Workin' 9-5
 

Regarding Green+White's comment that she would be pissed if she was a caseworker too (implying it's a horrible job to have) let me ask other people here (if they choose to answer) what everyone does for a living? It's nice to see so many Greeks talk about the various positions they have (whether it be service related or not) to prove once again that Greeks are ambitious and really do make a difference in the world....As far as her comment to imply that I have a horrible job because I choose to make a low-paying salary helping combat child abuse while going into some dangerous situations-then yes, I am very ashamed that my day is spent trying to keep kids safe (even if it means stepping in when a parent thinks dressing their child in name brand clothing takes priority over their safety by taking them to fraternity parties...hint-hint...)...:rolleyes:

Little does she know that I am a war veteran who served in Iraq with the Army and I'm currently a graduate student....please-anyone and everyone...tell us...who are you and what do you do for living that makes you proud??? :)

Work?

:confused: :o :o

Especially 9 to 5. Hell to da naw.

I am the ED/CEO of a nonprofit that works to help place the children that you work with who end up becoming state wards in permanent loving homes--away from the abuse.

Where did this other discussion take place?

This probably should be moved to the Chit Chat forum. It's not really Greek related.

Agree except for the part of taking children to fraternity parties. :confused:

Number one: That's awesome you work with kids-and Thank you for your service....

Number two: Peppy, sorry-I figured since I was asking about Greeks who have accomplished something it was considered Greek Related so, I didn't really mean to post this in the wrong area....any feedback is great, though!

Number three: I freakin' love Greek Chat (if I haven't said that before)...Okay-I'm done.....:)

Well, really when you consider that the whole audience of this message board is Greek, everyone's always asking Greeks about something. But, the Greek Life forum is for issues related to greek life, aka the greek system in general.

*waves to a fellow person in the non-profit sector!* :D

I work in the Hawaii office of a large national incorporated non-profit. Depending on what time of the year it is, I'm either a Grants Specialist or an Event Coordinator. Wearing different hats makes the job exciting and very worthwhile. I don't think I've ever had a dull moment here.

One of the best parts of my job (besides helping others, of course) probably has to be the networking. At 28 years old, I've rubbed elbows with many of Hawaii's community/government leaders, CEOs, top executives, etc. just by being a representative of my organization. I don't have too many friends my age who can say that. ;)

I own "The Tax Store." It's a small tax office, in a nearby town. I specialize in people who want their money quickly, but don't want to pay H&R Block prices. I work around 70 hours a week 4 months a year (Jan.-April), and then I go into my office maybe once a week the other 8 months. :D

The rest of the year I stay at the pool, beach or golf course.

That's awesome! See-that's what I mean...it's great to see so many people in our community (whether you are from my GLO or not) doing so well...I get excited when I find out someone else that I know or work with is a Greek....I love it!!!

I have the awesome job of working with 2yrs. I love helping mold and shape young minds. The best part of my job is dealing with all my helicopter mommies(tm GC rush forums:D)

I defend people who are accused of crimes that cannot afford a private attorney. :)

And I go to law school. :(

I'm a reporter covering the floor of Congress.

What a wonderful idea...I hope you have tons of success! I know your job must be horribly difficult. Unfortunately, people who want kids and can't have them want babies not abused children who need their love.

And...I am a physician trained in Radiology. I just joined a private practice in a community hospital in Prince George's County, Maryland. My patient population is underserved with advanced cases...very similar to my indigent population at my training hospital in Louisiana. It is fascinating but heart breaking work. I love my job!

I work for a nonprofit helping middle school children who are considered "at risk" or who are already engaging in risky behaviors to educate them on the risks associated with their behavior and provide them with opportunities to become involved in their community. (And I'm a grad student... :) )

I think that there is a thread on this topic in our forum, it is a couple of pages back.

I'm a librarian. I've worked as a special librarian (for a national nonprofit org) as well as an academic librarian (@ 2 major research universities).

I currently work in a county public law library. It's usually depressing and occasionally rewarding. When I started the job I interacted mostly with the law clerks, attorneys who regularly practice in this county, and a judge here or there.

Although we have several clinics and outreach organizations on site - somehow word got out that *gasp* someone in the library actually takes the time to help you... so most of my clients are here because they've been given the runaround and just want to talk to someone who can point them in the right direction. Also we get those who can't afford attorneys and/or the ones who feel they can represent themselves. *i don't give advice tho...*

I'm a government contractor - more specifically, I work on a project for Customs & Border Protection, and train government agencies how to integrate into our new program dealing with imports/exports.

