like it. You know unless you are working near homecoming or prom... That can't be fun at all! :C Do you get any sort of freedom with arrangements, or do you just have to make what they tell you to?

 

[ams]

Nothing wrong with that! What are you studying? ^-^

I'm a few weeks late on this reply but I'm studying medicine now and my first degree was in biochemistry. I was pretty set on becoming a teacher when I was younger and most of my past job experiences have been in child care. I'll probably be a pediatrician or family doctor.