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What Do you do? A Poll
Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know
we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. Pam S. |
On 2005-01-14, Tanada penned:
Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. I'm a computer geek married to a computer geek! I'm a s/w engineer, currently in the aerospace field, and my husband Eric is a firmware engineer at a hard drive company. -- monique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* |
I work for a small independant telecommunications company by day and teach 2
sessions of art online for Saint Leo's Uni the rest of the time. Once a month I troubleshoot internet problems for another small company. (I don't know why, but they don't want me to completely quit. ) There you go. Keeps 'em in kitty beds. "Tanada" wrote in message ink.net... Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. Pam S. |
"Tanada" wrote in message ink.net... Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. Pam S. B.A. Journalism Worked as tech editor/tech writer; traffic person for radio and tv stations. Mom since 15 years+ Currently working part-time as a book merchandiser for various retail stores. Christine |
On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 21:15:32 GMT, Tanada
wrote: Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. Pam S. Retired bookkeeper on Social Security, a small IRA, and a VERY small retirement check (which just about covers my medical insurance and medications). Nan |
Tanada wrote:
I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. I am a process control engineer kinda married to a TV producer and host, writer, teacher, and garden designer. -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
"Tanada" wrote in message ink.net... Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? Pam S. I work in the Food & Beverage industry. I'm a Sommelier, currently I work at a small fine dinning steak house & martini lounge. I serve/ bartend/ supervise & most importantly, buy the booze & write the wine list. -- Mathew Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat En Vino Veritas |
Mathew Kagis wrote:
I work in the Food & Beverage industry. I'm a Sommelier, currently I work at a small fine dinning steak house & martini lounge. I serve/ bartend/ supervise & most importantly, buy the booze & write the wine list. Awesome! I love wine and would love to be a wine buyer... or an exotic food buyer... :) -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
On 2005-01-14, Victor Martinez penned:
Tanada wrote: I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. I am a process control engineer kinda married to a TV producer and host, writer, teacher, and garden designer. "kinda married"? Is that like being a little bit pregnant? =P -- monique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* |
"Mathew Kagis" wrote in message news:F9XFd.82983$nN6.44253@edtnps84... "Tanada" wrote in message ink.net... Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? Pam S. I work in the Food & Beverage industry. I'm a Sommelier, currently I work at a small fine dinning steak house & martini lounge. I serve/ bartend/ supervise & most importantly, buy the booze & write the wine list. -- Mathew Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat En Vino Veritas OOoo. That explains the kitties names!! I would love to be a sommelier. |
On 2005-01-14, Karen penned:
"Mathew Kagis" wrote in message news:F9XFd.82983$nN6.44253@edtnps84... I work in the Food & Beverage industry. I'm a Sommelier, currently I work at a small fine dinning steak house & martini lounge. I serve/ bartend/ supervise & most importantly, buy the booze & write the wine list. -- Mathew Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat En Vino Veritas OOoo. That explains the kitties names!! I would love to be a sommelier. I haven't looked up what "sommelier" means yet, and I'm not a wine fan, but I think working at a steak house would be a little too much of a good thing for me! Yum! *wondering if she should ask Eric to bring home some steak tonight ... * -- monique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* |
Tanada wrote:
Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. Pam S. Currently unemployed, former software tech support and QA Testing person; proprietary software running on a Unix platform. Jill |
I'm a retired CPA who is trying to decide if I really want to do any tax
returns this year or not. Jo "Tanada" wrote in message ink.net... Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. Pam S. |
"Victor Martinez" wrote in message ... Mathew Kagis wrote: I work in the Food & Beverage industry. I'm a Sommelier, currently I work at a small fine dinning steak house & martini lounge. I serve/ bartend/ supervise & most importantly, buy the booze & write the wine list. Awesome! I love wine and would love to be a wine buyer... or an exotic food buyer... :) -- They do get invited to some really cool conventions. Jo |
Monique Y. Mudama wrote:
On 2005-01-14, Victor Martinez penned: I am a process control engineer kinda married to a TV producer and host, writer, teacher, and garden designer. "kinda married"? Is that like being a little bit pregnant? =P With the laws being as short sighted as they are about gay marriages, sorts married is about the right term. The two have been together longer than a lot of heterosexual couples, but aren't allowed by law to make it formal. Seems unfair to me, why shouldn't they be as miserable as the rest of us. :-) Pam S. teasing Victor, Tom and the rest of the gay couples out there |
