What's Your Occupation, YESFan?

[Ormando]

Let's find out what we all do to earn the bread to by all that YES stuff? Might be interesting to see how similar or dissimilar we are -- occupationally speaking. I'm making this multiple choice because some of us work in occupations that cross lines. let's see what happens.

If we see a tendency emerge, what are we gona do????
What does it mean?

[Q]

Engineer turned neuropsychologist

Journalist and musician on the side

[Flo]

Right now I'm a kind of commercial assistant and translator in an embassy (Spanish-French and less frequently English). I hope nobody from my work get the idea to browse Yes sites.

[bataisflow]

Working in Advertising on the Media side in NYC. Want to get back into music though!

[Rogo]

... in a school for regular, normal kids aged 16-18 who simply feel that music is what they would most like to be doing right now. So while they're doing that, I sit at the computer browsing Yesfans...

I'm a classically trained pianist, but I play everything I can lay my hands on, if they'll let me...

[Yes Oz]

I've worked in the Australian Post office for the last 18yrs. I've worked in all areas from retail, admin and delivery. I am presently the nightshift supervisor for all mail deliverys into the Central Business District of Perth. Thats how I get to listen to plenty of Yes music. I have the office all to my self at night and only miss my music when my work takes me out onto the shop floor.

Originally posted by Rogo
[BI'm a classically trained pianist, but I play everything I can lay my hands on, if they'll let me... [/B]

So, maybe our next keyboard player? Wakeman, move over!

Originally posted by Flo
I hope nobody from my work get the idea to browse Yes sites.

Now why, Flo? You are always very diginified and express only the best taste in your opinions.

[bjm0rwo]

I work for the power company as the lead in the survey department.That's land surveying but exclusively for the company I work for.I've been there for 15yrs.and have been surveying for 22yrs.

[Pawnheart]

I am presently in Korea as an Animation Overseas Production Supervisor. I am not quit sure what that means but it keeps me pretty busy.

So, Pawnheart, do you guys do The Simpsons? I hear that's done in Korea.

[Pawnheart]

I am not working on the Simpsons, but this show is done at Korea at Akom Studios in Seoul. There are many studios here in Korea. Many productions are also being done in the Phillipines. China and India.

The creative work is done in the west and the labour intensive animation/inbetweening etc is done in Asia.

[Yes Oz]

wait til I tell my kids that I know something about the simpsons that they don't. They'll realise their Old Man isn't such a boring old fart after all.

[Flo]

Yessiree, I don't want my colleagues to browse Yes sites because I'm not supposed to spend my time on Internet during my working days. I could be in trouble if they knew. Whenever I'm on Yesfans, I'm in danger !

[Rogo]

Flo, good luck to your clandestine operations!

I too have to be careful about spending too much time on Yesfans during working hours. But the working hours here are pretty loose anyway, plus I can get away with some pretty lame excuses about investigating the contemporary music scene etc...

[Rogo]

"...spending too much time on Yesfans..." That's a contradiction in terms, sorry...

[Flo]

... Never enough actually, Rogo !

Oh, I see Flo. You would think that your employer would be proud to have employed someone with such high standards and good taste. Yet another reason to go out and buy that home computer--so you can be on all the time--like, say, me, for example. HELP, I'M SUCKED IN AND I CAN'T GET OUT!!!

[Q]

Yes, yessiree, I think you are definitely encouraging Flo into an all-consuming black hole --- if it is hard to stay off the forum at work it is even harder at home, and pretty soon even food sleep and sex will be distant memories ...

[Flo]

Quantum, I don't want to come to such an extreme way of life. So far I still sleep and do other things than Yes. I think, after reading your comments, that I should not buy a personal computer.

[Q]

LOL -- Flo, if you make that decision, you will have definitely taken yourself out of harm's way!!!

Originally posted by Quantum
Yes, yessiree, I think you are definitely encouraging Flo into an all-consuming black hole --- if it is hard to stay off the forum at work it is even harder at home, and pretty soon even food sleep and sex will be distant memories ...

I'm sorry if that is happening to you Quantum. Perhaps more time off your computer would be productive for you. Somehow I think Flo would be able to manage nicely. And it would be so nice to see more of her too.

Maybe, try to see the bright side--the good in things a little more Quantum. Maybe then life won't seem so much like an all-consuming black hole. Just trying to be helpful.

[TOIT-TOM]

Flo, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your employer probably already knows that you use your PC at work for personal reasons. I would encourage an at home version as well. The same is possible with alot of jobs it seems- the employer discourages internet use at work by it's employee's, and in fact most of them make the employee read, and sign a "business code of conduct", which outlines their rules, and in most cases makes it known that use of the internet may include termination! Then they go ahead and make it available anyway. It seems like a trap to me! :(

Well you know Tom, all businesses are not the same. If a business provides internet access, they know employees will use it. I work in a place that is quite micro-managed. They don't care if I use the internet as long as I get my work done and as long as I am not downloading porno or gambling on line. If my place allows that, I'd bet Flo's place is not any more restrictive.

[bjm0rwo]

I work for a very large company and they did have us sign a code of conduct for internet usage.But before I had my own computor I would surf at work.This is how I found this site although I never signed on as a member until I bought my own PC.I do know some folks who have been "caught"looking or spending too much time at various un-work related sites.One ended as a dismissal,the other as a reprimand.I would do my looking after hours mostly,on my own time.I limited my time to about 10 minutes because of pure paranoia.Big Brother and all...

Probably the operative word here is "code of conduct". Perhaps each company has their own idea of what is acceptable. Brian do you remember if the thing you signed addressed the issue of internet usage for pleasure as opposed to restricting usage that involves porno/harrassment/religious bigotry/gambling?

[Neverthirst]

Perpetual Motion Machine. with a minor in Cognition.

[Flo]

In reply to previous posts (Yessiree and co.), I didn't sign any code of conduct regarding Internet or whatsoever at work. Here in France companies are not too worried about it and mainly big firms do that sort of things. I use Internet for professional reasons and of course my employer does know I might use it for personal matters but I doubt he imagines I use it so often during the day for Yes matters. Well as long as I manage to do my work. It makes me switch all day long from French to Spanish (my working language) and English (the Yes language). Very good for the brain indeed.

If it ever does come up Flo, just tell your employer that you are on Yesfans for professional reasons, after all they want you to remain fluent in English, right? Yeah, that's the ticket. It's for professional reasons. And to assist in remaining fluent, they have to fly you to America for the Yes tour here. Yeah, Yeah, that makes sense. It's for your job. You're attempting to increase your value to your employer. Let's try that! hahaha

[TOIT-TOM]

Flo,
I did not mean to scare you, perhaps it is just my employer, or our country compared to others. I like Pat's affirmative idea concerning Yesfans usage to enhancing your foreign languages!

Honestly though, my company does make us read either on paper, or online at work our "business code of conduct", and believe me, this thing is around 20+ pages long. It strictly outlines internet usage, and more or less tells the employee that if you do it, and get caught.....it's curtains! It of course does emphasize porn, gambling etc., but it outlines internet usage during work hours is strictly prohibited!....

Oh, well.... I really don't care, because while they are wasting their time with all of that crap, I am listening to YES on a CD right on my PC, while doing my work. I still come out ahead!

[Balrog]

I'm a chemical operator for G.E. Plastics. You can thank me for helping manufacture the optical-grade Lexan used in your Yes cds!!!

Originally posted by TOIT-TOM
Oh, well.... I really don't care, because while they are wasting their time with all of that crap, I am listening to YES on a CD right on my PC, while doing my work. I still come out ahead!

Lucky you Tom. I just found out yesterday that there is a music policy where I work and I will no longer be allowed to play music any more at work. Though I can be on Yesfans, for now anyway. Why do people have to be needlessly ugly?

[Alysoun]

I work as a rare books librarian, particularly a rare books cataloguer which means I decribe books printed before 1800. My position right now is working on English language inprints and French language imprints. I work for a university.

I see that education is a big slice of this pole, like the artists on here.

And that is wonderul to see.

Allison

[ronw]

Hey Yes Oz we have something in common, my employer is the US Postal Service which I also work the night shift. Before anyone ask , no I haven't ever gone postal. Thought about it though on Beyond Music. HAHA

[InverYes]

Originally posted by Balrog
I'm a chemical operator for G.E. Plastics. You can thank me for helping manufacture the optical-grade Lexan used in your Yes cds!!!

Hey Balrog, does that mean we can blame you for these crappy jewel cases that fall to bits after a week. Oh for a 12" square sheet of cardboard with some decent artwork!!

