What is Your Employment Situation?

storyspinner70 · 02-11-2016, 12:24 PM

I've worked virtually for over a decade now. It's the best. I'm operations manager for an entrepreneur. I do a bit of everything - management mostly, website creation, verification and maintenance including copywriting, cs for the customers no one else can handle, marketing campaigns, social media, chargebacks/bbb complaints, newsletter development, article writing, packaging development, and on and on and on. I just help where I'm needed if someone is out. Otherwise I'm pretty much just checking on employees. I'm very very lucky. I work relatively little and have total freedom to, say, post on BFP on my down times...lmao...

Gayandgray · 03-26-2016, 07:17 AM

Well soon I can add I am a kennel worker to my job title, as well as being a cna!!! I'm really looking forward to going back there and working again, even if it's only one day a week? Or whatever I can do. Any extra money helps, and it is only twenty minutes away from me, so it's not like what I make will be spent on gas, ya know? The extra cash will go to pay off bills so I can afford to work my full time job less, so I can be home with my spouse more. That is important since her health is slowly declining and I want to have as much time with her as possible. And a plus is I LOVE animals more than people, so it's really not a "job" to me, it's more like a hobby. I'm hoping it will cut back on some of my stress. My next door neighbor has agreed to check on my spouse while I'm gone so I won't have to worry about finding a sitter. I'm really excited!!!!

JDeere · 04-02-2016, 02:22 PM

I am now currently employed as a material handler. That's why I have been missing the past few days.

Cole610 · 04-02-2016, 03:13 PM

Im quitting my job after 17 yrs to take a 6 week training course to become a Bus Driver. Freaking out that I may be unemployed in 6 weeks. lol.

DapperButch · 04-21-2016, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cole610

Im quitting my job after 17 yrs to take a 6 week training course to become a Bus Driver. Freaking out that I may be unemployed in 6 weeks. lol.

Wow. That's pretty crazy. Will the bus driving gig pay more?

Stone-Butch · 04-21-2016, 10:20 PM

Retired from working many years as an addictions counsellor. Alcohol, drugs, anger management and gambling addictions.

imperfect_cupcake · 04-21-2016, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cole610

Im quitting my job after 17 yrs to take a 6 week training course to become a Bus Driver. Freaking out that I may be unemployed in 6 weeks. lol.

Woohoo!! Go Cole!! So glad you are changing work!
Watch your back with bus driving though. Most companies cover massage therapy for their drivers, take advantage of that!

girl_dee · 04-30-2016, 05:46 AM

Currently working doinf a job but the company is just crazy, I always put myself at crazy jobs (masochist

) but I have a side job that I love so I am working to cultivate my side job so I can quit the crwzy job and enjoy life.

I have extended experience in the healing arts but my headspace is not right for that at this time.

cinnamongrrl · 04-30-2016, 09:12 AM

My situation doesn't fit the cubby holes of categorization.

I technically "work" full time but more than half of my 40hrs is spent in school. After I complete the program I will be working 40 hrs (or more) at ONE job. For the first time in about...thinking...wow...12 years...

MissItalianDiva · 04-30-2016, 09:36 AM

I work 70 plus hour weeks typically. Lucky to love what I do but I am definitely my father's daughter. He had an amazing work ethic and it rubbed off

JDeere · 05-05-2016, 07:59 PM

This upcoming job will be manufacturing of make up products, I am not really sure what it all entails but I will find out come Monday!

I work for a temp agency for now.

Venus007 · 05-06-2016, 05:45 PM

I am a physician educator by day but I have a side gig as a consultant. I am working 3 jobs all told at the moment. If I can keep up the pace I may have my student loans paid off before I retire.

Lecheloco · 07-14-2016, 08:17 AM

I finally got myself down to 1 full time gig, I am the head honcho

TL1 · 07-14-2016, 08:28 AM

I work with mortgages....

I like it partly because it's possible to make really good money. (Bonus) And I have made some good money. And I happen to like money. So I have been doing it for 3 years.

Zimmeh · 07-14-2016, 10:29 AM

Transitioning from working retail to being a nursing assistant. I am scared but excited about what my future holds.

Zimmeh

Blade · 07-14-2016, 11:32 AM

Currently home on short term disability, should be back to my logistics job in about 3 weeks

Kätzchen · 08-07-2016, 06:56 AM

Weeks ago, I interviewed for an alternate situation of employment and was officially hired on, two weeks ago.
I ended my former employment in good standing and will assume my new role on campus, tomorrow.

