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shabarigirishposted 8 years ago
Hi friends,
We are here in hubpages working together as a family of writers. I know most of hubbers are full time freelancers. I write hubs on my free time, and I work as Sr. Design Engineer in a manufacturing company. What’s your full time work?
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  cosetteposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  technical writer, and i also do technical editing and some editorial and writing projects that are non-technical (manuscript formatting and editing, marketing collateral, etc.)
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  Justine76posted 8 years agoin reply to this
  house keeper, nurse, maid, chef, accountant, teacher, and escort....in other words...housewife
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  Ultimate Hubberposted 8 years agoin reply to this
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  Justine76posted 8 years agoin reply to this
  hi!
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  Ultimate Hubberposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Hie
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  Susana Sposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I can relate to that.....lol
  
  Apart from all of those jobs also working online full time.
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  So All-rounder (at home)
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  Harvey Stelmanposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  shab,
  
  I'm retired, but I still do some Male Modeling. Only now it's for senior related ..............................
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  Deborah Sextonposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I know it's suppose to taste that way I just don't like it.
  I have two brothers in law who are Greek. One was born in Greece the other one here in U.S.A.
  I learned to cook many Greek foods which I love..I can't spell most of the foods I cook and or like..I will try to sound out a couple though.
  Mousaka-Egg plant, potatoes-Lamb (can use beef)
  Tee-rope-i-tus (It's like a Feta cheese Quiche)
  
  Others with Lamb and dill
  Oh and there is that really red meat called Pas-tra-ma (I like it cooked with Eggs)
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  earnestshubposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Fortunately, we have Greek family too, and we all hang out for the spit-lamb at Easter, all the Greek sweets and salads. Yummy!.
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  WriteAngledposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Awww, and whole fish (sea bass or bream) cooked over charcoal with feta cheese salad and Greek bean salad and a good dry white wine or Retsina if you can get it. Heaven on a summer evening.
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  earnestshubposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  You have great taste! I have noticed your interest in good food and wine elsewhere. Our wonderful sufi is very clued up as well!
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  Deborah Sextonposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Yes, Ca-Ta-ef-ee (I can only sound it out)
  and Baklava..love the honey and nuts..a little too sweet.
  
  I do feel blessed being a part of them. Love their celebrations.
  My sisters had Greek weddings. Very elaborate.
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  earnestshubposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  We also have home-made Turkish delight made by our beautiful Effy. (Grandmother of 12 YO Nicholas) I have never questioned her as to it's origins. It tastes and smells strongly of roses and is amazing!
  Grandmother is quite religious, so we all support her Easter. She typically never talks about religion. Most Greeks I know don't seem to bother much with religion here, other than belief in god.
  I love the kissing and hugging that seems to be a part of who the Greeks are. A warm and loving family oriented lot!
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  Deborah Sextonposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Yelp a lot of cheek kissing.
  I love being around them. My one brother in law from Greece had his mom (Evdokia) come each year to the states. We all got together and it was amazing. We called his dad Baba and his mom Yayaka (dad and grandmother) go figure.
  They both passed away a couple years back within 5 days of each other. We miss them a lot.
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  Sufidreamerposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Sorry for your loss. Strangely that's quite sweet - passing away within a few days of each other seems 'right.' Greek families are so close.
  
  Greeks are great fun - very warm and full of Filoxenia and hospitality.
  
  WriteAngled - Don't worry about the Greek bureaucracy - we can help you with that.
  
  As for the freelancing - it depends upon whether you will have a mortgage or you intend to buy outright. In most areas, if you don't have to worry about mortgage payments, you can easily survive on freelancing. We do
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  Deborah Sextonposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you.
  Yelp they were together every place they went.
  I think this is right too. If my husband died I think I would lie down beside him and die too.
  
  Edgar Allan Poe wrote "And so, all the night-tide, I lay down by the
  side. Of my darling, my darling, my life and my bride. In the
  sepulchre there by the sea. In her tomb by the sounding sea."
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  Sufidreamerposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  You are sending me to bed with nice thoughts, Deborah - thanks!
  
  I love Poe, and that is a wonderful passage to remember as I drift off to sleep.
  
  Enjoyed the chat and enjoy the rest of the evening.
  
  Kalinixta kai oneira glyka!
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  Deborah Sextonposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Kalinixta kai oneira glyka!
  Goodnight to you too..Kalinikta
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  Deborah Sextonposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  OH my goodness, I replied to the wrong post of Harveys. My reply to this post doesn't sound too good!!!
  This is what I was replying to.
  
