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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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Emma

Civil servant ? exciting, huh?

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SharonQuestion author

What exactly do you do?

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Trudy

Home health aide

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Natasha

Domestic violence advocate (social work) and a mommy 🙂

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SharonQuestion author

Oh my goodness that must be challenging…..for both

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Natasha

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.

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Stephanie

Wow! That’s got to be a challenge! You must be organized and mentally strong! Kudos to social workers. <3

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Sharlene

Adjunct Social Work faculty at a university and full time business analyst in higher ed technology

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SharonQuestion author

Very cool! What exactly does that entail?

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Sharlene

@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.

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SharonQuestion author

Cool

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Gretchen

That sounds awesome! I want to be an advisor; I work in admissions right now.

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Sharlene

@Gretchen, I loved it!

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Stephanie

You’re at IU! Go Hoosiers!! I graduated from Kelley in 87!

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Nancy

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.

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SharonQuestion author

Nice! Good for you! Where did you move from and too?

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Nancy

From Bergen County NJ to Ocean County NJ.

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Carolyn

I want to drive a bookmobile!

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Eskrika

Nurse

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SharonQuestion author

Dr office? Hospital? I give nurses a lot of credit. I am not sure I could do it

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Eskrika

@Sharon I work in a drs office… my hats off to you for being a special education teacher ?‍?

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Audrey

Teacher. Currently 5th grade inclusion. Always taught ESE in some capacity.

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SharonQuestion author

What type of inclusion? I work with children under the age of 3 who have a diagnosis of autism

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Audrey

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.

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Audrey

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.

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Carmel

@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!

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SharonQuestion author

@Audrey that sounds amazing!!!

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Audrey

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.

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Karla

@Audrey Wow! Where do you live?

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Audrey

Marion county in central Florida

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Audrey

@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.

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Karla

@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!

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Audrey

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.

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Karla

@Audrey oh my! Mine has 2000! ?

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Gina

Physical therapy assistant

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SharonQuestion author

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

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Mary

Retired elementary school teacher.

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Teri

Me too! Currently serving on my local library board. And I volunteer for CASA and work wiling kids.

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Joyce

I am a school librarian about to retire. I’ve worked in public libraries too.

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SharonQuestion author

Jealous!!! Does that mean you get to check out your own books?

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Joyce

I bring them home WITHOUT checking them out! Other librarians frown upon this.

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Kayla

911 dispatcher for law enforcement, fire and ems! ????? and a momma!! ?‍?

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SharonQuestion author

Thank you for doing that!!!! How do you keep your head during the day?

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Stephanie

Yes…hats off to you for doing such an important, grueling job! I’m sure it is mentally draining some days!

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Julie

Mom to 3 boys and I’m also a manager for an agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities

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SharonQuestion author

What age are the adults you work with? My step son has autism and we are exploring options as he gets older

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Julie

Our agency accepts 21 years and up. I personally work with a wide range, from 30-70 years old.

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Diana

Also a special education teacher! Yogi, hiker, biker and reader

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SharonQuestion author

Awesome!!! What grade (s)?

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Diana

Middle school 6-8th!

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Laura

Part Time Recess/cafeteria monitor in elementary school and mom to teen triplets, youtuber, reader

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SharonQuestion author

You are one busy lady!!!

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Elise

A Momma of two (soon to be three) and a part time licenced Veterinary technician at a surgical practice 🙂 ? ? ?

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SharonQuestion author

Congratulations!!!! Our entire household loves animals!!!!

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Julie

Elementary school librarian and I love it!❤️

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SharonQuestion author

Thats wonderful!!!

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Sandy

I’m a high school special education associate.

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SharonQuestion author

How is it at the high school level?

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Sandy

I have been at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels, and I enjoy high school the most. ?

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Carmel

@Sandy can I ask why you prefer high school the most? I’m 0-8 years… but enjoyed teaching older then that… sometimes…

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Sandy

I like the curriculum at the high school level, and I like that there is no recess duty…or lunch duty. ?

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Hoàng

Book seller :’)

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SharonQuestion author

Nice online or store?

