What do we all do . . . .?

[831phil]

I am a Senior NHS Administrator working in a mental health unit. Need to find a new job though as not happy at the moment.

Worked from home (medical secretarial work) for 5 years whilst the kids were young and actual miss the freedom this afforded me, but not much work around for home typing.

I also have set up and run an adoption website - providing cards and gifts for adopters and foster carers. Love it, and just wish it was enough to enable me to give up my NHS career xxx

 

[wizzbang]

What an interesting bunch of people ! A community to be proud of it seems to me.
Lynne x

 

[drylaw]

at the moment i'm a learning assistant in a primary school work with primary 1s also work part time for a large national diy store
have done a variety of jobs over the years from clerical on building sites, local government cleaning, pubs, childminding, ran my own sandwich company,shop assistant, party plan ,shelf stacker you name it ive done it

 

[Stellap]

Legal secretary working in medical negligence (babies mostly who have cerebral palsy through negligence)

 

[sicknote]

I have a list :0(

Before i became Ill due to IIh,lupus,arthrits,fibromyalgia etc

I'm 29 & these are the jobs i'v done, but i must point out that i have never been sacked lol I get bored easily & crave more Experiances

chamber maid/order picker/carpenter/receptionist/dental nurse/veternairy nurse assistant/driver/shop assistant/care home assistant/laundry assistant/Plant hire administrator/community carer for elderly & disabled/Kitchen staff/telephonist/customer service manager/Qualified licensed dog handler-racing trainer/plumbing equipment supplier/Pot puri packer/nuts & bolts packer at T&P/data inputer/inport & export of leather sofa's.........I think that covers it :8855:

My most rewarding job was community carer, this was my last job before I became blind for 5 months & couldn't work anymore, I can see now obviously but still have the condition which prevents me returning to work :cry:but this is the job i want to return too xxx

 

[hopelesscase]

I'm a short break foster carer for children with disabilities but specialise in autism and complex health needs. I support 6 families over the month and absolutely love my job. Prior to having my son 22 years ago when i started fostering i was a school matron and loved that job to. x

 

[Montana]

I was an IT manager for a few years, got made redundant and fancied a change so ended up doing support work for teenagers with autism. The money wasn't enough to pay the bills so as much as I loved it I had to leave and ended up at a college doing advice and guidance for students with learning difficulties. The job wasn't what it was advertised to be so i again left about 18 months later and am I now work at a small secure unit for kids aged 10-17 which is basically a small young offenders institute for vulnerable kids who wouldn't be able to cope in the larger units.

The plan post-op is to get fit and apply to the local police force.

H x

 

[bahia]

I'm an optometrist

 

[cancerian02]

exciting!! im an early years practitioner.

 

[wizzbang]

What is an early years practitioner? Thats a new one on me lol.
Ill put it down to my age lol.
Lynne x

 

[Tinkerbellx]

Im in sales wait for it greenhouses ... Need a change thou this job is so see through xxx

 

[janeyf]

Hi Lynne, yes it is very busy but its a good job. Meet lots of nice people.

Ankaas, thanks for the info, I'll definitely let you know if anythihg comes up - good luck

jane x

 

[john m]

not worked 4 a few years due 2 a heart attack and my size,but spent most my working live as a horticultural fitter,ie,serviceing lawnmowers,strimmers,chainsaws.moved over to small tool hire were i spent 10years were i did same but also mini diggers ect.this thread has got me thinking coz i dont no wot am going to do as a job when i lose enought weight to have the conferdence to start looking again(which will be soon i hope),sitting her racking my brain now and i cant think of a job i can say i allways wanted 2 try that mmmmmm think i need a euro lottery tick 4 tomorrow

 

[JayHobbs]

Oh I have had a variety of jobs.

In my early 20's I was a Roly Poly Kissogram by night Miss whiplash, naughty nurse etc... It was quite popular in the late 80's and I LOVED it.
I was a Children's Nanny by day. Not a bad difference!

Then I worked for several years in the private care sector, supporting a variety of clients, from the young to the elderly, Mainly working with adults with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.

For the last few years, I have mainly worked in Administration or Customer Services.

Haven't worked since March 2011 (just before my op), and now I am itching to get back into full time work. But boy,,, it is tough out there at the moment with job seeking. The competition is very stiff and lots of over qualified people applying for minimum wage vacancies.

If I could do my ideal job, I think I would like to do Administration/Office work for the Police or Health Services.

Jay

 

[xxsarahxx]

I'm a support worker for adults with learning difficulties.

I've worked in offices for over 25 years but wanted a change and LOVE it

Snap sue....i'm also a support worker for adults with learning disabilities x

 

[mable]

lol, ur such a gas kevin

 

[kieras nana]

I'm the manager of a pub,here in sunny Llandudno.
I would love,to work in an airport,as travelling is my hobby.it has always held an interest for me.
Tracy

 

[cancerian02]

hi lynne,
an early years practitioner is a person who is qualified to look after children from 0 to 7 years.

 

[Sambucca]

What a great thread, Im a nosey moo so have loved reading what you all do for a living.

I am a Money adviser for a charity. I help people who are in financial difficulty to manage their financial affairs, ranging from benefit advice, housing advice, negotiating with creditors and insolvency advice. I advise on both business and personal debt.

In my spare time, when I'm not moderating here, I'm a consultant for Vie at home - party plan (like Ann summers) but selling skin care, cosmetics etc instead of naughty knickers!

 

[Sambucca]

forgot to add, that of all the jobs Ive seen listed here, Its Mazza's job that I want! I'd love to be a fraud investigator.