Thread: What do you do to make a living?

Hey guys,
I thought it would be pretty interesting to see what everyone here on the forum does for a living. For those who have obtained their degree's it would be great to hear what you did before and after your accomplishment.

I am currently a process operator for Mars, Inc. making skittles for a living. Prior to this position I was a quality advisor/ set up tech for B-D a large medical manufacturer and a Supervisor at a local manufacturer before that.
After I complete my degree I hope to move up into a more office type roll of management, preferably something in human resources .

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To make a living, I am interpreter, and will continue to be so after I am done with my degrees. Previously, I was a Projection Operator and Manager at a movie theater.

To make a life, I volunteer as a minister, bible teacher and soon an academic tutor.

Wow, my life always sounds a whole lot more interesting in forum posts than it is in reality.

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Just had to quit my job to get ready to move. I was in sales a short time and before that I worked as a narco Officer for 5 or 6 years.

I am a national service manager for a medical equipment manufacturer. I manage 6 area managers and 50 field engineers . Prior to that I was an area manager and prior to that a field engineer / field trainer (all with the same company). I worked my way up as I earned my degrees and showed a desire to excel and apply my newly-learned knowledge. Before I earned my degree I worked in a hospital repairing medical equipment specializing in life support. This was a result of military training + electronics at DeVry .

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	Grantham University Grantham University Grantham is a well established distance learning school with a good reputation. The school offers the following online degrees: Certificate in Learning Criminal Justice; Associate’s Degrees in Business Mgmt, Criminal Justice, Engineering Mgmt Technology, General Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies, Medical Coding and Billing, Business Administration, Computer Science, and Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology; Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice, General Studies, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Mgmt, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, Engineering Mgmt Technology, Health Systems Mgmt, Multidisciplinary Studies, and Nursing (RN-BSN Degree Completion Program); MBA in General Business, Information Mgmt, and Project Mgmt; and Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Systems Mgmt, Information Mgmt (Project Mgmt and Technology), and Information Technology. The school is accredited by DETC, a reputable, recognized accreditor. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

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I was working as a chef in 1992 when I consulted on a start-up culinary program at a community college... that led to a full time admin job. I did that for 4 years, got married, made some kidletts and went part time. I've been a part time chef-instructor since then, homeschooling my kids during the day and working on my degree(s) at night. I do curriculum rewrites for the program, but left at the end of last year to change careers. I was "this close" to going into nursing /medicine/midwifery (a passion of mine) but realized that health care is not for me, so I'm headed back into culinary education . This time, I plan to own my work. My husband, also a chef, and I are going to open a B&M culinary school. It will be a short term vocational program that gets 'em in, gets 'em trained, and gets 'em out working. I have an idea for a DL component, but that will have to wait.
FWIW, my degree has nothing to do with my field, but without that path I wouldn't be on this one...so I couldn't be happier!

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Police officer and part-time college adjunct. I have less than 10 years to go until retirement, so I'm back in school to make myself marketable for a post-retirement second career that doesn't involve a badge or a gun.

	Criminal Justice Degrees Criminal Justice Degrees Police and detectives pursue and apprehend individuals who break the law and then issue citations or give warnings. Most police officers patrol their jurisdictions and investigate any suspicious activity they notice. They also respond to calls from individuals. Detectives, who often are called agents or special agents, perform investigative duties such as gathering facts and collecting evidence. The daily activities of police and detectives vary with their occupational specialty—such as police officer, game warden, or detective—and whether they are working for a local, State, or Federal agency. Duties also differ substantially among various Federal agencies, which enforce different aspects of the law. Regardless of job duties or location, police officers and detectives at all levels must write reports and maintain meticulous records that will be needed if they testify in court. Parole officers perform many of the same duties that probation officers perform. The difference is that parole officers supervise offenders who have been released from prison, whereas probation officers work with those who are sentenced to probation instead of prison. Pretrial services officers conduct pretrial investigations, the findings of which help determine whether suspects should be released before their trial. In most jurisdictions, probation is a county function and parole is a State function. •Job opportunities are expected to be excellent. •Employment growth, which is projected to be faster-than-average, is dependent on government funding. •For parole or probation officers, a bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field is usually required. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.