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Hoàng

@Sharon it’s a big store. Not really my type (I like small and cozy bookstore), but that’s ok 😀

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Shannon

High school English teacher and Mom to three little ones.

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SharonQuestion author

Whats your specialty? I loved my English classes in high school and college

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Shannon

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!

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Tildah

A Hairdresser ✂️??‍♀️

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Kelly

elementary music teacher

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Gill

Literacy intervention at Pupil Referral Unit

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Kim

Instructional Aide

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Karen

Office manager for my husband’s optometry practice, certified Irlen Screener, mother of five children who do an online school. ?

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SharonQuestion author

5 kids???? Online school? How is that?

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Karen

@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).

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SharonQuestion author

Thats awesome!!!

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Roch

I’m a communications officer and a part-time paralegal.

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SharonQuestion author

What does a communications officer do???

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Roch

Good question, Sharon! 🙂 As a communications officer, I plan media campaigns for our organization, particularly our advocacies. 🙂

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Michele

Sixth Grade ELA teacher, International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Cross Country Coach, mother of two boys.

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SharonQuestion author

Forgive me what is ELA?

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Gretchen

English Language Arts ?

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Michele

@Sharon I teach reading and writing.

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SharonQuestion author

Thats what I thought but dont like to assume lol

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Gretchen

@Sharon Always a good policy ☺️

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Stephanie

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!

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Carolyne

Sharon, you’re a special ed teacher with spare time?

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SharonQuestion author

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

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Carolyne

Oh, that kind of spare time. ?

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SharonQuestion author

Yeah believe it or not I have more than I care to admit

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Mitchell

Information Technology at a local community college.

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Stephanie

School librarian K-12.

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Sarah

I can see we are many…am a third grade teacher…teachers love bks

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Jacki

I teach kindergarten and have an endorsement as a literacy/reading specialist.

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Nancy

I’m a recently retired public library director.

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Sherry

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!!

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SharonQuestion author

Oh wow…..Im sorry for your loss but good for you for having an outlet!!!

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Sherry

@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!!

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Brooke

I’m a bookkeeper/accountant 🙂

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Cyra

Medical Biller/coder

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SharonQuestion author

What exactly does that entail?

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Alysia

I train claim processors for BCBS

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Alexandra

Im a fulltime midwife at nicu and part time sales assistant in a bookshop

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SharonQuestion author

That sounds rewarding

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Sandra

Real estate/zoning paralegal

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Stephanie

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!

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SharonQuestion author

Good for you!!! I haven’t heard of them before

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Cyra

That sounds like fun.

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Stephanie

I love it! No more office stress! I don’t miss that. Lol

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Stephanie

Feel free to friend me, everyone. ♥️♥️♥️ I love sharing.

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Stephanie

Paparazzi is $5 jewelry. I’m addicted. Lol

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Stephanie

Just one example. Lol I love my job.

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Lyndsay

Teach special needs secondary boys maths.

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Stephanie

Instructional asst for private school/therapy clinic for kids with autism

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SharonQuestion author

What ages? Grade levels?

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Stephanie

Middle school and highschool/ 13-21 🙂

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Deb

Social worker

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Teri

Thank you. I am a CASA.

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Amanda

Happy belated social work month!! I’m also a social worker.

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Karen

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….

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Jennie

I’m a child protection social worker. X

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SharonQuestion author

That’s a tough job

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Jennie

It really is but I love it. Can’t imagine doing anything else Xxx

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Teri

Thank you. I am a CASA.

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Kristin

Childcare director

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Amanda

I am a glorified secretary

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Kristine

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.

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SharonQuestion author

What an amazing run you have had!!!

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Kristine

@Sharon Every day a blessing!

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Denise

I work in the business office of a special needs school. Published two adult paranormal romances and the third is publishing this spring.

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SharonQuestion author

Fantastic

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Catherine

Inpatient hospital pharmacist

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Dottie

Retired teacher

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Cassandra

Work from home Auditor for a major medical company

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April

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

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Linda

Retired. 31 years in health insurance, 12 years adjunct faculty at local university teaching marketing and management.

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Annette

Senior Editor for an educational publishing company

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Charlee

Psychologist

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Mary

Former special education teacher.

