Bramus

Full-time interpreting student. Currently, I work at the Melting Pot, tho. Maybe somewhere along the line I'll get a teaching degree and be inspired to teach some sort of Social Studies. History?

Deafness

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dogmom

dog trainer, homemaker

sablescort

<---3rd shift O/N stocker at the Walfart for almost a year.

Before that, I was doing Quality Control and Merchandise Support for Goody's for 13 years before I got laid off 10 days before Xmas 2008.

I had to take a HUGE pay cut from 12.55 an hour to 7.65 an hour and specify that I was available for work on any day Walmart scheduled me. I got lucky they hired me on a month after I got laid off. 6 months later I moved over to 3rd shift O/N Stocker cause I found out walmart didnt give 90 days raises and I would have to wait a year for one. Moving over to 3rd shift forced them to give me a raise lol.

I think Walmart's loving me more doing Pets Dept. Guess they just made my dept assignment almost permanent cause I was doing Pets faster than the last guy who did it. I havent told em my secret yet, but I can say...Cats First, Dogs Second!

diehardbiker

Technical support and loving it! Been working for over 3 years, had no regret leaving previous job (Manufacturering). My work environment, I can't complaint because it is 100% Deaf environment. No need paper, pen or even not need a terp.

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J-MAC's quote: "People who try and fail are more superior than people who don't try at all"

"If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as the souls who live under tyranny."
Thomas Jefferson (1778)

Avatar picture is Cape Hatteras light house in OBX.

Keiro

... You're a lucky one.

I do Technical support... but have yet to find a company who seems to want to hire me either as a Remote Technician or as an On-site Technician. :/

... Especially considering my hearing. :/ Which is fail in my opinion.

Mister Potts

Used to work as a medical file clerk in high school. Worked at a vintage british car restoration shop. Worked at a high performance car shop. Now presently working at a research corporation building units/equipments for demilitarization and nuclear plants. Or rather, the branch of that corporation, building wildland firetrucks and whatnot. One man crew for the most part.

enomakos

that true jiro

i want to work with the state secret service in mine country nigeria,although the level of discrimination is high here i will keep trying no matter what

FxAvatar

WOW, you did luck on that one. I work desktop support and it is not so deaf friendly. Mind you I just got the job and my hearing is still degrading at a rate I can still answer calls (with a few repeat requests).


As for what I do for a living, I work desktop support as I had just said. Where I work, I do not think it will last if my hearing gets worse. So, I have started going back to college to change to an engineer.

inspirabull

Work in the construction field. I am doing what I have wanted to do since just before elementary school. Being a construction craftsman. The work side has been great, the social side not so good but has worked out well anyway. Several years in the exploration drilling field early on as well. Loved it but even worse than construction for a home life. Now am trying to sort out what next? There is a freedom with working for contractors- the job ends and it is free time for a while. Hard to go to a steady job after a lot of years of that. But am finding myself bored with it and will find something else.

quirkylibra

It's got to be tough being on the phone. Sorry to hear that you have to change your career. Good luck with engineering.

I am a Patient Care Tech, student, and house cleaner.

Royale

Software Systems Developer

Royale

Patient Care Tech? Can you explain what its duties are please? It sounds like a nurse in some forms.

quirkylibra

I am kind of like a nurse's assistant. I do vital signs, ekgs, collect labs, wash patients, change attends, fetch things for people, help transfer patients, feed patients and other things like that. I am in school for nursing at the moment. Started in a nursing home and now I work in a hospital.

MoniDew

right now, I'm doing a whole lot of NOTHING! (BORED!!!)

For a while I was a certified nutritionist while studying to become a naturopathic physician. However, since learning that my daughter is gradually becoming deaf, I have changed course. I would LIKE to be trained to be a 'terp (preferably medical.)

I also have a very high interest in artistic things. When I was younger (pre-marriage and children) I used to be a window decorator for Pier One imports. I would still enjoy being a visual merchandiser/mannequin-dresser/window decorator/etc. I love to arrange flowers, decorate my home, help people "style" their clothing, etc. I LOVE COLOR - I'm completely addicted to it! And I am a knitter. I never use a pattern, preferring to design the knitwear I make. I am also a gardener.

