What's your job when you're not hubbing?

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   sarahsherlockposted 14 years ago

   None of us are hubbing 24/7 so I'm guessing many hubbers also have a day job, be that an accountant, a mum, a dentist etc etc.
   
   Personally, I am Assistant Director for Resources in local government. An interesting role that is constantly changing, hence the generic title! Some days I wish I had chosen a professional career path like a lawyer or doctor but I get to create much of my current role which is great. Having to manage 700 people is no picnic though!
   
   What do you do and what do you love or hate about your job?

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      Baileybearposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I'm work part-time in an image library for a publishing company.  I'm also a mother.  I used to work as a lab technician

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      warchild75posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Im a mechnic and mot tester,long hours,crap pay and hard work like most jobs in the motor trade!

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   Bill Manningposted 14 years ago

   When I'm not at home making hubs,,,,,
   
   I'm at home working on my 15 websites.
   
   I love working at home, the freedom to choose my own hours. But I hate the boredom of writing so much.

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      sarahsherlockposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Does that earn you enough to live off of?

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         Bill Manningposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Oh sure, I've done nothing but working on my own sites for the past 3 years. Mind you I'm not rich, not even well off. I guess I'm in the middle class.
         
         Being single makes it easier to, as I only support myself. I always try to make a little more each year and I'm slowly doing that.
         
         I'm sure glad I was doing this during this recession!

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   Diane Insideposted 14 years ago

   I was and Occupational Therapy Assistant for years. I recently have cut back on that now and am a Housewife. 
   
   I liked my job, as it was working with patients who where sick or injured and my job basically was to help them gain back their Independence.  It was rewarding but at the same time it is like any other job, in the health care field, you can get burned out. 
   
   I enjoyed to patients, but hated the beurocracy in health care, mostly having to deal with insurance companies and medicare, medicaid.  Having to justify every little thing you do, to show progress with the patient.  It is easy to do. But insurance companies, look for every opportunity not to pay. So we have to be vigilant in justifying every therapy session.
   
   Which can get difficult at times as many of my patients, lived in not typical settings, which we have to compensate for.

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      sarahsherlockposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      That must be disheartening for you and the patient. We have a different medical system in the UK. I'm bot really sure it's any better though.

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         nasus loopsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         It's not.  We are starting to get just the same only without the insurance companies.  We have to ask patients questions, such as do they smoke or drink? We gain points (points make money).  Apparently it is supposed to help with patient care, but really all it does is take staff away from what they should be doing to ask these silly questions.

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   Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

   Not all that much variety in my life, either.
   When I'm not hubbing I'm writing for clients -- might be through online websites or (preferably, since they pay much better) local "brick and mortar" businesses.
   Also keeps me from living my entire life on the Internet.
   he he

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   CollegePrepUposted 14 years ago

   I am a College Advisor at a suburban High School of over 3200 students.  I love my job because every day is different and the vast majority of our students are really good kids!
   I am also a former football coach, but that has been put on the backburner due to the arrival of my 2 1/2 year old daughter and 9 month old son.   I'll be returning to the field in a year or two...can't wait!

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   Greek Oneposted 14 years ago

   I am a male model..
   
   most of my work is for National Geographic

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      sarahsherlockposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Really? Not ordnance survey?

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         Greek Oneposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         that's more of a hobby

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   nasus loopsposted 14 years ago

   I am a medical secretary working in a doctors surgery.  When I am not doing that I am a mum and wife, not sure which way round that goes though! 
   
   On the whole I enjoy what I do and the people I work with, but I do wish I could do more from home so that I could be more of a full time mum.

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      sarahsherlockposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      That's a tough job. I bet you're always getting the negativity when people can't book the appointment they want. I know from experience that if I don't ring at 8.00am on the dot I can forget seeing anyone!

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         nasus loopsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Yes, it can be tough.  Some patients do expect you to jump through hoops at a moments notice, but then you get the ones who have spouses that are terminally ill and they ask for nothing.  They make our jobs worthwhile.
         