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Steve

I’m a CPA. Contrary to popular opinion, it’s is not a boring job. I really enjoy what I do.

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Stephanie

So glad SOMEONE gets it and likes it! Thank you!!

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Christy

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. ??

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Nancy

Congrats on your upcoming retirement. I hope you will share whatever it is you’re working on!

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SharonQuestion author

Thats awesome good for you

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Christy

@Nancy I hope to…through appropriate channels…probably the newsletter. Thank you!

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Guinevere

Yes! Let us know when you’re ready to share!

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Christy

@Guinevere I certainly will! Just want to be sure I follow the rules of the club. ?

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Guinevere

@Christy Music to our ears! <3

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Gayle

retired addictions counselor

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SharonQuestion author

Wow how long did you do that for?

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Gayle

@Sharon about 25 years.. it was a good career.. I worked mostly with families.

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SharonQuestion author

That must have been rewarding and challenging all at the same time

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Gayle

@Sharon it was…

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Karen

Science teacher in a secondary school for boys

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Stephanie

Science was one of my favorite classes. Hugs to you!!

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Simone

State Case Worker and PT Customer Service Rep

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Nancy

Worked IT longer than I care to acknowledge. Parish secretary now, love it. Cruising to retirement ?

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Carmel

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…

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Bev

Elementary School Physical Education Teacher

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Alysia

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!

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Stephanie

Sounds amazing! More info on your agency would be appreciated!

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Rebecca

Kindergarten teacher ❤️

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Mary

Chief Financial Officer

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Jordan

Wedding planner. I’m a military wife living in Japan ?

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Liz

Corporate training Specialist

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Alysia

Me too

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Kathy

School principal

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Mitchell

@Sharon. What kinds of books do you like?

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SharonQuestion author

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

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Mitchell

Nothing wrong with that! Thanks.

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Brandy

Medical coding – I’m a remote Coding Coordinator for a hospital and I homeschool my kiddos too.

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Kari

Surgical Technologist

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Sherry

US Air Force civilian employee ??????

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Liz

Thank you for your support!

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Minda

Retired Animal Shelter Director. Currently on the board of an all breed ( cats and dogs) non profit rescue group.

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SharonQuestion author

Whats your favorite breed?

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Minda

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.

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SharonQuestion author

Me too…I love labs though…currently we have a chihuahua that we rescued 2 years ago

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Minda

Labs are great fun.

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Stephanie

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!

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Amy

I am a 1-8th grade school librarian!

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Emily

Stay-at-Home-Mom!

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Erica

Library Dean at a community college

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Laura

nurse professor

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Kathy

Paralegal/Digital Forensics Technician with an Arbonne side biz

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SharonQuestion author

Forensics? I may have to pick your brain next year my son is taking that as a senior in high school

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Kathy

Digital Forensics. I look through computers, tablets, and phones for evidence possibly need in court cases. ?

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Gretchen

That sounds interesting! Like, “the accident happened at 12:49 and you sent this text at 12:48… you were texting while driving”?!

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Stephanie

@Sharon so is my youngest daughter!

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Kathy

@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.

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Colleen

Attorney

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Danielle

Social worker for a non profit. Was also a full time student for 7 years. 2 years away from a PhD. Taking a break.

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SharonQuestion author

Ive always wanted to go back for my PhD. Is it social work?

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Jennifer

High school English teacher and a CASA volunteer.

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SharonQuestion author

What is CASA?

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Jennifer

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!

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SharonQuestion author

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

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Stephanie

English was my all time favorite class! ♥️♥️♥️

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Stephanie

Agreed, @Stephanie! And a good english teacher can stick with you in so many good ways for years!!

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Stephanie

@Stephanie Yes!

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Michael

I am ac

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Michael

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.???

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SharonQuestion author

Nice!!! Thank you for your service! What an interesting career switch!

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Stephanie

Where did you serve?

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Michael

@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.???

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Stephanie

@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.

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Michael

@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. ???

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Stephanie

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!

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Kelly

Special Education teacher and skincare consultant!

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SharonQuestion author

Wow! What skincare line?