Someone, please HIGHER me for SOMETHING! Help me practice my ASL! (PLEASE!)

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ASL student, hopeful one-day interpreter

shel90

How did you get a job doing that for Pier One Imports? Growing up, my dream job was to be an interior decorator and I would love to get a job as a window dresser. Maybe part time. Does one need qualifications for something like that?

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MoniDew

I am fairly certain they do now! I know that courses are offered in visual merchandising in vocational/technical colleges now.

But this was 30 years ago, and I was hired as a store's assistant manager. The manager discovered that I had a talent for decorating and allowed me to do a lot of it. His superiors noticed how pretty his store was and our store was awarded for it. He then allowed me to start working on other stores in our region.

And then I got married and moved 1500 miles away, got pregnant, etc.

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ASL student, hopeful one-day interpreter

bogle300

I am a IT Network Administrator

viper_80

I'm in Grounds Maintenance, so loads ofnoisy hedge cutters, lawn mowers, chain saws etc etc going off around me all day. not exactly great for protecting what hearing I have left but its a job I'm good at and doesn't require me having to talk to customers or anything. all the way through school I never knew what I wanted to do as felt like my hearing situation limited my choices, its not like I could be in the army or a fireman or something else kids dream about being when they grow up. so I have tried loads of different crappy jobs and this one is the one I have enjoyed doing most, but like I said its not exactly ideal if I'm trying to preserve what hearing I have left.

SCBassist

Wirelessly posted

Freight mover, carpet/tile removing/installing.

Unofficial biologist, weight trainer.

Village Idiot (As Necessary! )

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Rio

you can be my weight trainer

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Ps.103:12 He washes our sins away into the ocean
Brady's back
Proverbs 17:9
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends

Megs

Marketing State Lottery

diehardbiker

Well, I was glad that I possessed networking skills and know stuffs about routers, switches, etc how they work. I didn't have solid work experience back then but my knowledge was sufficient to get hired. After more than 3 years, I learn alot and found many tricks and work arounds with these Networking equipments. I do learn everyday. If you are interested in more information and know ASL can PM me for more information.

My work has three locations, and if your close to one of these three location then won't hurt to apply.

DHB

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J-MAC's quote: "People who try and fail are more superior than people who don't try at all"

"If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as the souls who live under tyranny."
Thomas Jefferson (1778)

Avatar picture is Cape Hatteras light house in OBX.

Secretblend

Where are those location?

diehardbiker

Salt Lake City (Obviously)
St Louis, Mo
Rochester, NY

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J-MAC's quote: "People who try and fail are more superior than people who don't try at all"

"If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as the souls who live under tyranny."
Thomas Jefferson (1778)

Avatar picture is Cape Hatteras light house in OBX.

Secretblend

Obviously it's too far for me. Thanks.

diehardbiker

Trainer positions is everywhere (In the USA and its territories) and there are some openings. At this time I do not know where. Won't hurt to submit resume online. For more information visit Sorenson VRS®

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J-MAC's quote: "People who try and fail are more superior than people who don't try at all"

"If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as the souls who live under tyranny."
Thomas Jefferson (1778)

Avatar picture is Cape Hatteras light house in OBX.

pandaundercover

Been a student for nearly 7 years now- currently working for my Bachelors in Health Science Education w/ emphasis on Nutrition though. Should finish in 2 years. Expect to start doing intern/pre-health education type work in about a year.

Rampratt

Retired teacher Anchorage school dist. Retired 1987 Second retirement from own Fishing/sightseeing business 1992
Now enjoying active life in Arizona. Volunteer every morning at assisted living facility.

rockdrummer

I am a professional bum with a PHD in the school of hard knocks.

SneakerNet

I work with all kind of IT technology for over 30 years. My current position is MIS (Management of Information Systems).