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Went to school for Business and Interior Design...when I graduated from college, I worked in a furniture store for 2 months and hated it and quit.
Since then I have mostly worked retail...managed a craft department in a store, managed a basket/wicker furniture, and stretched fabric store with stitching and trapunto done on the fabrics....worked in a needlework store, then in a quilt store, then bought a quilt store, then had 2 kids, moved, and opened another quilt shop with a partner...all fun jobs...but also a lot of work. Then my husband passed away and I had to get a "real" job...and for 6 years have worked in healthcare/related jobs...first in the cafeteria at hospital, then on surgical services floor as administrative assistant, and now as patient service representative at large clinic. |
Civil Engineer, Computer Operator, Textile Engineer, now Disabled and Quilting to my hearts content. jb
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I am a retired elementary teacher; married with 3 grown children, 10 grandchildren, & one grandson-in-law.
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Iworked with DYFS, (abused children) later taught stained glass.
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I am a Jack-of-all trades! I was a teacher, a Salvation Army Officer. I raised a family of 7 (4 of my own and 3 of my brother-in-laws). I retired a few years ago from the newspaper industry where I worked for 20 years. I began as a reporter and ended up managing the local weekly. But, my real love is quilting, carving leather, knitting, crocheting and upholstery (the later of which I ran a business from my basement for a few years while raising my children. I'm still doing most of it when the need arises.
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Singer-Musician-A&R Director
then Writer then Social Worker then Government Media Relations and Public Information Officer Now veil designer and internet entrepreneur |
Teacher assistant working with special needs students for the past 18 years. Previously did daycare in my home while my 5 children were growing up. Was also very blessed to be able to work with a good friend in her Quilt shop until it closed a few years ago. Really miss it.
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Retired Nurse Practitioner, grandma of 6 & great grandma of 1
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Own my own bookkeeping business.
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Recently retired Computer Media Specialist. I do a lot of substitute teaching to support my quilting habit.
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Teller Manager on leave at the moment. My dream is to start a fmq business and work part time for benefits.
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Teacher for 35 years
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I want that job! hv bn a jack of all trades. Right out of school, Pru. Ins Co.: school nurse's aide, teacher asst.; letter carrier, sales for dept. store; ass't florist; florist/ store mgr.: receptionist, Port Capt. Asst.-large oil/shipping co.: Personnel Mgr./ Medical claims Mgr.; Ins. claims adjuster. Semi retired in '96, fully retired in 2003. and loving it.
Originally Posted by nab1213
I am the Quality Assurance Manager For a Candy Company.
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Former librarian and gift shop owner, presently semi-retired.
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Originally Posted by MYWR
physician - semi retired and work on review isues at home online mostly
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I'm a kindergarten teacher who is approaching retirement. I plan to spend a lot of time quilting once I am retired.
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Math teacher. Mostly high school but some 8 th grade. Looking forward to retirement within next two years.
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Believe it or not.....I stitch all day for a living!I just happen to make shoes for New Balance Athletic Shoes!Love going to work when its also my passion!
Originally Posted by Quilterfay
I was thinking that we would put down our occupation BUT we would read to see if anyone else had the same occupation. So in the end we should know how many - ie: 23 nurses, 25 teachers.
I will start I am a Fraud Investigator -1 |
I am retired now, but I worked in a Research Laboratory for 35 years, very interesting and rewarding working with clever people, I worked on the Australian Satellite System with two clever American's we "Poached" from NASA.
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I've been in bookkeeping/accounting for over 20 years.
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I'm a RN, with two certifications.
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Originally Posted by doodledo
Maybe once I grow up I will know what I want to be. As for now I was a realtor, hubby decided to buy property and open up a campground so I had a craft store and a Christmas store to get us threw. I have since closed those stores, now I am maintenance and book keeping at our campground, I raise organic chickens for meat and eggs and love to organic garden. Right now I am trying to get some campers to start getting together to quilt.