  "I used to sell Ouzo, It is strong but it is supposed to taste that way. It's like Arakrazook in Turkey."
  http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/35879?page=5#post806521
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  chinweikeposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  i work as an independent consultant and business owner
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sneakorocksolidposted 8 years ago
I'm a licensed irrigation and drainage contractor. I'm also a state certified back-flow tester.
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  Mishaposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Back flow? I once had a back flow, it was nasty...
  
  *scratching his back*
  
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  WriteAngledposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Hah, I'm indexing a book on irrigation and drainage at the moment!
  
  I'm a freelance medical translator and I prepare book indexes from time to time as well.
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Preethi Anushaposted 8 years ago
I just graduated ... and hoping to get into ICICI bank the nxt month .. dat wud b my first work exp
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Best whishes for you Preethi..
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  Preethi Anushaposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  thank ya !
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  chinweikeposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Banking is a demanding and noble profession. Good choice and good luck
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Rafiniposted 8 years ago
Unemployed for 4 months, decided to go to school and earn a degree.
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Make it soon Rafini, do a part time job along with your studies.
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  yoshi97posted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I'm a computer technician
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  Rafiniposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I have thought about it. (cashiering probably) But seriously, my skills are out of date for the type of job I am looking for.
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Don’ worry there are lots of crash courses in market, you can pick up within a short time.
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Dorsiposted 8 years ago
I'm a photographer and commercial artist, which I work at full-time. I consider HubPages my third sort of "job", and am aiming at writing being my first!!!
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Hi Dorsi.. I visited your hubs. you have great contents. best wishes from me.
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flread45posted 8 years ago
I am a retired Peace Officer and my career now is fishing.
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Great news...!!
  I just started my career 7 years back and thinking when i'll get retired from it..
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  Karina S.posted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Nice!
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habeeposted 8 years ago
Writing. I was a teacher until I retired.
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  rmcrayneposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Always a teacher habee!
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donotfearposted 8 years ago
QMHP/II-Crisis Services: I conduct mental status assessments for individuals in various stages emotional/mental crisis (suicidal ideations, psychosis, homicidal ideations,depression..all)Then make a recommendation whether the client be hospitalized in a psychiatric facility or develop a safety plan. Sounds like a lot, but don't need to be licensed as a counselor. Bachelor degree in psych/soc/behavioral science. Worked a long time to get here...I love it.
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Hi Donotfear..
  Nice to see you are helping the people in need.. Great work.
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  donotfearposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you very much. Right after I wrote this, I was called out to a local E.R. and was out much of the night. Though rewarding, it takes it's toll on me mentally and physically.
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A Texanposted 8 years ago
To spread good cheer throughout hubland or a hired assassin.
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  hired assassin!!!!!?????
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  A Texanposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Relax dude, its a joke.
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Ya i know.. real hired assassin wont tell it open.......
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  A Texanposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Are you sure?
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I was sure before reading your hub on John Adams Project, now really I doubt..
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  A Texanposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  At least you read it
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Good Work dude. keep it up..
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  Harvey Stelmanposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Tex,
  
  I have a job for you; do you take dirt for payment?
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Cris Aposted 8 years ago
I work as an editor for Elsevier, just started last month
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  emievilposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  
  I'm an accountant, I have my own (small) accounting firm .
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  Cris Aposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Small, for now.
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  emievilposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I wish
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Hokeyposted 8 years ago
I am a hooker
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  JeanMeriamposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  hokey the hooker? You could trademark that
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  Hokeyposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Hokey the Buddhist Hooker! Even better!
  
  (please just be in the moment)
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  blondepoetposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Hahahahaha
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  earnestshubposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Ya don't see a lot of Buddhist hookers do you?
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  Deborah Sextonposted 3 years agoin reply to this
  Nice to see you Hokey, I didn't know that about you. Is it your business or do you work for someone? (that's my unnecessary emoticon)
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earnestshubposted 8 years ago
retired. (For the third time!) Someone kept spending my money! I am now a full time grandfather of 6. I spend any spare time with the little ones. It is the hardest work I have ever done!(just kidding!)
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rmcrayneposted 8 years ago
I'm an Occupational Therapist. I retired from the Air Force a year ago after 20 years of service. I've enjoyed my year off, but my nest egg is gone and I have to return to work. I'm hoping to work part-time so I can continue to write. There seem to be plenty of jobs. I'm thinking of returning to Pediatric OT. I am also planning to volunteer a couple days a month at the hospital I retired from. I will resume the post-op therapy of the breast cancer clients.
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JeanMeriamposted 8 years ago
I don’t really work full-time, but I am a First Responder. I’m also a foster parent. I don’t really get paid for either though, so I guess I don’t work,hehehe
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Hey Enjoy being with kids....
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StormRyderposted 8 years ago
I do cost analysis for the government...sounds so exciting doesn't it!
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Ultimate Hubberposted 8 years ago
Full time work?

