What do you do for a living?

Tali Kat started this discussion · 6/4/2012

We are all here because of our love for pole, but apart from that fact, it seems that there is a pretty diverse group of people who frequent this site :3 So, what is your occupation? Is it pole related or is it something different? Share a bit about it! 🙂 At the moment I am a uni (college) student/ house wife. I'm currently studying a bachelor of science, and initially I wanted to get into the field of geology but now I'm not so sure. I'm leaning more to something water related now. I should just focus on getting through it first 😀 So, what about you?

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SamH · 6/4/2012
I just recently graduate with my BSN (bachelor of science in nursing). I actually begin my first nursing job tomorrow... EEK!!
lavona82 · 6/4/2012
I am employed at a bank (teller) full time and I absolutely hate it. Jobs are scarce and I try to be thankul for it but when you work with people that make your life miserable it;s hard to help it. I am so happy I have my pole to come home to :) Hubby and kids too!!
Krissykiki · 6/4/2012
I work in the social services field. I used to work in youth shelters but now I'm working with a mentoring program. I love it so much :) I get to help improve peoples lives
Beckypolegirl · 6/4/2012
i work nights in a respite home for children with complex health needs or challenging behaviour. Hard but rewarding x
GMwifey · 6/4/2012
I am a preschool teacher for the Army. My job moves whenever my husband does.
ShonaLancs · 6/4/2012
I'm a street sex worker support worker for the NHS...Needless to say, my job makes me thankful that my addiction is poling and nothing worse.... :)
Debss · 6/4/2012
I love the diverse range of jobs here :) I'm currently studying for a (funded) masters degree in Biomedical Research & it's killing me! Think I might leave the world of research after I'm done, just not cut out for it so it would seem.
dustbunny · 6/4/2012
My career path has been a roller coaster of ups and downs, and a few track changes along the way. I started out wanting to be a machinist, but I live in a small town where it's a bit of a "boys' club" and since I have boobs...well...even after 8 years of experience it didn't work out so well. Then in 2008 the recession hit...and I haven't had a permanent full-time job since. I started taking an accounting program in hopes of findng a job doing that, but have had no luck in that department even after 3 years of classes! And since I don't have full-time employment I can't afford to keep taking the classes, so I don't even know if I'll ever get to finish the program! :( In the meantime I've done receptionist/administrative work, fast food, worked at a convenience store, and a few temporary jobs here and there to make ends meet. Currently I work at Canadian Tire (a hardware store), make beds in a Long Term Care facility, and teach pole lessons to a couple friends. This summer I am planning on doing my group fitness certification, and start advertising to teach pole so maybe I can quit one of the other part-time jobs. :)
Danielle Tillie · 6/4/2012
I am a private horn instructor, pole fitness instructor, and I work as a fine dining server and sommelier. I love the diversity of my jobs but I kinda wish I could have benefits from a full time job. But I'm a musician working in an interesting economic environment so I just pull from all of my talents and make it work! 😉
SoloEbo · 6/4/2012
I'm a Lymphoma Research Coordinator and a part-time hair stylist. As of today,I am also a student.. going back to finish my Nursing degree
SoloEbo · 6/4/2012
..oh and Im a mother of 2.. 15 and 12!
Tali Kat · 6/4/2012
Wow, there are a huge mix of jobs here! It's really interesting reading about what you all do. Lavona - Sorry that you're not enjoying your job. It's hard working something you don't enjoy. Been there done that! As you said though, you've got a great family and poleto help you get through which is awesome :3 Dustbunny - Wow you've tried a lot of different things! I hope you get your certificate so you can teach pole :3 SamH - Good luck with your first day tomorrow!! :D
Paunobs · 6/4/2012
I support people with an Intellectual disability, who need 24 hr support to live an Independent life as possible, I am also a mother and grandmother this all keeps me very busy!😃Oh and I love my job it is awesome, these people get joy from the simplest things in life which we are usually to busy to stop and notice, and they are super intelligent in different ways from us :-)
