Curious what does everyone do for a living? Im a teacher and online shopping business owner
Curious what does everyone do for a living? Im a special education teacher by day and online shopping business owner in my spare time….
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Civil servant ? exciting, huh?
What exactly do you do?
Home health aide
Domestic violence advocate (social work) and a mommy 🙂
Oh my goodness that must be challenging…..for both
Both can be! But I love my job and my boys so it just works. I work 3rd shift so if it wasn’t for my hubby I don’t know how I could handle it lol.
Wow! That’s got to be a challenge! You must be organized and mentally strong! Kudos to social workers. <3
Adjunct Social Work faculty at a university and full time business analyst in higher ed technology
Very cool! What exactly does that entail?
@Sharon, I was an academic advisor for 8 years. Now I work with developers on designing and testing new technology that will be used by academic advisors and students.
Cool
That sounds awesome! I want to be an advisor; I work in admissions right now.
@Gretchen, I loved it!
You’re at IU! Go Hoosiers!! I graduated from Kelley in 87!
Retired. Was IT for a non-profit, teacher before that, and drove the bookmobile for my local library for 5 years after I retired and moved.
Nice! Good for you! Where did you move from and too?
From Bergen County NJ to Ocean County NJ.
I want to drive a bookmobile!
Nurse
Dr office? Hospital? I give nurses a lot of credit. I am not sure I could do it
@Sharon I work in a drs office… my hats off to you for being a special education teacher ??
Teacher. Currently 5th grade inclusion. Always taught ESE in some capacity.
What type of inclusion? I work with children under the age of 3 who have a diagnosis of autism
Varying exceptionalities. Most of them are SLD. I also have ASD, EBD, MH, and one that has PANDAS. HER LABEL IS OHI.
My county places them in regular ed classes as much as possible. So I am a 5th grade teacher but I have ESE kids also. I have 20 kids total, 10 with IEP’s, 1 has a 504. I also have one with autism that comes for math only.
My school is also an ESE hub school. We have kids bussed in from all over the county. One wing is all self contained ESE. We have designated ESE classes for autistic, mentally handicapped, physically handicapped, Pre-k, and EBD on campus. The wing also includes rooms for all their therapies and a pool they use for PE if they can’t be included in regular PE.
@Audrey wow… sounds busy! I’m a teacher too, with some training in Special Ed.. it certainly keeps us busy… currently taking a year off.. or as much time off before I go crazy!
@Audrey that sounds amazing!!!
It is very busy. Makes the days and year go fast. I do have a full time paraprofessional. I would go nuts without her. I have requested not to be inclusion next year so I can get a break from the extra load of work before I burn out.
@Audrey Wow! Where do you live?
Marion county in central Florida
@Karla we have 5 fifth grade classes. I have 1 of 2 inclusion classes. The other one has only 3-4 IEP kids but she also has more 504 kids. We each have our own paraprofessional and we had a support facilitator until medical issues made it so we lost that support person.
It is crazy but it works. The kids get intensive remediation and have made a lot of growth academically, socially and behaviorally this year.
@Audrey I live in a fairly rural area of Ohio and am amazed at the level of services you have and the facilities you need to provide them!
Out of all the schools in my county only a few have this level of services. We have 1 school that is 100% ESE students and 3 hub schools. The rest may have only 1-2 ESE classes with therapists that are on campus 1-2 time a week. We have 45ish elementary schools. My district has over 42000 kids.
@Audrey oh my! Mine has 2000! ?
Physical therapy assistant
Thats awesome! I may pick your brain. I have some kiddos that have some gross motor concerns and Im not thrilled with the PT we have
Retired elementary school teacher.
Me too! Currently serving on my local library board. And I volunteer for CASA and work wiling kids.
I am a school librarian about to retire. I’ve worked in public libraries too.
Jealous!!! Does that mean you get to check out your own books?
I bring them home WITHOUT checking them out! Other librarians frown upon this.
911 dispatcher for law enforcement, fire and ems! ????? and a momma!! ??
Thank you for doing that!!!! How do you keep your head during the day?
Yes…hats off to you for doing such an important, grueling job! I’m sure it is mentally draining some days!
Mom to 3 boys and I’m also a manager for an agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities
What age are the adults you work with? My step son has autism and we are exploring options as he gets older
Our agency accepts 21 years and up. I personally work with a wide range, from 30-70 years old.
Also a special education teacher! Yogi, hiker, biker and reader
Awesome!!! What grade (s)?
Middle school 6-8th!
Part Time Recess/cafeteria monitor in elementary school and mom to teen triplets, youtuber, reader
You are one busy lady!!!
A Momma of two (soon to be three) and a part time licenced Veterinary technician at a surgical practice 🙂 ? ? ?
Congratulations!!!! Our entire household loves animals!!!!
Elementary school librarian and I love it!❤️
Thats wonderful!!!
I’m a high school special education associate.
How is it at the high school level?
I have been at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels, and I enjoy high school the most. ?
@Sandy can I ask why you prefer high school the most? I’m 0-8 years… but enjoyed teaching older then that… sometimes…
I like the curriculum at the high school level, and I like that there is no recess duty…or lunch duty. ?
Book seller :’)
Nice online or store?
@Sharon it’s a big store. Not really my type (I like small and cozy bookstore), but that’s ok 😀
High school English teacher and Mom to three little ones.
Whats your specialty? I loved my English classes in high school and college
I teach sophomores and juniors. I love being an english tracher. I’ve been lucky enough to teach some of my favorite books to my
Students. Or share some favorites for independent reading!
A Hairdresser ✂️??♀️
elementary music teacher
Literacy intervention at Pupil Referral Unit
Instructional Aide
Office manager for my husband’s optometry practice, certified Irlen Screener, mother of five children who do an online school. ?
5 kids???? Online school? How is that?
@Sharon we love online school! Great program and allows us a lot of freedom to do extra activities, spend more time together, and travel (camping).
Thats awesome!!!
I’m a communications officer and a part-time paralegal.
What does a communications officer do???
Good question, Sharon! 🙂 As a communications officer, I plan media campaigns for our organization, particularly our advocacies. 🙂
Sixth Grade ELA teacher, International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Cross Country Coach, mother of two boys.
Forgive me what is ELA?
English Language Arts ?
@Sharon I teach reading and writing.
Thats what I thought but dont like to assume lol
@Sharon Always a good policy ☺️
What level of XC? My favorite sport! I have 2 out of 3 of my kids who run…makes me happy that it makes them happy!
Sharon, you’re a special ed teacher with spare time?
Lol yeah I work for the birth to three system doing home visits and when a visit cancels or I am waiting for my own kids at their activities I use my spare time to work on my business
Oh, that kind of spare time. ?
Yeah believe it or not I have more than I care to admit
Information Technology at a local community college.
School librarian K-12.
I can see we are many…am a third grade teacher…teachers love bks
I teach kindergarten and have an endorsement as a literacy/reading specialist.
I’m a recently retired public library director.
Owned & operated a day-care center for 35yrs. Retired to care for my parents, then my husband (incapacitated by a stroke). Raised 2 wonderful sons! Now a widow & diving into books!! TMI, l know!!
Oh wow…..Im sorry for your loss but good for you for having an outlet!!!
@Sharon, l couldn’t read for 4 years while caring for my husband. So much stress that the words wouldn’t register! I was so grateful when l picked up a book & could actually comprehend what l was reading! Gift l will never take for granted, believe me!!
I’m a bookkeeper/accountant 🙂
Medical Biller/coder
What exactly does that entail?
I train claim processors for BCBS
Im a fulltime midwife at nicu and part time sales assistant in a bookshop
That sounds rewarding
Real estate/zoning paralegal
I worked in accounting for 16 years, but I got burnt out. I offer confidence, empowerment, and self-worth to girls and women of all ages with Paparazzi Accessories! I started in Feb of this year and have my own team of ladies and I love it!
Good for you!!! I haven’t heard of them before
That sounds like fun.
I love it! No more office stress! I don’t miss that. Lol
Feel free to friend me, everyone. ♥️♥️♥️ I love sharing.
Paparazzi is $5 jewelry. I’m addicted. Lol
Just one example. Lol I love my job.
Teach special needs secondary boys maths.
