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MoreThanMe Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 7:56 PM |
Thought id start a thread for us all to say what we do, if we enjoy it, and is there anything everyone should know about that particular industry and doesnt.
Example;
I work for Direct Line car insurance as a customer service advisor, its ok, pays the bills but as its a call centre it gets a tad repetative.
One thing you should know about my industry is;
Never accept your car insurance renewal price its always inflated, get a quote online as a new customer, I %100 guarantee you it is cheaper every time.
I also welcome any uk car insurance questions, ill try my best for you all.
So.Go. Spill the beans all.....!
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Turtleneck Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 8:05 PM |
| I'm a stay at home mom. I wipe bottoms. I wipe noses. I wipe tables. I wipe sticky floors. I drive kids to school. I pick them up. I make lots of sandwiches. Sometimes I cook. I give practice spelling tests. I drill basic addition facts. I sing the alphabet song. I attempt to potty train those who do not want to be potty trained. I make sure everyone's clothes are clean and fit properly. I bathe the dirty. I brush snarly hair. I make sure everyone has brushed his or her teeth at least twice a day. I read bedtime stories. I make sure no one watches programming unsuitable for his or her age level. Stuff like that. |
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minnmess Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 8:15 PM |
I work in the development department of a playhouse. Help get people and companies with money to donate to the arts in return for various delightful sponsorship opportunites.And also helping to impress those important people by planning events such as our opening night VIP reception, etc. Soon my job may also include some aspects to do with our Performing Arts Program (aka acting school).
Hmm, something you should know...sometimes the action behind the scenes is funnier and more dramatic than that on stage. Also (and i think this applies to a lot of areas) no one writes what there name is attached to. Thank you letters signed by bosses, Chair of the board's greeting in the program, etc...all writen by lowly people on the food chain like me. |
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mozman68 Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 8:16 PM |
Turtleneck wrote: I'm a stay at home mom. I wipe bottoms. I wipe noses. I wipe tables. I wipe sticky floors. I drive kids to school. I pick them up. I make lots of sandwiches. Sometimes I cook. I give practice spelling tests. I drill basic addition facts. I sing the alphabet song. I attempt to potty train those who do not want to be potty trained. I make sure everyone's clothes are clean and fit properly. I bathe the dirty. I brush snarly hair. I make sure everyone has brushed his or her teeth at least twice a day. I read bedtime stories. I make sure no one watches programming unsuitable for his or her age level. Stuff like that.
You forgot the part where you lay around eating bon bons while watching Oprah and gabbing on the phone..... |
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Moray Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 8:32 PM |
| I'm a ninja. If I expanded further, I'd have to kill you. And believe me I could. |
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Darran Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 8:34 PM |
I shoot people.
Seriously. |
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minnmess Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 8:44 PM |
Darran wrote: I shoot people.
Seriously.
ha!
If you still had your avatar with the gun this would be scarier |
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Meridith Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 8:56 PM |
I'm a graphic designer and illustrator. I design cool stuff like logos, posters, cd's, books, brochures, ads...all kinds of stuff like that. I heart my job. It's a lot of fun! I freelance...so I get to work from home. I'm also a mom too.
As for dirty little secrets...hmmmm I can't think of any right now. It's pretty much straightforward...what you see is what you get. |
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Turtleneck Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 9:20 PM |
mozman68 wrote:
You forgot the part where you lay around eating bon bons while watching Oprah and gabbing on the phone.....
No, no, I'm phone-phobic, remember? |
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Typing to Reach You Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 9:21 PM |
I'm a student currently on summer hols. I get up at about midday, stare at a computer/TV screen all day, eat chocolate and go to bed.  And every now and then I daydream about how I should be starting to plan my dissertation...
I also do a few hours charity work at Barnardos on Tuesdays and Thursdays. |
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mili Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 9:35 PM |
Meridith wrote: I'm a graphic designer and illustrator. I design cool stuff like logos, posters, cd's, books, brochures, ads...all kinds of stuff like that. I heart my job. It's a lot of fun! I freelance...so I get to work from home. I'm also a mom too.
As for dirty little secrets...hmmmm I can't think of any right now. It's pretty much straightforward...what you see is what you get.
Hey, that's my line! Well, nearly. I work sometimes in companies, if they have staff shortages, but prefer my home comforts. I'm also keen on type, or a typomaniac, as Erik S. would say. My kids are so big now, that they can make their own sandwiches, but I do remind them of the toothbrushing.
My job is mainly fun, but big catalogues can get a bit tedious, fancy making 200 barcodes, anyone?
An Adobe presenter once adviced in a seminar to learn to use the applications well, and charge also for the saved time… |
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megg_inc Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 9:35 PM |
Typing to Reach You wrote: I'm a student currently on summer hols. I get up at about midday, stare at a computer/TV screen all day, eat chocolate and go to bed. And every now and then I daydream about how I should be starting to plan my dissertation...
You forgot about shopping, reading glossy magazines and getting drunk from time to time. And then I'd agree completely. |
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AbsGinger Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 9:44 PM |
I wonder why i get up every morning to work long hours and get next to nothing as a wage.
The "plus" this of it : i have a good discount for the brand i work for (Cartier).
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Lemon Grinner Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 10:17 PM |
I sell clothes to people.
And you can see the dirty secrets when the silly idiot men change their trousers but forget to lock the door and the door opens.
HAH! |
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AbsGinger Posted Tue 09 Sep, 2008 10:32 PM |
Lemon Grinner wrote: I sell clothes to people.
And you can see the dirty secrets when the silly idiot men change their trousers but forget to lock the door and the door opens.
HAH!
LOL
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