Elektra Vallens · 6/4/2012
I'm getting my PhD in philosophy, which involves teaching an Intro Philosophy class to undergrads and doing a lot of reading. My dissertation topic is reasoning in suicidality, so the research I do often spills into psych and neuroscience. I love my schedule, working with the students, and the benefits, but other aspects of the job leave me cold. It remains to be seen whether I'll be able to get a job when I graduate. I'm kind of trying to grow pole into a second career right now, just in case.
aliceBheartless · 6/4/2012
I do consulting work as an environmental scientist, primarily helping clients with compliance issues, environmental permitting, managing field efforts for site clean ups, and assessing environmental conditions in the field, as well as technical writing for the all the reports that our fieldwork generates. If I could do it all over again, I would have gotten in to physical therapy, and as many other physical well being modalities (Pilates, LMT, ART, GYRO) as I could afford! But now I feel stuck. :(
Saphyre · 6/4/2012
I am fortunate enough to be retired. I was originally a licensed Cosmetologist in my late teens, but quickly decided it wasn't for me. I then held various accounting jobs until my mid-20's when I started working for Hewlett-Packard. I worked as a Business Analyst until my 40's, which is when I retired. I now keep myself busy helping to plan and attend to landscapes for friends and family, home organizing, and poling!
divapolegoddess · 6/4/2012
I'm a Registered Nurse. Hoping to find my way to becoming a pole instructor one day :)
minicoopergrl · 6/4/2012
I am an automotive accounting and title clerk for 2 car dealers. I used to like my job now I just dread getting up every morning and making my way in there. Since we opened the 2nd dealer I have been very burnt out by the job. I am feeling like I am constantly behind in my work and can never catch up. Every day the job gets more and more mentally draining, it makes me not even do the things I want to do (pole). Ive been there for 6 yrs and im starting to feel ready for something else. I have an awesome boss but Im so ready for a change.
Pole Raven · 6/4/2012
It certainly is a diverse crowd! I love how many people are in the helping profession. I am a PhD student in Counseling Psychology and have a million more years to go before I graduate (really, 3). I get partial funding by working with college students who have been sanctioned for marijuana and underage drinking. Fun crowd. But my heart is in rehabilitation psychology.
minicoopergrl · 6/4/2012
I am an automotive accounting and title clerk for 2 car dealers. I used to like my job now I just dread getting up every morning and making my way in there. Since we opened the 2nd dealer I have been very burnt out by the job. I am feeling like I am constantly behind in my work and can never catch up. Every day the job gets more and more mentally draining, it makes me not even do the things I want to do (pole). Ive been there for 6 yrs and im starting to feel ready for something else. I have an awesome boss but Im so ready for a change.
northpole · 6/4/2012
Elementary school science teacher! I have a master's, i'm so glad it's over, but I'm toying with the idea of going back for a 2nd. Isn't it incredible what we'd all rather be doing if we followed our hearts, rather than taking the "Safe road"? I like my job, but it pays terribly. And I wish I was a pole instructor...
northpole · 6/4/2012
Elementary school science teacher! I have a master's, i'm so glad it's over, but I'm toying with the idea of going back for a 2nd. Isn't it incredible what we'd all rather be doing if we followed our hearts, rather than taking the "Safe road"? I like my job, but it pays terribly. And I wish I was a pole instructor...
SashaMae · 6/4/2012
Great thread! We are a diverse group of ladies (and gents :) I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist and a part-time Employment Testing Consultant. Being an LMT I have to be a bit careful about who knows that I pole...I have enough problems with male clients who've seen the Showtime series "Client List" who think theyre entitled to a "happy ending" :/ Im seriously considering working for only female clients so I can be flamboyant about pole. My goal is to eventually be a pole instructor :)
NaughtyLibrarian · 6/4/2012
Give you one guess!
Raphy696 · 6/4/2012
I'm an apple genius so I help people with technology all day long! I'm crazy over the pole though!

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