Instructional asst for private school/therapy clinic for kids with autism
What ages? Grade levels?
Middle school and highschool/ 13-21 🙂
Social worker
Thank you. I am a CASA.
Happy belated social work month!! I’m also a social worker.
I make Orthopedic surgical medical supplies. Previously I have been admin in a cruise travel agency, database work at a real estate magazine, sales, a home schooling mom with a side business selling plus size maternity nursing shirts on EBay, in the Navy….
I’m a child protection social worker. X
That’s a tough job
It really is but I love it. Can’t imagine doing anything else Xxx
Thank you. I am a CASA.
Childcare director
I am a glorified secretary
Registered Nurse with an MBA, retired. I worked in hospitals for 36 years as staff nurse, nurse manager, director and then patient care exec and CNO, roughly 12 years each. My clinical focus was ICU. Then I worked in nonprofits to expand RN education and raise awareness of the nursing shortage, became a parish nurse, then did remote medical record reviews. Now I read— but I’m still licensed.
What an amazing run you have had!!!
@Sharon Every day a blessing!
I work in the business office of a special needs school. Published two adult paranormal romances and the third is publishing this spring.
Fantastic
Inpatient hospital pharmacist
Retired teacher
Work from home Auditor for a major medical company
I train all the child welfare workers (child protection, foster care) for the state of New York. For now anyway…our agency and the state are parting ways at the end of the year. So in my free time I job search and then read to take my mind off it lol
I’m also a mom of two and a singer/songwriter for fun
Retired. 31 years in health insurance, 12 years adjunct faculty at local university teaching marketing and management.
Senior Editor for an educational publishing company
Psychologist
Former special education teacher.
I’m a CPA. Contrary to popular opinion, it’s is not a boring job. I really enjoy what I do.
So glad SOMEONE gets it and likes it! Thank you!!
I am a former teacher who now works at at University in HR. I am retiring in 5 weeks. I have been working on launching a business that I hope book lovers will find useful. I am super excited to be my own boss working on something I am passionate about after 46 years of working for other people. ??
Congrats on your upcoming retirement. I hope you will share whatever it is you’re working on!
Thats awesome good for you
@Nancy I hope to…through appropriate channels…probably the newsletter. Thank you!
Yes! Let us know when you’re ready to share!
@Guinevere I certainly will! Just want to be sure I follow the rules of the club. ?
@Christy Music to our ears! <3
retired addictions counselor
Wow how long did you do that for?
@Sharon about 25 years.. it was a good career.. I worked mostly with families.
That must have been rewarding and challenging all at the same time
@Sharon it was…
Science teacher in a secondary school for boys
Science was one of my favorite classes. Hugs to you!!
State Case Worker and PT Customer Service Rep
Worked IT longer than I care to acknowledge. Parish secretary now, love it. Cruising to retirement ?
Teacher… join the crew it seems 0-8 years, but have taught in London and Australia with some Child Care Directing thrown in for fun. Taking a year out while we move abroad…
Elementary School Physical Education Teacher
I’m a Trainer for BlueCross BlueShield and I own a travel agency specializing in group tours and cruises. I say Training is my talent and Travel is my passion!
Sounds amazing! More info on your agency would be appreciated!
Kindergarten teacher ❤️
Chief Financial Officer
Wedding planner. I’m a military wife living in Japan ?
Corporate training Specialist
Me too
School principal
@Sharon. What kinds of books do you like?
It varies depending on my mood…..lately Ive been reading more self help books like The Compound effect. Trying to be more positive in my life
Nothing wrong with that! Thanks.
Medical coding – I’m a remote Coding Coordinator for a hospital and I homeschool my kiddos too.
Surgical Technologist
US Air Force civilian employee ??????
Thank you for your support!
Retired Animal Shelter Director. Currently on the board of an all breed ( cats and dogs) non profit rescue group.
Whats your favorite breed?
Rescued! , of course:). I don’t have a favorite breed but I do love scruffy mixes. If I were ever going to buy a dog, which, I’m not, a Black Russian Terrier would one I’d like.
Me too…I love labs though…currently we have a chihuahua that we rescued 2 years ago
Labs are great fun.
Had a chow/aussie mix that was one of those “best dogs in the world” types. Now we have a std. poodle/irish wolfhound mutt who is smart and completely different. Love rescues…wish I could take them all!
I am a 1-8th grade school librarian!
Stay-at-Home-Mom!
Library Dean at a community college
nurse professor
Paralegal/Digital Forensics Technician with an Arbonne side biz
Forensics? I may have to pick your brain next year my son is taking that as a senior in high school
Digital Forensics. I look through computers, tablets, and phones for evidence possibly need in court cases. ?
That sounds interesting! Like, “the accident happened at 12:49 and you sent this text at 12:48… you were texting while driving”?!
@Sharon so is my youngest daughter!
@Gretchen That is definitely some of what we do. We also do some family law stuff- proving adultery. It’s a hodge-podge of different things.
Attorney
Social worker for a non profit. Was also a full time student for 7 years. 2 years away from a PhD. Taking a break.
Ive always wanted to go back for my PhD. Is it social work?
High school English teacher and a CASA volunteer.
What is CASA?
It stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate, and it’s a program in which volunteers work with children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Basically, you learn about the case, get to know the children and the adults involved, and work with DCS to make recommendations to the court about what should happen. You become a voice for the child in the courtroom. It’s a nationwide program which is always in need of volunteers — if anyone is interested and has a free hour or so a week, I highly recommend checking it out!
Well thank you for doing what you do. I have a little one right now that has been removed and it is stressful for all involved
English was my all time favorite class! ♥️♥️♥️
Agreed, @Stephanie! And a good english teacher can stick with you in so many good ways for years!!
@Stephanie Yes!
I am ac
I am a retired (40 years) Police Officer who does 6= hours a day working the stock market, two hours working out and all I can grab READING.???
Nice!!! Thank you for your service! What an interesting career switch!
Where did you serve?
@Stephanie Indianapolis Police Department ??I retired as a Major in Internal Affairs and Special Investigations. Since my job was to lock-up and sometimes cause Officers to lose their job, my retirement party consisted of me.???
@Michael Sorry…! I am from Indiana. Have lots of family and friends in Indy. Lived there from post high school until a couple of years post college. It started to come to life right around the time we left! Thanks for your service! With a 2 hour workout every day, you must be pretty fit. Do you participate in any runs or triathlons or the like? Wonder if you know any of my friends.
@Stephanie Have made it a priority in my life to stay thin and fit. Too many fat cops, plus I always felt I needed to be able to take action if I had too when on the street.Cant do that if I have to lug extra pounds to the fight. I used to be the designated Department runner. Knees have finally slowed me down but I’ll never quit. ???
What would it take to get more cops more fit? Message me if you’re willing to help answer some questions for me! I’d love to get some info from someone with an insiders view!
Special Education teacher and skincare consultant!
Wow! What skincare line?
@Sharon Rodan and Fields
Special education resource teacher (I am literacy support to my county).
Retired elementary teacher. I taught the 5th grade for 39 years!
Thank you for your service??
Congratulations on retirement!!!
Thank you! This is my first year, and I’m loving it! Teaching is a really hard job! I didn’t realize how hard it was until I stopped. I can now read to my heart’s content! 🙂
Yes it is theres so much to being in a classroom that non teachers do not realize
Not to mention the continuing stresses put on teachers with no money to accomplish them. I could write a book about it.
I’m taking a year off… teaching has so many levels of requirements.. it’s hard to keep up
Tattoo artist
TSS and I work in retail as an assistant manager
What’s TSS? (probably something obvious?!)
@Stephanie Therapeutic Staff Support. We are known as wraparound but that term is completely incorrect lol I don’t even know how that got started lol
So where does Therapeutic Staff Support happen? I’m so clueless! But curious…
Usually with children in school, home and community. The children are either on the spectrum or have behavioral disorders
And we go with them and help them with goals assigned by Dr’s or psychologists
Okay…now it makes more sense! Thanks! And bless you for what you do!
@Stephanie thank you so much and your welcome!
7th grade English teacher
mental health worker
Retired. Take care of 3 grandchildren during the day. So lots of time for reading while I wait to pick them up from school, etc.
Insurance coordinator & coder by day. It’s not glamorous but someone has to do it.
