the occupation survey - just for fun!
cameragirl21 wrote: ok, how about a survey on what we do and how we do it?
here are the questions:
1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom. 
2. do you like what you do?
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.
4. what do you like most about what you do?
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
ok, here are my answers:
1. i'm a professional photographer
2. yes, i absolutely love it.
3. i wouldn't want to do anything else but i sometimes wish i could be free just to shoot what i want instead of being commissioned to shoot for others all the time.
4. what i like the most is creating amazing pictures, it's hard to believe what you can find in a picture that you never noticed IRL.
5. the one thing i wish i could change is that so much is out of my control--like the weather, it could start raining or sometimes the sun is so bright that i have to change locations to avoid harsh shadows. if i shoot in studio i am much more in control but then you have to find something to occupy the children because there is not much there but outside they always have something interesting to look at. so either way, i have limited control some of the time.
6. my number one hobby besides photography is gardening, specifically butterfly gardening and raising.
7. i have a degree in psychology and chemistry, planned to go to medical school, hence my interest in medicine related topics but i'm not a delayed gratification kind of girl, i'm way too impatient and med school is all about delayed gratification. that's the beauty of what i do--you snap the picture and you can see your artwork very quickly, as opposed to waiting a long time to see the fruit of your labors.
lesliesmom replied: 1. what do you do for a living? I'm an "administrative Assistant" a/k/a glorified secretary for a lawfirm of 2 attorneys.
2. do you like what you do? No. Trying to change "careers" won't know anything for another 3 months... might be getting into some sort of management of associations (condos, communities, etc).
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? I would love to be a physical therapist. Started down that path out of college but dropped the curriculum because I was failing sciences.
4. what do you like most about what you do? Nothing, really. Other than the fact that most the time there is nothing going on (we are highly specialized in our practice area and business is really slow) so I get to surf the web and play on the computer most the day.
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do? The major thing would be the location. I work about 30-45 minutes from home (in detroit). I would like to be closer and out of the city so I don't have to pay their taxes even though I don't live in Detroit.
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby? Dance/community theatre.
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do? I did go to college. Dropped out with 9 classes left for an English degree. I went back to a technical school and became a Medical Assistant that promptly went no where because the starting pay was WAY lower than I was told to expect.
amymom replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom. I am the assistant to a Manufacturor's Rep. He is involved in a few businesses and I help him by managing them.
I also am (just this week took on this job) the Director of Religious Education at my church. And I am a Mom.
2. do you like what you do? I mostly like it. I love my new part-time job. I like my job and wish that I could work a few less hours at it.
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.
I enjoy the business end of things. I wish I could work just the hours my kids are in school. So for me, being the school secretary would be agood fit for me. Or I wish I could get paid for all my volunteer activity, which is related to teens / kids. The library, boy scouts, church, etc. A teen youth group would be an ideal job for me. Or helping at school. I wish I had completed college and could teach. 
4. what do you like most about what you do? business, payroll, figuring things out.
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do? the hours of the main job. And the fact that I have to report to somebody. Also, one of his businesses is a Retail shop. So that involves working with the public and maintaining set hours. I do not like this part.
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby? Sadly, I do not have one. Unless you count Soduko, but I sometimes do that with MB.
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do? College: I started out as a math-Secondary Ed major, but quickly switched to Accounting, because it was easy A's. Then I quit school.
moxee24 replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom.
I am a SAHM Before I had kids I worked various jobs in the food industry 
2. do you like what you do?
I love what I do, being home with my kids is wonderful I'll admit tho that there are days when I wish I did have "outside" job, just to get a break  
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.
I want to be an Accountant, which is what I am currently going to school for right now. 
4. what do you like most about what you do?
I like the fact that I do not have to depend on anyone else to raise my kids for me
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
I wish that I could have gone to school and gotten my degree before I had kids 
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
Playing computer games on the internet 
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
I am currently going to school to get my Associates of Science in Accounting, and then moving on the get my Bacholors Degree in Accounting, and then after that I will be getting my Masters Degree in Finance 
mummy2girls replied:
I am a dayhome rpovider, and before then i took care of special needs kids( mild cases)
Yes I do but my passion and i hope to go to school when jenna is in grade 1... to get my rehabilitation practitioner diploma wher I can work with mild to severe disabilities that kids have!
same answer as baove
Being able to stay at home with my daughter fulltime, and also be able to talke care of kids of all ages. What kind of job pays you to play with toys and do crafts?
nothing really!
Computers, and scrapbooking
i havent gone... BUt i am currently doing a correspondence course to get my level 1 2 and 3
kit_kats_mom replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom.
my first job and the one I take most seriously is mom. When I have the girls by myself, which is 3 week days, I don't even try to work unless it's an emergency. My paid job is database administrator for a governmental consulting firm. Basically, I determine the percentage of medicaid eligible children in 3 states schools. The figure I come up with, helps the school districts obtain funding from their state. I do this all from home and I started when I had Katherine, 4 years ago. Before that, I was the collections manager for a small credit union.