None as such. I am about to complete my BS(cs) degree, just the final project left which is to be submitted within the next couple of months.

Other than that I make websites and display Adsense ads on them.
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Nice.. what's next plans after BS? Full time web design?
  Best wishes for your project work.
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  Ultimate Hubberposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Yea, I plan to do that and earn a living working online.
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cheaptrickposted 8 years ago
My partner and I develop alternative Businesses,we have a number of projects including two nine story buildings we converted into Farms,a small alternative strip mall occupied by bohemian artists[never pay rent on time lol],and we just revived a Ballroom dance school believe it or not.we also finance shops for unorthodox businesses.
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  logic,commonsenseposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Sounds like fun! Work but fun!
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Beakerposted 8 years ago
I'm a full-time Web writer. It's boring, but it pays the bills. I have a lot of high hopes for Hub pages, but so far it's been a dud.
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Hope the best, your hard works definitely pays you.
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  kirstenblogposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  You have been here 2 years and have 8 hubs?
  
  I hate to say it but it is easy to see why you have not had the best experience over those 2 years with only 8 hubs.
  
  I work at a local school in 2 part time jobs that take up most of my time during term time and during the school holidays is when I can get some good hubbing in. I do love working at the school but with one of the jobs its not directly through the school but through the local council and working for them sucks big time. Bunch of bureaucrats and politicians and I am not sure which is worse.
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Yup Kirstenblog is right; you should write more hubs Beaker, and get more visitors to your hubs to expect a reasonable income through hubpages.
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thisisoliposted 8 years ago
Full time Freelance Writer and SEO consultant here, just abou tpays the bills!
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Sufidreamerposted 8 years ago
Full time academic, technical and sales writer

Part-time Ouzo quality controller

EDIT: Nice one, Cris A - that's a big name to have on your CV!
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  Cris Aposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  It does add some um weight! Haha
  
  Part-time Ouzo quality controller? Sounds more pleasure than business if you ask me
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  Deborah Sextonposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I don't like Ouzo because of the Anise flavor (Tastes like licorice)
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  Harvey Stelmanposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Deb,
  
  I used to sell Ouzo, It is strong but it is supposed to taste that way. It's like Arakrazook in Turkey.
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  Sufidreamerposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Good man, Harvey - just hope that you didn't drink the profits!
  
  Not often I meet an Ouzo connoisseur on Hubpages
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  WriteAngledposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Well I'm a connoisseur of tsipporou in Volos. What I love there is you order a tsipporou and get some fantastic meze with it. Our friends from Veria would come to Volos, order tsipporou, pour the excess into a bottle to take home and end up having a free meal. I cannot forget the smoked octopus I received with one of my tsipporou orders, it was superb!
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  Harvey Stelmanposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  sud,
  
  I didn't drink that much of it, I did shots of Tequilla. I did 15 shots, and walked out of the place. I stopped when my favorite bartender told me; I think I found someone that can handle 15 shots also.
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  rmcrayneposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  
  Is that a specific name brand for raki? Raki definitely has that anise taste. My memory may be faulty, but I think Turks called it Lion's milk. They drink it with water, which makes it white like milk.
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  Sufidreamerposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Not sure about the Turks, but in Greece we have two spirits.
  
  Tsipouro is distilled from the left over Grape mash after winemaking. Many Greeks still use the Turkish word, Raki. It is yellowish firewater!
  
  Ouzo is the refined version, with herbs and anise. This is the one that turns white with water. I have not heard the Turkish name before, but Lion's Milk does ring a bell
  
  Ernest: 'Tis true - most Greeks are devout Orthodox (Easter is fantastic!), but religion is seen as a taboo subject to talk about. Politics is much more fun
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  rmcrayneposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  
  Thanks for the response Sufi! In Turkey Raki is definitely the ouzo/anise tasting stuff. Not a fan of that anise taste. I'd be game to try the Tsipouro though! Wonder if it's anything like the "first wine"? Went to a great first wine party in Germany once. Kinda like 'wine in the raw'.
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mtsi1098posted 8 years ago
Information Technology small business owner...
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myownworldposted 8 years ago
I used to teach English Literature once.
Then something went wrong with this world, and I couldn't sit back and watch anymore.
Now I'm training to be psychologist....and volunteer as a social worker.
Above all, I work to keep a family together....and trust me, that's a full time job!
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zampanoposted 8 years ago
I got more talent for writing computer programs than hubs.
I accept that reality now...
And I earn my living with my program writings.
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Rik Ravadoposted 8 years ago
I'm a training analyst for a large company. I conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for big projects and procurements such as ships, dockyards etc. Most of my output is written reports so I'm really a writer.
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  pooja0908posted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I am an SEO and its my work
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NewYorkerposted 8 years ago
Psychiatry Resident.
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  myownworldposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  you need to report asap to HP then! I believe one is needed badly in a thread below....
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  Sara Tonynposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Don't you mean "Board Certified Psychiatrist"?
  