Shopping center developer construction coordinator full-time and realtor part time.
Noticed how many of us are hustling two gigs?!?
Im todays day and age you almost have too!!!
I do to keep busy for some reason. Daughter left nest decade ago and the quiet drove me crazy. Kids keep your world busy, and then they fly the coup and the silence is sad and quiet, deafening.
We are almost at that stage that’s part of why I started another business too
Be strong. I was sad for a long time. You still get to worry, just from afar. It’s amazing all the stuff I don’t do anymore that I did when she lived at home. My domestic goddess skills left with her. Told the husband, I must have just been setting a good example for 18 years…lol.
I just realized you were original poster. My daughter actually has her master’s in special ed and is currently a traveling gifted teacher .
We are closing in on an empty nest too…one graduating this year, and one two years behind her. I’m beginning to feel the impact of all this!
Day Report Officer (supervise the Day Report Center) and Younique Presenter.
Interesting what does that entail?
@Sharon We provide intensive outpatient treatment to those who are battling with addiction and are referred by probation or parole. We also run the Drug Court program and they are with us all day. We drug screen for probation, parole, DHHR, and drug court. I take care of any issues that come up and supervise the staff.
We also coordinate community service and we take clients from probation, parole, and drug court.
Nurse
I retired ten years ago. Before that, I worked in the pharmaceutical sector for almost forty years, as a chemist, a translator, a medical writer, whilst I ended heading a team that prepared digital dossiers for the approval of new drugs.
Attorney and at-home THRIVE promoter
“A Writer.
A writer of checks.
Mostly fiction.”
– Reader’s Digest ?
Library director and a very part-time attorney.
Amen!!!
Middle School Teacher
IT work for non-profits
Music teacher
Retired middle school English/music teacher and church organist.
I’m I the youngest one here, I’m still a student
Good for you!!! What grade or level?
Thank you, I’m a first year English student at university
Which one?
University Alger 2, it’s in Algeria ?
@Meriem well it is nice to meet you! !!
Glad to meet you ?
Retired optication
Retired nurse
Housewife..
School librarian
A paraprofessional. Love it
A stay at home mom!
Sales clerk selling medical equipment in a family owned store (not my family)
Commercial boiler mechanic
Nurse ?
I have found that Police Officers migrate to teachers , nurses and public service workers, because they get it??
Retired speech pathologist. Volunteer ESL teacher for refugees in St. Louis.
Public health nurse
Professor of bilingual education
Part time teacher and homeschool mom
I’m a speech/language pathologist.
Retired actuary. Taught high school math in an alternative program before that. Two teenagers with special needs that keep me busy!
English teacher – uk trained working in an international school In Madrid
Cool where are you from originally?
I’m a first grade teacher, a friend and I have a store on tpt, and Young Living Essential Oils distributor
Nurse??
Commercial Manager and Women’s Institute President x
University Instructor
I own my own business doing custom window treatments and soft accessories from my home.
I’m IT during day, mom to a special kid all the time and passionate book club host @ My BookSwap Club
Adjunct professor in music
student of International Crimes & Criminology and an English teacher 🙂
I work in sewer maintenance for public works in my area lol needless to say I have a dirty job lol
My cousin works in sewage.. tells us it’s a ‘crap job!’ ?
Full-time gardener (^~^)
I own and run a housekeeping company
I’m a housewife….but I manage our small hobby farm 🙂
I am an Assistant Professor (English language and Literature)
I used to teach 8th grade social studies, but now I work in a university admissions office.
Artist
Product manager for clinical laboratory tests
What type of laboratory? We actually talk about that a lot at my house
Hospital laboratories, reference laboratories, and clinics…places your blood goes to when they draw it into tubes for lab testing.
Interesting what type of schooling did you have to have for that? Im fascinated by the variety of jobs everyone has or had!!
A B.S. in Biology and an MBA I obtained much later. Others in this position have a PhD, Medical Technologist, or Masters of Public Health.
Stay at home Mom, Part time Accounting person, and Owner of LulaRoe Boutique.
Retired 5th grade teacher
Bless your heart
IT Business Systems Analyst and Software Support Team Lead.
I’m a trained musical theatre actor, but right now I’m a dramaturge/researcher for our national theatre company.
awesome. I used to do amateur theater (no time with my studies atm) and it truly provides one with a new kind of love for literature in the face of drama =)
Love it!!!! What do you for that?
I basically have to be the expert on whatever play we’re working on so I can provide contextual information, I liaise with the playwrights/agents, create educational displays, do edits and rewrites, give feedback, create content for the programme and so on. It’s a pretty cool job. It’s full time, but I still perform on the side as much as I can
Journalist
what do you cover?
Postman
Recently retired teacher and full-time puppy nanny now (new puppy in the house).
oh, how fun!
I’m a non published writer. working on research for my first children’s book.
Lawyer.
I also sell ISSB Interlocking Soil Block Press Construction machines.
Retired police officer who now works in forensic mental health.
that’s awesome!
Thank you for your service!!!!
Thank you, Sir.
Banker
I’m a hairdresser!
Actuary
An undergrad student. (Mathematics)
Waitress as occupation and self-sufficient homesteader as passion.
Clown/pet sitter.
Did you go to Clown school, or self taught? We need more clowns!!
Jessie Nabors I’m afraid of clowns.
I’m sorry. 🙁
I went to clown school 10 weeks in 1998, I go to Nursing Homes, Senior Centers, Library, Daycares, Hospitals for Sick Kids. I do NOT We’re Makeup & am NOT a scary clown.
@Jessie I LOVE the idea of clowning for nursing homes, libraries, etc!
Ha ha I read that as sitting for clowns!!
Special Education Para
8 years in the Navy. Now in school for Dental hygiene.
Flight Attendant
Where’s your favorite place to fly?
Anywhere with a beach!! I actually live anywhere I can venture out and explore. But I would say Paris and Cancun are both on the top of my list.
I thought about this. But fell literally short in stature. We love travel. Our favorite is Costa Rica, Manzanillo. It’s Caribbean side, just 6 miles north of Panama, literally end of road. Rest is jumgle.
I would love to do this! My intolerance of stupid people might make me an unsuitable candidate though! Sounds like such a fun job.
Pediatric nurse- emergency
Oh my goodness is that stressful?
@Sharon yes, I now work in peds urgent Care, so not quite as bad. Was getting to me…
I can only imagine
Hi there -I’m a school psychologist and I know that sp ed teachers rock!
What age group? My son loves the psychologist at his high school
@Sharon It’s a small district, so I serve grades K-12. I like all ages!
Secretary for a well drilling company.
I’m an English teacher.
I’m a Medical Scientist 🙂
What do you do as a med. scientist?
I’m an essay coach for hs seniors applying to colleges.
I may have to pick your brain too lol my son is a senior next year
I’m happy to help
Is that a full time gig?
Seasonal and it’s my post-career semi-retirement gig – my fave
Love to all you nurses out there!! I worked for 35 years as a Bed Control and Staffing secretary, staffing units in a hospital. My Mother was a Navy nurse and Nursing supervisor, my daughter is an ER Nurse. Special thanks and love to Special Ed teacher also. My son was classified learning disabled in 3rd grade, because of all the wonderful help he received he graduated with his Masters and is a clinical counselor for handicapped children.
I was a sales rep in the optical industry for 30 years. Now I’m happily retired
retired counselor
I’m a private English tutor and freelance translator, proofreader, and copywriter
I’m a combination of web site builder, business consultant, and professional development coach. Really. LOL
What type of professional development?
I coach people on leadership, communication, and a wide range of other topics to help them succeed both personally and professionally. Thanks for asking 🙂
Librarian (not far from you actually ?)
Where at????
Danielson
Retired nurse. I take care of ALL my grandchildren while their parents work.
retired teacher, but teaching reading to struggling Montessori elementary students.
Retired teacher/reading specialist
Auditor
Take care of an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s.
That’s what got me in to social work! Good for you ❤️❤️
School librarian
I’m a residential care worker in a group home for at risk youth.
Special Educational Needs Coordinator in same international school in Madrid as @Nick
Did you know each other before you got there?
Retired Special Education teacher.