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RN, specialized in Coronary Care,trauma and taught classes for EMTs ,Then the last 10 years traveled all over the state of Texas,auditing medical records of hospitals quality of care and coding for TMF,which is Texas Medical Foundation.
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R.N. emergency room, then urgent care, doctor's office and visiting nurse for aging and long term care (county job). Retired early because of my hearing. Love being retired so I can catch up on all the craft/quilting projects I have.
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Years ago I worked in a factory where we made TV picture tubes. The last such plant in the US, to make them.
I also drove school bus and delivered papers for a time. Other than that I am a mom, gardner, and all those other lil jobs. Now I am retired but keep busy, quilting etc. |
Was a legal secretary for 11 years, stay-at-home-mom for 13 years, special education teacher and now a longarm quilter.
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It is so interesting reading about all my quilting friends! I'm a retired teacher, now a Physical Therapist Assistant (part time)... more time to quilt!! :-D
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Retired Accountant, Credit Manager and CFO. Last job was with a large wholesaler for a/c units and supplies.
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I previously worked for an airline prior to deciding to buy my Gammill. I loved that work but the airline closed the Bangor station. I had previously worked for the airport/City doing Passenger Service (loved that job) and security screening. Only downside to both jobs was constant sleep deprevation.
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Real Estate Broker - I own a firm with 10 agents. And some days I wonder what I was thinking. If it were not for this forum and you guys I would be nuts.
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I am a Sr Collection Specialist for Toshiba America Medical System but hoping to retire in April.
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I retired almost 12 years ago from the federal government, worked in Real Estate. Now working two days a week in an office.
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Public Health Nurse
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I have been an LPN for 45 years. For 10 years while raising 3 children as a single mom, I worked as an appointment coordinator, was able to turn off the phone at quitting time and leave! Needed to be home when the kids were home!! Then became a certified Pharmacy Tech for 4 years. Have been back in nursing now for 5 years and will finish out my working days as an LPN, I am hoping the good Lord will allow me to work 5 more years in a job I love!! I read all 37 pages, and am amazed by the diversity! I counted 6 LPN's.
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accounts payable, and now a licensing specialist for a mortgage company, new laws require loan officers and mortgage companies to be licensed - I facilitate that, I have over 500 loan officers I work with daily.
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Originally Posted by Janetlmt
I was a floral designer for local florists. I came home from work one day and husband said.."I have an idea" I thought uh oh...! "You are going to open your own shop!" So..I gave notice and in two weeks I opened my own flower shop. I started on a shoe string budget..and thrived for 15 years. Our daughter got married..and she and I did all of the work for it. My DH helped us. On the way home after the wedding he said, " I have an idea...another UH OH!" "I think you should close the shop and stay home and quilt. I didn't realize how hard this job is" I just turned my head and said "OKAY"
I loved being a floral designer. I have been retired for 5 years. I have been quilting for 28 years and love every single moment of it. I am also a soldier fighting a battle with cancer. Peace and Blessings, I pray for complete healing for your cancer, in Jesus name Amen. God bless you and yours and may he wrap his loving arms around and fill you with his love with no place for cancer. |
I retired as a pediatric physical therapist. I loved the kids I treated and enjoyed educating families about their child's condition. However, health care is changing and the continued emphasis on "billable" time was enough to push me out the door. I enjoy this board and this thread was interesting. We're a very diverse group.
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i'm a registered nurse. i work as a clinical health facility surveyor taking complaints and reviewing reports. i used to work in a male prison and before an inpatient oncology unit
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I previously worked for an airline prior to deciding to buy my Gammill. I loved that work but the airline closed the Bangor station. I had previously worked for the airport/City doing Passenger Service (loved that job) and security screening. Only downside to both jobs was constant sleep deprevation.
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associate in wholesale and masters in fine and fiberarts worked as a fashion designer in germany for 20 years but now iam at home, disabled and quilting
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