I'm thrilled because it will be the first time ever, in my work history, where I will benefit from a fully paid, employer sponsored, health plan that includes vision, dental and overall health care services.

I am so elated: I've waited such a long time for this kind of position of employment. I'm still in awe of the cumulative result of all the steps I've taken to find the right kind of employment situation.

For those who are hurdling challenges, like I have for the past two or three years, don't give up. The best job of your life is out there, somewhere, maybe even closer to you than you think.

I feel very blessed today.

Blade · 08-07-2016, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Currently home on short term disability, should be back to my logistics job in about 3 weeks

Well it happened as predicted. I'm back to work, put in 40 hrs and didn't start til Tuesday. Busy place in summer hope I can hang for the rest of it

BullDog · 08-07-2016, 10:26 AM

Freelance writer, but I am working on transitioning into becoming a full-time online bookseller. I love to write, but I am tired of sitting at my desk all of the time.

anotherbutch · 08-07-2016, 10:36 AM

I work full time at a job I love. We test electrical insulation and materials. I get to blow stuff up, catch stuff on fire and watch electricity do it's thing. I learn something every day.

View Poll Results: What is Your Employment Status?
I am employed full time.	84	53.85%
I am employed part time.	7	4.49%
I do freelance work.	7	4.49%
I am on unemployment.	6	3.85%
I am not currently employed.	4	2.56%
I am not currently employed but looking for a job.	7	4.49%
I am currently employed and looking for a better job.	7	4.49%
I work more than one job.	6	3.85%
I am on disability.	15	9.62%
Other: See thread for explanation	13	8.33%
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02-11-2016, 12:24 PM	#1
storyspinner70 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: VA Posts: 355 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,366 Thanked 987 Times in 289 Posts Rep Power: 8681947	I've worked virtually for over a decade now. It's the best. I'm operations manager for an entrepreneur. I do a bit of everything - management mostly, website creation, verification and maintenance including copywriting, cs for the customers no one else can handle, marketing campaigns, social media, chargebacks/bbb complaints, newsletter development, article writing, packaging development, and on and on and on. I just help where I'm needed if someone is out. Otherwise I'm pretty much just checking on employees. I'm very very lucky. I work relatively little and have total freedom to, say, post on BFP on my down times...lmao... __________________ So plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. ― Jorge Luis Borges

03-26-2016, 07:17 AM	#2
Gayandgray Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme-ish, tomboy lesbian Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Together a really long time Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: In my mind? On a tropical island Posts: 4,862 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,584 Thanked 12,885 Times in 3,081 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Well soon I can add I am a kennel worker to my job title, as well as being a cna!!! I'm really looking forward to going back there and working again, even if it's only one day a week? Or whatever I can do. Any extra money helps, and it is only twenty minutes away from me, so it's not like what I make will be spent on gas, ya know? The extra cash will go to pay off bills so I can afford to work my full time job less, so I can be home with my spouse more. That is important since her health is slowly declining and I want to have as much time with her as possible. And a plus is I LOVE animals more than people, so it's really not a "job" to me, it's more like a hobby. I'm hoping it will cut back on some of my stress. My next door neighbor has agreed to check on my spouse while I'm gone so I won't have to worry about finding a sitter. I'm really excited!!!! __________________

04-21-2016, 10:20 PM	#6
Stone-Butch Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonebutch Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 3,709 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,344 Thanked 9,403 Times in 3,068 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Retired Retired from working many years as an addictions counsellor. Alcohol, drugs, anger management and gambling addictions.

04-30-2016, 09:12 AM	#9
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,665 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,246 Thanked 27,604 Times in 6,959 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	My situation doesn't fit the cubby holes of categorization. I technically "work" full time but more than half of my 40hrs is spent in school. After I complete the program I will be working 40 hrs (or more) at ONE job. For the first time in about...thinking...wow...12 years... __________________

04-02-2016, 02:22 PM	#3
JDeere Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Transgender Preferred Pronoun?: He/him/his Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17,752 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 31,018 Thanked 28,833 Times in 9,708 Posts Rep Power: 21474865	I am now currently employed as a material handler. That's why I have been missing the past few days.

04-02-2016, 03:13 PM	#4
Cole610 Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Hey You, Dude Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: New Westminster BC Canada Posts: 57 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 514 Thanked 197 Times in 44 Posts Rep Power: 2362246	Im quitting my job after 17 yrs to take a 6 week training course to become a Bus Driver. Freaking out that I may be unemployed in 6 weeks. lol.