Retired H R Manager
Water treatment operator
I’m a retired Assistant Headteacher.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Human ressources associate
Retail
Used to be a Teachers Assistant but now I’m a Stay at Home Mom ?
High School Librarian
College Professor
Insurance claims manager
Accountant
I’m a writing instructor for cities and counties.
I work from home for Amazon, doing customer service. I love it!
How do you get started doing that?
I own my own business selling makeup and skincare and currently trying to get my MUA.
I’m also a special ed teacher
Retired Speech Therapist
I used to teach middle school reading. Now I am an assistant youth librarian.
i’m a bill collector ??♀️?
Well we will let you stay anyway. Lol
i’m a nice one, i promise!
Chef and upcoming master carver working towards opening my own business.
Retired from corporate world – international travel marketing and wine
I run a family travel website 🙂
Pulmonary technician!
I’m a ghostwriter for creative brands.
Youth Services Librarian
Respiratory Therapist part time now.. I’m retired and I also watch special needs children after school during the week
I am a crime thriller writer and in my spare time I love to do watercolour painting.
Freelance writer
Graphic Designer
Retired esthetician and before that a paralegal for 20 years.
Teacher by day, StampinUp Demonstrator on the side
Banker.
Teacher educator and author.
I manage a commuter vanpool program for our transit agency in Olympia, Washington. Love my job and about ready to retire in two years. More time to read ? and volunteer in my community…
Just graduated high school.?
How exciting!
Surprisingly, it is.☺
@Sahithya, so what’s next?
Lots of options.
So quite confused.?
Though I am quite sure everything will work out soon.☺
Yes it will. Take your time and enjoy these moments. You blink and it’s 20 years later! 🙂
I should.?
Thanks.
I am a Chemist/Food Scientist and run my own business.
What is your business? Intrigued!
Mystery Reviewer who is otherwise retired from high-tech response and event marketing.
Retired attorney
Special Education aide
Instruction Librarian at a college 🙂 ???
Retired full time reading specialist and high school English teacher. Currently, I teach part time at the community college, and I love it! It’s great to be part time. I can read again! Yes!
systems manager on a district heating corp
Psychiatric social worker
Wow!
Elementary school teacher- currently in first.
I teach 4th grade math!
Retired- music teacher and then Daycare Director.
I am actually disabled now, but I was a gifted education coordinator/teacher.
Retired reading teacher!
Teachers, nurses, civil workers, business owners have more compassion, feeling and the ability to strip away the untruths that the media portrays, when you are in that classroom, on that surgical team having to manage workers and time constraints and budgets you realize what the truth actually is, just an observation but the vast majority of the comments are from women. I guess that’s why I have been married to a retired math teacher for forty-one years.you are
Strong ladies.?
Hotel manager and I’m looking for something to try and do at home we need extra income
Sounds like nonstop tough work!
I understand completely I will msg you there are options
@Laura it’s a lot of work and I enjoy most of it
@Sharon thank you!
There seem to be lots of folks here with second jobs/at home gigs. I’m also happy to share mine, if you are interested. Just info…nothing more!
I love this group. Since I’ve always taught struggling readers, I get a lot of “I hate reading” comments in my work day. I understand. And I’m very upbeat and positive to help my students.
But it’s so nice to find reading lovers here!
Middle school math teacher by day, health & fitness coach by night. 🙂
Where do you coach?
I actually run online support and accountability groups.
I teach high school English at a virtual high school
I work in collections and part time teacher.
I was in banking….. because of MS no longer able to work
I work in Market research company
Retired public employee now enjoying the opportunity to read until my eyeballs fall out!
Love that?
Love to the reading part, I can’t read if my eyeballs fall out. Can’t we just read until they start loosening up?
@Anita Very true or at least switch over to audiobooks!
@Anita I’ve tried that, doesn’t seem to work , bring on the tomes.?
I wish I could read till my eyeballs fall out! I get about 15 minutes in and my eyeballs shut!???
I am a family support worker at a crisis center for children and families. I am the first point of contact for families that are experiencing a crisis. It could be anything from being homeless, domestic violence, parent mental health to child behaviours. I work 3 on 3 off 12 hour days from 8 am to 8pm
At
RN and health educator; worked at a high school for 35 years. Retired two years ago and so happy to now have the opportunity to read more!
Yes!
Search and rescue specialist
Licensed Massage Therapist for over 5 years!
I’m a cobbler.
Wow, that’s one you don’t hear every day.??
It seems to be a dying trade in most places, but the shop I work at is always busy.
Retired, and (mostly) loving it! First career was as an R&D chemist, then a second career as a technical writer/editor/web designer/technology coach.
What did you as a chemist? My step daughter is at Uconn and considering chemistry as her major
@Sharon Evaluated organic photoconductors for use in copiers, then worked on clinical chemistry related to blood analyzers. Fascinating stuff!
I work in an office organising care for a domiciliary care agency. we provide carers to look after the elderly in their own homes.
I managed high-rise office buildings for about 20 years before retiring a few years ago. I now volunteer in restorative justice circles (helping youth get a second chance) and other progressive causes.
My years in juvenile feel for your recidivism rate.?
Retired from university teaching, writing and literature. Now I can just read whatever I want and no papers to grade!
I don’t miss all those papers to grade! I’m part time and loving it.
I’ve just started my own business 🙂 vegan nail products that DON’T CHIP!!! Was so annoyed at how easily my nail polish chipped so done some research and changed my products hahaha
Very cool! I agree, it’s almost not worth it to go for mani ? What is company name, how can I check out these products?
I’ll pm you lovely 🙂
Very cool
Trainer at Cintas
What is Cintas?
A uniform company based in Cincinnati Ohio. We furnish uniforms, rugs for businesses, restroom supplies, first aid supplies. All different things. At my location in Fort Smith Arkansas we make post office uniforms.
Neat
I read, lol. (retired from raising children)
Elementary School Reading Specialist❤️
Retired RN
I work in higher education.
What do you do in higher education?
I work in academic advising ?
I work at a library!
Retired insurance adjuster. Now volunteer with a feed the hungry agency and, also, active in the League of Women Voters. Have a grand baby due in August, looking forward to a career in Grandma-ing!
Was an adjuster for 14 years. Tough work!
Was an adjuster for over 40 years, some as an “inside” adjuster and other as an “outside.” Loved claims work but definitely glad to be free of the pressure! Bet you are, too!
Last night was a major storm and golf ball to baseball sized hail. My heart goes out to my former co-workers!
@Sally oh yes ! Snow storms or ice storms? Yikes.
Very heavy rains, tornado alerts, etc.
Retired retail buyer and my favorite job is wife, mom and nana! Xoxo
What were you retail buying? Anything I may know?
@Sharon i was a cosmetic buyer at Bloomingdales, and then clothing…
retired Child Protective Services caseworker and state agency child welfare administrator
Hospice RN by day, cat wrangler at night (we have four).
Oh my which one is easier lol…we have two cats and a dog and they get crazy some days
Elementary school teacher
University Archivist and fitness instructor! ☺️
Never heard of an archivist what does that entail?
@Sharon as an academic archivist, i work to save and share the history of the university, collecting and making available records of the departments, centers, offices, and institutes. We also collect personal papers and oral histories of faculty, staff and alumni (the student life materials are my favorite!)
Fascinating! !!!!
What school? That’s pretty cool!
I was a stay-at-home mom for years, then taught middle school then high school until budget cuts ended my job. Now a happily retired grandmother of five.
The smattering of weeks I am home during the school year I substitute teach, mostly special education. (Wasn’t quite ready to let the teaching go, and love the flexibility of being a sub, especially with all our kids and grand kids out of state/country.)
5 grandkids that must keep you busy!!!!
Me too. Five grands still in school, one great
@Sharon visiting 4 for three weeks. Spring break next week and I’ll be in charge. Three boys, 9 and twin 7 year olds, 2 year old girl. Wish me luck.?
Waitress/bartender
Do you love it?! Seems like it could be fun to bartend!
I do. I really like both. I’m weird. When I’m not working, which is almost never lmao, I like to be left alone and all I want to do is read. When I’m working i love meeting and interacting with new people. I have regulars in both jobs and it’s pretty cool that people come back to see you because you did a great job or just hit it off. ☺️
Paralegal for a civil litigation attorney
I work in state government.