[Balrog]

InverYes, the jewel cases aren't made of Lexan. They are made of another type of polycarbonate (probably by one of our inferior competitors) !!!

[Yes Oz]

I'm glad I CANT access the internet at work. I find it hard fitting work into my "outside" activities I bring to work now. If I could access the internet too........well productivity would be well down I'm afraid. Besides then I wouldn't have anything to look forward to when I came home (except the wife and kids of course..... better put that in or this could be my "Last Post").

[Yes Oz]

We do have something in common don't we. Do you manage to get to listen to Yes while you work. Can be a dame boring job "sorting mail". How do you find the night hours. I choose to work nights 3yrs ago to get away from the "Public". I always got the impression that they just saw us as "Public Servants" and ready to kick the s**t out of for no apparent reasons. maybe its different in the US.

[ronw]

Probably not much different here in the US. I've never carried though. I do get to listen to YES all night if I like and usually do. Your right Yes Oz it does get boring, thank god I can listen to YES.

[yesskater]

You want to experience boring? Try being an ACCOUNTANT for nine years. I'm only in the gig because it's a somewhat decent living. I hope to become a college-level business educator at some point in the future. I don't hang with accountants, and I don't like accountant-type things like golf, country music and discussing the latest tax provisions. I prefer to hang out with fellow extreme winter sports participants, musicians and educators.

Those of you who teach, you have my absolute respect.

[RobAdams]

I breed cockroaches for stem cell research.


Uh, no. I lied.

I work in a restaurant, and I do advertising for my dad's business on the side.

Your dad is lucky to have such a talented employee.

[Joedude]

Originally posted by yesskater
You want to experience boring? Try being an ACCOUNTANT for nine years.

My sympathies. And I thought being a branch manager in banking was bad....

And I agree with Yesskater. Bless you teachers.

[Yes Oz]

Originally posted by i-and-i
I breed cockroaches for stem cell research.


Uh, no. I lied.

I work in a restaurant, and I do advertising for my dad's business on the side.

i-and-i..........i know some restaurants that DO breed cockroaches.

yesskater, funny you should say that as I WANTED to be an accountant when I first came to Oz in 73, but I needed to get a job to earn rather than go back to school and as time past so do the urge!!!!!

:dog2:

[InverYes]

Originally posted by Joedude


My sympathies. And I thought being a branch manager in banking was bad....


Come on you lot, Chartered Surveyors are by far the most boring if you want to have a competition.

[yesskater]

Oz -
Be very grateful you changed your mind. Nobody ever WANTS to be an accountant. You just kind of get sucked into it, like a black hole of mundaneness (is that an actual word?). You can tell people they're getting a tax refund of $2,500.00 and they'll p*ss and moan as to why they can't get $2,550.00. Money can bring out the worst in people. Five more years and I should be teaching.
But, having a CD player with at least a dozen from YES certainly helps me get through the day.

InverYes -
Is the occupation you're referring to the one where you basically look at land all day and take measurements/analysis? Hey, at least you can get outside in those beautiful Canadian winter days!!

Want to p*ss off your co-workers? Play the opening of "Machine Messiah" at absolutely top volume!!!

[yesskater]

InverYes - sorry, I meant SCOTTISH winter days!!! No offense intended, I used to date a LOVELY young lady from Edinburgh.

[BrianD]

I am an academic psychiatrist specialising in treating the elderly - in the US known as 'geriatric psychiatrist' - but I don't like that term as it implies that I am old - though I admit its starting to get that way - in Australia known as a 'psychogeriatrician' or 'old age psychiatrist'. As you can see, one of our biggest problems is to know what to call ourselves!

I am involved in research - treatment of Alzheimer's disease, depression etc - and teaching, so I am kept busy one way or another. Yesfans is a great place to relax!

[InverYes]

Yesskater, Canadian winter days would suit me just fine !!!!!!

Yes please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I had heard there was a lovely young lady in Edinburgh, but I put it down to rumour. (Wait for it. )

[crazedyesfan]

well right now i'm working at the IRS...just to pay the bills and such....i'm actually still in college studying English but i plan on changing my major to marketing or advertising....

[TexasYesFan]

Interestingly, almost 15% of respondents say they work in "health care" but only BrianD, above, admits to it! I'm a family doctor in rural South Texas, and I often have Yes playing in my office during my work day.

[BrianD]

Originally posted by TexasYesFan
Interestingly, almost 15% of respondents say they work in "health care" but only BrianD, above, admits to it! I'm a family doctor in rural South Texas, and I often have Yes playing in my office during my work day.

I suppose some of the others could be nurses, psychologists, social workers, physios, OTs and so on.

I certainly didn't have trouble admitting to be a doctor....so long as no one wants free advice!

Originally posted by TexasYesFan
I often have Yes playing in my office during my work day.

Great! I sure wish my doctor would play Yes. Not like I haven't tried! My chiropractor, though, likes Magnification--though she won't play it in the office. ...But, it's a start.

Originally posted by BrianD
I certainly didn't have trouble admitting to be a doctor....so long as no one wants free advice!

Well, I know you could give sound musical advice for free!

[Brian]

TexasYesFan - That's good news to hear that you play YES music in the office. My dentist has also played YES music in his office which I think is pretty cool too!

As for my occupation, I work in sales. It's a great job that allows me a lot of time to interact with all kind of people in the electrical industry.

In between sales calls, you can bet that the YES catalog gets a solid rotation in my car's CD player. As a matter of fact, I've been able to use the music to my benefit - depending on the circumstances leading up to my meeting with clients.

Starting Out a Typical Day "Heart of The Sunrise" or "Awaken"
Cold Calling "The Calling"
Closing a Deal " Close To The Edge"
Travel Time "Tales" or "Relayer"

Sorry ... got carried away a bit - just love my job and love my YES!


Brian

Originally posted by Brian
Sorry ... got carried away a bit - just love my job and love my YES! Brian

No reason to apologize! We all understand and it's fine!

[Jackaranda]

I work with adults with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities for a wonderful agency in Cincinnati. Been doing that for about 6 years now. I was a pharmacy technician for nearly 10 years before that, so I know my drugs!!! Jack...

Boy Jack, that is one hard job. There certainly is the opportunity to learn a great deal though. Things like patience, openheartedness, etc. Good for you.

You probably got tired of blister packs, right?

[Jackaranda]

Right!! See yessiree, we CAN get along, even with differing opinions!! Seriously though, thanks for the compliment. I LOVE my work, and I must say raising five children will teach you patience. Now, about YOUR work--that's no piece of cake either. My compliments and respect. I even respect your opinions!!!

Originally posted by jack gowen
Right!! See yessiree, we CAN get along, even with differing opinions!! Seriously though, thanks for the compliment. I LOVE my work, and I must say raising five children will teach you patience. Now, about YOUR work--that's no piece of cake either. My compliments and respect. I even respect your opinions!!!

Hey, I knew we could get along. We're Yes fans right? That's the most important thing.

Happy that you love your work. Those people really need you. And I'll just bet that raising five children will teach you many many things. You must be one strong dude!

It's in situations like yours and mine that Yes brings solace and joy. Thank God For Yes!

[Jackaranda]

I couldn't say it any better. I also saw others in the medical, helping professions. Hooray for them!! But let's not slight all the other good people in various fields--we all have our calling.

[Jackaranda]

Is being a daddy. You see, I'm on for 3-4 days then home for 3-4 days. My wife is a stay at home Mom (she took early retirement from the feds a few years back), and we have this old fashioned concept of being a strong family, and that's a job in itself, but I wouldn't trade it for all the world. Sounds trite, but true. And I'm raising my kids right, they know Yes music inside out!! You see, besides my liking Rabin so much, my kids, especially the three oldest, loved Yes with Trevor, knew the songs by heart, and that was cool beyond words. They've lost much interest, but they'll be back if he comes back. (Every once in a while they'll watch HOB Live with me, though).

So, I really have two jobs, but I love them both. Jack.....

Originally posted by jack gowen
So, I really have two jobs, but I love them both. Jack.....

Makes sense to me!

[illusion]

I'm a student! But it isn't listed. :(

illusion, I just noticed your title under your name. Way cool! Jon for president indeed!

Regarding your student status not being on the list, how about if you select what you are going to school for?

[Lerxst]

I'm an Executive Recruiter for Consumer Packaged Goods Companies that sell in to the Mass, Chain Drug and Grocery:D

[Rabin105]

UUH is student in ocupation if not than yes fan or maybe musiacan

[soleil7]

Us healthcare workers know gooood music !!! ;)

[illusion]

Originally posted by yessiree
illusion, I just noticed your title under your name. Way cool! Jon for president indeed!


