What do you ladies do for a living?

BBK, girl you are not joke! It is just amazing the awesome talent that is present here on this site. It is just so inspiring! Keep up the good work!

[quote="Bumblebeekee"]I'm a Food and Nutrition Student going for my MS. I do a lot of research on childhood obesity (primarily middle school age) and chronic disease prevention in minorities. I teach a Nutrition Course for undergrads starting in August, but I have co-authored some publications and grants as a result of that research. I also work part-time as a mentor coordinator for the Girl Scout Council in this area as part of another grant-So I basically mentor middle school girls about everything at different schools in this area. I am on the computer a lot due to the research and I travel a lot with my laptop from my job. I also do Mary Kay on the side. I used to travel on medical trips to help the doctors but my last trip got me so sick I won't go this year. I hope to become an Registered Dietician after I finish my internship next August and maybe work for WIC or the state government as a Public Health Nutritionist. Maybe i'll write grants and proposal to increase funding for WIC or something. I'll guess I'll get my PhD later. I don't have much of a life, but now my FH works in our college in the Technology Division so we do lunch from time to time. But he's really busy too. But Thats me in a nutshell:)
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BBK you are quite busy! Between work, school and planning a wedding I see why you have that name. Busy as a bee. Are you getting married in Tally or South Fl.?

Yes BBK you are busy, I feel like I'm losing my mind sometimes, how do you do it? LOL!!!

Mon-Fri I work for a NJ tax/title search company. Sat-Sun I have my photography company shooting weddings.

That's pretty cool Iesha!

Greetings, I have enjoyed reading all the helpful comments you ladies have shared and could not wait to become a part of this love fest among so many strong women. Oh...I am a Probation Officer. I marry the man of my dreams August 11, 2007.

[quote="DaughterRhonda"]That's pretty cool Iesha!
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I love being a wedding photographer. I am working very hard to get rid of the other 9-5. I love working with people, some more than others but I love people!

[quote="onyxswan"]Greetings, I have enjoyed reading all the helpful comments you ladies have shared and could not wait to become a part of this love fest among so many strong women. Oh...I am a Probation Officer. I marry the man of my dreams August 11, 2007.
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Another New Jerseyite!!!! Welcome to the boards Onyxswan! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. You are in great company here. The ladies are wonderful.

[quote="ieasha"]That's pretty cool Iesha!

I love being a wedding photographer. I am working very hard to get rid of the other 9-5. I love working with people, some more than others but I love people!
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It is wonderful to be able to do what you love and get compensated for it. I wish you all the best in your business!

you guys have such awesome jobs... I get paid by the county to watch my 15 month old niece & attend Penn State's World Campus taking online classes & do homework by day and contract with companies to do little odd jobs. A family friend owns a cleaning company so I clean offices, i work for my grandfathers travel agency answering phones, typing and doing his invoices, and whenever i need more money I work for a temp agency or find something to sell online... I like the flexibility.

Before i decided to focus my time on my education I worked for Verizon Wireless doing technical support & customer service.

Hello everyone. how is everyone today?. I just like to introduce myself, im soon2bemskeith. im new to this. and i have a ?. who walks down the aisle first during the processional?

hello everyone how is everybody? I AM A CLAIMS SPECIALIST FOR ASURION INSURANCE COMPANY IN HOUSTON TEXAS

[quote="DaughterRhonda"]Yes BBK you are busy, I feel like I'm losing my mind sometimes, how do you do it? LOL!!!
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I work my own hours with the Girl Scouts (its part time, but it pays pretty good-its a blessing really)...plus they gave me a cell phone and a laptop with wireless so I am always an office wherever I am. I do childhood obesity research with my major professor in spurts. We may work about 30 hours one week, 60 another, 0 in another week, or just 10 or 15....As far as Mary Kay I am always working that business, especially since I just started. I am nver doing anything simultaneously, and it does take a lot to manage my time. Unfortunately I have sacrificed exercise, but after the end of the year my schedule will slacken....My philosophy: Work hard while you're young...relax and enjoy an early retirement in your 50's!
Don't worry...I do get 8 hours sleep...but some weeks I average 4-5 a day....So its a constant balance....this wedding planning is the HARDEST Job by far-BUT HE'S ABLE!