Jo Firey wrote:
I'm a retired CPA who is trying to decide if I really want to do any tax returns this year or not. Jo Even your own? (teasing) Jill "Tanada" wrote in message ink.net... Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. Pam S. |
Tanada wrote:
With the laws being as short sighted as they are about gay marriages, sorts married is about the right term. The two have been together longer than a lot of heterosexual couples, but aren't allowed by law to We'll be celebrating our 8th anniversary in April. :) make it formal. Seems unfair to me, why shouldn't they be as miserable as the rest of us. :-) It's not just the miserable part though... :) As it stands now, if Tom were to be hospitalized and unconscious, I would not have the right to be by his side. If I were to die, all the assets that I own that I have willed to Tom would be taxed at 50% (or something ridiculous like that), whereas if he were my husband there would be no tax. The list of unfairness goes on and on... :( -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
On 2005-01-14, Tanada penned:
Monique Y. Mudama wrote: On 2005-01-14, Victor Martinez penned: I am a process control engineer kinda married to a TV producer and host, writer, teacher, and garden designer. "kinda married"? Is that like being a little bit pregnant? =P With the laws being as short sighted as they are about gay marriages, sorts married is about the right term. The two have been together longer than a lot of heterosexual couples, but aren't allowed by law to make it formal. Seems unfair to me, why shouldn't they be as miserable as the rest of us. :-) Pam S. teasing Victor, Tom and the rest of the gay couples out there ooooh yeah. I forgot. *sigh* Don't get me started on my rant about how stupid anti-gay-marriage laws are =/ -- monique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* |
"jmcquown" wrote in message ... Jo Firey wrote: I'm a retired CPA who is trying to decide if I really want to do any tax returns this year or not. Jo Even your own? (teasing) Jill Not nice! I just finished last years. One argument for doing a few for others is it will pay for the good software I like to use but can't justify buying just to do mine. My rule is I don't do my own return till I've finished everyone else's. Usually like this year it gets done on October 15th. Jo "Tanada" wrote in message ink.net... Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. Pam S. |
On 2005-01-14, Victor Martinez penned:
make it formal. Seems unfair to me, why shouldn't they be as miserable as the rest of us. :-) It's not just the miserable part though... :) As it stands now, if Tom were to be hospitalized and unconscious, I would not have the right to be by his side. If I were to die, all the assets that I own that I have willed to Tom would be taxed at 50% (or something ridiculous like that), whereas if he were my husband there would be no tax. The list of unfairness goes on and on... :( Fine, get me started on my rant! Actually, you've made a lot of the points I was going to make. The insurance at both my employer and my husband's will cover "life partners," so at least that's one small step. Honestly, I don't understand what is going on in people's heads. I've heard people argue that marriage is for procreation ... but if that's the case, why do hetero couples with no intention to have children get to be married, while gay couples who do have kids don't get those benefits? It makes no sense! Some days, I just hate people =/ -- monique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* |
"Tanada" wrote in message
ink.net... Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. "Research Science (Chemistry)" Paint technologist: I develop the new products and processes (more on the processes side) for producing pre-painted steel - the stuff that people use for 'tin roofs', and pre-fab buildings (mainly factories and warehouses), although it has no end of uses. All my work clothes have little speckles of paint on them, and I somethimes rig up the most bizarre experiments to test the coated surface (ie, the paint) to see if will withstand the conditions its will see in its lifetime. The funnest thing was to see if water based paint would catch fire. Not easily, no, but if you work hard it, you can set almost anything on fire :-)). Generally, I am researching the interactions of different coatings when put togehter, and the effects of how you bake them, to determine which would be the best & cheapest coating combination, and how to process it in the best & cheapest way so as to still meet product requirements. Or, to put it another way: I spend my days watching paint dry, and watching paint peel. :-) Yowie |
I'm in sales / customer service at a wholesale company, on the hardware
side - the *real* hardware side (flooring, tiles, nails, drills), not computers. DH is unemployed. -- Christine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) yahoo (dot) com |
The short answer: personal assistant and course administrator
The long answer: personal assistant to a senior member of Anglican clergy in Canterbury Cathedral. Course administration is the "admin" side of our two major theological courses every year. -- Cathi |
On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 21:15:32 GMT, Tanada
yodeled: Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. Pam S. I'm a choir director. In the process of becoming a librarian. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
"Tanada" wrote in message
