What does everyone do for a living?

TTCagain · #1 November 6th, 2008, 07:51 AM

I was a teacher. I have my degree in Early Childhood Education (certified to teach K-3rd grade) and I taught JK for two years.

I stopped teaching last year because it was getting too much with my DD, SS, and trying to coordinate picking them up from school, getting them to after-school activities, etc.

I now tutor a special-needs child 4 times a week at his school for 2 hrs a day. It's a flex schedule, extra money, and I really enjoy it.

snsgirl336 · #2 November 6th, 2008, 08:43 AM

I'm currently technically a SAHW.. I was a Nanny for a great family for over 5 years and once the 3 kids were all in school, they didn't need me anymore. I think DH likes the idea of being the "breadwinner" of the family so he hasn't pushed me to go back.

I do work part time for my MIL. She is the athletic business administrator at a college near by, so I help her out whenever she needs help. I officially and the "associate athletic ticket manager", but I'm only there for Football and hockey seasons and when they need me otherwise. They pay me well though!

I think I'm gonna go get a part time job somewhere to help cushion the purse with the Holidays though. I have a limited schedule with mt other job though, so we'll see what I can find! Ideally I'd love to be a Nanny again, but who knows!

Celry · #3 November 6th, 2008, 09:50 AM

I'm an operations coordinator at a healthcare company. I don't like my job much any more as it's become too routine and bores me. It doesn't make me think like it used to. I would love to quit, but won't because their new insurance plan will pay for some infertility stuff. I would love to not work or work only part time once we have kids.

~April04~ · #4 November 6th, 2008, 10:52 AM

I'm a SAHW for now, will be a SAHM once we have kids.

SavaAngel · #5 November 6th, 2008, 12:59 PM

SAHM - I do "work" but it is volunteer with my MOMS Club.

Jessica C · #6 November 6th, 2008, 01:11 PM

I own my own bookkeeping business, have since 1993, so I've got some flexibility when it comes to a family. I work a couple of days from home, so that'll help. And, several of the clients that I go see have said there won't be any problems with me bringing baby along.

richmond_girl · #7 November 6th, 2008, 03:55 PM

Investment banking here - hence why I only get online at night

dng · #8 November 6th, 2008, 06:50 PM

I am a registered nurse. I did work med-surg, but now I am in pre-op. My day starts at 0415, so I am in bed early.

~Lynda~ · #9 November 7th, 2008, 06:29 AM

i owned my own Advertising Agency for five years. My partner had a nervous breakdown and created some issues that caused us to have to close the business. but i was pregnant with my DD at the time so it was a blessing in disguise. I ran the business financially and purchased all the print materials for our clients.

i am also a fitness professional - instructor/personal trainer for the YMCA. have been there for 15 years. i instruct 10 classes per week and am always SOOOO tired!!!! i think i should cut back, but that is hard to do.

Christine-MA · #10 November 8th, 2008, 06:03 AM

I am an accountant/financial analyst. I will be a SAHM (someday!) though.

Ash · #11 November 8th, 2008, 06:23 AM

I am a registered nurse. When babies come, I hope to be a part-time nurse and part-time SAHM.

Joannedw · #12 November 8th, 2008, 01:05 PM

I used to be a Teacher asst for emothionally disturbed children. I have been a SAHM since i had my 2 yro. I may start to sub someday though.

Clare · #13 November 8th, 2008, 03:45 PM

Im a high school geography teacher. No matter how much i would love to be a SAHM, I would miss my kids at school to much as well so im still going to work when we have a baby. My school is only 15 minutes drive away so can leave at 8am and be home for 4pm, I would have a reason to come home early (instead of the 7:15-5:30 days i do now!)