[quote="coppertone"]I'm a Food and Nutrition Student going for my MS. I do a lot of research on childhood obesity (primarily middle school age) and chronic disease prevention in minorities. I teach a Nutrition Course for undergrads starting in August, but I have co-authored some publications and grants as a result of that research. I also work part-time as a mentor coordinator for the Girl Scout Council in this area as part of another grant-So I basically mentor middle school girls about everything at different schools in this area. I am on the computer a lot due to the research and I travel a lot with my laptop from my job. I also do Mary Kay on the side. I used to travel on medical trips to help the doctors but my last trip got me so sick I won't go this year. I hope to become an Registered Dietician after I finish my internship next August and maybe work for WIC or the state government as a Public Health Nutritionist. Maybe i'll write grants and proposal to increase funding for WIC or something. I'll guess I'll get my PhD later. I don't have much of a life, but now my FH works in our college in the Technology Division so we do lunch from time to time. But he's really busy too. But Thats me in a nutshell:)

BBK you are quite busy! Between work, school and planning a wedding I see why you have that name. Busy as a bee. Are you getting married in Tally or South Fl.?
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Copper, we're actually getting married in Orlando...If I didn't come to this site to learn from all you wonderful ladies I'd be lost! AND I see ya'll got TALENT! This is truly good company!

You are right. This web site is a blessing! A sister hood.

[quote="Sistahgyrl"]Hello everyone. how is everyone today?. I just like to introduce myself, im soon2bemskeith. im new to this. and i have a ?. who walks down the aisle first during the processional?
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The bridal party, to include bridesmaids, flower girl, ring bearer, parents, and yourself. Some do it different but that is the most common.

Bumble you are a very organized sistah! I must say that I agree about this wedding planning stuff! :-)

Let's see... for a living I work part-time in retail. My position in in the Jewelry department but I go wherever I am needed. I also work seasonal for H&R Block.

For fun I do an internet radio show on www.cyberjamz.com Thursday nights. I play some newer R&B that doesn't get radio play, older R&B, and some nice soul house tracks. I also host events once a month at a NightClub here in Chicago. I had to slow down life when I had the last baby but these two things allow me to do what I love, music, to balance out all the other stuff life tosses my way. I also scrapbook when time permits.

My full-time job is a mother of 3 children. Working part-time has allowed me to connect and be more involved in their lives.

I am a Claims Specialist for Asurion Insurance company. I processed claims for cell phone carriers Monday - Friday. And On Sundays I am a Choir director for my church choir

I am a nurse in the U.K.I work the night shift and this is when i am tuned into you ladies i don't dare post then only read.

[quote="threjolyn"]I am a Claims Specialist for Asurion Insurance company.
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How crazy would it be if I have talked to you before. I used to work for verizon wireless customer service and would call asurion all the time w/ my customers.

[quote="FutureMsLee"]I am a Claims Specialist for Asurion Insurance company.

How crazy would it be if I have talked to you before. I used to work for verizon wireless customer service and would call asurion all the time w/ my customers.
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You probaly have LOLOLOLOl

[quote="mynia"]Let's see... for a living I work part-time in retail. My position in in the Jewelry department but I go wherever I am needed. I also work seasonal for H&R Block.

For fun I do an internet radio show on www.cyberjamz.com Thursday nights.[/quote]

Which store? The radio show sound like fun, I'll check it out!

My career that pays the mortgage, bills, etc is as a nursing informaticist ( computer nurse). I am the owner of a event planning and event invitation company in atlanta and st. croix, usvi.

[quote="jrmcdoug"]My career that pays the mortgage, bills, etc is as a nursing informaticist ( computer nurse). I am the owner of a event planning and event invitation company in atlanta and st. croix, usvi.
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nique & joanne, how did you guys find yourselves in this field? what made you want to get into the 'wedding' arena?

I had always been in customer service. I did retail for 13 years. I planned several functions for friends, corporate events, and church functions in New Orleans, Atlanta, San Diego, and Maryland just because I enjoyed doing it. When I moved back to New York that's where I really kicked up my game and opened the salon with my SIL.

[quote="FutureMsLee"]My career that pays the mortgage, bills, etc is as a nursing informaticist ( computer nurse). I am the owner of a event planning and event invitation company in atlanta and st. croix, usvi.

nique & joanne, how did you guys find yourselves in this field? what made you want to get into the 'wedding' arena?
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I have a natural gift and love of project management...event planning is very similar. I took a leap of faith and decided to start my own company.

Rosey, Nique, & Joanne, I am so very proud of you sistas for doing it big by having your own businesses. I love you so much for it. You inspire me, might start up my business here on the west coast. got nique in the east, joanne in the south it could be & FML in the West. If it is ok with you ladies I would like to hit you ladies up for advice on how to get started.

[quote="phenomonique"]Let's see... for a living I work part-time in retail. My position in in the Jewelry department but I go wherever I am needed. I also work seasonal for H&R Block.

For fun I do an internet radio show on www.cyberjamz.com Thursday nights.