I figured the world would be safer under Jon than Bush.

Originally posted by yessiree

Regarding your student status not being on the list, how about if you select what you are going to school for?

Good question. Answers:

1) To socialise with fellow students
2) To gain qualifications
3) To get a discount in many shops around the country (and free cheeseburgers with your Extra Value Meals in Maccie D's!)
4) It means I don't have to get a job
5) It is an excuse to be lazy

I have no idea of what career path I want to go into. Zero idea. Not that I care. My life ambition is actually never to have a proper job.

Originally posted by illusion
I figured the world would be safer under Jon than Bush.

I have no idea of what career path I want to go into. Zero idea. Not that I care. My life ambition is actually never to have a proper job.

You know I agree with you about the Jon for president--safer and happier and more fun and everybody being nice to everybody and good music everywhere.....What is better than that? Plus then we could see Jon on tv nearly every day. That would be one press conference I would not turn off. I'd tape every one for posterity. I could then have a pix of the president on my wall. I'd probably have presidential wall paper all over my house! You got me going on that one illusion!

And I wish you every success in your ambitions. I hope that it comes true for you and rewards you with riches beyond your wildest imaginings.

[Devotee]

First of all I'm a mom, which is not listed as a choice. I'm a dance teacher by trade, and a retired (sort of) nurse. I also sing and play a few musical instruments. I enjoy working with seed beads in my spare (haha) time.

As for Jon for Pres., I wouldn't want to do that to him..............

[gt76yesman]

Not really covered in list. I manage about 15 people in building online ads for clients web sites. These include Meijer, Michaels, JoAnn's and Petco.

I have played keyboards in a Grateful Dead cover band for 10+ years.

[CathyG]

Well, I've got a situation like BrianD's - a few people said that they were in "legal", but no one has posted yet!

I'm a business attorney (primarily small and mid-sized companies). I listen to Yes music frequently in my office (always start the morning with Tales) to maintain sanity! When I really have to concentrate on my work, I put on Steve Howe's latest CD (that way I don't get distracted by trying to sing along).

So - where are the rest of you legal folks?

[gt76yesman]

...but I sit on my computer all day. I have all my favorite songs loaded and I make a play list and usually hit random, although I am really enjoying the Keys Siberian followed by South Side of the Sky. Wouldn't that be a wonderful opening!

[luray]

I am the Head Manager of a Burger King Restaurant in a very very busy busy city .Saratoga ny..........tough job but I love it

[GoD57]

Manager of a retail hardware store...nowhere near as much fun as it sounds.
I have to listen to the bad music they send us...80's pop for the baby boomers that shop there.
Fortunately I have a 30 minute drive that lets me listen to real music. Relayer is a permanent fixture in my truck.

Bill

[Rabin105]

I put managment since i manage my life and my band I suppose i could also put very stressed man but that isn't an option

[YYY]

I am a visual artist: Motion Graphics/Painter/Photographer

I've been in the Broadcast Motion Graphics field since the mid-80's, designing TV show opens and titles for many studios, TV stations, Post Houses and on Film projects. I've worked for ABC-TV, FOX, Entertainment Tonight & Paramount. I originally redesigned the Paramount Logo Animation (Star flying in toward the Mountain). It's been updated a few few times since but the idea hasn't changed much.

Currently I'm also designing CD Covers for various record companies, Brochures, Logos, etc as well from my Home studio as an Independent Freelance Artist. Wiggnsdesign@yahoo.com.

Recently I've began Oil Painting again in an impressionistic style. My subjects are very influenced by culture, music & dance.

Lastly, I've traveled to several continents. India/Brazil/Thailand/Trinidad/Venezuela/Europe/Hawaii. I sell, publish & display my photographs wherever possible. I'd love to travel the world, photographing unique places as a career.

That's it.

[Shikedants]

I've a long career in finance, but my goal is to become a full time dreamer.

[fourfeetx2]

I chose 2 categories.....Health Care & Personal Services. I am self employed as a massage therapist and I do injury rehab, relaxation and chair massage. Yes music doesn't work for a massage session, but I do play Steve Howe's "Natural Timbre" on occasion. Since I work from home I do get to listen to all the Yes I want in between sessions.

Oh, my previous job was computer programmer for a large corporation. I needed a little mid-life career change for my burned out self!

Peace,
Veronica

[Yesgrrrl]

I am a single mommy with 4 wonderful kiddos...I work in a donation center where people give their plasma....I am a phlebotomist......you know...a vampire! I see the same people 2X a week and have met MANY wonderful people through my job. I love working there as I am a people addict!

Recently divorced....UGH...almost through the first year thank Ged! ( a Rush reference...hee hee)

Currently listening to Magnification.....WONDERFUL......

Nice to meet you all!

Grrrl : )

[PastPresentMover]

I'm a Distribution Manager for an importer of hand crafted furniture, and my partner (slamsound) is a banker on Wall street, a block away from Ground Zero. He was just coming out of the subway as the first plane hit the WTC. He was one of those people you see running on the news video clips. He was lucky to get out alive, especially since he decided to check in at his office and leave VIA THE SUBWAY. He was trapped underground with all of that smoke filling up the subways only to emerge right smack into a running crowd, blinded by the smoke. When I finally met him at home (I had to walk home, a 2 hour walk, as all transportation was shut down) he had just arrived and he looked like a ghost. Completely covered in white soot. I don't know what I would be doing if things had gone the other way. I'm sure I wouldn't be talking with you folks. I know folks probably get sick of me mentioning my partner all the time, but when you spend 3/4 of your life NOT being able to talk about those things, and then live through something like 9/11, you're constantly reminded of how precious we really are to one another. (damn, how did I get here..back to the point)

Rob, that was hilarious..a breeder of cockroaches for stem cell research...I'm still laughing (and so are my co-workers)
:dog:

Slam

[1yesfan]

Kroger Co. Help Desk Coordinator!

[Ridvan]

I'm an electronic engineer. In my day job I design electronic instruments for the corrosion prevention industry. My passion is my side business "The Electric Penguin" where I restore vintage guitar amps and electronics. I also make custom guitar anps now and then. With any luck I'll be retireing in a few years and will be able to devote most of my time to my music electronics.

[20yrYH]

Originally posted by Flo
Whenever I'm on Yesfans, I'm in danger !

Tell me about it...I'm kinda glad I can't access this site at work, even though I do quite a bit of internet work (via "approved" sites); I'd spend too much time sneaking in and reading posts! :)

[20yrYH]

Originally posted by TexasYesFan
Interestingly, almost 15% of respondents say they work in "health care" but only BrianD, above, admits to it!

Ok, I'll admit it too!
Been a veterinary technician for 9 years, in the field for 12. Recently on "sabatical" from that and am a medical secretary/pharmacy tech at a mental health/substance treatment facility.
Also currently training in medical transcription, and plan to do such for both human and veterinary medical practices...

[yarstruly]

I am an elementary school music teacher near Atlanta. Every once in a while, if I finish a lesson a few minutes early, I play my guitar for the students. Lately, I have found myself playing "Wurm" with the drum beat from the keyboard in my classroom. They have really enjoyed it!

[RobAdams]

Providing I passed the Adirondack Work Recovery endurance test I took early this morning, I will be working in the housekeeping department of Namic, a division of Boston Scientific - a company that manufactures surgical products. Then I will be able to quit working for THE EVIL CLOWN!!!

[Silent_wings]

I have two jobs.
The job I love
I'm a professional pet sitter. I go to peoples houses while they are away and take care of their animals. Doggie kisses make the day much better.
And the job that makes money.
Q.A. incomming inspection for a small company that makes infra red LED's.www.optodiode.com (http://www.optodiode.com)
Given a choice I'd rather scoop poop all day.

[STARRSHIP TROOPER]

This is a trick question. I know cause my boss asked it to me a number of times. Actualy I became disabled allmost 4 years ago so I guess I'm in the medical field. Title LAB Experiment

[yesrocks]

I am a pastry chef<< I make all the delicious goodies!!!

[YESiDrum]

I am an elementary school music teacher near Atlanta. - yarstruly.

a lot of patience involved there eh? we have an elementary band class here at school (us college kids picking up instruments we really don't know how to play...kinda like a mock elementary band) and it's sometimes difficult to put up with there!...lol

i'm studying in west chester, pa to be a music educator...not sure what level though. I also assist with my old high school drumline, perform (done musicals, orchestras, symphonic band/wind ensembles, jazz bands, rock bands, whatever)

also during the summer i work at a fast food restaurant (taco bell...ick...so uh...food service? lol)

[yesiam]

Decorative artist - murals and paint finishes.