I handle all of the advertising & marketing for a high end real estate firm in Memphis. It fits right in with what I've said I wanted to do... but who knows for how long! Good experience though and I generally like everyone I work with though, so that's good. Just have the desire to "do more" I suppose.

I'm an Office Manger. I do the accounting for a plumbing contracting business, and I play mommy to 15 plumbers all day long. They whine more than my 3 year old.

I'm a mom and a Philosophy prof.

I work in the Advancement office of an independent, all-girls school in Vancouver (my old school). I am the Events Coordinator, Young Alumnae Relations Officer, and while the admin assistant is on mat leave, I'm doing that too.

I love what I do, love where I work, love the people I work with, and the 7 or so weeks of vacation I get each year is the icing on the cake.

What University? :)

I'm a high school counselor :)

Water Resource Specialist. Mostly I work in a recharge program, adding water to the aquifer that otherwise would be wasted so that we may, ya know, have water in the arid desert in the future. I also get to play with GIS.

I don't work 9-5... I'm on 7am-430pm. It sucks most of the time.n

DolphinChicaDDD...love your siggy...my husband sings that all the time!

Software engineer... and it's 7:30-5 in my case, meaning I have to be up before dawn :(

Oh-sorry...To answer everyone's question-the comment was made by her under Greek Life called "Drop or be persistent"....She stated she took her kids to fraternity parties, etc. so, I told her that as a caseworker for Children & Youth I would be knocking on her door if I lived in her county....hope that clears everything up for everyone!

I'm an ICU nurse at a huge hospital here in Houston. I work 6:45 am-7:30 pm. I'm underpaid and under appreciated!! :D I've gotten body fluids on me that would make you cringe. I get to boss the residents on our floor around, and we often get screamed at by families who think we aren't doing our job (hey, it's because I did my job that your nana still has a heartbeat!! :rolleyes:)

We get alot of folks we can't save which is really hard. But I love my job, I love what I do, and even though I come home swearing I'm going to do something else , I never would!

Managing editor for a publisher of travel guidebooks; former copy editor/copy chief for three national magazines.

School teacher. Currently teaching 7th and 8th grade English as a Second Language. I have also taught 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Remedial Reading, and PE.

I also wait tables at a restaurant. (Damn student loans.)

I work in accounting at a college, accounts payable.
it's ok... i get benefits and free tuition for grad school.. (however, i don't liek the program.... :rolleyes:)

I wait tables 3 nights a week, sometimes 4.... at a fine dining place... been doing it for 6 years.... its the fastest way to get money next to taking off your clothes lol :p

Sometimes I wonder if I'm gonna' have to resort to the latter....lol....no, it does suck, though, that we spend all this time and money to go to college and then our friends who didn't go to college are the ones drivin' around in these awesome vehicles and wearing the best clothes as they make a down payment on their first home-I'm a bit envious....I'm not going to lie...I just keep telling myself it can't be this bad for me forever....:)

i play with numbers all day long.

I'ma nurse. I'm currently obtaining my Bachelor's degree in nursing. I work in a doctor's office. I'm also an independent at home consultant for The Body Shop.

I am a Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Adminstrator at a Division I institution.

I'm an Exec. Asst (to the head of Comp & Benefits) at MasterCard HQ. The people are great, the benefits are great, and we meet fun people from our commercials - like Payton Manning.

But I'm maternity leave right now so I'm working 24/7! ;)

Wow...you all have some cool jobs.

I work as a university Academic Adviser. I see all kinds of students regarding their class schedules, academic probation, changing majors, etc. I also advise a good percentage of our military students (cadets, midshipmen & officer candidates). Finally, it's not a major part of my job; but I do teach one section of "freshman seminar" for our new students.

.....Kelly :)

Rodeo clown.

-Rudey

I'm on my second career. This one is IT.. Systems Analyst/Network Administrator for a biostatistics and research epidemiology department. So, I do help desk support for everybody in the department, hardware and software installs/repairs/troubleshooting and total server installation/maintenance for the department. We currently have 130 desktop/laptop devices and 12 servers. I have been doing this for 7 1/2 years now.It's the longest I've ever stayed at one job.

For the first 13 years post college, I was an Occupational Therapist on mental health units, primary children/adolescents but I worked for a few years on adult psych units too.

I'm getting antsy with my job now.. ready for some kind of change, but I don't know yet. I have to really think about what I want to do next.