Part time editor for Power to Change Ministries' websites. My part time pay is offset by advertising earnings from a couple websites I created, the largest two being DOSGames.com and Play.vg. I try to help out at my church when I can, currently I'm a deacon, Sunday school teacher , and small group leader.

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	Education Degrees Education Degrees Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches, using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, and English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential. They are increasingly asked to use new assessment methods •Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree. •Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts. •Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.

I work in student services at a university. I just finished my MA, so my job situation hasn't changed after my DL-earned degree.

I'm currently enrolled in a teacher education program for middle grades licensure. I plan to start teaching this fall.

	George Washington University George Washington University GWU offers an online Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science; and Master’s Degrees in Education and Human Development, Paralegal Studies, Public Relations, Educational Technology Lead, MBA – Healthcare, and MPS in Security and Safety Leadership. GW University is a prestigious and well regarded school. Established in the heart of the nation's capital in 1821, GW provides innovative programs in more than 200 fields of study, including graduate certificate, master's and doctoral programs. Under the guidance of a world-renowned faculty, you will explore both theory and practice in courses that prepare you to meet the needs of an increasingly complex society. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Education Degrees Education Degrees Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches, using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, and English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential. They are increasingly asked to use new assessment methods •Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree. •Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts. •Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.

Writer. (35 books with major publishers)
Real estate investor. (80% of a small commercial building in California, 5% of a large commercial building in Kentucky).
Teacher of dancing. 3-day folk dance workshops. Most recently, Franconia, NH. Soon: Vancouver and Victoria, BC.
My MJ degree helped me get my first job on a daily newspaper years ago, but in his 'welcome' talk, the old crusty editor said that I would learn more in a week on the job than ten years in J-school, and my degree was irrelevant. Yeah, pretty much so.

	Education Degrees Education Degrees Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches, using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, and English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential. They are increasingly asked to use new assessment methods •Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree. •Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts. •Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.

I just work hard to make money. presently working as college tutor.

Crime lab analyst specializing in fire debris (suspect arson), explosives, and certain speciality requests. Like someone else said, it sounds much more interesting to write than to live. But it isn't a bad gig either. Prior to this I was a chemist in the environmental business.

My research for my MS in chemistry actually focused on fire debris analysis. In chemistry I understand its unusual to work in a field so closely related to what one studied.

I'm the Database Administrator for a technical college in Georgia: Home - Chattahoochee Technical College

I worked my way up from Technician to Programmer to DBA over the past three years. My DL degrees have helped, even though none of them are strictly related to programming or databases.

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Paramedic for the Saudi Arabian version of 911. been Medic for 18 years and also worked for 11 years as a safety and training advisor on international offshore oil rigs.

Currently getting an easy and fast degree (AAS-Emergency Management , BS-Liberal Studies) so I can move up the ladder into an office job in the international oil and gas industry.

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I am librarian at a local community college, as well as an adjunct history instructor.

	Ashford University Ashford University Ashford offers online MBA, bachelors, and masters in many fields, including Business, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Business Information Systems, Social and Criminal Justice, Communication, Early Childhood Education and Administration, Education and Public Policy, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Care Administration, HC Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt, Human Resource Mgmt, Journalism, Communication, Operations Mgmt, Organizational Mgmt, Political Science, Psychology, Public Admin, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology, Risk Management, Sports, Teacher Certification, Education, Health Care Administration, Organizational Management, Teaching & Learning with Technology, and Public Administration. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

Originally Posted by Maniac Craniac

To make a living, I am interpreter, and will continue to be so after I am done with my degrees. Previously, I was a Projection Operator and Manager at a movie theater.

To make a life, I volunteer as a minister, bible teacher and soon an academic tutor.

Wow, my life always sounds a whole lot more interesting in forum posts than it is in reality.

I think you might really be a drug mule....that's why you really travel around the globe!

	Education Degrees Education Degrees Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches, using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, and English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential. They are increasingly asked to use new assessment methods •Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree. •Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts. •Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.

Wow, this thread is a lot more interesting than I thought it was going to be. You are all really......people.

I come to work and trade my dignity for dollars. In other words, I'm a car salesman. Did finance for a while, but found that sales allows me to feel less a part of the process; somehow I rationalize that and believe I'm not quite as scuzzy as my management team.

But, come August I hope to be in front of a high school science class, assuming Rick Perry doesn't shut down all of our schools before then.

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