[An Entity]

To pay the bills I have been blessed with the position of teaching young children.

I love their honesty, their eagerness to learn everything they can, their failure to hold a grudge, their willingness to help in every way they can, their acceptance of anyone so long as they are nice, regardless of what they look like, their ...

Looking at it this way, maybe they should be the teacher, huh? I would do well to be like them I think.:silly:

[Bugeyes]

So, Entity, your pay includes hugs & kisses too?! What a lucky thing. I wish I had incorporated my commerce to include those.

You are a wise entity and not a scary entity, then? Ever see the movie, "The Entity," based on a *true* story of a women getting raped by an invisible entity back in Texas 1977? I'll still running from you every time.

I am a desk jockey. I crunch numbers and count the beans.

[Earl Grey]

I am a nurse.

I crunch bedpans.

But in 'real life' I am a musician.

And a writer...

HAR! ;)

"Ya 'betta keep ya day-job, kid!"

:ele:

[Rogo]

I already contributed to this thread, so look it up. I'm still...

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Typin' when I shoulda been teachin'... dut du dut du dut du...

[Ormando]

Hey, my fellow Yes fan, you sound a bit stressed out, and I'm thinking you need to enroll in Yesology at the College of Southern Idaho that's just days away from launching. Wanna give it a go and get back to the real reason?

Ormando

[Rogo]

Yesology. Count me in.

Could I branch out into Tormatology (the science that seeks to explain what happened to all prog bands in 1978)...?

[Ormando]

You'd be a Tormatologist! A Yesologist with a speciality in Tormatology. Slam dunk that one back jack!

Ormando

[SallyKhatru]

I´d love to study these subjects at school:-) Tormatology, Fragiology???
Currently I´m a student in year 9 grammar school, may I write what I´d like to do someday?
I´d love to be a musician for life. I´m working for it, but it´s damn hard if you´re not doing this pop stuff.
If this won´t work I´d love to do something with languages. Maybe travel guide? I´d love to live in Engöand somewhere around London maybe.

[Ormando]

This is a trick question. I know cause my boss asked it to me a number of times. Actualy I became disabled allmost 4 years ago so I guess I'm in the medical field. Title LAB Experiment

Reach for the stars and never look back!

Ormando

[Ormando]

Kroger Co. Help Desk Coordinator!

My folks were grocery people. Mom lasted 28 years in the check stands of several chains (when checkers were checkers and not scanners). Dad spent 38 years managing meat departments for several chains (these were the guys and gals who took a whole, half or quarter of beef, pork and chicken and turned it into steaks, hamburger, chops, and thighs).

I salute you and yours and all of the hard working folk in the grocery store field -- past, present and future!

Ormando

[ranyart]

I work for a nationally recognized major truck and trailer rental company. I am a break and tire, battery specialist.

[tribute1969]

RECRUITER/HEADHUNTER/HUMAN RESOURCES/COUNSELOR:

Have a Psych Degree from Wake Forest University and spent 20 years in hotel industry traveling around country "opening/staffing" hotels:
NYC, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Hilton Head Island, Louisville and Nashville
Since 1996 I have lived in Nashville where I worked as a Staffing/HR Manager for Randstad Staffing until leaving to recruit students for ITT Tech.....

Basically, I've tried to make a career of helping other people help themselves by improving their jobs or educational status......doesn' seem so much like "Work" that way......

[tardistraveler]

Well - I don't see my job on the list. I work for the State of Tennessee - so I guess you could classify me as "Government" - in an IT shop - so you might classify me as "Computers" - except that I don't program computers or provide any tech support.

What I actually do is project management, which I didn't see on the list either. I manage what we call "process improvement" projects - which is sort of a TQM thing where we look at how we do business, and devise ways to do it better. Currently I'm working with two groups - one to look at how we receive and track work requests, and one to look at how we should do configuration management (keeping track of all the hardware, software, and any other components that impact a system or project).

So, that's what I do. Guess I just can't be forced into a category!

[upbgirl]

damn! what's the pay for something like that? ;)

i used to be a gymnastics coach
now, i am the
egg pricing
beer stocking
order checking
produce cooler cleaning
freezer stocking [bbrrrrrrr]
floor sweeping
pizza making
video renting
chick at a small market.
they have new owners and i am finally making a decent wage-for up here, at least..
it is really mundane work, which is why i like it so much at this stage of my life..
gymnastics was an 80 hour week..lifting-being psychologist-it was VERY demanding-psychologically and physically-i LOVED it..

but, alas, no gymnastics teams up here in 'basketball land', so i am in the cooler
with my mp3 player
and ya know? some of the customers are happy to see me back, too..
i make the kids count out thier OWN money for candy [they need math skills bad]
i help parents keep kids from having tantrums when they cant rent a certain movie
i even help the old folks carry out their beer and groceries..
[the other day when the power was out, i ran some batteries down to a chicks house so she could crank up a small heater for her kids to stay warm-the boss let me, too]

such small deeds really seem to make some peoples day, and it is SO easy to just be nice and helpful..
[of course, i can be nasty when THEY are nasty, too..]
so, yes-a market rat isnt really a lofty goal-nowhere near as exciting and rewarding as coaching a gymnastics team to a state championship-but i am still helping people in some way-some days..
[plus-me?
8 hour shift?
mp3 player?
non-stop?
haha!
that's the best part-i get to listen to my tunes all day and night.. yehaw]
and this mundane job
WILL GET ME TO ENGLAND NEXT JUNE, TOO!

[SallyKhatru]

I already worte a huge reply yesterday, so I´ll make it short now. I loved reading what you´re actually doing, Diane. I was very impressed by sending my package to the ministry of Tennesee:-))) And Kathi, that´s lovely what you´re doing in your job. Although it may be boring sometimes, you can be very proud of yourself, helping so many people. You´re a great person indeed. Why don´t more people act like you??? I think most of us experienced, that it´s not that hard. So people, don´t be afraid, to show your heard ( this should nearly be a quotation of Brother Of Mine:-). Let´s follow Kathis example and it will make our lives even more happy ( if this is possible for some of us, I mean to make it even more happy:-)
Thinking of it again, I wrote something different yesterday.well these are my thoughts of today.

[SallyKhatru]

And Kathi- congratulatuions to your 3000th post:-) You should celebrate this:-)

[Earl Grey]

Occupation?

I'm a Super Moderator on yesfans!

The pay is pretty good, around 100-thou last time I checked: but Tim needs to augment and embellish our healthcare plan... It doesn't cover my kid's braces.

The vacations are pretty keen though! Hawaii this year... Not bad, not bad...


HARHARHAR! ;) :ele: :ele: :ele:

[BrianD]

Occupation?

I'm a Super Moderator on yesfans!

The pay is pretty good, around 100-thou last time I checked: but Tim needs to augment and embellish our healthcare plan... It doesn't cover my kid's braces.

The vacations are pretty keen though! Hawaii this year... Not bad, not bad...


HARHARHAR! ;) :ele: :ele: :ele:

Tim is very generous with vacations - especially as we pay for them ourselves. As for the health care plan, with our ages I think we need to think less about our kids teeth, and more about our own teeth - I reckon we need to consider caps, crowns and dentures.

[Sheerah]

Damn, and I get stuck making the coffee.

[yesyadda]

I chose Construction and Extraction tho I only Extract. Should have clicked on "Management" ? Since I manage the Extraction.

[Kaytou]

Brewmaster (Really)

[Bugeyes]

Brewmaster, we believe you Kaytou, really ( ;)).

[Kaytou]

I am what I am......
I once had my "Celtic Mild" ale on tap at the Frog&peach pub in SLO ..where Jon is known to visit. Hoped he'd try it but the owner informed me he dosen't really drink ale...but prefers "Pear cider".

[rastaman]

Well, I've got a situation like BrianD's - a few people said that they were in "legal", but no one has posted yet!

I'm a business attorney (primarily small and mid-sized companies). I listen to Yes music frequently in my office (always start the morning with Tales) to maintain sanity! When I really have to concentrate on my work, I put on Steve Howe's latest CD (that way I don't get distracted by trying to sing along).

So - where are the rest of you legal folks?

Just up the road from you in Sonoma County. Also a business attorney. My morning jump-start is usually the Yessongs version of Yours Is No Disgrace. Two of my best lawyer friends are big Yes fans also, so I guess it's not THAT strange of a combination.

Rasta

[Earl Grey]

IN AGES PAST, back when CA had an economy, I made the optical components for toys like the one shown here >>>
Also stuff for war toys like Night Vision instruments (NODs), Tank periscopes, IR guidance, laser stuff, and all kinds of cool prisms (its Dark Side of the Moon every day).