Which state or would you prefer not to say lol
High school special ed teacher
Asbestos surveyor.
Driver recruiter for a transport company.
Retired RN
Truck driver
Full time teacher and LuLaRoe Fashion Retailer on the side! I LOVE to read!
LVN, in hom health trying to get back in school, Uber driver .
Public Defender, books help me relax. ?
Library Assistant. Like working in a candy store.
Dog Groomer ?
Corporate compliance analyst
Do you have any relatives in San Francisco Bay area? I have a friend with your last name….probably no connection but always fun to find out!
@Stephanie no, we’re all in Texas and Colorado. ?
Restaurant owner
I was a radio dj for over ten years when I decided I wanted to do more with my life. I am now an adult education instructor.
Retired and in the great-grandmother business. I was a non-profit manager.
Librarian in a small village and hoping to include a museum with this!❤️??⚖️?
I am a Quality Improvement Coach for for an administrative department in a federally qualified health center.
Improvement is my passion. Retired Six Sigma master black belt.
@Carolyn nice! I have just recently been trained in Lean basics for projects at work ?
Who is your favorite improvement author? I wasn’t a Lean person although I studied it. I loved control charts. Donald Wheeler was my favorite author. Start with Understanding Variation.
@Carolyn I haven’t read much specifically in Lean as of yet since my training has been just the basics (I think the first step even before green belt) but most of our improvement model is based on W. E. Deming’s models.
Love Deming, Great man. Wheeler was a discliple, one of the group that worked with Deming. Have you read Deming’s 14 points, Out of the Crisis. So glad methods are still following Deming. Those basics really stand the test of time. Have you done Deming’s funnel experiment or his Red Bead activity?
I’m a psychiatric medical assistant.
middle school teacher and ass’t principal. My last year!
Mental Health Counselor and Mom.
Full time student and a part time coffee barista, and also a full time reader ???
Former elementary teacher. Working now as an Administrative Assistant.
full-time pastor of a Methodist Church and full-time mama and spouse!
Literacy coach at a high school
Retired RN CCM. Last position was Director Care Management. Now, I read!!! Whatever I want, whenever I want!!!
College Student
Executive Coach, and I also run an accredited coach training program.
I was an office administrator, then PA, then a copy editor, and now I’m a SAHM and general slave to 3 small people. And a home educator.
Stay at home mom but pursuing Pharmacy Tech certification.
Parks and Recreation
I’m a forensics student
Safety Director for a commuter rail agency
Musician
Law student
Truck driver
?. Does your cat get to go with you ?
Librarian
Operations Manager for a Mind, Body, Spirit expo and a Holistic Health Coach
Clergy, at an historic church in Boston and hospital chaplain, retired. In later years, published poet, rare book collector and great-grandmother ~
Awww. All sound grand!
@Laura …Thanks. I’m sure I would have been really happy as a librarian too!
Wow you do not look old enough to be a great grandmother
Thanks. It’s a five year old picture — maybe I’ll put up one of the dog to replace it
You are beautiful although I do love dogs lol
@Sharon … ?
Graduate research assistant, but I am about to be unemployed
Oh no how come?
@Sharon I am graduating this summer, but still, have not heard back from any job. Thanks for asking though!
Well congratulations on graduating….positive thoughts heading your way that the right position presents itself to you
Hope you find something that you enjoy! What’s your area of study?
@Stephanie Thank you!! I am studying Chemical Engineering.
Stay at home mom who volunteers at the local history museum on weekends.
I remember those days … that is the *good* life. ?
Definitely the most rewarding job but also the most tiring lol.
Family therapist for a not-for-profit agency
Manager for B&Q and a Younique Presenter
I’m a nurse. Norwich, CT is my hometown!
What a small world lol!!!! Do you still live here?
Retired RN ER.
@Sharon No, but I do come back to visit about once a month. My parents still live there.
Registrar for a seminary
Department of Human Services Secretary
Retired attorney
Retired art teacher ( also have early childhood and reading degrees) and grandmother to 6. Waiting for my husband to retire. This is my first year not teaching and since June I have read 112 books!
Good for you!!!! How long until he retires too???
@Sharon end of this month!!
Whoo hoo!!! Do you have a count down going yet?
@Sharon no! Neither of us did-just kind of happens!!
Retired
Of all the comments I think I am the only male, I like that ratio.???
I own two independent bookstores. ☺️
Very nice where at? Maybe we can find you customers lol
One in mystic ct and One in Westerly Rhode Island. Love it! Bank square Books and Savoy bookshop and cafe. Check them out! Thanks
I most definitely will!!!! Im in Mystic all the time
let me know!
@Annie We’d love to give a shoutout to your store for indie bookstore day. Can you email me your contact info? hello@silentbook.club
sure annie@mysticbooksinc.com Thanks!!!
So many teachers! I love it! Bless you all!
Realtor, Anderson SC, If anyone wants to move here, I can sell you a house and you can join my book club!
I already live in Anderson!
@Jeryl and I see we have a mutual friend, Michelle Tracey… small world!
@Eileen she is the one suggested this group!
Miserable highschool student who’s about to graduate
A lot of us have probably been there!!!
Best wishes!
Hang in there you are very close!!!! What are your plans after graduating?
Yes, but my days there seem to be suffering a wrinkle in time. Only they’re getting longer.
Thank you so much.
Plans after graduation?
I’m thinking probably psychology but I’m still not sure. I’m a science major so.. possibilities are endless!
Keep your options open and your head up the finish line is in sight!
Thank you, really.
You’ve got no idea how much I needed to hear those words.
@Souha it will be worth it. Keep going 🙂
Thanks for the support. I’m really trying
Think about studying a topic where you will enjoy the “ day in the life of…” you are right wide open opportunity for you. Loved all my five careers. Just lucky
@Souha life has a way of working out. ?
It can be scary when one door closes or is about too….just remember another door may not open it may in fact be a window!!!!!!
Elementary school teacher — currently 4th grade.
Unemployed teacher.
What grade? Area of focus?
I can teach preschool up to year 8. In Christchurch, New Zealand.
Thats awesome!!! Is that where you are from?
Where does an unemployed teacher go next??? (Me to 0-8 Aus) having a year off- where will that take me next?? I hope you get your dream job/ adventure next!!!
Yes I’m from Christchurch but have moved a few times for work.
I’m applying wide for a primary position. I have only worked one day so far this year!
@Karyn it’s tough – good luck!!
Thanks. I know that I will get something soon! Yes it is hard, especially when it happens every year!
At least it gives me plenty of ‘me time’! I have had plenty of time for reading, walking my dog and sorting my teaching stuff!
Curious why does it happen every year?
Most primary teaching positions are fixed term until the Christmas holidays. I’m trying to get a permanent position because I’m sick of it.
PreMed student and medic on an ambulance.
Housekeeper at our hospital in Kamloops BC
I’m a social worker for the government
3rd grade school teacher ❤️, wife ?, and mama to giant slobbery English mastiff ? and bossy horse? !
How big is your mastiff??
Yeah we have a chihuahua lol he’s maybe 8 lbs mastiffs fascinate me though
@Sharon he’s 190 pounds of snuggles and love! I’m laying on the couch reading and he’s snoring right next to me. ❤️❤️❤️
Ahhhh they are the best dogs!!!
I love mastiffs!! We own a horse too…not bossy, just has a throroughbred “don’t touch me” attitude!
Retired accountant
Housewife/homemaker. Don’t have luxury of retirement–though professor husband retired ten years ago.
I have read that is why women are healthier and live longer, because we never quit working, always moving with house care.
I’m a programmer but a humanities person at heart ?
Administrative officer at the University of North Dakota.
An Early Years teacher ?
I’m a nanny!
Online ESL teacher!
there are online classes for ESL for kids or adults ? school has decided my kiddo no longer needs services and i disagree.
I’m a lab chemist.
stay at home mom , of two kids and a manchild lol.
Retired ?
Librarian!
Kirsten Pekola I have an English mastiff! Our second mastiff; they are the best dogs!
Customer Service Rep and Online Health and Fitness Coach ?
Professional Intuitive Medium
Web designer/developer, non-profit VP/founder for animal welfare org, and side hustle is i make pug related items that i sell in my Etsy shop!
