Where does......

msabla1 Posted: Jun 25, 2008 06:25 PM

Where does......

everybody work?

What kind of work do you do & how do you like the job & hours etc.....?

I am looking for a career change & I am just curious.

Thank you.

mls282 Posted: Jun 25, 2008 06:29 PM

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I'm a guidance counselor at a high school. I absolutely love it(but that can change daily...LOL). It can be very stressful, but for the most part the hours are great, out by 3pm, weekends, summers and holidays off. Lots of good benefits, with lots of sick days and decent health insurance.
Downsides- requires a Masters Degree, no big pay increases or bonuses, typically start early in the am, and occasionally nights (back to school, graduation, prom, etc.)
And you MUST love the kids or you will get completely burnt out

Hope that helps!

Good luck!!!

msabla1 Posted: Jun 25, 2008 06:31 PM

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I see. So even though the day ends at 3, that means you must start really early.

I can't really afford to go for a master's degree. What kind of courses and work are involved?

mls282 Posted: Jun 25, 2008 06:36 PM

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I have to be there by 7:15am. You can technically be done by 2pm when school lets out but realistically I leave about 3pm on the daily.

Coursework required mostly counseling, education and psychology classes. Its very interesting (at least to me it was). Learning how to work with students at all different developmental ages. Counseling students in crisis, grief, group counseling, college and career counseling. My program was 2 years, I did it at night while I worked full time, 3 classes a semester.

Hope this helps!

What do you do now? What do you not like about it? If you could do anything regardless of pay or expertise what would it be???
So there goes the counselor in me

msabla1 Posted: Jun 25, 2008 06:54 PM

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If I could turn back, I would probably be a teacher. My friends who are teachers work the summers though for extra $$ (who can blame them). I just think it's a good lifestyle, but I know they have a ton of work.

jsha20 Posted: Jun 25, 2008 08:00 PM

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I do marketing for a Y's gym. My hours are nice, usually around 10 am to 6 pm. And I live a block away. Can't beat it!

VeggieBride Posted: Jun 25, 2008 08:06 PM

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I work at a printing company. I work in the production dept for estee lauder brands. We do a large portion of their retouching and printing.

I like it a lot but I eventually want to move out of ny and open up a vegan bakery.

Im a Pepper Posted: Jun 25, 2008 08:08 PM

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I'm a Financial Assistant for an IT staffing firm. I'm responsible for the company's corporate collections. Also, I'm working on a BSN degree.

FutureMrs.T Posted: Jun 25, 2008 08:09 PM

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I file trademarks and copyrights for fashion designers and entertainment groups/bands etc. We also do trademarks for other sports companies, etc. Its interesting work and always fun to know ahead of time what the 'new look' is going to be!

meli722 Posted: Jun 25, 2008 08:10 PM

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i work at an exotic and luxury car rental................. but im leaving in September i got a job at a preschool

ttdiff11 Posted: Jun 25, 2008 08:11 PM

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i just finished my masters degree in education and have been a special education teacher for 3 yrs, i acutally just got a new job teaching special education on li and im really excited to start!

mls282 Posted: Jun 25, 2008 08:18 PM

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Posted by msabla1

If I could turn back, I would probably be a teacher. My friends who are teachers work the summers though for extra $$ (who can blame them). I just think it's a good lifestyle, but I know they have a ton of work.

Yeah. I work summers too for now at least. But its very flexible since its extra money. Some years I have waitressed in the summer just like 3-4 shifts a week for a change of pace and quick cash. This year I am tutoring just 8 hours a week!! SO I still have my summer off and I get paid contractual rate which is like $40/hr.

I have to work summers at least until I can save up for my wedding and a house. After that when I am having kids I will take summers off... but I feel like I am too young to take summers off right now... especially when we really need the money. Working in education does provide a lot of flexibility... but its not for everyone. Patience and flexibility are key!

lilpiggy742 Posted: Jun 25, 2008 10:58 PM

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i work in a daycare..until friday ( my last day) My new job is working one on one with 2 disabled adults. Ill be with 1 for 2 days a week and the other for 3 days. Im basically going out to job sites to help them learn how to function in a job setting so they can get a job of their own ( and gain independence)

Celeste617 Posted: Jun 26, 2008 01:41 PM

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I work in finance at a securities evaluation firm (stocks/bonds) in NYC. It can be good money, if you get the right position. And if you are bonus eligible, it's a very nice perk My hours are 9-5 but I tend to have to stay a lil later But, other than the fact that I don't really like business, it's a good job

SFAR89 Posted: Jun 26, 2008 01:49 PM

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I work for the Courts in Nassau County. I work 9-5.

You can go to this link for more info. http://inside-ucs.org/

JillandJoe Posted: Jun 26, 2008 01:49 PM

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I am a service coordiantor---aka case manager for chldren and adults with developmental disabilities. I work whatever hours I want as long as I see all my clients and handle my bussiness. I typically work monday-friday 9-5 depending on when I can go visit my clients at their homes and day programs. Love my job! Loveeee the agency, we have great benefits and perks. FM me if you want more information.