Blue Eagle: If you can score me a Celestron-type scope for $50.00 I'll change religions and put an alter to you right next to the Buddah. ;)

So, you grind your own lenses and such? "We're Not Worthy! We're Not Worthy!" Haha!

Lost my scope in a housefire a few years ago. I still know the sky better than I know my way around Glendale CA.

I can point-out 'Lyra', or the Lagoon Nebula without a blink: Ask me how to get to the Ralph's Market around the corner...
"UM... I think you go down this street, turn left (right?) and you'll hit Orion square-on."

Sorry, pardon my aperature-envy!

:ele:

[BlueEagle]

Cool, Earlie. Yep I've designed and built my own scopes too- a 6" Rich field, a 12 1/2" Newtonian and your run-of-the-mill 8 & 10 inchers-lol. I have the components for one like in the pic ^ but is not completed.
You ARE worthy- actually you can make an 8" mirror in your kitchen-lol
Best of all, you're a hop and a skip from Mt. Pinos whose parking area is Mecca for us Astro-nuts.
Oh and sorry- no Celestron connection any more.
Actually Orion has some better deals. (www.telescope.com). Clear skies, y'all

[Earl Grey]

I miss my Newtonian Reflector...

Saturn's at closest proximation right now, and I'm dying that I haven't been able to observe so-far!

Windows to the sky: what a thing!

Earl:yesbird:

[Ryan]

well I'm still a freshman in high school, but I think I'd like to be a musician. Or a video game designer.

[soulsearcher]

i have done so many things.. i have owned and operated my own bungee jumping company, a perk being the first woman in the world to jump 7oo feet off off the 730 ft. auburn ravine bridge off of rt. 80 in cali.. any one from around there? i've also catered, had my own cheesecake business, making mammoth wedding cakes..
but currently, during the winter, i am a snowboard instructor, as i have been for the last 10 years, and in the spring and fall i am the director of an educational petting farm.
in the summer i just chill and travel. (to yes concerts if i can get there!)

al i can say is..damn! i'm happy.
it seems like most of you guys out there are too!

anyone like to ride out there?

[Rabin105]

A senior Looking towards the future full of possibilites not sure which one is right for me.

[JaneEyre]

I could have checked off most of the boxes...so I didn't check any.

I am a full-time mom with four boys, ages 5, 3-1/2, 2, and 5 months. Lousy pay but great benefits!

[Flo]

That's a nice job Jane !

[JaneEyre]

That's a nice job Jane !


Thanks. It's certainly better than doing what I did before -- high school English teacher. That was tough!

[JudysTrevor]

Mine is in the Health Care field. I do medical billing for number of physician offices. If anyone needs to know anything about insurance companies, let me know. I KNOW IT ALL!! Unfortunately!! LOL!!

Judy
:guitar:

[Dale Cleary]

Slave.

[ES-335]

Business man here.. with long hair! (Got to keep the faith) ;)

[Ancient Al]

Teacher, and darn proud to be one!

[heartofthesunrise]

I am a professional nanny, or as I like to call it, going for my masters in motherhood: I graduate when I have my own kids (whenever the hell that will be). I've been at this since I ditched college waaay back, and have loved nearly every minute of it. Currently, my stint of six and a half years entails the care of 2 10-yr.old twins (these are the guys who want to know everything about music, thanks to School of Rock), a nearly 3 yr.old (who thinks he's 15) and their exactly-a-month-old sister. It's not bad now, with their mom on leave, but come the first of June I'll probably be pulling my hair out.
My last job, also lasting six and a half years, was taking care of two girls in Westchester County, NY. To make me feel old, the oldest is college hunting this weekend. AAAUUGGHH!
On the side, when I'm not going to Yes/Rush/Dream Theater concerts, I like to write romance stories. Whole buncha stuff written but nothing cohesive as of yet, but I'll get there.
And my other job is keeping tabs on my roomies: one's a former teacher's aide who bailed just two weeks ago and got a job that didn't require dealing with a horrific teacher who reduced her to a puddle of tears on a regular basis; the other is an artist who boldly quit her job and works from home making hand-crafted dog pins (wizbangwonders.com, for all you doggie lovers). I don't get paid enough for keeping them in line! :)

[RJE]

Hi:

I am an associate professor of psychology and do both teaching and research.

Teaching-wise, I train clinical neuropsychology graduate students including supervising Master's theses and dissertations. I teach in the classroom, Statistics, Research Design and Physiological Psychology.

Research-wise. I do both psychophysiology (EEG. evoked potentials) and neuroimaging (fMRI) research in schizophrenia.

Roland

PS: I still have shoulder length hair as well!!

[Bugeyes]

Cinderella wanna be. Being the fairy god mother is getting old!

[JaneEyre]

Cinderella wanna be. Being the fairy god mother is getting old!

When you figure out the formula for Cinderella-izing, PLEASE let me know!!

Hold on -- we're talking about Cinderella post-Prince Charming, right? Because I'm already trapped here with my b**chy step-sisters!:lmao:

[terrillk]

I am a guitar teacher and I have been doing this ever since I left
active sevice(The Army)ten years ago.
I also have two boys,At fifteen and thirteen so I am a pretty busy guy.

[Bugeyes]

When you figure out the formula for Cinderella-izing, PLEASE let me know!!

Hold on -- we're talking about Cinderella post-Prince Charming, right? Because I'm already trapped here with my b**chy step-sisters!:lmao:

Well, I'm working on the after meeting him, before marrying him stage. But once I got that down, accelerating it to the post marriage and kids will be a piece of cake. I'll let you know.

[Rabin105]

I'm a student as well as a good guitarest and a Yes fan and yes histoian though I figure we all are Yes fans and historians

[Jackaranda]

I work with developmentally disabled adults in northern KY.

[Jaybird]

You want to experience boring? Try being an ACCOUNTANT for nine years. I'm only in the gig because it's a somewhat decent living. I hope to become a college-level business educator at some point in the future. I don't hang with accountants, and I don't like accountant-type things like golf, country music and discussing the latest tax provisions. I prefer to hang out with fellow extreme winter sports participants, musicians and educators.

Those of you who teach, you have my absolute respect.

Hey, I resemble that remark. I'm a CPA with a masters in tax and have been in the business since 1984 (wow, I just realized - 20 years). Although it can get to be a grind at times, I really enjoy helping people and the opportunity to get involved with challenging projects. I work primarily with closely held companies, their owners and high net worth individuals. I am blessed to be able to work with a great group of people and let me dispel some myths about accountants - some of the biggest partiers I know are CPA's. Now that April 15 is almost over, it will be time to put that to the test, :lol: :cheers:

Accounting has been a great profession for me and has helped me finance my passion for Yes. I originally went into accounting because I am good with numbers and really didn't want to have anything to do with sales. I eventually came to realize that technical skills will only get you so far and that those who do the best are the ones who can generate business (i.e. sales). Go figure.

If I ever gave up accounting, I would probably become a teacher - math or business/finance courses.

Peace,

Jay

[Jaybird]

PS: I still have shoulder length hair as well!!

I can only dream of hair, since mine is a vague memory :lmao: Although I used to have long-hair back in the day, ah the good ole days ...

[Rabin105]

I might be getting a job at loes theatre. I hope.

[yescop]

I just retired from Law Enforcement on Oct. 2003..Just sitting back collecting my pension...still unwilling to buy donuts, when I used to get them for free..just kidding..I'm trying to find another job, maybe try to get another pension....hahahahahaha!! :badass:

[Rabin105]

I might doing guitar for a playu called Chorus line I find out next sunday here is hoping.

[ndselwood]

Been working in healthcare for 20 yrs, previously had my own record business. Now studying for a degree in Occupational Therapy.

[Rabin105]

I'm a musican in a band called Knightfall

[Imperatrix]

I am Paralegal Without Portfolio in a Los Angeles estate planning firm. I switched careers 3 years ago; I used to be a chef. I'm also a classical harpist and pianist.

I LOVE what I do now...it's far better than being a chef and never getting weekends or holidays off. Now I get paid sick days! I get paid vacations! Hell, I actually GET sick days and vacations! :-)

---Anastasia the Yesbabe!

[Brewer]

I used to be a burned-out IT Manager. Now I'm a burned-out Real Estate Appraiser.

[custom55]

Brain dead DBA for a Wall Street firm.

[Rabin105]

Trying to find a job

[Emily A. Poppe]

I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist at a Chiropractor's office - it's a nice job - I'd rather be at a YESSHOW, though!!!