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Kelly

@Sharon Rodan and Fields

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Mary

Special education resource teacher (I am literacy support to my county).

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Emily

Retired elementary teacher. I taught the 5th grade for 39 years!

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Michael

Thank you for your service??

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SharonQuestion author

Congratulations on retirement!!!

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Emily

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! 🙂

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SharonQuestion author

Yes it is theres so much to being in a classroom that non teachers do not realize

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Emily

Not to mention the continuing stresses put on teachers with no money to accomplish them. I could write a book about it.

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Carmel

I’m taking a year off… teaching has so many levels of requirements.. it’s hard to keep up

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Jolene

Tattoo artist

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Rebecca

TSS and I work in retail as an assistant manager

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Stephanie

What’s TSS? (probably something obvious?!)

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Rebecca

@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

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Stephanie

So where does Therapeutic Staff Support happen? I’m so clueless! But curious…

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Rebecca

Usually with children in school, home and community. The children are either on the spectrum or have behavioral disorders

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Rebecca

And we go with them and help them with goals assigned by Dr’s or psychologists

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Stephanie

Okay…now it makes more sense! Thanks! And bless you for what you do!

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Rebecca

@Stephanie thank you so much and your welcome!

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AJ

7th grade English teacher

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Sophie

mental health worker

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Janet

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.

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Kelli

Insurance coordinator & coder by day. It’s not glamorous but someone has to do it.

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Suzanne

Shopping center developer construction coordinator full-time and realtor part time.

Noticed how many of us are hustling two gigs?!?

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SharonQuestion author

Im todays day and age you almost have too!!!

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Suzanne

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.

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SharonQuestion author

We are almost at that stage that’s part of why I started another business too

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Suzanne

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.

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Suzanne

I just realized you were original poster. My daughter actually has her master’s in special ed and is currently a traveling gifted teacher .

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Stephanie

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!

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Taylor

Day Report Officer (supervise the Day Report Center) and Younique Presenter.

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SharonQuestion author

Interesting what does that entail?

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Taylor

@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.

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Taylor

We also coordinate community service and we take clients from probation, parole, and drug court.

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Sheena

Nurse

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Leslie

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.

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Tinamarie

Attorney and at-home THRIVE promoter

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Suzanne

“A Writer.
A writer of checks.
Mostly fiction.”
– Reader’s Digest ?

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Mamie

Library director and a very part-time attorney.

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SharonQuestion author

Amen!!!

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Donna

Middle School Teacher

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Mary

IT work for non-profits

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Nancy

Music teacher

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Barbara

Retired middle school English/music teacher and church organist.

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Meriem

I’m I the youngest one here, I’m still a student

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SharonQuestion author

Good for you!!! What grade or level?

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Meriem

Thank you, I’m a first year English student at university

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SharonQuestion author

Which one?

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Meriem

University Alger 2, it’s in Algeria ?

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SharonQuestion author

@Meriem well it is nice to meet you! !!

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Meriem

Glad to meet you ?

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Nancy

Retired optication

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Jean

Retired nurse

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Anjum

Housewife..

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Jackie

School librarian

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Liz

A paraprofessional. Love it

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Dana

A stay at home mom!

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Nancy

Sales clerk selling medical equipment in a family owned store (not my family)

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Kevin

Commercial boiler mechanic

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Marisa

Nurse ?

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Michael

I have found that Police Officers migrate to teachers , nurses and public service workers, because they get it??

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Peggie

Retired speech pathologist. Volunteer ESL teacher for refugees in St. Louis.

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Michelle

Public health nurse

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Laurie

Professor of bilingual education

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Elaine

Part time teacher and homeschool mom

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Michelle

I’m a speech/language pathologist.

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Karen

Retired actuary. Taught high school math in an alternative program before that. Two teenagers with special needs that keep me busy!

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Nick

English teacher – uk trained working in an international school In Madrid

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SharonQuestion author

Cool where are you from originally?

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Jennifer

I’m a first grade teacher, a friend and I have a store on tpt, and Young Living Essential Oils distributor

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Cherry

Nurse??