ink.net Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? Ummm...where to start? ;o) Full time Wild-cat Conservation biologist and PhD grad student at the Uni of Bristol. Part time "Wildlife conservation" lecturer at University of Gloucester. Part time TV Producer for ice-hockey programmes & wildlife programmes. Part time "wannabe" semi-pro female ice-hockey player. ;o) FULL TIME Catslave, to HRFL Tiger, Pandora, and now Cleo. Part time D*g boss. Helen M -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
Hi All,
I'm retired from the phone company. I used to splice fiber optic cables as well as install and maintain the electronics that translate little flashes of laser light back into telephone lines. When I became disabled, I switched to repair testing from a computer terminal of some of the special hi-speed circuits that I had installed when I was out in the field. Most of the really high-capacity cables run in underground conduits and are spliced together in manholes. Would anyone like to hear the story of the giant alligators that live underground beneath our cities? Regards and Purrs, O J |
"Victor Martinez" wrote in message
It's not just the miserable part though... :) As it stands now, if Tom were to be hospitalized and unconscious, I would not have the right to be by his side. If I were to die, all the assets that I own that I have willed to Tom would be taxed at 50% (or something ridiculous like that), whereas if he were my husband there would be no tax. The list of unfairness goes on and on... :(/// You and Tom should move to the UK. At least then you'd have the "Civil partnership" bill. Not ideal, but marriage in everything but name. Plus the furry crew could come on passports, and it means I'd get to see you! Helen M -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
"Tanada" wrote in message
ink.net... Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. Pam S. I'm a web architect currently working as an Executive Assistant since there is *NO* web work to be found in the states right now. DH is a computer phone support tech. Hugs, CatNipped |
Monique Y. Mudama wrote:
The insurance at both my employer and my husband's will cover "life partners," so at least that's one small step. It is. However, the IRS considers the cost of insuring a non-married partner to be taxable income... :( -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 23:15:56 +0000, O J wrote:
Hi All, I'm retired from the phone company. I used to splice fiber optic cables as well as install and maintain the electronics that translate little flashes of laser light back into telephone lines. When I became disabled, I switched to repair testing from a computer terminal of some of the special hi-speed circuits that I had installed when I was out in the field. Most of the really high-capacity cables run in underground conduits and are spliced together in manholes. Would anyone like to hear the story of the giant alligators that live underground beneath our cities? Regards and Purrs, O J Would love to hear your (fairy) tales. |
In message . net,
Tanada writes Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? Dunno how to categorise myself. Was a trade mark attorney, now a full-time mum, not intending to go back to anything remotely trademarky. Am also company secretary of Mr Mogget's company, for which I am technically employed full-time. Wish I could settle this, because I'm always having to categorise my occupation; and "catslave" is seldom listed as an option. -- Mogget |
I'm a networking and medical geek, I suppose. On the network side, I've
both been a researcher and developer, mostly on high-end routing for core Internet providers and for life-critical networks. While it's hard to sell advanced books in this economy, I've published four textbooks. I like to consider myself an engineer who teaches rather than a "trainer", but my major contracts at the moment are for developing advanced Internet engineering courses. Originally, I was a chemistry major, and while I dropped out into computer science, I try to get to a fair bit of medical continuing education, especially with so much on-line. I do work on and off with a firm that does clinical automation, and I combine the odd roles (as Chief Technology Officer) of both creating and enforcing software engineering, but also being the point of contact to physicians, demonstrating that we understand what they are trying to do. One of my favorite areas is expert systems for prescribing. Some of this comes together in planning disaster response facilities. I was the network consultant, for example, for the US government Y2K center. |
On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 21:15:32 GMT, Tanada
wrote: Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. Long story - after college I worked as a Chemistry Tech at a power plant construction site. That lasted for 6 months until the plant closed. Spent the next 13 years working in the Environmental Health and Safety field at power plants for 2 major utilities doing all sorts of things (including quite a few that didn't necessarily have anything to do with EH&S but got me experience in other fields g), until the plant I was working at closed (exactly 1 year after I'd left the 1st utility to work for the 2nd). Deciding I was tired of doing that sort of thing and getting jerked around by the Fortune 500, I changed career paths and spent the next 5-1/2 years working as a software developer for a small company servicing the insurance industry ("we're a family here!" :p blarg). That lasted until my "family" outsourced my job to Manila. I've been unemployed since April, and without any money coming in since November, but hope to have my Indiana Substitute Teacher's License sometime in the next 4 weeks. I did a bit of sub teaching back in college (no license required then), but my SIL is arranging for me to observe her 4th grade class so I can see what life as a teacher is like these days. I had an interview with a guy at the state jobs office today (one of those "what do you want to do with your life" things :p). I told him that with my background I think I could do just about any job someone threw at me ^_^ Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com |