[Rabin105]

I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist at a Chiropractor's office - it's a nice job - I'd rather be at a YESSHOW, though!!!
wouldn't we all

[cinderella]

I taught first grade until my son was born. I never went back to teaching,
however I have a degree in Library Science and I was an elementary school librarian for up until a few years ago. Now I have the luxury of staying home and doing nothing. I love it!

[DaveJB]

I'm an analytical chemist at a large, US chemical company. I do scintillating things like take apart paints & acrylic latexes to see what makes them work, or not.

I also help run 3-4 suppported self-service analytical labs. This entails running around in the morning to start instruments, fill bottles, sort paper, then drink copious amounts of coffee :valintine

[CathyG]

Dave -

You're doing better than I am - I need to drink copious amounts of coffee in the morning before I can do anything else!

CathyG

[yesiam]

I'm an analytical chemist at a large, US chemical company. I do scintillating things like take apart paints & acrylic latexes to see what makes them work, or not.



What a coincidence - I take the paint and put it on walls and things - and thanks to you, it usually works : )

[Rabin105]

I sleep and swim and hae fun I love summer

[overState2004]

I'm a greasy-fingered telemarketer.


NOTE: I rarely have greasy fingers, primarily dure to the fact that dialing and talking for a living has afforded me the opportunity to do extensive art studies while on the job, not to mention small livejournal-esque writings.

[allpurechance]

I'm a multi-tasked layperson in the critical care area of a local hospital(this= read also 'gopher'!...armed with 8 telephone extensions with which to "Awaken" doctors at all hours inside of a 50-mile radius of the facility!)...a position I have been at least somewhat familiar with since the late 1980's...and,I too,must echo Emily A. Poppe's sentiment regarding druther be @ a Yeshow!Few things indeed can surpass this particular preference!.....

[Earl Grey]

I'm a multi-tasked layperson in the critical care area of a local hospital(this= read also 'gopher'!...armed with 8 telephone extensions with which to "Awaken" doctors at all hours inside of a 50-mile radius of the facility!)...a position I have been at least somewhat familiar with since the late 1980's...and,I too,must echo Emily A. Poppe's sentiment regarding druther be @ a Yeshow!Few things indeed can surpass this particular preference!.....

Um Frank...

Can you go check the hysterectomy in room 201? I got all hung-up in 204's skeletal traction set-up. I gave him his 23:42 MS shot, and he jumped out of his skin! ...Still cleaning the mess off of the floor: He overturned his bedside table... I knew I could count on ya man! Kudos, and here's to mandatory $6.00 more an hour raises for all healthcare personel!

And they wonder why there's a shortage... A thankless job sometimes, eh compadre? Kudos!

UrL :ele:

[allpurechance]

ahhh,Earl- I thankya for the laughs!...& the kudos,just wish I felt like I've earned such @ times.And the hornets nest of funding for health care in this fine nation of ours, I will not enter into unless well shielded by the confines of a private conversation.Our political views may not be lauded by all,although,an experience within the health care arena would almost certainly change a few,possibly otherwise closed minds......dontyathink?....!...

[cinderella]

I'm still a domestic goddess.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Cinderella528/CinderellaBroom.jpg

[slazman]

I'm a IT Manager for a mainland UK Building Contractor ... and looking to change that in the New Year (fingers crossed)

[Daniel R. Knudsen]

I have a small place called "Sengeløse Autogård" repairing cars for people here in Denmark, and have been doing that for nearly 20 years

Daniel

[DonnAstral]

Broadcast news producer. If you've seen the movie "Broadcast News," I would be Holly Hunter's character (although I refrain from trying to seduce the anchor ;) ).

[deelovesyes]

I just changed jobs as of Monday
I do Customer Service for Phone Banking.

So far so good.
Of course I am still in training.

Dee

[flep]

I'm a civil servant in the UK. I'm not saying where, as it's had a lot of stick in the British press of late. So those of you in the UK probably know where I work now.

:stick:

Stop hitting me please, I'm only doing my job!!!!!

[raz]

I'm a geologist and I work in the Oil & Gas industry.
That category wasn't on the list so I ticked construction and extraction, as my primary objective in my job is to extract as much hydrocarbon out of the ground as I possibly can in the most clean and cost effective way as possible....

[Yes2Yes]

I work in a hospital as a Security Supervisor of 35 people.Never a dull moment to say the least.

[yesyadda]

...as my primary objective in my job is to extract as much hydrocarbon out of the ground as I possibly can in the most clean and cost effective way as possible....
My hero!
Been at it 27 years myself, but on a much smaller scale than anything in Dubai I'm sure. ;)

[Jackaranda]

I do, in a broad sense of the word, inventory control for the Old Navy distribution center in Hebron, Ky., which is where the Cincinnati Airport is. Right now that's my only job. I actually work in 5 different departments there.

A nice place to work and a good company. They also have distribution centers in Nashville, Fishkill, NY, Las Vegas and Northern California, any one of which I could go work at for a time or permanently someday, if I so choose, as not one of them is fully staffed.

[A Student of YES]

I think we all have this option in our profile? I see many of us who do not use even their real first names, ? general locations, ? Or anything in general about what they do or who they are. I guess it's an option but I thought we were all friends here? seems a little paraniod to me? and I find it hard to answer someone when I can't find their name? Guess it's my age....... Just an observation

Randy

[Dragonlady]

I teach Drug and Alcohol Education and Parenting at an alternatived sentencing program for people who are on house arrest, probation or parole. I've taught the D&A Education for about 15 years now, the Parenting for the past 2.

[jimmygtr]

Frustrated Software Project Manager ready to burst at any moment and create music.

[allpurechance]

As it says in my profile,I work in the critical care unit of a hospital near my home,about a 7 minute transit.It's been very,very(monumentally)busy here since the 1st of the year.
I'm kind of a gopher-however-I'm chained(figuratively,lol)to a desk,where I'm responsible for cardiac monitoring of our patients,and all of their vital signs.I page physicians(at all hours of the night...),I place orders for their patients into the computer-tests,diets,etc.I also assist with the direct care of our patients,although I am not a nurse-cleaning,positioning-I'm the guy who does compressions during a code blue...although someone must come replace me at this desk when such things happen...someone must always be present,monitoring the vitals.I'm also the guy who yells if something goes awry on those monitors(& when I yell,they listen!)!
In cost-cutting measures around ten years ago,some 6 digit consultant somewhere decided that all these roles could be combined into one position-my official title is US/MT/PCA,which when decoded(lol) means Unit Secretary/Monitor Technician/Patient Care Associate(a nice dressed up term for Nursing Assistant...)...as I said-basically a gopher;if my nurses need it,I go & get it for them,or find someone to bring it.
I have the great pleasure of working with the finest nurses in the facility,the best team-an environment within which I am most comfortable,given my time in the military years ago where teamwork is of the essence.
It's been around 15 years since I first started in critical care,and though my service has gone on not quite continuously since then,it's kind of something that gets into your blood.
Working nights kind of comes naturally to me-I've always been a nocturn...!My family at home is very supportive of me and for me,I get time to see them around dinner every day...my time off is very precious to me,as Im' sure it is for all of you.

[cinderella]

Frank you are indeed amazing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Cinderella528/Dolls/TheDoctorIsIn.gif

[Scaramouche]

Well I don't do anything as remarkable or as admirable as that.

I am in effect a tax collector. I work through an outsourced company for the local Government, and I answer peoples queries on council tax (rates etc) and help those who fall behind catch up.

I feel a bit of a judus sometimes...try telling a poor ninety year old veteran that despite the fact he has no real money coming in, he still has to pay these extortionate rates and live of baked beans for the rest of his life....and despite my personal sympathies there is absolutly nothing I can do about it.... it breaks the heart.

Got to find myself a new job that warms the soul.

Love and Light

Scaramouche xx

[allpurechance]

...I am neither amazing,nor admirable,nor remarkable.These nurses here are,however.
...I thank you for your kind and encouraging words,though!....

[remembering]

Work as a technical support manager for large software/Database company and sit around wondering what the hell I did wrong in a previous life

[yesyadda]

I think we all have this option in our profile? I see many of us who do not use even their real first names, ? general locations, ? Or anything in general about what they do or who they are. I guess it's an option but I thought we were all friends here? seems a little paraniod to me? and I find it hard to answer someone when I can't find their name? Guess it's my age....... Just an observation

Randy
Ya, good point. Well that's the internet I suppose. You've encouraged me to check my profile which I don't think I've changed since joining LOL.
yesyadda
aka Gary ;)

[squiredevotee]

How come there isn't an option to vote for "Slave" in this poll? :lmao:

[jimmygtr]

Work as a technical support manager for large software/Database company and sit around wondering what the hell I did wrong in a previous life

I just wonder what it was I did wrong as a small child...gotta love software tech support. Well not really...but I do feel your pain.