2. do you like what you do? Yes, I love both of my jobs for the most part.
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do. I really think I've found my niche. :-) I get to be a mom most of the time while still bringing in money and using my brain on more professional activities
4. what do you like most about what you do? The fact that I can work from anywhere is a BIG bonus. I'm so happy to be able to spend these formative years with the girls. I was able to nurse both of them for almost two years and raise them the way I thought best. I also had the opportunity to introduce them to social situations/daycare when I thought it would be beneficial to them. I also like the flexability and the fact that I have little contact with my bosses and co workers. I am still in the loop because my aunt works for the company and she keeps me informed, but I have no office politics and I love that. I also love the fact that they trust me so much.
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do? I sometimes wish it wasn't so tedious. Just certian parts but geez, three times a year I am a zombie from doing the same things over and over again.
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby? eating.
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do? My degree is in Library and Information Studies. Basically it's MIS without the programming. If I got my Masters in the program, I could be a librarian...which I still may do sometime down the road.
grapfruit replied: 1. what do you do for a living?
Insurance Agent
2. do you like what you do?
It's not bad. It gives me the freedom to make my own schedule and do things I need to. Help people out when necessary. Plus, I do get to meet a lot of different people! 
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything?
Probably either raise horses, or have a "quaint" little ceramic shop that provides space for artists that don't have their own kiln, wheel, space, etc. Provide lessons and be able to work w/kids. I'd also probably have a front section of the shop that sold cookies and coffee and stuff. Oh! And the people could sell their "wares" too! You can tell I've thought a lot about this! 
4. what do you like most about what you do?
Like I said before, the freedom to breathe!! I don't have to worry about "OMG I'm running late I have to be there at 8am!" I got to the office at 10:20 this morning  (Although I was looking at houses) 
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
I wish people realized how important Life Insurance was. They act like they don't need it...It's way too important to ignore...
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
SCRAPBOOKING!!!!!! Other then that, I love to horse back ride, but haven't done it in a LONG time.  And of course ceramics, but there again, time becomes a factor, plus I really hate my basement...(that's where my stuff is at) 
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
Edison Community College (whoo me)
lisar replied:
1. what do you do for a living? Office Manager of a huge Electric Contractor
2. do you like what you do? Yes Sometimes.
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.= A Chef.
4. what do you like most about what you do?
I'm the boss.
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
One of my bosses is an &*%
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
Riding my 4-wheeler
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
I didnt go
TheOaf66 replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom. Right now I am a call center rep but working on a promotion to be a systems analyst and will never be a mom so can't answer that one
2. do you like what you do? sure but I want something more
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do. Video game tester would be ok or restaurant critic
4. what do you like most about what you do? flexibility and hours
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do? get a lunch break
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby? Demolition Derby
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do? advertising/marketing
lovemy2 replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom. TAX ACCOUNTANT/ESTATE SPECIALIST
2. do you like what you do? YES VERY MUCH
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do. ATTORNEY
4. what do you like most about what you do? MY CO-WORKERS AND THE CLIENTS AND PEOPLE I MEET AND GET TO KNOW
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do? GET PAID MORE, WORK LESS 
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby? SCRAPBOOKING
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do? SOCIAL WORK
Kentuckychick replied: 1) Right now my "full-time" occupation is college student, however I am a nanny several days per week and over the summers I nannied/nanny 6 days/week 12 hour days.
2) The nanny job - I do and I don't... I never really wanted to be a nanny. I LOVE to babysit for a few hours at a time and I adore children. I love the kids that I care for, BUT I was sort of roped into the job over the summer and it was just assumed I'd continue doing it on my free days during the school year (and I am one of those people who can't say no).
3) Well... I would LOVE to be a photographer, but I would also love to finish up my degree next year and follow through with my dream of becoming a Child Life Specialist.
4) I love kids... so no matter how tired I am and how much I want the day to be over when they say they love you or they give you a hug or they do something unbelievably adorable... it really does make every minute worth it.
5) The long hours (oh... and the tantrums the 6-year-old throws... and being biten by the baby)
6) Collecting Quotes
7) I'm a senior in college right now (for oh, um... the 3rd year) and I'm studying Child Development with the goal of becoming a Child Life Specialist working with children in the hospital.
Boo&BugsMom replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom.
I run my own childcare and preschool out of my home, but will be closing in the fall to be a SAHM and possibly work part time in the evening doing whatever God leads me to do
2. do you like what you do?