04-30-2016, 05:46 AM	#8
girl_dee Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: dee Relationship Status: Hitched up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livin’ the Dream Posts: 24,079 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,560 Thanked 54,829 Times in 13,908 Posts Rep Power: 21474873	Currently working doinf a job but the company is just crazy, I always put myself at crazy jobs (masochist ) but I have a side job that I love so I am working to cultivate my side job so I can quit the crwzy job and enjoy life. I have extended experience in the healing arts but my headspace is not right for that at this time.

04-30-2016, 09:36 AM	#10
MissItalianDiva Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Miss Twiggy Preferred Pronoun?: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and that shit doesn't sound atrocious! Relationship Status: divorce happens..all that glitters ain't gold Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 2,284 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,768 Thanked 7,159 Times in 1,793 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	work I work 70 plus hour weeks typically. Lucky to love what I do but I am definitely my father's daughter. He had an amazing work ethic and it rubbed off

05-05-2016, 07:59 PM	#11
JDeere Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Transgender Preferred Pronoun?: He/him/his Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17,752 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 31,018 Thanked 28,833 Times in 9,708 Posts Rep Power: 21474865	This upcoming job will be manufacturing of make up products, I am not really sure what it all entails but I will find out come Monday! I work for a temp agency for now.

05-06-2016, 05:45 PM	#12
Venus007 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Serene Highness ;} Relationship Status: Dreamily contemplating some outrage against conventional morality Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,362 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,417 Thanked 4,746 Times in 1,139 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I am a physician educator by day but I have a side gig as a consultant. I am working 3 jobs all told at the moment. If I can keep up the pace I may have my student loans paid off before I retire. __________________ . "I need no warrant for being, and no word of sanction upon my being. I am the warrant and the sanction. " Ayn Rand, Anthem "So you'll die happily for your sins. You'd rather die in guilt then live in love?" Timothy Leary

07-14-2016, 08:17 AM	#13
Lecheloco Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Masculine preferred Relationship Status: Happy as is, but a date would be nice Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Neverland Posts: 717 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,650 Thanked 1,975 Times in 633 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	I finally got myself down to 1 full time gig, I am the head honcho

07-14-2016, 08:28 AM	#14
TL1 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch of stone Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: East coast Posts: 2,892 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,111 Thanked 3,455 Times in 1,007 Posts Rep Power: 21474848	I work with mortgages.... I like it partly because it's possible to make really good money. (Bonus) And I have made some good money. And I happen to like money. So I have been doing it for 3 years. __________________ "Our bodies were printed as blank pages to be filled with the ink of our hearts”

07-14-2016, 10:29 AM	#15
Zimmeh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Me Relationship Status: I am a human and not a possession Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Volusia County, FL Posts: 6,746 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 23,549 Thanked 13,441 Times in 4,317 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Transitioning from working retail to being a nursing assistant. I am scared but excited about what my future holds. Zimmeh __________________ "A loving heart is the truest wisdom" -Chinua Achebe

07-14-2016, 11:32 AM	#16
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,855 Thanked 14,412 Times in 4,058 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Currently home on short term disability, should be back to my logistics job in about 3 weeks __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

08-07-2016, 06:56 AM	#17
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,611 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	Weeks ago, I interviewed for an alternate situation of employment and was officially hired on, two weeks ago. I ended my former employment in good standing and will assume my new role on campus, tomorrow. I'm thrilled because it will be the first time ever, in my work history, where I will benefit from a fully paid, employer sponsored, health plan that includes vision, dental and overall health care services. I am so elated: I've waited such a long time for this kind of position of employment. I'm still in awe of the cumulative result of all the steps I've taken to find the right kind of employment situation. For those who are hurdling challenges, like I have for the past two or three years, don't give up. The best job of your life is out there, somewhere, maybe even closer to you than you think. I feel very blessed today.

08-07-2016, 10:26 AM	#19
BullDog Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Dominant Stone Butch Daddy Preferred Pronoun?: She Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: In A Healing Place Posts: 5,371 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 18,160 Thanked 22,640 Times in 4,463 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Freelance writer, but I am working on transitioning into becoming a full-time online bookseller. I love to write, but I am tired of sitting at my desk all of the time. __________________ Love consists in this, that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other. - Rainer Maria Rilke

08-07-2016, 10:36 AM	#20
anotherbutch Senior Member How Do You Identify?: butch Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: single and very content this way... Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: the midwest Posts: 1,784 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 317 Thanked 1,298 Times in 365 Posts Rep Power: 9955621	I work full time at a job I love. We test electrical insulation and materials. I get to blow stuff up, catch stuff on fire and watch electricity do it's thing. I learn something every day.