You know MY favorite group! PugHearts!♡♡♡
Philosophy professor
One of my favorite subjects even though I’m an Experimental Sciences student.
Retired school librarian ?
Retired and working part-time community college librarian
Landlord of housemates and portrait and illustrative artist
Phlebotomist (professional vampire) ?♀️
Ok, I love your cover photo! Where is that house? I could write stories about that all day.
@Ray It’s in St. Augustine, Florida. We live not too far away and visit often. Was a place we see when walking around downtown. Always looks lovely and mysterious!
@Diane , completely agree! Guess I’ll have to research St. Augustine for my next story. Thank you for sharing!
Stay at home mom. 2 toddlers, my mom is disabled, my hubbys mom is disabled, and i take care of them. Plus we have 2 dogs and a cat. Life gets busy.
Oh wow thats a lot. Is reading your escape?
Yeah. I drive to SLC 3 times a week to get stepson from school. Im starting to do audiobooks more. There is a cross stitch app on my phone i play while i listen also. Or while i play minecraft with the kids. Nap times..bed times.. anywhere i am waiting for anything i have a book with me or on my phone. Ebooks have been the best for me but i get in other formats too.
The custody with stepson is 50/50 and hes almost 11 so i dont have to do as much for him as the littles. 16m and 3.5 yo
I can completely relate. I have 3 step children, 16, 18, and a 20 yr old with autism plus my own 16 yr old son. I have fallen out of the habit of bringing a book need to restart that!
Cook
Retired educator!
Insurance Broker and grandmother
Nursing assistant
I am a literary social media manager for authors https://t.co/9jSRQoe8Ds
Software engineer
Speech language pathologist
Miracle workers!
@Sally thanks.
Retired Financial Specialist
Marketing Professor
Manager in private sector mental health
I love the diversity in this group! Great question Sharon!
Thanks Deborah
Librarian!
Wow. What a fun post!!!! I am a stay at home mummy of 3 cats. Retired from 25 years in corporate America and then Executive coach and speaker. Two other career before that. So time on my hands is fun
Wow!!! Congratulations on being retired!!! What did you before?
@Sharon Well that is a long story. Teacher 3 years. Couldn’t deal with discipline. Dietitian in hospitals 9 years. 25 years as Biz Executive in Corporate America Ten years as Executive Coach for Women leaders A couple of masters degrees. I’m old on paper anyway ???
If I had to guess young at heart!!!! I love meeting new people and hearing their stories. Makes me want to write a book one day lol. It fascinates me how one person will stay in one field their entire career and others of us are on a journey thank you for sharing!!!!
@Sharon I kept asking what’s next ?? And yes I am young at heart. If I didn’t know, I’d guess I was about 35 ?
I completely understand that answer!!!
Do you still do any coaching or speaking? What a great resume!
@Stephanie yes. I do speak if the gig is right and coaching clients occasionally
@Stephanie My work was my life for many years.
I’m a former middle-grade teacher and now I’m working at a public library.
I am a CPA, and work full time as a Senior Accountant at a Homebuilder/developer in Southern California ? so I’m numbers by day and words by night! ?
We were just in SoCal for spring break/college visits/gap year interviews. Love it down there! Love SF Bay area too, but the beaches down there are a tad warmer. 🙂
Retired Family Physician
Semiretired nurse and work from home for a study
Substitute Elementary school teacher
Eclectic gal here, banking, medical office, production manager in a ceramic studio, activity director in a nursing home. I work for myself these days taking care of the elderly in their home. Also a housemaid to my own elderly parents. I raised my boys practically on my own husband left us many years ago and they are now grown and doing well.
Youth Services Librarian
I own a bookshop and have school-aged kids
I would love to run a Bookshop!
@Rina when I was little I wanted to be a librarian ?
Oh I want to be you
Where is your bookshop? Can we give it a shoutout here for indie bookstore day?
Manage family’s construction business, by day. Artist/Photographer on the side.
I teach kindergarten. After school I teach art and cooking.
I am a (happily) newly retired teacher.
I work at an independent bookstore at Ponce City Market in Atlanta!
I have been to that bookstore, love it and all of Ponce City Market!
I love that bookstore!
School psychologist by day, writer, calligrapher, and artist the rest of the time (when I’m not reading).
Chemist
Nurse
Pediatric oncology nurse
Oh man I cannot even imagine what your job must be like. Bless you for doing families need
@Sharon thanks, when I first started 25 years ago i did not know if I could do it. I just love the kids I care for. Kids really are resilient. They just want to be kids. Love the relationships you build with the kids and their families. It does come with baggage. I tell people though it’s how you aproach things. My goal is to make someone smile or decrease their stress. Something I have control over. The rest I leave to God.
Thats a beautiful process…
One of my dear friend’s son had leukemia…diagnosed when he was 3. Fortunately, he came out on the happy end of it, but they experienced so much sadness along the way. To this day (he’s in 7th grade now…?) they are friends with the nursing staff and physicians who helped them along the way. You are such a blessing!
Retired after 40 years of teaching.?
Hello can you teach me?
@Ameer of course
Nurse
Retired college professor
Studio manager for Pilates studio
Retired Acquisitions Manager for a college library
Audiobook narrator.https://www.audible.com/a/search?pf_rd_p=073d8370-97e5-4b7b-be04-aa06cf22d7dd&pf_rd_r=QM05C6SF22GB4AWJ3QMR&keywords=%22Anne+hancock%22&submitted=1&sort=popularity-rank
thank you!! I am visually impaired you give me back reading, bless you
Nettie, are you a client of the National Library Service’s (NLS) Talking Books Program? I’ve narrated books for them for years. (300+ titles).
If anyone has a visual or physical impairment, NLS is a free government service that will provide audiobooks to be played on a (free) government device or downloaded to your own device. There is a huge listing – the program has been going strong since the 1950s – with titles continuously added.
https://www.loc.gov/nls/
As an actress with a very expressive voice I’ve always wanted to do that but voice acting is a tough field to get into these days.
Anne, thank you for sharing this resource!
Anne Hancock Yes I am!! Best program ever. I have been a member for years. It has been my life saver. I will look for your name when down loading books. Readers make all the difference when you relyy on someone reading the story to you. You people are wonderful. Thank you for responding to this post. I have wanted to thank readers in this program for a long time.
We have had many cups of coffee together!! I went back over my previous downloads and you have read to me 5 or 6 plus books.. Thank you, so nice to converse with you.
Retired (Public Library) reference librarian and now a newspaper columnist.
Bookkeeper at an elementary school
I am retired although my husband won’t!
He still helps in the running of our outback sheep and cattle station (ranch).
Wow need help!! I have no experience. Lol
Ha ha. Not the place for the inexperienced believe me.
Always up for visitors though.
Book/content editor and I also work in a bookstore ?
@Jess, do you review/critique children’s stories?
former college instructor
Nurse
Pharmacist
I’m a former architect turned full-time photographer!
Environmental Engineer
Private nurse
Accountant by day, retail Southern Living Store seller by night.
Retired from natural gas company.
20 yrs RN and back in school for bachelor degree!
Way to go!!! Thats determination!!! What are you going back for?
Bachelor for nursing! BSN
Retired teacher
How do you have time to read between IEPs and side business? 🙂
Yes, this!
And as a mom of a daughter who has cerebral palsy, schizencephaly, Lennox Gastaut syndrome, seizures, right sided hemiplegia, and an intellectual disability, I thank the stars out of you and every teacher out there fighting to give our kids every chance to thrive.
Lol honestly part of my business is self growth and training….right now Im focusing my reading on those topics. With that said I like to read in the bathtub which is one of the few places I can truly relax my goal is at least once a week.
I’m in school to be a chef.
My dream.
where? I am a 1976 graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park NY
I cooked for MasterChef in Hollywood last November. I’m really considering school.
Admin for a bunch of butcher shops
Health and Fitness coach and cycling studio manager
I was a special education teacher and most recently in youth detentio centre. Now happily retired but am doing marriage celebrancy
What’s marriage celebrancy?
Marriage officiant
I’m an English Teacher
3 years high school teacher (English and Spanish) followed by 30 years estate planning attorney – hope to be followed by retirement to enjoy reading, photography and genealogy!