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Lisa

Commercial Manager and Women’s Institute President x

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Len

University Instructor

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Kelly

I own my own business doing custom window treatments and soft accessories from my home.

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Rina

I’m IT during day, mom to a special kid all the time and passionate book club host @ My BookSwap Club

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Kat

Adjunct professor in music

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Ana

student of International Crimes & Criminology and an English teacher 🙂

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Davey

I work in sewer maintenance for public works in my area lol needless to say I have a dirty job lol

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Carmel

My cousin works in sewage.. tells us it’s a ‘crap job!’ ?

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Carolin

Full-time gardener (^~^)

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Melissa

I own and run a housekeeping company

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Ashley

I’m a housewife….but I manage our small hobby farm 🙂

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Trupti

I am an Assistant Professor (English language and Literature)

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Gretchen

I used to teach 8th grade social studies, but now I work in a university admissions office.

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Chris

Artist

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Julie

Product manager for clinical laboratory tests

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SharonQuestion author

What type of laboratory? We actually talk about that a lot at my house

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Julie

Hospital laboratories, reference laboratories, and clinics…places your blood goes to when they draw it into tubes for lab testing.

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SharonQuestion author

Interesting what type of schooling did you have to have for that? Im fascinated by the variety of jobs everyone has or had!!

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Julie

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.

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Rene

Stay at home Mom, Part time Accounting person, and Owner of LulaRoe Boutique.

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Karen

Retired 5th grade teacher

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Jenny

Bless your heart

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Krista

IT Business Systems Analyst and Software Support Team Lead.

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Shannon

I’m a trained musical theatre actor, but right now I’m a dramaturge/researcher for our national theatre company.

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Ana

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 =)

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SharonQuestion author

Love it!!!! What do you for that?

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Shannon

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

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Diane

Journalist

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Thania

what do you cover?

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Stuart

Postman

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Carolyn

Recently retired teacher and full-time puppy nanny now (new puppy in the house).

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Thania

oh, how fun!

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Thania

I’m a non published writer. working on research for my first children’s book.

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Grace

Lawyer.
I also sell ISSB Interlocking Soil Block Press Construction machines.

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David

Retired police officer who now works in forensic mental health.

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Thania

that’s awesome!

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SharonQuestion author

Thank you for your service!!!!

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Suzanne

Thank you, Sir.

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Cheryl

Banker

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Amanda

I’m a hairdresser!

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Jeannie

Actuary

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Flavia

An undergrad student. (Mathematics)

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Kate

Waitress as occupation and self-sufficient homesteader as passion.

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Jessie

Clown/pet sitter.

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Nettie

Did you go to Clown school, or self taught? We need more clowns!!

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Latoya

Jessie Nabors I’m afraid of clowns.

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Jessie

I’m sorry. 🙁

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Jessie

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.

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Judy

@Jessie I LOVE the idea of clowning for nursing homes, libraries, etc!

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Carmel

Ha ha I read that as sitting for clowns!!

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Danielle

Special Education Para

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Jessica

8 years in the Navy. Now in school for Dental hygiene.

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Amy

Flight Attendant

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SharonQuestion author

Where’s your favorite place to fly?

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Amy

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.

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Suzanne

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.

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Stephanie

I would love to do this! My intolerance of stupid people might make me an unsuitable candidate though! Sounds like such a fun job.

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Jeanmarie

Pediatric nurse- emergency

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SharonQuestion author

Oh my goodness is that stressful?

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Jeanmarie

@Sharon yes, I now work in peds urgent Care, so not quite as bad. Was getting to me…

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SharonQuestion author

I can only imagine

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Karla

Hi there -I’m a school psychologist and I know that sp ed teachers rock!

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SharonQuestion author

What age group? My son loves the psychologist at his high school

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Karla

@Sharon It’s a small district, so I serve grades K-12. I like all ages!

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Ruth

Secretary for a well drilling company.

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Arti

I’m an English teacher.

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Sandra

I’m a Medical Scientist 🙂

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Stephanie

What do you do as a med. scientist?

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Carol

I’m an essay coach for hs seniors applying to colleges.

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SharonQuestion author

I may have to pick your brain too lol my son is a senior next year

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Carol

I’m happy to help

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Laura

Is that a full time gig?

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Carol

Seasonal and it’s my post-career semi-retirement gig – my fave

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Nettie

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.

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Cathy

I was a sales rep in the optical industry for 30 years. Now I’m happily retired

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Dolores

retired counselor

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Barbara

I’m a private English tutor and freelance translator, proofreader, and copywriter

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Mary

I’m a combination of web site builder, business consultant, and professional development coach. Really. LOL

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SharonQuestion author

What type of professional development?

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Mary

I coach people on leadership, communication, and a wide range of other topics to help them succeed both personally and professionally. Thanks for asking 🙂

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Jenn

Librarian (not far from you actually ?)

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SharonQuestion author

Where at????

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Jenn

Danielson

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Connie

Retired nurse. I take care of ALL my grandchildren while their parents work.

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Sharon

retired teacher, but teaching reading to struggling Montessori elementary students.

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Cindy

Retired teacher/reading specialist

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Karthiayani

Auditor

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Grace

Take care of an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s.

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Amanda

That’s what got me in to social work! Good for you ❤️❤️

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Audrey

School librarian

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Shawna

I’m a residential care worker in a group home for at risk youth.

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Hazel

Special Educational Needs Coordinator in same international school in Madrid as @Nick

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SharonQuestion author

Did you know each other before you got there?

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Linda

Retired Special Education teacher.

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Aly

Retired H R Manager

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Theshia

Water treatment operator

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Angela

I’m a retired Assistant Headteacher.

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Kayla

Quality Assurance Analyst

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Zahira

Human ressources associate

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Susan

Retail

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Debora

Used to be a Teachers Assistant but now I’m a Stay at Home Mom ?

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Cat

High School Librarian

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Judi

College Professor

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Lisa

Insurance claims manager

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Diane

Accountant

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Anne

I’m a writing instructor for cities and counties.

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Jaime

I work from home for Amazon, doing customer service. I love it!

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Nina

How do you get started doing that?

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Kayla

I own my own business selling makeup and skincare and currently trying to get my MUA.

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Andi

I’m also a special ed teacher

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Jan

Retired Speech Therapist

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Dana

I used to teach middle school reading. Now I am an assistant youth librarian.

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Elaina

i’m a bill collector ??‍♀️?

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Kathy

Well we will let you stay anyway. Lol

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Elaina

i’m a nice one, i promise!

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Brittany

Chef and upcoming master carver working towards opening my own business.

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Jan

Retired from corporate world – international travel marketing and wine

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Marie

I run a family travel website 🙂

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Meredith

Pulmonary technician!

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Debbie

I’m a ghostwriter for creative brands.

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Millie

Youth Services Librarian

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Auntie

Respiratory Therapist part time now.. I’m retired and I also watch special needs children after school during the week

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Rula

I am a crime thriller writer and in my spare time I love to do watercolour painting.

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Mary

Freelance writer

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Suzanne

Graphic Designer

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Jan

Retired esthetician and before that a paralegal for 20 years.

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Shyra

Teacher by day, StampinUp Demonstrator on the side

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Gail

Banker.

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Jane

Teacher educator and author.

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Carolyn

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…

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Sahithya

Just graduated high school.?

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Alysia

How exciting!

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Sahithya

Surprisingly, it is.☺

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Alysia

@Sahithya, so what’s next?

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Sahithya

Lots of options.
So quite confused.?
Though I am quite sure everything will work out soon.☺

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Alysia

Yes it will. Take your time and enjoy these moments. You blink and it’s 20 years later! 🙂

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Sahithya

I should.?
Thanks.

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Gina

I am a Chemist/Food Scientist and run my own business.

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Stephanie

What is your business? Intrigued!

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LJ

Mystery Reviewer who is otherwise retired from high-tech response and event marketing.

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Sandra

Retired attorney

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Cecilia

Special Education aide

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Yvonne

Instruction Librarian at a college 🙂 ??‍?

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Laura

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!

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Viktoria

systems manager on a district heating corp

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Shannon

Psychiatric social worker

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Laura

Wow!

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Kris

Elementary school teacher- currently in first.

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Laura