I did for a long time, but it has been wearing me thin, so no, I don't like it right now at all, I'm burnt out
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.I wish I could be a professional singer, but realistically, I just want to be a SAHM
4. what do you like most about what you do?
Being home with our son and not having to worry about daycare expenses
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
Cut back on hours (55 or more a week) and not have to have my house full of kids to make a living
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
Singing and song writing
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
Partly went for Theatre Education and Music Performance, then finished with Early Childhood Education
gr33n3y3z replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom.
A Cook
2. do you like what you do?
Yes its not bad but it gets old some days
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.
A Cook
4. what do you like most about what you do?
Cooking and seeing the smiles on kids faces when they like somethng
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
Not dealing with some of the Teachers
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
Snowboarding and skiing and bowling
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
Cook
4 years with Hadley School For The Blind
MoonMama replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom.
I'm a SAHM now, before I was a Nanny.
2. do you like what you do?
I love what I do now and I LOVED being a Nanny, I still get to see the little girl all the time.
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.
I'd love to be a Photographer!
4. what do you like most about what you do?
I like that I get to raise and spend so much time with Brae, as a Nanny being able to watch Sofie grow and change and learn each day.
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
Nothing at all!
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
Scrapbooking
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
Child development and special education.
My3LilMonkeys replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom.
I'm a Payroll and Financial Specialist for a baby photography company, though I also do work for the other 2 companies my boss owns.
2. do you like what you do?
I love 90% of it and could do without the other 10%
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.
I really enjoy what I do, so I might just stick with it. On the other hand, I would love to work with animals - in a zoo maybe.
4. what do you like most about what you do?
Working with numbers - I love math!
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
I would like to have an assistant to deal with all of the disgruntled employees who didn't report their hours right but want to blame me because they were paid wrong.
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
Reading
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
I went for 1 semester for accounting.
CantWait replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom.
SAHM now. When we lived in Edmonton I worked at the Military family Resource Centre as an assistant. Of course I did more then just assisting. I worked with families of deployed soldiers as well as co-ordinating Adult Events.
2. do you like what you do?
Yes of course, although sometimes I don't feel like I'm doing a good enough job.
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.
Travel Canada taking pictures.
4. what do you like most about what you do?
Being there for my kids everyday.
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
That I got paid for it. That I was better at teaching things like ABCs and 123s.
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
Photography.
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
Graduated with a diploma as a Medical Administrative Assistant.
HuskerMom replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom. I'm a SAHM now, my last job was at a daycare.
2. do you like what you do? I love being a SAHM!
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do. I would like to be an architect.
4. what do you like most about what you do? Everything!
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do? Nothing, unless I could change the weather and take Keith outside more often
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby? going to concerts
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do? I have a Associate of Applied Science in Office Technology. I'm hoping to go back in a couple years to get my bachelor's, don't know what in yet
Crystalina replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom.
SAHM now. Before I was an Alzheimers Activity Thereapist.
2. do you like what you do?
I didn't like it I absolutely loved it!
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.
I would love to take my kids to Paris before they grow up. DH and I are waiting until they are a bit older so they can enjoy the experience and we get our moneys worth. That and the fact that I'm not leaving the country for anything right now. 
Oh! I just started reading everyone elses answers and forgot this was occupation.! I would go back to my old job. They say they are waiting for me. We'll see.
4. what do you like most about what you do?
With the job?I felt like I made a differance to their quality of life. They were all my "grandparents". The young ones also felt like family.
Being a sahm I love not missing anything that my kids do.
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
Nothing.
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
I have many. My one favorite would be my art. I love to paint and make chalk drawings. This would be followed by photography but you only asked for one.
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
Two things. Work with Alzheimers patients.
Not sure if this counts but for a couple of years I had a bout of "stupid" and worked in a med. sec. male prison. So for that I had to go to the corrections academy. The academy was great. The job not so much. 
PrairieMom replied:
1. what do you do for a living? I am a full time SAHM, but I also work part time (every other weekend nights as a Respiratory Therapist.
2. I don't care for my out of the house job, its fine, but not really for me.
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything?
I think I would like to be in a professional marching band. Do those even exsist? Then I would love to be a marching band instructor
what do you like most about what you do?
the hours. I don't have to send my kids to daycare, and being gone all weekend forces DH to be a hands on father.
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
I wish it wasn't so stressful
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
I crochet, and cross stitch, also scrapbooking
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
I went to College to become an RT, and that is the only thing I can do with my degree.
kimberley replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom.
i am a receptionist/accountant/project manager/you-name-it girl
2. do you like what you do?
i don't necessarily like what i do but i do like who i work with and the field itself
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.
if i had an endless supply of funds and no children, i would want to be a doctor or do research in DNA
4. what do you like most about what you do?
the people i work with and the pay cheque
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
that the people in my office, namely my boss, were even remotely organized and that his shrew of a wife, which we call Cruella, would stay out of the office
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
the internet right now lol
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
took bartending courses when i was 19 and took the first year for the paralegal program when i discovered they were considered "leeches" in the legal profession.
i was accepted into UofT for biology but chickened out. that's a lot of money if i didn't succeed. i was also accepted into a paramedic program years later but already had the boys and the hours turned me off.
