Your Job?

[ekw4petrescue]

I am a paralegal at a private equity invesment company.  It's not my dream job, but it pays well for rural VA and is the area in which I have the most experience.  I have been working in the legal field for 14 years.

I started working for a law firm part time in high school when I was 17.  While a full time college student, I worked at a vet clinic and the local animal shelter.  I worked those two jobs throughout college until I graduated with a degree in Animal Science.  Then promptly went back to working for attorneys.    

[FishOutOfWater]

I work at a day program for developmentally disabled adults, with some respite care for special needs kids, babysitting, and pet sitting on the side to make ends meet. I'm going back to school full-time in a couple of months in social work, so I can continue to do the work I love but hopefully make a livable wage.

my s.o., who got me into rats, is a vet tech / pre-vet. It sure seems like there's a lot of people in animal-related careers on this board!

[Kimmiekins]

I earn a living staying home, thanks to the internet. Some say I'm a web entrepreneur. My partner brings in the most money (for now!), but I have a handful of successful CafePress shops. Some feature my illustrations and computer-drawn artwork, while others are niches or general (mostly) text designs. I work on my shops daily, and hope to equal what my partner brings home within 6 months (I'm getting there!). I am venturing into creating a few niche money-making websites as well, using affiliate programs. I also do freelance web/graphic design. Right now, it's mostly for a small computer business. We just opened their new e-store that sells servers, computers (both custom-built) and whatnot. I'm happy to be able to do these things, as right now, I'm unable to work away from home, because of health problems. So it works out well!

My favorite job, that doesn't pay (but is very rewarding) is running the rescue. And being the stay-at-home mommy to our mini-zoo.

Previously, I've been a nanny to two young children I adored (and miss, they moved to Brazil, I moved home to Ohio) and my first (and longest) official job was junior manager at my ex-in-laws' foodmart/deli/gas station. Before that, I did a lot (lot, lot, LOT) of babysitting.

[Sheryl]

I'm a veterinary receptionist at a wonderful animal hospital.  After years of being in the government, I finally said "screw it!", took a salary cut and have a stress free job where I get to be with my favourite kind of people...dogs and cats!