What do you do for a living?
#131
Part Owner of a HVAC and Electrical contracting busniess also own a carwash and run a 100+cow/calf ranch. Break and train miniature horses to drive and ride. But favorite is causing trouble with the grandkids where getting really good at it
#133
Well, here is another nurse. I've been an Operating Room RN for 36 years, specializing in Cardiac Surgery. Things really have changed in all those years. Funny, I decided to go and work in the large downtown teachng hospital where I did my nursing education. I thought I would stay for a year, and here I am 36 years later, still in the same OR. We have 21 ORs and specialize in Cardiac, major oncology and transplants. It's a busy place but rewarding. Not as much time for quilting as I would like, but hopefully retirement is not too far away.
#134
My first career was domestic engineer and childcare specialist. Then I trained to be a nurse and retired from that on disability from back problems and fibromyalgia. Now I'm just retired and love it! Most days are my own to do with as I please. I am now a domestic goddess! :lol: :D
#136
[quote=Caroltee]After reading everyone’s post and all your exciting careers….. really makes me feel like a nobody[/quo
I never define myself by my career but by my friends,hobbies,faith and family.So when I retire I will still be somebody.
I never define myself by my career but by my friends,hobbies,faith and family.So when I retire I will still be somebody.
#137
I am a RN/Health Care Coordinator for a small nonprofit agency that provides adult day health services to those who are developmentally disabled/traumatic brain injuries.
I LOVE my job. I used to work in CCU and will never step foot in a hospital again.
I started quilting the year I got married to "have something to do" when I moved to a new state w/ dh to start our careers(both working opposite shifts) and I ride horses to stay in shape!
I LOVE my job. I used to work in CCU and will never step foot in a hospital again.
I started quilting the year I got married to "have something to do" when I moved to a new state w/ dh to start our careers(both working opposite shifts) and I ride horses to stay in shape!
#138
My career was retail based. After college I was the store manager of 2 different Joann Fabrics. We moved a lot with my husband's career & I had other retail management jobs the last one was working in & being a buyer for a small upscale women's clothing store. I have been fortunate enough to be able to stay home with my children & that has been the best job of all! Now that the are (mostly!) grown I am able to do some travelling with my husband (he travels quite a bit for his job) & indulge myself in my quilting & sewing!
#139
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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I'm happily retired. I officially hate to make any commitments that require me to get up before 9:00 AM five (or more) days a week. In fact, I've become commitment-phobic and have to force myself to commit to planning anything out of the ordinary - except seeing my grandkids, which is ALWAYS delightful and out of the ordinary!
I'm not depressed by retirement at all, I just love being the 'boss of me'! I hate the thought of ever being on a "schedule" again and guard my time jealously! However, for the first time in my life I am enjoying hosting guests in our home. Seems that in the past, with all my other commitments (work, home, kids,husband), entertaining was just more work to me, a chore.
And I did stumble into quilting, which takes up a lot of time and keeps my brain active!
I'm not depressed by retirement at all, I just love being the 'boss of me'! I hate the thought of ever being on a "schedule" again and guard my time jealously! However, for the first time in my life I am enjoying hosting guests in our home. Seems that in the past, with all my other commitments (work, home, kids,husband), entertaining was just more work to me, a chore.
And I did stumble into quilting, which takes up a lot of time and keeps my brain active!
#140
Originally Posted by Caroltee
After reading everyone’s post and all your exciting careers….. really makes me feel like a nobody
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