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On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 22:19:45 GMT, Victor Martinez
wrote: Tanada wrote: With the laws being as short sighted as they are about gay marriages, sorts married is about the right term. The two have been together longer than a lot of heterosexual couples, but aren't allowed by law to We'll be celebrating our 8th anniversary in April. :) make it formal. Seems unfair to me, why shouldn't they be as miserable as the rest of us. :-) It's not just the miserable part though... :) As it stands now, if Tom were to be hospitalized and unconscious, I would not have the right to be by his side. If I were to die, all the assets that I own that I have willed to Tom would be taxed at 50% (or something ridiculous like that), whereas if he were my husband there would be no tax. The list of unfairness goes on and on... :( Tax unfairness aside (and that's a pretty huge aside), I think I read somewhere that you could do something with legal documents (something like power of attorney) that would allow you to have legal say-so regarding medical things and other personal affairs. I think it's criminal that something like that should be necessary, but is that a possiblity? Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha ============ http://www.jhedge.com |
On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 21:15:32 GMT, Tanada
wrote: Ok, I'm curious. What does everyone in here do for tuna money? I know we have some, ok a lot, of computer geeks, educators (or what passes for one) and so forth. You don't have to be any more specific than you want, but I confess to being extremely curious. If you're currently out of work, you don't have to say so, just list your career field. I am a Substitute Teacher for Cumberland Co. North Carolina, married to a Blackhawk mechanic/inspector who is medically retired from the US army. Pam S. Research biologist, specialising in the ecology and conservation of insects. Much of my work has been on bees, beetles and lacewings (doodlebugs to those in the USA). Trying to get an academic position and have succeeded in as much as having back-to-back short-term research positions for the last 10 or so years, but not having any luck getting a lectureship. Also much involved with various scientific societies as editor of newsletter, secretary and communications officer. Supervisor to a couple of postgraduate students. Slave to 3 cats and 2 d*gs. Wife Daughter and part-time carer for live-in Mum Tish |
On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 15:23:54 -0700, "Monique Y. Mudama"
wrote: Don't get me started on my rant about how stupid anti-gay-marriage laws are =/ Aw, go ahead and rant!!! :) I do it all the time, especially here in the Bible Belt's idiot state. Not just the marriage laws but the general attitudes and ignorance. Aaaarrrrrgh!!! Jeanne |
In article , Karen Chuplis
wrote: in article , Helen Miles at wrote on 1/14/05 5:12 PM: Part time TV Producer for ice-hockey programmes & wildlife programmes. Now THERE's an unusual combination. I agree! Lions and tigers and bears, throwing in the stray mongoose, probably are less violent than hockey players. :-) |
In article , Jeanne Hedge
wrote: On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 22:19:45 GMT, Victor Martinez wrote: Tanada wrote: With the laws being as short sighted as they are about gay marriages, sorts married is about the right term. The two have been together longer than a lot of heterosexual couples, but aren't allowed by law to We'll be celebrating our 8th anniversary in April. :) make it formal. Seems unfair to me, why shouldn't they be as miserable as the rest of us. :-) It's not just the miserable part though... :) As it stands now, if Tom were to be hospitalized and unconscious, I would not have the right to be by his side. If I were to die, all the assets that I own that I have willed to Tom would be taxed at 50% (or something ridiculous like that), whereas if he were my husband there would be no tax. The list of unfairness goes on and on... :( Tax unfairness aside (and that's a pretty huge aside), I think I read somewhere that you could do something with legal documents (something like power of attorney) that would allow you to have legal say-so regarding medical things and other personal affairs. I think it's criminal that something like that should be necessary, but is that a possiblity? In many cases, yes. Virginia has passed an atrocious law that is bound to be struck down in the courts, but is nightmarish. Essentially, it says that if there is a contract between two people that might appear to give the impression that it is an attempt to circumvent the prohibition against same-sex marriage, it can be challenged in court. This could mean that if I. a single heterosexual, happened to give a male friend by medical power of attorney, some busybody could challenge it. |
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