What do you do for a living?

[ForresterModern]

I am a pediatric radiologist---that is I perform and interpret imaging studies on infants, children and teens. Imaging studies like plain x-rays you might get if you twist your ankle, to fluoroscopic studies (barium enema), to ultrasound, CAT scans, MR scans, nuclear medicine scans (we make you glow), and interventional procedures like angiograms, biopsies, and drainages of abnormal fluid collections. I was a pediatrician before I switched over into radiology, which is why I specialize in children now. Been at this for nearly 18 years now.

My particular area of expertise is child abuse, and I have spent many days over the years reviewing the fims and scans of abused children with the courts and prosecutors. I also specialize in imaging childhood cancers. I know that those two topics will probably turn a few folks off, but it is something I have trained hard to become good at, because I have some natural ability combined with the sense of altruism that no child deserves his/her disease or disability. I do it because, if I didn't, who would? I would be the happiest man alive if I were to be put out of business by universal perfect childhood health, but until then I will continue doing what I do.

I am currently in Phoenix but will most likely be moving my practice to Louisville, Kentucky, in the next couple months, where I will be assuming a more senior managerial position as well as continuing my practice, as well as teaching others my trade. In the final stages of contract negotiations but things are looking good. Please keep all fingers appropriately crossed. Will keep you posted.

[Jerick]

Oh I have to take the cake with this one. I am a cook at KFC.
I am a Senior in High School so that is an awesome job But am always happy for something better and with actual people, so I am applying for busing or waitering jobs else where. All-in-all though I plan on becoming a grade A massage therapist.

[Clan McKinnon]

It is interesting to see the lives of the people who post here played out like this. As I was reading through these I found myself smiling and thinking "that makes sense" as I put career together with posts I have read. Good stuff this thread.

[Lady M]

Withdrawn.

[Moon]

Was in the Navy in the mid to late 80's in the SCP (Sea College Program). Got out and went to school and got my Master's in Geology. Worked in the field in Scotland for two years.

Came back to the States and couldn't find a job in the field - fell into IT work. I am now the Director of Operations (servers, Exchange, antivirus, VMWare, Citrix, DR, SAN/data dedupe) for a national security company.

On the side I teach spinning (drop spindle and spinning wheel) at my local yarn shop. I am an assistant instructor in Kenjutsu and Iaido at a local dojo (no monetary compensation - but none is needed).

Regards,

Moon

[Clan McKinnon]

Got out and went to school and got my Master's in Geology. Worked in the field in Scotland for two years.

On the side I teach spinning (drop spindle and spinning wheel) at my local yarn shop. I am an assistant instructor in Kenjutsu and Iaido at a local dojo (no monetary compensation - but none is needed).

Regards,

Moon

Wish I was closer, so many things I would like to learn from you

[Lady M]

Withdrawn.

[Moon]

Thanks Clan and Lady M. The only real work I do is IT - unfortunately I am not passionate about my job.

My hobbies on the other hand...if I could make a living out of any one of them I would be ecstatic!

Flying (32 hours into my Private Pilot)
Budo (kenjutsu, iaido, sojutsu and naginata-do)
Reading - so many books...so little time!
Guitar
Knitting, Spinning and unfortunately...shearing
Native American Flute
Hammered Dulcimer (just got into this in the last year)
Riding my motorcycle
Playing with my kids (three daughters, 13, 5, and 2)
Former hardcore gamer (Everquest, EQ2, WoW)
Geology - now just a rock and fossil hound
C.A.S (Cowboy Action Shooting)
Playing with my dog...
Trying to get my wife interested in any of the above! (well, she does play with the kids )

My wife said I need another hobbie like I need a hole in the head - but you only live once so you might as well make the most of it!

[BoldHighlander]

Well, I really need to update mine. Because of the economy & loss of contracts, the security firm I worked for had to cut loose a number of employees.
I was kept on but as of mid-May, for all intents and purposes I was "unemployed". As of July 01st I have become officially "unemployed".

This works while my daughter is out of school for summer break, but I really need to find something else (can't get anymore kilts w/o the green $$$ )!

[horseshoehank]

Ummm...lets see if I can remember all of this....

Firefighter/Paramedic
Helicopter Mechanic
Cowboy
Actor
Welder
Cook
Soldier
Farrier
Horse Trainer
Inventor
Amateur kilt maker

Chuck