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  thisisoliposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  He could just be a resident psychiatrist at a hospital.
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  Sara Tonynposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Yes, I know what he could be, but I also know that he stated (on another thread) he is: "a board certified psychiatrist"
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  thisisoliposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Cant you be a board certified psychiatrist and a resident psychiatrist?
  
  My understanding that board certification for psychiatry was the initial certification, then you applied for a residency position in a hospital.
  
  I know normally a residency is included within the medical certification, but only a few countries had psychiatric boards combined with medical and surgical.
  
  I could be wrong, I am just dredging up from memory something I wrote in an article a while back!
  
  Wouldn't really know what was right unless we had an unbiased psychiatrist on hand to answer the question!
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  Sara Tonynposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Can't be board certified until you complete 4 years of residency.
  
  And I don't believe him anyway. Read his hubs and tell me if they appear to be written by an M.D. (Answer: NO WAY)
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  rmcrayneposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Sounds like someone we previously outed, AdviceDoctor, re-surfacing. But you'd think if that were the case, he or she would have researched more, or would have picked something easier to fake.
  
  "Being a Psychiatrist" is implausible on many levels. And giving advice, criminal.
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I could see lots of psychiatrist on hubpages..
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  Deborah Sextonposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  In your profile you state "I have an M.D. and I work for a hospital."
  
  Could you explain this? Hospitals don't hire doctors.
  
  Even emergency doctors are a group who use hospital facilities but don't actually work for the hospital. ER doctor groups say we will treat your emergency patients if you allow us to work out of your hospital. These doctors are paid by insurance companies and patients but not by hospitals.
  
  Residents are doctors in training at a teaching hospital (I work at a teaching hospital)
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  WriteAngledposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I looked up the psychiatrists as listed on the hospital site mentioned by Newyorker in another message. Looking for someone matching his given name of Dr G, I only found a practitioner who had qualified decades earlier and therefore would not match Dr G's stated age of 28.
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retellectposted 8 years ago
Music production! Real fun!
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thisisoliposted 8 years ago
Emi - Fancy doing my taxes next year then, I am emmigrating to America and need to have my business moved, no idea where to start!

I can't afford to pay you, but feel free to help a hubber out
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Ms Chievousposted 8 years ago
I am a social worker at psychiatric hospital...
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IntimatEvolutionposted 8 years ago
Full-time student again.
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Deborah Sextonposted 8 years ago
Perioperative Nurse
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Sara Tonynposted 8 years ago
-- Full-time freelance writer/ghostwriter

-- Part-time creative consultant/script consultant; television, radio, stage (theater), screen (film)

-- Former screenwriter's agent; non-signatory, focus on new writers

Former life (e.g.,"workin' for The Man")

-- Clinical Care Analyst (Mental Health), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
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drej2522posted 8 years ago
Veteran Affairs (VA) clerk

and struggling writer
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liswilliamsposted 8 years ago
I'm a chef, taking a month off
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dobanposted 8 years ago
I am a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology and work full time for a local public school district in Texas. Writing is my stress reliever and my extra income that is much needed. I have written a lot for another site but am fairly new to HubPages, though. I really like it here.
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Chaotic Chicaposted 8 years ago
My husband and I own and operate a small but growing motorcycle, dirt bike, and ATV parts and accessories store.
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yenajeonposted 8 years ago
Owner of an online boutique Kfashionhouse!
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  Ultimate Hubberposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Checked your site. It's cool, especially the model on the main page.
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Hokeyposted 8 years ago
Seriously, I am working at a methadone clinic doing community outreach and helping addicts with support.
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  WriteAngledposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Much kudos to you, Hokey! It can't be an easy job.
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  Hokeyposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I do it because I am an addict in recovery. The only difference between them and me is taking that first one. I have compassion for them and I want to help. Helping them also helps me to remember where I came from.
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  WriteAngledposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Even more kudos because you have turned your life around and are also using your experience to help others.
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Great Job Hokey. Share your experience with them, inspire them to help others, let it grow as a chain reaction.
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Lily Roseposted 8 years ago
Full-time mom for the past 4 years - hardest job I've ever had! Hoping to start doing contractor work as background investigator soon...
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  shabarigirishposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  It may be your hardest job ever, but I know it is your delightful job ever.. am I right lily??
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hamstersmessiahposted 8 years ago
i've been living on the government dole since 1995 as a registered Schiz. don't you know i'm a growth industry. i don't do work i make work for others.
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china manposted 8 years ago
I teach English in China - nice job, nice place, nice people, nice life - about bloody time after a lifetime of blood sweat and tears !
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lyricsingrayposted 8 years ago
Television Producer over 20 years.
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  Hokeyposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Let's make a reality show
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PrettyPantherposted 8 years ago
My official title is assistant planner, although I call myself a GIS/data analyst in my profile because it more accurately describes what I do.
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classicalgeekposted 8 years ago
Full-time classical musician, music teacher and music researcher. Currently writing a book on classical music. Nice to see such an interesting mix of professions here!
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Arthur Fontesposted 8 years ago
Used Car Salesman (insert cliche here)
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  Justine76posted 8 years agoin reply to this
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wyanjenposted 8 years ago
I'm a full time graphic artist for a commercial printer.

