student and a field and lab assistant in a natural history mammalogy division.
I've gone back to school to finish a degree and move on.
But to get money to buy food for my head hole, I Temp.
For the last few months counting venetian blind slats into piles of 100.
Oh God. Dude. Thinking about that gives me a headache.
Actually it's not that bad. If you've ever done assembly line work your mind just goes off to wander and it's fairly guilt and stress free.
I've never been able to do that. Just switch off your brain or let your mind wander while doing assembly line work.
I worked at a bakery factory about 8 years ago, bagging bread, and it was a living hell, mentally. I was bored out of my mind and it drove me nuts.
I've never been able to do that. Just switch off your brain or let your mind wander while doing assembly line work.
I do it all the time while driving. Works great for CPR too; it can get pretty boring waiting for people to come back to life.
I knit...It's a weird job, but I'm desperate for money, and people pay a lot for hand-knitted mittens.
How about slippers? I'm all thumbs when it comes to knitting or crocheting.
And for the assembly-line work...I had a job like that. If I didn't have headphones and a radio, I'd have killed somebody.
I'm a consultant and interim manager for customer service ortganisations. I help other companies reach the customer satisfaction levels paizo is enjoying.
(really, I use Paizo as an example a lot)
(really, I use Paizo as an example a lot)
I would too. I've never seen service like Paizo's. Hands down, best customer service anywhere.
Research Scientist & Supervisor for the world's largest manufacturer of commercial pet foods. I will have 25 years on the job this next April.
I am a profession screenwriter (currently on strike)
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My businesscard says I'm a Test Development Assistant at ACT. Basically, I do high school math for a living. In the evenings, I help other people do high school math.
Mad props. If I had that job, I'd shoot myself. I'm 21, and I still get cold chills down my spine from thinking about high school math.
RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16
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Mad props. If I had that job, I'd shoot myself. I'm 21, and I still get cold chills down my spine from thinking about high school math.
By the way, you can memorize pi the same way you memorized the alphabet as a kid, to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star":
three point one four one five nine
two six five three five eight nine (see? it even rhymes)
seven nine two, two three eight
four six two, six four three
three eight three two seven nine
five-oh-two eight eight, four one nine ...
During one tedious car trip, I memorized three verses, which is 120 digits. I stopped there, 'cause I figured any more, and I'd be a geek.
But no, mostly what I do is try to distill rigorous Algebra II and Pre-Calculus curricula into good solid multiple-choice and short-essay questions, while still keeping within the ACT style guidelines.
General practice lawyer, w/ a focus on estate planning & administration. Trying to leave criminal defense behind, although there is nothing better as far as having a steady stream of great stories.
Oh, and until recently, part-time lurker.
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By the way, you can memorize pi the same way you memorized the alphabet as a kid, to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star":
three point one four one five nine
two six five three five eight nine (see? it even rhymes)
seven nine two, two three eight
four six two, six four three
three eight three two seven nine
five-oh-two eight eight, four one nine ...
This is probably my favorite post ever on the boards.
And, uh yeah, this weekend I'm gonna memorize pi. I have absolutely no time to do it, but hell, I'll never be able to go to sleep tonight unless I get started.
Gimme 4 days.
-W. E. Ray
I own and teach in my own martial arts studio, I also make candy and fudge for a local shop.
Odd mix.. I know haha
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*Wishes he had a jobDude, I understand this soooooooo well. It blows, but you'll find one sooner or later(preferably sooner and and better!).
You know, for the first couple a days of not working it's fine. Kinda like short holoday or something. Then it drags on and it stops being fun and/or relaxing.
Technical Writer for a company that makes a communication device that a lot of you probably have and almost all of you have probably heard of.
The first real corporation I've worked for that actually turns a profit and layoffs are rumored around every corner.
Security feels good.
Up to this point, however, I have had some SERIOUSLY crappy jobs though.
IT Systems Analyst. Basically, my job is to analyze business processes for an extremely well-funded company, build a business case for process change and/or automation, assemble the project team, and build it.
I didn't turn out to worship the devil, although I'm very happily "living in sin" with an extremely hot girl. I'm okay with that.
Didn't you hear?
Working for corporate america is the new devil worship.
Even worse that D&D is what I hear :)
I'm a Data Content Manager for a well known porn company's website. Seriously.
After LONG years as a government consultant, I became a high school teacher.
Now I happily teach ancient history to freshmen.
Art Director in an agency for internal communication
plus when my time allows it:
Layouter for one of germans best role playing game :-) and for some german board games
Director of Operations; Airpath Instrument Company (Aircraft Compass Manufacturer)
Candy? Fudge? Do want:)I own and teach in my own martial arts studio, I also make candy and fudge for a local shop.
Odd mix.. I know haha
Yup, actually I made Maple Nut and Vanilla Nut today... Peanut Butter is planned for Fri and Chocolate PB is planned for Sat.
Oh.. I'm also a liscense masseuse but I only take clients on rare occasions.
So... yeah.. :D
hmmm... Lazaro... I could try and freeze some and send it to you... *shrug* With it being summer it might be hard.. but it could/should work
Wayfinder, PaizoCon Founder
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Aquatic Ecologist/Entomologist.
I have a B.S. in Wildlife Biology, and a M.S. in Fisheries Resources. When I'm doing what I like, I'm studying benthic macroinvertebrates (i.e., river bugs). Otherwise, I assist with fish research involving threatened or endangered species (mostly salmon).
Stay at home mom. As-yet-unpublished writer.
The pay sucks, but I love my job :)
(luckily, my husband has a job that pays actual money...)
I work for a commercial architectural firm. I'm also an aspiring writer with little time to actually write anything (family, etc.)
Both of these items can be chased back to a love of D&D in high school. I was usually the DM so I was always writing adventures and designing castles and dungeons. :)
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I've never been able to do that. Just switch off your brain or let your mind wander while doing assembly line work.I do it all the time while driving. Works great for CPR too; it can get pretty boring waiting for people to come back to life.
Also very good on long hikes. Especially 20 plus miles with an 80-100 pound ruck.
Update: I am now a studio artist at the USA's largest independent book publisher. I make dummy books and displays for the purposes of sales and promotion. I also supplement that with a growing freelance illustration business in the RPG market.
IT Manager at a large (Fortune 650) aerospace and defense contractor, based in MN.
Ex-miltary combat journalist (46Q) and Arabic Linguist (98GAE)
Currently seller of expensive plastic fences to uptight rich people.
Eventually transitioning into counter help/public relations/advertising at my wife's bakery when she opens one.
Hoping against hope that one day I can channel my love of the English language into a novel.
Correctional officer for Montana State Prison
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Bella Sara Charter Superscriber
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Update: I am now a studio artist at the USA's largest independent book publisher. I make dummy books and displays for the purposes of sales and promotion. I also supplement that with a growing freelance illustration business in the RPG market.
James! You got a job? Congratulations. What products include your work? I dig what you do.