[A Student of YES]

Yeah Gary. Just something I notice when I am responding to someone. It is so noce to have your name in the thread like you just posted it makes a response so much more personal than typing a user name all the time Ya know?

Allpurechance We live quite close! I went through Nursing School at FMCC. I made it to my fourth semester and dropped out! Had good grades too. It was hard! I went back into constuction and did not finish. I just could not afford to continue school. A Family and two years worth of bills pilling up forced me out. No College programs for someone who is
Middle aged, White, Male, and has work experience. It all came out of my pocket! Went broke trying to improve my education and employability potential. Not bitter at all, just a factual observation.
Worked out well though, Job I have now helps me use some of my creative talents, and it is as close as I can imagine for a job I enjoy.
I have ended up as a "Museum Exhibit Specialist" and that means I do everything from Woodcarving to Model Building and from Design to Cabinet making. Electronic work even Stained Glass and Dark Room work (enlarging to giant size old B&W negatives). Some day's it is interesting!
It's playing Bass and Guitar when I have time that is my passion!

Randy

[ladybugjt68]

I work as an RN in an emergency room

[Skyward]

Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in cognitive and apraxia therapy for the brain-injured at a rehab center in the northeast.

[n2cbo]

Classic Rock and Talk Radio Station Management and Programming Consultant.
Also from time to time Talk radio host.

[brickers]

You havnt put student in the choices!

[Altres]

Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in cognitive and apraxia therapy for the brain-injured at a rehab center in the northeast.

I help manage the Mackinnon Centre, a skills unit for adults with physical disabilities of all kinds. The range of people I deal with can have a congenital condition such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida or cystic fibrosis; a progressive illness such as multiple sclerosis or huntington's corea; or an acquired disabity through trauma such as a stroke, tumour or a car crash resulting in brain injuries which affect cognition (aphasia). We cover a wide variety of subjects such as the creative arts, writing, music, recreational sports, gardening, cooking, computer work etc.

Upwards of 70% of the people have acquired their condition and a lot of language work is also required once the pathologists such as yourself have been through their procedures. Many use various forms of communications and we work quite closely with Dundee University's Computer Micro-centre who work towards new forms of communication devices.

Have you ever been to an ISAAC (International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communications) (http://www.isaac-online.org/en/home.shtml) Conference? Last years was held in Natal, Brasil and the one two years ago was held in Odense, Denmark. I met Neil Young at that one as his wife was recieving an award for her work with the Bridge and of course Neil's son has limited speech due to cerebral palsy. Unfortunately due to 911 a lot of the American specialists never came down to Brasil and the conference was a bit sparse but still incredible.

For more information on the Mackinnon Centre click here (http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/mackinnoncentre/skills.htm), although the website is about 5 years out of date. When there if you go to the music page (I ran the music department until getting promoted a few years back) you will hear examples of work from adults effected by brain injury.

http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/mackinnoncentre/maccentre.jpg

Brian

[sergeant2]

Police Sergeant Warwick NY

[Yes2Yes]

Police Sergeant Warwick NY

Welcome to the site Sarge!!

[FatherG]

25 years as in various roles in Silicon Valley: Tech Support Rep, TS Manager, Program Manager, Service Ops Manager. I've worked for Radius, SuperMac (both now defunct); Trimble Navigation, Apple & TiVo. Since 1999 I was also been on staff at an Anglican Church.

As of May 2004, we left California for Colorado where I am the Rector of an Anglican Church - full time, no less.

[steve4001]

Roadie

[fish62858]

wow, this thread is years old and i've just seen it... must look around here some more, but i find myself on certain threads all the time....

i've just ended about 30 years of radio, on-air and in programming and operations, and am coming up on the end of my first year in tv, on a low power operation in a small college/tourist town. have managed to get Yes on both radio and tv.
been a bass player slightly longer than i've been in broadcasting.
married with three daughters, all but one grown and gone... am a grandpa too!

[Ormando]

You havnt put student in the choices!

Probably because I never considered it an "occupation." But, hey, could be if you're making some money just being a student. Wonder how that works?

Ormando

[Merewyn]

I'm an Administrative Assistant and have been working in the same job for the last 8 years.
I support 4 IT managers in fedex.com Development.
Since everything we do is internet related, I'm able to be on the net all day long. More and more of our internal processes are tied to the net now, so there are very few things I do that don't have some sort of internet component attached to them.

[ThePatman]

Classic Rock and Talk Radio Station Management and Programming Consultant.
Also from time to time Talk radio host.

we used to love to hate radio consultants when I was on air... the ones we saw would come in, and screw everything up, tell the PD to fire people because they didn't work... and the PD would listen to them, the ratings never got better, and we ended up losing talent for no reason... one time I got the axe... moved up here and was the producer for the number 1 talk radio program in the state. I'm sure you are a great person... it's just my personal experience, and those people at the stations I've worked at, that make me this way. I love radio... would travel across the country for a job today... but all the knives, it's worse than car salesmen lol!

I process adoptions for the state of NC.

[Paul D]

I'm a prepress technician. Basically, I prepare documents (of various formats) for the printing process. I have to be, in parts, an artist, mathmetician, IT support and customer service representative. My days are usually very long and often frustrating, but I love the work. I've done a lot of work for "high profile" customers...I'm certain that everyone reading this has seen my work at some point or other.

www.compucolor.com

[Close to Loch Ness]

I'm a healthcare scientist (biochemist) involved in testing blood and other assorted body fluids for diagnosis of disease and treatment monitoring.
Been doing this for around 27 years and still love it. How sad is that?
Brian
:frankie:

[cinderella]

I'm a healthcare scientist (biochemist) involved in testing blood and other assorted body fluids for diagnosis of disease and treatment monitoring.
Been doing this for around 27 years and still love it. How sad is that?
Brian


I don't think it's sad at all, Brian. The work you do is important and I can see why you like it. I'm glad you do enjoy what you're doing, which means you're doing it right.

[Close to Loch Ness]

I don't think it's sad at all, Brian. The work you do is important and I can see why you like it. I'm glad you do enjoy what you're doing, which means you're doing it right.

Gee Thanks Cindy.
Brian :rightG:

[Hugh Shiebler]

I'm in the book publishing biz and have been since 1984. Right now I am working on the college textbook side, generally trying to convince college profs to use our books and resources. There is a nice downtime in the summer, and I get to deal with (generally) well informed, literate and interesting people.

[Paul D]

I'm in the book publishing biz and have been since 1984.

Would I be wrong in guessing you're familiar with Phoenix Color Corp.?

[Hugh Shiebler]

Sure, although I am on the Sales side rather than production or editorial.

[Krista Wallhagen]

Looks like I'm in the majority at the moment (the Art/Design/Media catagory). I'm an artist. I do freelance jobs to make my daily bread, but someday I hope to make a living as a fine artist. I never thought of grouping sports and art in the same catagory. Any one out there making a living in sports? Hey, my dad is an off-ice official for the Atlanta Thrashers.

[Hugh Shiebler]

Awesome avatar, Krista. Is that your own work?

Technically, I am also in "media", albeit the "old media" of publishing. But I'm also in sales, so what the heck.

Interesting how evenly distributed the responses are so far, no?

[Bugeyes]

Hey Krista. JaneEyre's husband plays hockey.

I'm in the printing industry too. I'm an account for a small in-plant shop. My last boss was Del Sanders, International President of the In-Plant Managers Association, and my current boss is the past ex-offica of the Kansas City's IPMA. Then one of my longest girlfriend is the only female salesman of a force of 200 for Indigo. My world is so compressed. But I am not a scribe. ;) I'm a desk jockey.

Man, these are scary times for printers!

[rgfudd99]

I checked off Media and Education. I worked in and on the radio for close to 20 years in Albany, Syracuse, Philadelphia, Las Vegas. I worked as a teacher/station manager in Maryland for the local high school's FM radio station for 2 years. As the radio industry went through all of its mergers and job cutting, I went back to school and got my masters degree in special education. For the last couple of years, I've been doing voiceover work from my home mostly (commercials, narration for books) and I also do work part-time as a job coach for high school students with disabilities here in the area.

Rob :DJsmilie:

[DrMoog]

Construction Project Manager in deal old Blighty. Pays well enough to keep me in Yes DVDs

[DrMoog]

Actually, that should read "dear" old Blighty. Silly boy.