         It is really unfortunate that you struggle getting appointments at your doctors.  Our surgery doesn't open until 8.30 and we close at 6.  Our doctors decided that although patients wanted to see doctors during the other times of the day and at weekends, they rather fancied seeing their own families so chose not to open for longer hours.  I must admit as well that at our surgery although there are obviously people who say they can't get appointments, most do see the doctor of their choice within 2days.

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            sarahsherlockposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Yes I must admit I generally do too.

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   DoorMattnomoreposted 14 years ago

   among other things my daily duties include...housekeeper, personal chef, nurse, accountant, secretary, chauffeur, therapist, and escort...
   
   Im mean..Im a housewife. 

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      sarahsherlockposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      The best job of all! You need to be multi talented!

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   ChocoLoveposted 14 years ago

   I work as a Vet's assistant.

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      DoorMattnomoreposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      do you like it? My oldest daughter is considering this.

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         sarahsherlockposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I love my cat but wouldn't want to be trying to treat him when he's grumpy!

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            DoorMattnomoreposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            good point

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    WryLiltposted 14 years ago

    I work as a cashier in a hardware store, part time.
    
    The rest of the time I'm at home doing my uni studies or hanging out with my baby.

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       sarahsherlockposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       What are you studying?

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          Research Analystposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          My goal is to work as a Statistician for the local government, so I can gather the data, determine the type and size of the sample group, and develop the survey questionnaire or reporting form as well as prepare instructions for workers who will collect and tabulate the data.
          
          This is something that I am good at. I like analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing the data with the use of computer software.
          
          So right now I am studying business economics, this is one of the reasons I have tried to make my hubs a little more technical than before so I can have samples after graduation.

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             WryLiltposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             I'm studying journalism.

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                Research Analystposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I think that is a great degree specialty WryLit. I have thought of doing the same before I switched.

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    Research Analystposted 14 years ago

    Currently a Full time student, back in school to get my degree in Statistics. Writing hubs is a great way to share information which is fun for me.

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    Richieb799posted 14 years ago

    I work as a stock controller, however I had a telephone interview to be an SEO developer for a loan company today, unfortunately they said I had good websites but they wanted someone with more commercial experience

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       sarahsherlockposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       You got an interview, that's something. Just keep trying!

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    anonimuzzposted 14 years ago

    Student and online freelancer.

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    Cordaleposted 14 years ago

    I am the president of the United States. Obama. Heard of me?
    
    I like taking your money <3

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    CarolineVABCposted 14 years ago

    I'm a preschool aide.  I love working with kids especially at this stage, but we are not exempt from challenges.  We have to deal with behavioral issues, different levels of skill development and maturity.  We have 3 to 5 year olds and it's a state funded preschool.  As much as I like what I do, I'm still pursuing my degree in education and hoping to move up someday:-)

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    Home Girlposted 14 years ago

    I hate JOB, any job. I have two right now: full time and part time. Full time is o'kay, part time- just horrible. Envy people who can work at home. Tired, very tired. Hubpage my way out of misery, at least temporary, when I have some time for myself. I have to steal that time - from my rest, my work, my sleep...

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    viryaboposted 14 years ago

    I work as an interior designer, running my own outfit. Squeeze in hubbing into any free time i can get, and when clients aren't breathing down my neck!.

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    klarawieckposted 14 years ago

    According to my kindergartners, I am Mrs. Music Teacher. ♫♪♫

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       Aficionadaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       No joke, with an ID like yours!    Have you seen Herr Schumann recently?  lol

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          klarawieckposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I'm sure she's around! LOL She's my inspiration!

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    lorlie6posted 14 years ago

    Grandmother!  My only son just had his first baby September 1st.  I can't imagine a better job...

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       sarahsherlockposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations!

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    I manage a team of four highly-skilled number crunchers for an insurance company.  We create reports, and gather statistical data for the President/CEO and 3 Senior VPs of the company. 
    