A&A'smommy replied: 1. what do you do for a living? I'm a SAHM and before then I was a highschool student... so I haven't had time to be anything other than a mom..
2. do you like what you do? Yes I do
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? I'm going to be a photographer.. thats something I do on the side, and someday I hope to own my own studio
4. what do you like most about what you do? wathching her grow and change and become an amazing little person.
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do? nothing
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby? Dance
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do? I haven't gone to college or grad school
luvmykids replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom.
I'm the office mgr for mine and my husbands construction company. Before that I did a lot of other stuff but the most recent was real estate appraisal.
2. do you like what you do?
Nope. In this case family and business don't mix.
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything?
Be an editor.
4. what do you like most about what you do?
I write my own paychecks LOL. I like that I can contribute to our finances on my own terms, as far as schedules, etc.
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
I guess just take it down a notch, it's too much to try to do at home.
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
Riding horses
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
Journalism.
JadensMama05 replied: Oww I love surveys.
1. what do you do for a living?
I'm a "general laborer" at a company called Joy-Mark Inc. What I do is "clean and glue blind risers", which are pieces make out of resin that we send off to foundry companies.. I have no idea what they are used for  I also work in the warehouse.
2. do you like what you do?
No, my job is not satisfying in the least, it's a dead-end job with no chance of real promotions and I don't get paid enough
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything?
I would absolutely love to be a free-lance journalist, or photographer. I love taking pictures and I get some really amazing shots sometimes
4. what do you like most about what you do?
I work with my mom and a few other really good people
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
Well.. I would like to get paid more for the work I do. And the warehouse work is really a guy's job - lots of really heavy lifting, and I'm a strong girl
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
Well I used to write all the time, it was a major outlet for me. Nowadays I don't really do anything that isn't child-relate...
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
I have yet to go to college but when I do, I plan on taking courses in photography and journalism of course.
TANNER'S MOM replied: 1. what do you do for a living? I am currently looking for a Job. My trade is usually transportation and accounting.
2. do you like what you do?At times , but I do feel like I need to get out of transporation. I am getting burned out.
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.
I would work with kids and animals. Horses for healing. I would also love to work with abused horses, resocialize them and make them healthy and happy again.
4. what do you like most about what you do? I loved the people and knowing what I was doing.5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby? Horses and reading.
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do? I have taken classes that were computer based, but no real college yet. I say yet.. it's never to late.
moped replied:
My out of the house job is an Engineering Technician for a small oil and gas company.......I enjoy it but can be busy and a bit stressful, but i do enjoy it. The group i work for is a great bunch and I get paid well.....
If I could do anything I guess i would be filthy rich and have a couple of kids to stay home with
Non child related hobby is shopping - i know it is shallow
I went to college years ago for hotel management and then went to a tech school for oil & gas related courses
boyohboyohboy replied: 1. what do you do for a living? if you are a sahm, please list what you did before you became a mom.
I AM A SAHM, BUT BEFORE THAT I AM A NURSE
2. do you like what you do?
I LOVE MY KIDS MORE THAN ANYTHING, BUT HONESTLY I FEEL LIKE I COULD CONTRIBUTE MORE TO THE WORLD IF I WAS STILL WORKING. I INTEND TO ONCE THE KIDS ARE IN SCHOOL FULL TIME.
3. what do you wish you could do, if you could do anything? not working and being filthy rich is not an option, please list what kind of work you would like to do.
IF I COULD DO ANYTHING, I WISH I HAD A JOB WHERE IT WAS MY JOB TO HAND OUT MONEY TO CHARITIES, OR PEOPLE IN NEED. I WOULD LOVE THE SATISIFACTION OF SEEING PEOPLES LIVES CHANGED.
4. what do you like most about what you do?
I AM THE ONE RAISING MY KIDS, NOT A DAYCARE OR SOMEONE ELSE. I SPEND THE MOST TIME WITH THEM THEN ANYONE ELSE.
5. what is the one thing you wish you could change about what you do?
I WISH THERE WERE DAYS THAT I HAD ALL TO MYSELF, AND MY HUSBAND COULD BE HOME DURING THE WEEK.
6. what is your number one, not child related hobby?
I LOVE TO READ, AND TRAVEL
7. what did you go to college/grad school/technical school to do?
I WENT TO COLLEGE TO BE A NURSE, BUT DIDNT COMPLETE MY EDUCATION TO A MA TO TEACH NURSING
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