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Old 03-16-2011, 12:48 AM
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What is your main Job? Is it photography? IT? Accounting? Joiner/Carpentry? Painter? Banker? Retail? Sales?

What is it and how happy are you?
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Old 03-16-2011, 01:23 AM
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Industrial 3D modelling/CAD design

easy, pays well... boring as hell and frustrating being shafted by other peoples poor time management.
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Old 03-16-2011, 01:36 AM
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I'm a carpenter. I used to really enjoy it. Now my body is rebelling and people "in the office" are wanting more and more. Very frustrating. If I wasn't as old as I am I'd look into changing careers...too late to turn back now. The work is still rewarding and the pay isn't bad, its just dealing with some of the people who run the show that makes it miserable.
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Old 03-16-2011, 01:41 AM
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I am a branch manager for an automotive paint, body, and equipment supply chain.
I tint paint, and put out fires.
For the most part, I love my job, but it is pretty stressful at the moment.
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Old 03-16-2011, 01:46 AM
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I am a dog groomer and Grooming salon manager, I love working with the animals,most of the time. Sometimes dealing with the people they bring with them isn't as fun. I too am having more problems physically being able to do my job.
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Old 03-16-2011, 02:03 AM
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I'm a full time Mum and a reserve soldier in the army. Both rewarding jobs although only one pays actual money.
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Old 03-16-2011, 02:03 AM
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I'm a Detention and Community Service Officer for the County. Its pretty easy for the most part. I deal with people ordered to do Community Service by the Court and also with inmates who can earn "good time" while in jail. I love my job and am very happy most of the time.
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Old 03-16-2011, 02:17 AM
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I work in IT as a Project Manager and software solution architect. Before that I was a Navy officer for 20+ years.

Both have or had their ups and downs, but I am really happy with everything I've done and can't wait to see what's next.

Like a lot of people, I wouldn't hate to make my living in photography, but I'm perfectly cool if it stays a hobby too.

Within certain limits, I don't think it's ever too late to make some kind of change if you find yourself in a dull job.
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Old 03-16-2011, 02:23 AM
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I'm a social worker and therapist and I work primarily with children and families in the area of mental health. It's stressful most of the time but incredibly rewarding as well.
I've worked so hard to be where I am, it certainly would suck if I wasn't happy!
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Old 03-16-2011, 03:17 AM
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I'm a programmer and do some reporting/analysis too. Just got a pay rise for getting a permanent position so I'm on a pretty decent salary now (for my age).

I'm in a band so along with photography, it ensures my bank is mostly empty all the time
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