Love genealogy my father traced ours back to the 1700’s in this great country of ours. it seems I have slave owners, the wife of Jefferson Davis, a suffragette on my Dad’s side, on my Mom’s side we had a patriot that worked with George Washington developing a mixture of dynamite. It’s a blast to discover your life..We are very proud to be part of such a rich heritage in this country. Have fun discovering your tribe!!
You have a fascinating family!
@Barb it was a complete surprise to us but it was so much fun to uncover.
Assistant Regional Closing Manager for a Mortgage Company. Love my job, but the work day hours can be endless. ?
I can only imagine!!!! We should talk there are options out there.
@Sharon ty, i am actually fine. Spring Market just sprung. I work remotely from home, most of my company does.
I feel you! I do commercial r.e. closings for my company ?
Debra Poole i still feel cranky and exhausted from last end of month. Lol But… i am off on Monday and Tuesday! First time being off in quite awhile. ?????
Have good days off @Tina!! I’m working on all my company’s income tax stuff, but am taking off April 18th for a week after that’s finally all over!
Clinical documentation analyst
Stay at home mom to three girls!
Best Job ever!! did that one for years 2 boys
I’m a full time caregiver for my son who is recovering from a TBI. I had to retire from teaching. I also have a side online health business. ?
I wish you well God Bless you and your son.
@Dawn, thank you!! One of the reasons I love to read is to help my mind focus on something fun and not dwell on problems! ?
@Lisa It’s a tough road I am sending love and prayers. One of my favorite all time patients had TBI and I am still in contact with his family and him. I love him dearly..
I’m the program manager at a residential facility for youth in transition, and I’m a writer as well, paranormal fantasy.
I’m a project manager at a commercial real estate company. ???
I am a social worker, doing medical case management for clients with HIV/AIDS.
Virtual Assistant
I’m a special needs teaching assistant in a primary school! And a mum to 4 kids! 3 big kids (adults)and 1 little one aged 9. X
Retired English teacher
Personal Chef
Bartender and waitress
I run a used bookstore, but I’m working to get my license to teach English and want to be a school librarian.
Biology Teacher
Civilian officer for my local police force xx
Web specialist — work on and manage web site for an international industrial gas company
Nurse practitioner for a family practice office.
CNA in a nursing home.
Pre-K Teacher ?
Bless you!!! Some days I know that’s like herding cats on crack. ???
I’m a stay at home cat mom / housewife. In reality, I’m chronically ill which is a full time job.
Claudia Serviss don’t be sad for me hun! It’s life, and I’m very fortunate to be able to stay at home and have an amazing set of doctors. I miss working, but helloooo reading time. ?
The fact that you are so positive about it huge!!!! What do you have going on?
@Sharon severe chronic asthma, general anxiety disorder, bipolar 2, and a very very weak immune system. I average 10 ER visits a year (last year was 14).
It’s not fun in the least, but being sad or angry just makes things worse health wise. Plus, I’ve been this way since I was teen so it’s normalized / I don’t know any other way of living.
Oh my goodness thats a lot. I’ll msg you privately in a little while we should talk
chrissy i feel your pain . i also have cronic illnesses mental health and phyiscal . this life can get lonley . dont give up keep on fighting !
Love your attitude, Chrissy! Would love to chat more. Do you have time?
@Stephanie sure thing. Feel free to message me.
Retired 4th grade teacher!
Mom of teens. Part time groom for a horse trainer. Health enthusiast – autoimmune warrior!
Retired social worker/ mental
Health therapist-Supervisor in HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, drug addiction (drug court treatment team). Miss my clients and coworkers every day…but not the paperwork.
Reading Specialist
I’m a high school student! ?
I’d love to hear your favorite books!
@Stephanie I have an old soul . . . my favorite books are classics, and I rarely find other types of books satisfactory.
Retired Special Education teacher. Thirty-seven years in middle and high school.
Put us to shame.????
thank you for your service
Retired middle and high school English teacher
I run a nonprofit art gallery
Share more or maybe a link! Would love to hear more.
Yes, please do!
http://www.mdfedart.org/
Before this, I ran a book festival-dream job
Stay at home mom to my 2 boys. And I also babysit 2 of friend’s kiddos and also my 2 nephews for extra cash.
Children’s Librarian
We posted at the same time!!
Children’s librarian for county library
Retired English and Women’s Studies & Gender professor. Now writer. ?
I am a retired System Psychometrist (17 years) and Special Education Coordinator (until retired) for Cullman City Schools, Cullman, Alabama.
Worked in the grocery industry for 40 years. Last stint was HR Director for 10 years. Now happily retired, working full time in animal rescue!
I am an RN, currently working as a nurse educator at a local college.
I’m a nurse and work at large university/teaching hospital.
End of semester chaos there, too? ?
Especially for me since I am also a student ?
@Trasi
I understand, been there too, lol. You in for MSN or PhD?
Hah! Plugging away at RN-BSN program… but we’ll see what comes next. At this rate I’ll have my BSN two months before I turn fifty.
I’m baby-steppin’ ?
I do administrative work for a municipality.
Librarian
Love your local librarian!! ??
Chef ???
Domestic Engineer…aka stay at home mom
I love the way you described it.
I am a Psychologist and I write a book review column for Boston newspapers.
Underwrite intellectual property, First Amendment, and privacy insurance coverage for media, entertainment, and Internet companies.
I’m a court reporter, you know those people who use those little machines in a courtroom. We do a lot more than that these days, like closed captioning, but I mostly work in courtrooms.
I testified for years and was always in awe and appreciation of what you do. Thank you.???
I would love it when the prosecutor or defense would say “ could you read that back judge” and the reporters never waive red and always got it correct.???
You’re very kind! It is an interesting job.
@Suzanne I was Major in Internal Affairs and Special Investigations, so we were firing police, but I was stunned how well the reporters were able to recite through some tense incidents.???
Wow. That’s a hard job I’m sure. It’s kind of like playing the piano. You just get in the rhythm of people’s speech.
Oh my goodness so many beautiful minds, so little time.????
Medical Sales Rep and have Air BNB’s. Have written and self published one book but have a half written novel sitting on my desktop.
Elementary teacher here!
Wine for you!
Retired teacher
Second grade teacher
Retired school librarian
Local library – PR
Braille teacher to adults who recently lost vision. I want them to read again soon!
Are you familiar with the Be My Eyes app?
@Kimberly yes, I don’t use it but some students do.
I joined it last year, and am really enjoying the calls I’ve gotten.
@Kimberly I think it is wonderful to have and interesting. Are you someone’s eyes?
Yes. What a wonderful app it is; I wish more things like this develop.
Yes, I agree. I wish the braille technology was not so expensive.
Thank you for helping people learn to read again.
Pharmacist
Retired teacher and social worker!
I was a middle school English teacher for 12 years. Now, my husband and I are commercial property owners/managers.
Retired elementary teacher and five days a week caregiver for our only grandchild!
Learning & Development person in a huge hotel. I teach adults and fight for employee rights and development 🙂
Account Payable Specialist at an art museum – Le-vel promoter in my spare time
Stay at home mom of two boys. I have a degree in International studies and Women’s studies that I hope to use one day.
7th grade ELA teacher!
Hypnotherapy in Boulder, Colorado.
Tell me more about hypnotherapy Im not familiar with that
@Sharon Thanks for your interest. Hypnotherapy is a great method for making changes as well as healing past painful events. I’m not sure I should mention my practice name on this site. But, if you Google my name, my website with lots of information will come up pretty quickly, under Transitional Hypnotherapy.
Retired IT Security Exec.
Am a software engineer. And an aspiring author. 🙂
Owner of an acting school in Los Angeles
Ok, truly serious, if I’m out that way how do I get in on a class or two?!
Retired dental assistant and current cat sitter.
Children’s Pastor 🙂
Entertainment exec/ writer / college counselor
I’m self employd, I have a toy shop here in the centre of Helsinki ? Tingeling Toyshop: @www.facebook.com/LelukauppaTingelingLeksaker.
Why couldn’t you be Norwegian? Lol
@Ray Wish I could be everywhere! Maybe someday a web shop. When I can find the time to do it ?
I am in real estate in Madrid, Spain; I sell apartments all over the city.
Aviation Dispatcher at Alaska Airlines
Have you read Dana Stabenow? Love her books about Alaska
Not yet. Cool, thanks for the tip!