[The Whale]

I'm a mortgage sales men for a company called Aegis Lending. Not to exciting.

[Bugeyes]

Actually, that should read "dear" old Blighty. Silly boy.:lmao: Better then what I thought:

DEAD old Blighty.

[DrMoog]

:lmao: Better then what I thought:

DEAD old Blighty.

Uncanny! Have you been here??!
:keyboard: :keyboard:

[Bugeyes]

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.
.In spirit.
:angel:

[Bugeyes]

Uncanny! Have you been here??!
:keyboard: :keyboard:
D'oh, sorry for being a smart@ss, but it's my job.


No I haven't been there. :D

[DrMoog]

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.
.In spirit.
:angel:

Ah ... have a "Google" for a place called Caerleon. That's my patch and well worth a look if you visit these shores.

[Bugeyes]

WAY! I like it already.

Caerleon: Camelot of King Arthur

[DrMoog]

WAY! I like it already.

Caerleon: Camelot of King Arthur

That's what it says, but I'm not so sure myself! We do have a rather nice Roman Amphitheatre though.

[Bugeyes]

You got lots of Roman stuff near you. I'd be walking everywhere.

To The God Mars Ocelus
Aelius Augustinus Optio
Paid His Vow...



This altar was found during excavations in Caerwent. It stood by the south wall of a house within the Roman City.
It is very likely that Aelius Augustinus had been an optio in the legion based in Caerleon. He would have erected the altar to 'pay back' a vow granted by the god - maybe for success in battle or recovery from an illness.
Mars was of course a Roman god - but here we have Mars Ocelus a fusion of Roman and British gods. Religion in Roman Britain was a mixture of British deities (usually associated with the powers of nature) and Roman gods such as Mars, Minerva, Jupiter and Venus.

The inscription reads:

DEO MARTI OCELO
AEL AGUSTINUS
OP V S L M

God Mars Ocelus
Ael(ius) Agustinus
Op(tio) Paid His Vow

[DrMoog]

You got lots of Roman stuff near you. I'd be walking everywhere.

To The God Mars Ocelus
Aelius Augustinus Optio
Paid His Vow...



This altar was found during excavations in Caerwent. It stood by the south wall of a house within the Roman City.
It is very likely that Aelius Augustinus had been an optio in the legion based in Caerleon. He would have erected the altar to 'pay back' a vow granted by the god - maybe for success in battle or recovery from an illness.
Mars was of course a Roman god - but here we have Mars Ocelus a fusion of Roman and British gods. Religion in Roman Britain was a mixture of British deities (usually associated with the powers of nature) and Roman gods such as Mars, Minerva, Jupiter and Venus.

The inscription reads:

DEO MARTI OCELO
AEL AGUSTINUS
OP V S L M

God Mars Ocelus
Ael(ius) Agustinus
Op(tio) Paid His Vow


Now this really is uncanny! I'm not an expert on Roman Britain but I am pleased to say that we live in an area where my children can grow, breath and almost live real history. And Caerwent is but a few miles away from here ... as I'm sure you know!

[Bugeyes]

And my occupation on YesFans is NOT TO HYJACK threads.

Quick, hid me from the moderators.

[DrMoog]

Who are these Moderators of whom you speak? Do they bite?

Anyway, if anyone is interested, here's a few pics of aforementioned amphitheatre. Not exactly the Colloseum but there ya go!

:keyboard:

[Bugeyes]

Nah, they reprimand. I think I have the market cornered on biting. :sneaky:

[Hill St.]

I'm a Production Mgr.for a nutritional supplement company.

[Tabulon]

Newspaper tech and massage therapist.

[Albedo]

I'm one of that small group of physical scientists - a chemist in drug development. I was involved in the manufacturing development of two drugs currently used in the treatment of HIV infection.

[cinderella]

Still a domestic goddess.

I may get some sort of job online though just to have some extra money. :D

[luckeydoug1]

Computer network engineer for a public school system

[highaltitude]

Traveling business, Fine Arts (painting, photographie)

[jdc65]

Architect & hiker

[HB]

Trained in Fine Art but working as a CAD operator. Trying to document chaos in 3-D, and print it out in 2-D!

As a side note, being able to listen to my YES CDs (with headphones) as I work has made me a much happier employee. At times my coworkers have to peel me off the ceiling!

[Wild Westie]

I talk into a microphone. I pretend that my best friend is sitting next to me.
We have amazing conversations. I also do voiceovers on the side. I'm currently looking for an agent to do national voiceover work. I have a BA in Communications. I could teach speech if I wanted to, but I'm having too much fun at this time. :DJsmilie:

[MrZuLu]

Pro Musician (I am on injured list tho)
Sound and recording engineer.
If i can stablize this new Internet connection I will start uploading a web site exclusively for everyone in Yesfans to upload original music and such... details to follow.

[YesJen357]

I am a school teacher in secondary level; -which to the Australian education system means years 7 to 12.

I teach Maths and Science, but would much rather teach Keystudiology, Tsongasology and Ladderology etc...
Even considering that it is quite difficult to fit Yes-music into my school's curiculum; I have had mostly disappointing results when attempting to share Yes-music with secondary school kids. Teens' of today appear limited in their ability to grasp the music that my generation took in their stride.

[Luster]

Lindt Chocolate Advisor

Teach piano on the side, and babysit.


10 years from now, hopefully teaching music high school level, and doing music therapy on the side.

[Earl Grey]

I am a nurse.

I have six earrings on my left ear.

I have actually saved lives on occassion.

My favorite contemporary television show is 'House MD' because he does what we can't. Bastad!

We have bedside manner. He doesn't. What a thing! Love it, ...and 'House MD'.

:ele:

[Steve St Thomas]

I voted for Computer and Math, being a Systems Analyst by profession.

[Altres]

I help manage a skills centre for adults affected by brain injury, progressive illnesses (no, not like the music :)) and physical disabilities.

Brian

[Steve St Thomas]

I help manage a skills centre for adults affected by brain injury, progressive illnesses (no, not like the music :)) and physical disabilities.

Brian

That's great :D but I don't like your new avatar :(

[Earl Grey]

I personally love Yesfans. And I will always be here.

You guys, I am THERE! I take Tales personally. As you do. We are here. We mean it.

Kudos! Here. As You. Us. Ever.

Earl

[Earl Grey]

Bring the light to everyone.

[Altres]

That's great :D but I don't like your new avatar :(

Is that better? :D

Bloody hell, it is 6am and I am going back to work today.

Brian

[Steve St Thomas]

I help manage a skills centre for adults affected by brain injury, progressive illnesses (no, not like the music :)) and physical disabilities.

Brian

I'm liking your new avatar better ;)

[Earl Grey]

We are always going to work.

;)

[Altres]

We are always going to work.

;)

This may sound weird but I never, ever want to retire from working. I really want to end up being 90 and still perhaps help kids across the road to school. Hey, I'll still get to meet the young mums. :D

The idea of retiring and stopping making a difference sounds like total death to me. If that day comes put me down.

http://www.evertonfc.com/images/cms_images/1095857793.jpg

Brian

[Steve St Thomas]

Is that better? :D

Bloody hell, it is 6am and I am going back to work today.

Brian

Okay, now your avatars are kicking ass! 6am my foot! You had it in you all along. That ''space'' one should have a disclaimer saying ''Watch This Space'' or ''Avatar Renewal, Please Standby''. ;)

[SadPreacher]

I am a Registered Nurse if you can believe that one....i got my BSN (Bachelors Of Science - Nursing) at the ripe old age of 38...and i love my work...first job i ever had where i look forward to going to work....EARL...are you really a nurse too???

[Earl Grey]

I am a nurse.

I pulled credit cards from my wallet until my ass hurts...

But it is true. I am a nurse. Licensed, and proud of the fact.

Beware! ;)

[Sheerah]

I am a nurse.

I pulled credit cards from my wallet until my ass hurts...



Is that a new healing technique?

[Altres]

http://www.rickubik.com/NewFiles/BKhavedegree.jpg

She has an honours degree in bad that one. Naughty too. ;)

Brian

[Earl Grey]

I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.

...See how we fly like Lucy in the sky, see how we run.

I'm crying...

Crying...

[pedro skychaser]

i have been a wedding ring designer,onion picker,tandoori oven-keeper,balinese furniture restorer+now sell cctv cameras on tractors for draincleaning,mining+construction industries...my dream job(not yes cover designer because i want more deans) but maybe
a jon solo cover...

petermcguiness.tripod.com

[CETACEI]

I do mask design for a computer hardware company. :type: