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What do you all do for a living? Do you enjoy it?

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SuzieSweep · 09/11/2007 20:11

I am a SAHM but will start nurse training soon (as a 30 something VERY mature student).

I am a nosey sod and want to know what you all do and if you are happy doing what you do?

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Wheelybug · 09/11/2007 20:13

sponge off DH and yes, I do enjoy it .

SuzieSweep · 09/11/2007 20:15

I sponge off DH and hate it. I want my own money and own independence. Roll on 3 years time when I am qualified and earning some cash .

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DynamiteDaisy · 09/11/2007 20:16

officially a Structural Engineer, but am on maternity leave.

I love the job, but hate working for my current employer; too much stress involved. I'm going to take a bit of a sabbatical after my ML then retrain in computer software.

ChipButty · 09/11/2007 20:16

Primary School Teacher. Love it!

pinkbubble · 09/11/2007 20:17

I am a TA in a YR1 class, work every morning and absolutely love it! Very rewarding. Hrs suit as well, so it keeps DH off my case and I have a bit of pocket money too!

WhenScoobyGotStuckUpTheChimney · 09/11/2007 20:19

Another sponger here & i hate it, can't wait to get back to work

nowbringussomeJammypudding · 09/11/2007 20:21

Scientist (it still feels weird saying that after 5.5 years in the job), though on ML at the moment. Going back part time in Feb though. And yes I enjoy it.

Theclosetpagan · 09/11/2007 20:22

Part time HV and I love it.

PS - am not a centile loving, breastfeeding hating type either.

brimfull · 09/11/2007 20:22

sahm

want to return to work either as teaching assistant or retrain as nurse.

I actually have an interview for community health care assistants job next week.

SuzieSweep · 09/11/2007 20:24

A Scientist - wow you brainy sod, so what is your speciality?

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PurplePillow · 09/11/2007 20:25

i'm a single parent, not working = love being a mum so much have just been approved to adopt a little girl still waiting for a dd though

SuzieSweep · 09/11/2007 20:26

ggirl - good luck.

Theclosetpagan - I know not all HV's are the same . Most are lovely some are AWFUL just like Midwives (sorry not trying to compare you to a midwife).

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nowbringussomeJammypudding · 09/11/2007 20:27

Not that brainy really, at least not compared to many of my colleagues. I look at the effects of radiation and radioactivity on human health

3andnomore · 09/11/2007 20:28

mostly SAHM, although do some as and when work working in a residential care setting for adolescent with behavioural problems, etc...which I mostly enjoy!
Am in the process of applying to University for next september, want to become an Occupational Therapist, as, after due consideration, I have decided that returning into Nursing is not what I want to do.
If I do get in, I will be 38 by the time I start and 41 when I finish...yikes...

boo64 · 09/11/2007 20:31

Mix of stay at home mum and journo/ writer.

SuzieSweep · 09/11/2007 20:31

3andnomore - OT's are very much in demand at the mo and I was considering this over nursing, however, where I live it is very difficult to get a place for OT training it is so competitive.

Good luck to you.

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smartiejake · 09/11/2007 20:31

Part time Teacher of the deaf- small groups, special children, lovely parents, lovely school. love it love it love it.

tortoise · 09/11/2007 20:32

SAHM and i am very happy doing it.

MonkeyTrumpet · 09/11/2007 20:35

Work in corporate finance but on ML at the moment and enjoying it too much. Work doesn't stimulate me and I'd love to do something different, but I don't know what that 'something' is and I don't know whether we could afford it.

SuzieSweep · 09/11/2007 20:36

smartiejake - sounds like a perfect job. I would love to do what you do.

I have worked with kids with CP (Cerebral Palsy) and LOVED IT. Very rewarding.

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hayCHingleBells · 09/11/2007 20:36

Driving Instructor.

Is just the best!
Pick and choose my hours to fit around everything, dance class, parties, school runs.

Pays well too

janeite · 09/11/2007 20:37

Secondary school teacher. Love it.

SuzieSweep · 09/11/2007 20:40

How much are Driving Instructors on?

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3andnomore · 09/11/2007 23:07

Suzie, well, due to my previous Nursing training, I have, apparently good chances . and been told as such....so, am hopiing I will get the place.....especially as I can only apply to Northampton University, as the otehrs that do offer the course are to far away ...talking about putting all your eggs in one basket, eh!

Skribble · 09/11/2007 23:12

I am a full-time distance uni student, I work part-time in the events industry and fit in being a full time mum around all that.

Love my job and it can be fairly flexible, studying is ionteresting but very hard work.

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