Software Tester at Tech-Mahindra. 🙂
I’m in IT for the University of Wisconsin system 🙂
I’m a Librarian ?
Bookmobile librarian and yoga teacher ?♀️ ?
Administrative Specialist for a locol community college
Montessori teacher
New Zealand nurse.
Retired psychology professor.
We travel about 6 months a year in am RV
Where do you travel too? Mom goes to Florida every year
How cool is that? I have certainly been enjoying my retirement by indulging my love of travel.
Do you stay in RV campgrounds for a period of time? I have met some interesting people who travel to a National Park and stay there for a period of time volunteering/working.
This is my dream is to be a psychology professor! Just wish I had the money to finish schooling!
@Sharon, we have 2 grandchildren in Atlanta. We go for 2 weeks usually twice a year. We try to spend the 5 weeks from French Quarter Fest through Jazz Fest in New Orleans. We hit the beach near Panama City, Fl and visit friends in Alabama.
We go to several music festivals in Colorado in August and September. On the “odd years” we don’t go to Atlanta for Christmas so we head West.
@Bettie, we usually stay in RV parks, but love a state or national park. Right now, we are in a state park in Mississippi. Today we check into RV park in French Quarter for the month
@Rebecca I loved that career.
I work at 2 libraries ?
Retired preschool intervention specialist. Now working part time as an adjunct professor and a CASA volunteer.
Teacher! ❤️ I taught special education for 22 years. This is my 5th year teaching first grade.
My husband is a teacher. Thank you for all you’ve done for kids
Payor Relations and Contract Analyst for a medical device company. I get to work from home, which is lovely.
Retired teacher after 35 years in the classroom teaching students in grades 3-6 over the years and doing my best to create a love of reading.
I’m a zookeeper! ?????????????
That’s awesome! I would love that job.
How fun!!! What zoo?
Riverbanks Zoo in SC
Thats awesome do you have a favorite animal?
I work with elephants, giraffes, sea lions, tapirs, and babirusa! I really love rhinos though!!
Giraffes are my favorite got to feed them a couple of years ago…I could have died right then and would have died happy
So beautiful!!!!
@Marionna such a cutie!!!
@Marionna AMAZING! This brightens everything. I was so sad that they are on the endangered species list. If you could recommend to me (or anyone) what we can do to help giraffes, I’d love your advice!
@Marionna I can’t handle this level of cuteness.
@Monika that is awesome! Thank you for your passion and wanting to make a difference! That’s the only way things will change. Visiting and supporting your local AZA accredited zoo is a great way. We are involved in conservation projects all over the world. If you would like to donate to a great organization, I would recommend Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Our zoo has been funding a lot of the projects they are doing in Africa. You can also volunteer with them directly in the field! Here is their website https://giraffeconservation.org/
@Melanie yes! I think I am in it!! There is also a zookeepers who read group on goodreads!
I teach Functional Life Skills to Severe Special needs kids! Wouldn’t do anything else! ?
What ages do you work with?
K – 6
You are a blessing for sure! Thank you for what you do.
Work 2 days a week in Walmart Pharmacy, the rest of the time I’m happily at home sponging off hubby ?
#Goals
Sadly bad fibromyalgia prevents me from going more
I’m sorry to hear that Katherine. My mom suffers from it as well. I commend you because I’ve seen how much will it takes to keep thriving and enjoying life.
@Alysia ty. It does have its moments. Gentle HUGS for your mom…such a sweet comment ❤️
I have two friends who suffer from that (among other things!!) Such a challenging disease. I have a couple of autoimmune issues, but I think fibro is worse. 🙁
Freelance writer
I’m a daycare provider and I sell Norwex and paparazzi
Retired professional services marketer
911 Dispatcher
I was the 911 and control supervisor in Indy for 7 years. You do a wonderful job.???
You keep me safe every time I’ve gone out. Thank you.
I’m IT for the emergency crews, keeping modems and tablets on ambulances and fire trucks up and running.
I used to work in callcenters, but I now work in home care, which is very rewarding
An Operating Room Secretary at my local hospital!
Illustrator, writer, librarian ❤️
Retirement
My dream job!
Supervisor at a small university coffee shop. So fun working with college students similar ages to my children ?
Retired, taught English as a Foreign Language (all levels Pre-School to University) in Moscow, Russia for 23 years.
I also led a twice-monthly American Literature Discussion Club in Moscow for three years, focusing on mostly short stories, some plays, essays and the Big Read “To Kill a Mockingbird” to introduce classic and modern writers and various genres.
I am an environmental programs manager for the city of Boise, Idaho
I’m a food journalist and editor
I’m a dietitian….
That sounds amazing
Semi-retired psychiatric nurse practitioner, grandma
Customer Success Manager for a software startup
Thank you!
I’m a realtor
I’m an artist and illustrator 🙂 https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ArtsAutobiographical
I teach science. ?
Disabled overachiever
Love it!!! Out of curiosity why do you say over achiever?
It’s difficult being an active person trapped in an inactive body.
I totally understand that
Marketing and communications officer for a non-profit. Empty nester.
I’m a writer
Yes…. Thank-You!!
I am Medical Lab Technologist.
I am a retired zookeeper who now volunteers at a sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees in Florida.
Awe one of my favorites
How amazing!
This is amazing
???
wow fun job?
I love that we have multiple zookeepers in this group. There must be a connection between a love of animals and a love of books.
@Guinevere many animal people end up in zookeeping because they are introverts and don’t do well with humans – it’s a physically demanding and involves a lot of cleaning, so we are not big on coming home to clean house – reading is the perfect r & r for us!
I manage a bookshop
Heavenly.
@Krystal yes it is.
LUCKY!!!
Secondary math teacher ?
Housewife. years ago I worked in bookshops, libraries, and a magazine publishers. But I haven’t had a job for many years. I much prefer being at home, much more time to read.
Yep, Sped teacher, me too.
The most amazing teachers of all!
Environmental specialist. ^_^
What do you do as an environmental specialist?
@Stephanie I do compliance inspections, etc., for petroleum storage tanks, make sure they don’t have leakage and they don’t contaminate groundwater and soil. 🙂
Wow…THANK YOU! 🙂
My pleasure. I can only do as much but we are all trying our best 🙂
@Regiene my husband is an EHO….Environmental Health Officer
It’s really fun to read through all of these! So many teachers!
I used to be in the tech world in marketing (long ago) but quit to be a SAHM. When my middle helped my fulfill my dream of owning a horse (she was my excuse!) I picked up a part time job as a groom for a dressage trainer to help pay for it. Love it!
I am retired but at 66 have just started riding again after a 16 year break.
Always had horses through that time as my daughter rides.
I don’t even ride the thing….no time. But since she’s leaving for a gap year job in June, I may have to if he doesn’t sell!!
@Stephanie Yes! We generally meet on the last Monday of the month either at the Palace Hotel downtown or at The Bindery on Haight. May do something different this month, stay tuned.
I’m in the east bay by Walnut Creek, so it’s tough to get to the city with teens to manage. But it would be fun to try!
Executive Director of a non-profit
Retired RN who teaches yoga now.
I teach high school English during the day and college at night and on the weekend.
Court reporter. I like to read things other than just my transcripts 😉
RN – Endoscopy (in Hospital)- part time, and a full time wife /Mommy to two beautiful kids ?
Retail manager
Retired Bail Bondsman, BMV Director and Volunteer Fireman. Current Nana and Calligrapher.
Retired librarian.
I have been on disability for 3 years because of severe Crohn’s and Gastroparesis but i was a music teacher and performer
That must be so hard!!! I have my bachelors in music what was your instrument of choice? Where did you perform?
LPN night nurse here!
Retired U.S. History teacher ???, left, in part due to the state legislators’ disrespect. (I only add this to clarify the decision to leave a noble profession, not intending to turn this into a political discussion, although, by virtue of mentioning such, it gets political ??♀️??♀️)
I also taught sections of Gifted/Talented, coached basketball, blah, blah, blah ??
Thanks for asking this because it’s interesting to see what our group’s backgrounds are!
Im with you not wanting to get political. How long did you teach for?
I own and operate my own housekeeping buisness
Elementary Principal
Office Administration