    Even though the company is over 50 years old, when I started with the company in 2002 I was the only one who performed these duties for the company.  Over the last 8 years we've experienced record-breaking growth and I have had to add people to keep up with the demand for information.  I'm looking at hiring another person as soon as we figure out where to sit them.

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       sofsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Being a mental health professional, i switched over to HR but now I do  Human resource development at home with my kids,  work with mother of special needs kids, do Biblical counseling... (switched  over from  the regular counseling)   I am learning so much here... it s awesome! 

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    Jane@CMposted 14 years ago

    I was going to a type a fancy word for stay at home mom, like domestic diva   I do enjoy being home.

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    Sofs.....I've noticed on the last two posts you've made you've "quoted" my post just before yours.  I just wanted to point out the difference between hitting "reply" to someone's specific post versus "post a reply".   If you hit reply within someone else's post it will automatically quote them.  This is handy if you're referencing something specific in their post.  In the last two cases I don't think you're meaning to quote me.  I think you're just trying to add to the thread.  To do that you simply need to click on "post a reply" that is found a little further down on the page.  I hope you take this in the spirit is intended.  I know you're new and you probably don't realize there is a difference.

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       sofsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you KCC Big Country, Sorry for causing confusion because of my ignorance . I am learning everyday.  Haven't even noticed the  post a reply button until you pointed it out to me!!  Thanks again... 
       
       NOW I have hit the right button!   :}

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          KCC Big Countryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Glad I could help.  I felt like it was simply a case of you not knowing the difference.  Welcome to HubPages!

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    OldSkoolFoolposted 14 years ago

    Looking handsome for the ladies!

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       SomewayOuttaHereposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       ...and you are rather handsome and cute too!

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    Justsilvieposted 14 years ago

    I am a Facility Services Manager for a US Refugee Overseas Processing Center. I love my job!  I also run an Expat Website part-time.

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    SomewayOuttaHereposted 14 years ago

    I work on a ship at night; by day i sleep if there is no 'gold to dig'; weekends are for fun...unless there's a luxury liner around...then i'm off to work!

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    SomewayOuttaHereposted 14 years ago

    ...ohoh....got some gold to dig today...no rest for me...off to meet with some accountant buddies (professional development stuff)...went to put on my 'dressy' motorcycle boots ...will have to shine 'em up...there's a big green squishy bug splat on one of them; the group in the suits just won't understand when I arrive on the scene LOL!
    
    ooohhh...it's going to be an exciting morning...yawn!  (and that's the truth)

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    mega1posted 14 years ago

    caregiver

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    Surabhi Kauraposted 14 years ago

    Study.

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    bayouladyposted 14 years ago

    I'm a retired elementary teacher. I just retired ,and right now, my job is to stay at home and listen to the school bus go by twice a day. In between and after those times, I am free to write on hubpages,infobarrel and snipsly.
    
    I also do a little side line job of worrying about when I will see my two  grown kids who live WAY too far away, and my five grandchildren.Thank goodness for lisa, my special needs daughter,age 43. She lives with me, and she is a hoot to talk with!
    
    Oh, I work so bloomin' hard!

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    writinginalaskaposted 14 years ago

    I work for State Government in Alaska for the Dept of Labor and I have a fasinating job which I rather like.  I get to dabble with Unemployment Insurance and Fraud Investigations, beats the hell out of being on the other side of the fence if one has to work.  Can I just win the lottery now? 

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       Denise Handlonposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Interesting.

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    donotfearposted 14 years ago

    I work as a Qualified Mental Health Professional for Crisis Services.  I perform mental status assessments on individuals in emotional crisis like suicide attempt or ideations, various psychosis, depression, & schizophrenia, among other mental illnesses.
    
    I make a recomendation to the clinician or social worker who requested the assessment & arrrange for psychiatric hospitalization, if necessary. I also make referrals to outside agencies.  If there's high drama, I'm right there in the middle.  Oh well, somebodies gotta do the job!

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    catwoman89posted 14 years ago

    I am a teacher.

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    thisisoliposted 14 years ago

    I'm currently contracted on a long term Wordpress creation and design contract

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    Denise Handlonposted 14 years ago

    I'm a mental health nurse, (25 yrs), so I receive those patients that DONOTFEAR assesses and sends to the psychiatric hospitals, LOL.  I have been working the graveyard shift for 4 years.  However, a day shift opening finally came up and I will be starting that shift come November.  Hoping to put some normal sleep hours in now.
    
    I've seen ALOT of changes in the health care field and esp. in mental health, and most have not been for the best.  The work is made more difficult due to the corporate greed of the companies and the insurance co. restrictions.  It's frustrating to work for a 'do more with less' policy in place-and that includes staffing.

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    Kangaroo_Jaseposted 14 years ago

    Currently,
    
    Full Time: Team Leader, Sporting Goods Warehouse wholesale.
    
    Part Time: Slayer of creatures of the night, demons, vampires, zombies, ghouls, carnival clowns with horrid glowing red eyes.....I even have a title - Nocturnal Social Services Officer. Kind of fell into the 'job', but thats another story for another time. I hear from colleagues there's REALLY good money in Dragon Slaying...........
    
    Ok why are you all looking at me really strangely??????

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    mtsi1098posted 14 years ago

    I work in technology (small business).  I suppose there is no real specific technology but I do limit my travel to DE, NJ and PA

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    GoldiStringposted 14 years ago

    I am RN. Working in an Alzheimer's Unit. They drive me crazy but I love them. I am looking still for a part time job... as a pole dancer. Lol. kidding.

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 14 years ago

    Advertising Broadcast Producer
    
    occasionally Director of top grade pornography
    
    and smoking, oh sleeping too
    
    Hi mtsi
    
    the only true rewarding business in my opinion is small business and the big muchchers I say go for what you know
    
    different strokes for different fb pokes
    
    
    
    No I really feel strongly about that yet 20+ years later Im still working with directors around the globe, super fast process tons of hours, huge money, first class all boring these days but my love for the creative process keeps me waiting to meet the next artist that shows me a new view from the same old lens,
    
    Not long now, I want my own line of charitable prison cards free for convicts and minimal cost for their loved ones
    
    Cagsil always use to say
    
    ramble much?
    
    I see why
    
    Be well!
    
    

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    H.C Porterposted 14 years ago

    I am Director of Operations for an Advertising Company
    I am a copywriter and photographer for a website design and development company a copy writer Promotional Advertising Affiliation and then of course I am a mother and wife (which gives me the titles of cook-maid-waitress-seamstress-nurse-babysitter-accountant-taxi driver-monster slayer-story teller amongst other things)
    
    @Kim- how you doing babe? Love your babble talk-gives me something to perk up about

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    Lisa HWposted 14 years ago

    I'm a princess.    (   )    (I just have always wanted to say that to someone.     )   (Make that, "Fairy Princess". )

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       alternate poetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       My sister is also a Princess.  When she was young she would tell everyone very seriously this, and that she was left with our parents as a baby and one day her real parents would come back and collect her.  Now over 70 she is still waiting. 

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          Lisa HWposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                 I actually never thought in terms of being a Fairy Princess, the way a lot of little girls do.  This Fairy Princess thing is newer for me.      Now, a ballerina - that's what I wanted to be, but that didn't happen either.      (I'll stop waiting before I hit 70, though.  After all, one must grow up somewhere between, say, 50 and 70.     )

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    emievilposted 14 years ago

    I'm an accountant and my job is currently keeping me from writing hubs .

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    TransScribblerposted 14 years ago

    I write for my own two sites/blogs, am site designer and manager for one local writing group, convener of another, a genealogical researcher (freelance), and presenter of a monthly radio program on writing.
    In between all of that, I write short fiction for several sites and online magazines, competitions, and (self) publication of my first collection of short fiction.
    I make homemade spreads and marmalade, which I sell at a local market, and am in the process of setting up business making rune stones to sell along with incense, candles, etc. Once a month I the resident musician at another local market.
    No wonder my ironing never gets done!

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