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KatPap · 08-05-2008, 08:20 PM

You & me BOTH! Good Luck on your weightloss. Looking good! Thanks for the chat.

sherry7 · 08-05-2008, 08:36 PM

Hi KatPap,

I just sent you a PM. My union rep just called me with info for tomorrow.

lowercases · 11-03-2008, 09:44 AM

I dunno if it's really cool but I really enjoy my job... I'm an Event Coordinator so I get to plan everything about any kind of even (trade fair, corporate events, parties, weddings...) and it's a ton of fun because no event is ever the same.

usairdebw · 11-03-2008, 12:04 PM

I have a cool job ....customer service for an airline......meet new people....never a dull day!!!

Nyn · 11-03-2008, 04:06 PM

I've mostly enjoyed my career history. I've had a ton of different jobs and really love the one I'm doing now. I'm always up for trying (just about) anything once!

Among other jobs, I have:
* been a waitress
* been a grocery checker
* worked in a jewelry store (and spent most of my pay there, LOL!)
* been a White House Intern (awesome experience)
* delivered pizza (surprisingly well-paying)
* managed a laser tag arena (so fun!)
* taught elementary school (loved it!)
* worked in real estate (one word: UGH!)
* been a Justice Department intern
* worked in a Halloween store and at Macy's for money during the winter holidays (talk about INSANE. Also: NEVER AGAIN!)
* worked for the City of Sacramento (loved it)
* worked for the Coastal Commission (was my dream job)
* and am now a consultant! I get to work on several different projects, and it's a great high to know I'm being hired for my expertise. If I don't like one project, I know it will be changing sometime in the near future. The subject matter is very interesting to me (land use and environmental planning), and I get to see some cool results of my hard work (new buildings constructed, new environmental policies in play, horrible messes cleaned up and fixed, etc.). As a bonus, I get paid mileage for my commute, which is nice extra $$$! I also do get to telecommute sometimes, which is always nice. A few years ago, I had almost this same job with this same company, and I liked it enough that when I heard we might be getting laid off at the Coastal Commission, I called my old company and said, "Can I come back, please?!" And they said, "Sure, but only if you take a promotion and a nice raise." Well twist my arm, OK, LOL!

So, though it was crushing to be forced to leave my "dream job" by the stupid state budget crisis, I am extremely relieved at how much I enjoy my work now. It's been awhile since I've really looked forward to going to work!

Aviator · 12-03-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lowercases

I dunno if it's really cool but I really enjoy my job... I'm an Event Coordinator so I get to plan everything about any kind of even (trade fair, corporate events, parties, weddings...) and it's a ton of fun because no event is ever the same.

Event coordinator is a cool job. I use event coordinators regularly. Why you like the job is understandable. I'm sure it is high stress until the first guests begin to show up. At that point things just start to happen. Do you work for someone or is it your own gig?

I know someone who made a lot of dinero doing that. Like 10 Million when he sold his company.

BTW - Whoever shot your photos did a great job. Very artsy and gives you a mysterious look. Maybe like you're a spy, secret agent or maybe a Bond girl.

Puddin · 12-03-2008, 09:57 PM

I've been a 2nd grade teacher and worked in IT as a Training Manager and Project Manager. 2nd grade was a lot more rewarding but the pay was terrible.

lowercases · 12-03-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Aviator

Event coordinator is a cool job. I use event coordinators regularly. Why you like the job is understandable. I'm sure it is high stress until the first guests begin to show up. At that point things just start to happen. Do you work for someone or is it your own gig?

I know someone who made a lot of dinero doing that. Like 10 Million when he sold his company.

BTW - Whoever shot your photos did a great job. Very artsy and gives you a mysterious look. Maybe like you're a spy, secret agent or maybe a Bond girl.

Heh you're right it's quite a bit of stress until everything settles down... I think the first 15 minutes of the event are the worst, really. I work for someone at the moment, but I get my normal salary and commission so it's really not bad.

Haha ... I shot them myself >.> with my phone camera. Nothing fancy honestly... but thanks haha.

Aviator · 12-08-2008, 09:54 PM

I founded a company in 1999 after getting laid off after a buyout of the firm where I worked for 17 years. I am a Mechanical Engineer by education.

I started in a garage with just some big ideas, a red crayola and a Big Chief tablet. Oh ... and a compuer or two.

Fast forward to 2008. I am offically a CEO now of a pretty big company. I have 43 employees, a big laboratory, a machine shop, an engineering office full of smart folks. My footprint is now global with 70% of my business being foreign.

How did I get from there to here? Dang! Its a long story.

The problem is, as the company got bigger so did I. *gulps* Too many business lunches, dinners, and international first class trips. I eat out virtuall every meal. Have to. No choice. Big deals are made over meals. Relationships forged. Gained over 110 lbs since incorporation. I love my job ( and my company) but its killing me.

One could say my greatest succes has led to by worst failure. Ironic, eh? More later.

JimM · 12-08-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Aviator

I founded a company in 1999 after getting laid off after a buyout of the firm where I worked for 17 years. I am a Mechanical Engineer by education.

I started in a garage with just some big ideas, a red crayola and a Big Chief tablet. Oh ... and a compuer or two.

Fast forward to 2008. I am offically a CEO now of a pretty big company. I have 43 employees, a big laboratory, a machine shop, an engineering office full of smart folks. My footprint is now global with 70% of my business being foreign.

How did I get from there to here? Dang! Its a long story.

The problem is, as the company got bigger so did I. *gulps* Too many business lunches, dinners, and international first class trips. Gained over 110 lbs since incorporation. I love my job ( and my company) but its killing me.

One could say my greatest succes has led to by worst failure. Ironic, eh? More later.

Sounds very interesting, Aviator. I do hope you post more about this in the future... I'm intrigued and would love to hear more when you get the chance.