Which store? The radio show sound like fun, I'll check it out!
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I work at Kmart. It is down the street from my home, I get there in less than 5 minutes so I save a bunch on gas.

Hey ladies,
By now you may have figured I am a soldier. Military Occupation Specialist (MOS) Is Unit Supply Specialist in other words I shop for the army and keep inventory and so forth. To ladies in the ATL where exactly is your business located. I am actuall stationed in Charleston , SC but I am playing in the sand for the next 5 months, but I would like to visit your shop when I return to the states. Do you have a web site?

FML I see we are currently doing the same thing. I watch my 4 nephews throughout the week.As far as the new business goes I am currently in the process of starting my daycare business with my SIL. What kind of business do you want to start? We really have to hook up gyrl! I'm back at home now so I will leave you a message with my number....

[quote="sheawiil"]Hey ladies,
By now you may have figured I am a soldier. Military Occupation Specialist (MOS) Is Unit Supply Specialist in other words I shop for the army and keep inventory and so forth. To ladies in the ATL where exactly is your business located. I am actuall stationed in Charleston , SC but I am playing in the sand for the next 5 months, but I would like to visit your shop when I return to the states. Do you have a web site?
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Shea... she does have a website, her name is Joanne her site is Something Set Apart

I am a Family/Community Liaison at a non profit organization in Brooklyn. Work is slow in the summer, so I get to surf the net for most of the day. Thats how I found this site.

I'm a Human Resource Tech., So I get to surf the net in my spare time.

[quote="JANICEJ"]I'm a Human Resource Tech., So I get to surf the net in my spare time.
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Hey ther Janice I am a HR professional also. I love my job, although lately it has been very, very hectic.

[quote="DaughterRhonda"]I'm a Human Resource Tech., So I get to surf the net in my spare time.

Hey ther Janice I am a HR professional also. I love my job, although lately it has been very, very hectic.
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I do love my job, but we are at a low point in our office and will not get busy again til August.

Cool Janice! Mynia I love Kmart! Everytime I go in there for one thing, I end up coming out with so much more - LOL!!!

[quote="alvinslove"]FML I see we are currently doing the same thing. I watch my 4 nephews throughout the week.As far as the new business goes I am currently in the process of starting my daycare business with my SIL. What kind of business do you want to start? [/quote]

I have no clue! I like too much stuff! I create resumes, find jobs online, and do interview coaching for my family & friends who are in need of jobs so they say I should charge for that.

I find my family members houses to invest in so they say I should get into real estate.

I was in culinary school, they think I should finish and open a catering company or bakery.

I plan all of our family functions so they say I should be an event coordinator.

I've had ideas of a nonprofit since the arts and after school programs are being cancelled I had the idea of opening one in our area. I made some contacts with the people of Arts Corps in Seattle which had a program most similar to what I was looking into.

I love fashion so they said maybe open a clothing store.

I like medicine and planned on going to apply to Case Western U's dual degree program in Law & Medicine.

I like them all.

I have too many intersts so I don't know what to do.

I wish to God I know because I would be doing it right now. I'm the lost overachiever, that person that is in school forever and has a bunch of degrees & certificates but nothing seems to fit exactly what they are looking for. Yeah, thats me.

FH is an Anesthesia nurse (CRNA). The one thing that everything I wanna do and have an interest in has in common is that they enable me to help people. I am a helper. So I gotta sit back and think about it.

[quote="FutureMsLee"]you guys have such awesome jobs... I get paid by the county to watch my 15 month old niece & attend Penn State's World Campus taking online classes & do homework by day and contract with companies to do little odd jobs. A family friend owns a cleaning company so I clean offices, i work for my grandfathers travel agency answering phones, typing and doing his invoices, and whenever i need more money I work for a temp agency or find something to sell online... I like the flexibility.

Before i decided to focus my time on my education I worked for Verizon Wireless doing technical support & customer service.
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DAG FutureMsLee! Mr. Lee has a money maker on his hands!

[quote="FutureMsLee"]FML I see we are currently doing the same thing. I watch my 4 nephews throughout the week.As far as the new business goes I am currently in the process of starting my daycare business with my SIL. What kind of business do you want to start?

I have no clue! I like too much stuff! I create resumes, find jobs online, and do interview coaching for my family & friends who are in need of jobs so they say I should charge for that.

I find my family members houses to invest in so they say I should get into real estate.

I was in culinary school, they think I should finish and open a catering company or bakery.

I plan all of our family functions so they say I should be an event coordinator.

I've had ideas of a nonprofit since the arts and after school programs are being cancelled I had the idea of opening one in our area. I made some contacts with the people of Arts Corps in Seattle which had a program most similar to what I was looking into.