Don't let "artist" fool you, I don't draw or paint.
I do design work and technical prep for offset presses.

It is a high stress job but the most fun I've ever had!
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Mishaposted 8 years ago
I live and work on the Internet
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Mishaposted 8 years ago
Ah, Greek salad... Heavenly taste
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wordscribe41posted 8 years ago
Made a choice to bail out of my career to raise my kiddos. Now, I stay and home and fruitlessly attempt to make money online...
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Sufidreamerposted 8 years ago
hehe - I heard someone mention cheese pies. My favourite

Good work with the cooking, Deb - those Greek lads must love visiting you.

The spring is nearly here and I look forward to Greek salad, Ouzo, and long conversations going well on into the night. Happy Days
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  WriteAngledposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  When I lived in Zagreb, I received a beautiful recipe for spanakopita (correct spelling?). Unfortunately, my partner won't try anything with spinach, sigh...
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  Sufidreamerposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I love those - we had them last night
  
  Don't worry too much about spelling (although you were bang on!) - as long as it sounds OK, everything is good.
  
  Shame that he won't eat them. Maybe you could try the denial of his conjugal rights until he eats his greens. Guaranteed to work
  
  Susana - you are welcome anytime
  
  Deb - mmmmm...Baklava. You are right, though - one is enough!
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  Susana Sposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Shit sufi - you got a guest bedroom? Sounds just great!
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  Deborah Sextonposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  OH yes, I forget what they are called and may be a form of Tee-rope-a-tis
  But you put feta cheese into these dough things, pack them up and fry them.
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  Sufidreamerposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  oooh - those. Yum We call them saganaki, although every region of Greece has its own names for things (as if Greek isn't difficult enough!)
  
  Ernest - I have a lot of Greek friends who grew up in Melbourne. They miss it and would do anything for a jar of vegemite
  
  Susana - No Problem. We have plenty of space for you to park
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  earnestshubposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  See sufi, that is exactly what I was trying to express. That is why you are a very good writer!
  Anyone knows after you have seen Vegemite you need to be VERY keen on Australia to try it!
  Many, especially my local American and Canadian friends won't have a bar of it! They just look at it and say NO way am I gonna put that black spread on anything except maybe a wheel bearing!
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  Deborah Sextonposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  My son just spent 8 days in Canada..Alberta in a town called Calgory or something like that.
  He brought home pictures of a very large city..Beautiful..
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earnestshubposted 8 years ago
WriteAngled, you probably already know this, but Melbourne Australia where I live is the biggest Greek city outside of Greece. They love the weather, the Ozzie barbecue has become their domain. They build beautiful big family houses that are centred around food, family and friends.
Greeks integrated into Australian society like magic!
My hub about John the plumbers dad is about a Greek Australia family.
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  Deborah Sextonposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  In the U.S.A. New York is where Greek people like to stay. And in Florida (TARPON SPRINGS)
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  earnestshubposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I knew about New York, but Florida is new information for me, thank you.
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  Deborah Sextonposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Tarpon Springs, Florida is like a little Greece. It is actually a Greek town.
  You're welcome.
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  earnestshubposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Gonna Google!
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  WriteAngledposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  Maybe we should move to Melbourne. We're looking for a place in the sun but have been a bit phased about the bureaucracy in Greece, Spain and Italy. However, my partner is just about retired and I'm clinging on to a freelance living, so we're not economically atractive as immigrants.
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  earnestshubposted 8 years agoin reply to this
  I reckon you could swing it! Melbourne is one very great city to live in. Research well grasshopper.
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