I started out working in banking during my Senior year in High School and coninued with banks for about 14 years. Then went to school and worked as a sign language interpreter for 2 years in a developmentally disabled classroom. First year I just loved it but second year was very stressful because of some changes so quit and went to work for a water color artist. After 9 years with her, went to work at a local casino and then became a supervisor, again working in the "bank " within the casino. Retired from there after 11 years to take care of elderly parents and start my own Interior Decorating and Staging business. Pretty much forced into retirement because of the economy this year. Don't really mind, more time for quilting that way!