I love fashion so they said maybe open a clothing store.

I like medicine and planned on going to apply to Case Western U's dual degree program in Law & Medicine.

I like them all.

I have too many intersts so I don't know what to do.

I wish to God I know because I would be doing it right now. I'm the lost overachiever, that person that is in school forever and has a bunch of degrees & certificates but nothing seems to fit exactly what they are looking for. Yeah, thats me.

FH is an Anesthesia nurse (CRNA). The one thing that everything I wanna do and have an interest in has in common is that they enable me to help people. I am a helper. So I gotta sit back and think about it.
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Heys MrsLee....I was like you talent to spare and no where to put it in a lucrative way....So I asked God to position me so that I can recieve the overflow, and I reminded Him that I simply want to be used by him so he can get the glory. I have 2 jobs and I am a full time grad student...plus I have a Mary Kay business that is flourishing very well! There are other things I am good at that I can be doing, but at some time you have to make a choice...(Plus my FH loves my talents-but I can't afford to be pulled in too many directions and not contribute something significant to the family account!)
Anyhoo I know someone, or I have had experiences with all these careers you've lined up, and if you want the truth about them then drop me a note and I'll email you....My mom was in Real Estate, so was I part-time, I have my own business, My fellow grad student in Nutrition also has a culinary degree from Johnson & Wales, and my wedding coordinator is my former supervisor who plans events for our college at Florida State and I was her assistant for a while. AND I work for non-profit part-time, and will start teaching undergraduate students here at FSU next month.....
Just ask God to put you where He wants you to be. All of our talents are gifts, but He has a plan in mind for us to work in some of these....this will also keep you from being pulled in too many directions:)

Happy career planning!

I am a "counselor / instructor" for a not-for-profit agency in Michigan. I mostly work with those recieving assistance from DHS. I LOVE MY JOB! I love empowering people! Especially coming from single parenthood and making it through college, I love sharing my story.

I also teach workshops on interviewing, resume writing and other classes

I am a new nursing grad. This is my 5th or 6th career :). I am currently at home with my 3 children until my husband and I figure out the best time for me to get to work. Nursing gives you flexibility, but when you have a 2 year old at home and a husnabd that travels for work, it's hard. I don't wan't someone else to raise my kids while i'm at work, besides my entire check would go to childcare.

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Heys MrsLee....I was like you talent to spare and no where to put it in a lucrative way....So I asked God to position me so that I can recieve the overflow, and I reminded Him that I simply want to be used by him so he can get the glory. I have 2 jobs and I am a full time grad student...plus I have a Mary Kay business that is flourishing very well! There are other things I am good at that I can be doing, but at some time you have to make a choice...(Plus my FH loves my talents-but I can't afford to be pulled in too many directions and not contribute something significant to the family account!)
Anyhoo I know someone, or I have had experiences with all these careers you've lined up, and if you want the truth about them then drop me a note and I'll email you....My mom was in Real Estate, so was I part-time, I have my own business, My fellow grad student in Nutrition also has a culinary degree from Johnson & Wales, and my wedding coordinator is my former supervisor who plans events for our college at Florida State and I was her assistant for a while. AND I work for non-profit part-time, and will start teaching undergraduate students here at FSU next month.....
Just ask God to put you where He wants you to be. All of our talents are gifts, but He has a plan in mind for us to work in some of these....this will also keep you from being pulled in too many directions:)

Happy career planning!
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I knew there was something that attracted me to you. Your personality pops off the page Miss Bee and I could feel you! Look to the left and check for that note.

[quote="sheawiil"]Hey ladies,
By now you may have figured I am a soldier. Military Occupation Specialist (MOS) Is Unit Supply Specialist in other words I shop for the army and keep inventory and so forth. To ladies in the ATL where exactly is your business located. I am actuall stationed in Charleston , SC but I am playing in the sand for the next 5 months, but I would like to visit your shop when I return to the states. Do you have a web site?
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Sheawill,Girl,I have much respect for you.My Dad was a Supply Sargeant in the Army.He served 23 years and retired as a Master Sargeant.I miss the military life!

It hink a few of you ladies know already that I'm a stay at home mom / house wife. It much easier for us to do it this way as well.

I work for the state. I am online all day. However, I log on and off this site throughout the day.

We have such a variety here! You ladies are all wonderful, and I have to say that I have learned a great deal here.

Im a buisness owner,I own 2 beauty salons and have been doing hair for 13yrs.

Soon2, girl I wish you were closer, because I would definitely look you up. I need a stylist for my big day!

Hello ladies,

I work for a federally qualified health center located in New Jersey. I work in the marketing department as a community outreach represntive.