Your day job???

[Briana90802]

So as I read post I frequently look and read people's profiles, and I'm started to notice a trend. It seems that a great majority of you femmes are in the art field or art related careers. Things like design, architect, artist and so on.

So is this a common thread that seems to binds us? I'd really like to know what fields(jobs) people have. Maybe I'm way off base here but it certainly seems this way. Please post here what job you have, both art related or not.

Thanks




Thank you everyone for the responses. Although, after reading these posts I've come to some conclusions. First and foremost, I think that Maslow's theory applies here. Something about basic needs being met before finding true inner self. I think that's why so many here are retired or in their careers, and few of us that are college bound.
Secondly, I think the common thread between all of us is careers in complex problem solving. The majority, if not all, of the jobs listed are occupations which require us to solve a problems using advanced reasoning or a higher brain functions.
None of the jobs listed seem to be in fields where you do a mindless repetitive task 24/7. And even the ones that did seem to have a creative outlet that must be met.
Is the conclusion here that maybe crossdressing is the result of more areas of the brain functioning?
The other thing that noticed throughout this forum is the lack of crappy spelling, jive talk, and just uneducated speech (which I'm so thankful for). I think this adds the conclusion I came to above.

[Kathi Lake]

Not really. Although I have done this type of job in the past, and still do Photoshop and other graphics work for my employer now, I am an engineer. We get all kinds here.

:)

Kathi

[Briana90802]

Not really. Although I have done this type of job in the past, and still do Photoshop and other graphics work for my employer now, I am an engineer. We get all kinds here.

:)
Kathi

I don't know, engineering seems like a art related job to me!!

[tanyalynn51]

I dont think so, unless figuring out how to house a couple hundred homeless people is an art. Some people would probably say it is. I do a message in the Chapel once or twice a month- if writing those messages is an art, I guess that counts.

[ErickaJ]

I work in retail. I work at the service desk and I am a supervisor for the cashiers as well

[Charleen]

Tour guide

[Kathi Lake]

I don't know, engineering seems like a art related job to me!!Oh, it can be, I guess. I have designed software user interfaces, hard drive enclosures, brochures and more. Most of my work now, however, is heads-down coding and testing.

Kathi

[ThiHi]

specialty retail, it is definitely in the creative/artistic space

[Stephanie Anne]

I am a systems analyst in a very technical industry. Abut as far from artistic as you can get. I guess designing and diagnosing business infrastructures is an art.

[Genivieve]

Haha so true I'm an animator.

[Marcia Blue]

I have a degree in Applied Sciences in Automotive Technologies. I am an automotive technician, with several awards from several automotive manufacuters. Not much art work as I see it.

[juno]

I am a very logical, technical, scientific person. However, my dad has a Masters degree in fine art.

My self interpretation is that the dominant left side of my brain is male, and the recessive right side of my brain is female. In general, the left side is logical and the right side is artistic. The theory is that men think more in the dominant left side, and women are more balanced because the left/right brain connection is physically bigger.

I find it useful to approach life with the idea that the dominant, male left side tends to neglect the recessive female right side. Some times I think something is too right-brain oriented to be enjoyable, like fine art or "chic flicks". But, when I experience them it makes me feel good, even though my logical side does not really understand.

Maybe that all sounds weird, but perhaps the left/right division is real, and maybe even not that uncommon in those of us who tend to develop a different personality while en femme. Maybe we are learning to let our right brain take the wheel for a while.

[the_me]

College trained as a systems analyst / internet solutions developer and have done everything but that it seems...

Currently full time materials handler.

[Tammynnj]

Commercial banking

[carbonara]

I work in the bank dealing with financial spreadsheets. Not really artistic although I'm also often called to work on presentation materials and "beautify" the stuff my bosses want to present.

[LizSummers]

Software Engineer :)

[Diane Elizabeth]

I am as far from "creative" as one can be. Warehouseman ,mostly. Right now a "laborer" is the job title. A 2 time College drop out. I used up most of my time trying to prove I was a man. Joined the Army out of high school.

[Emme]

I have a degree in Dental Medicine. There is much art in dentistry. Many pople do not understand that a dentist must treat them medically and with art. A smile is a beautiful (bite of) art. I practice in Alaska and North Carolina. Soon it will become, a 2 month each place, commute.

We must ALL be proud of who we are and try to understand ourselves. As I aged (67), next Tuesday, I got tired of the SECRET. Age helps. I have never had a really bad comment about Cd when I choose to tell someone.

We should all educate and inform. We must not be ashamed of who we are. ONLY THEN, WILL WE GAIN ACCEPTANCE!

[Emme]

I am as far from "creative" as one can be. Warehouseman ,mostly. Right now a "laborer" is the job title. A 2 time College drop out. I used up most of my time trying to prove I was a man. Joined the Army out of high school.

You are 26....just beginning! I was 37 when I started dental School. Next time you go to college....do the work...what have you go to loose?

PS I know I'm gonna catch H..l for this....THERE ARE NO FAILURES...ONLY QUITTERS!

[kinky_caitlin]

I do graphic design and marketing for my job. Requires lots of artwork for me to stay employed and keep my own business running

[Kate Lynn]

Semi retired,my wife and I have a ranch,cattle,and bison,I build ultra match flat top uppers for AR-15 rifles,with either Shepard scopes mounted on them or Trijicon ACOG illuminated optical sights,I sell them at gun shows,setup and ready to be dropped in,I bore sight the scopes and sights,then zero them in at 100 yds.

[Avana]

i am a graphic designer and web developer, but i have a bachelor's of architecture :)

[StaceyJane]

Since I work nights I guess I don't have a day job.

My night job is lab tech in an Army Hospital.
(but I'm not in the Army)

[StephanieDragg]

I am a coin dealer

[countrygirl]

Cashier at a local grocery store and work for a local non-profit.

[BiancaEstrella]

Bartender by trade, wanna teach junior high-aged students eventually. Probably won't do either as Dani.

[linnea]

There are all kinds of people here.

[panda]

I work in computers which I guess is rather dull but one of the main advantages is that I can work from home... I'll let you figure out the rest :)

[Rachel Mari]

I have two occupations:

Most of the time I work for the phone company install/repair resident/business phone and DSL (15 yrs). Sometimes the phone company lets me leave and I go do my previous job in radiation protection at commerical nuclear power plants (been working in that field since the Navy.... so 30 yrs).

There used be some art work in the drawing of survey maps for those unique items that no one bothers making copies of but now all the maps are on computer.

Running phone jacks in peoples houses can be kind of fun. The different ways you can run the wire and make it look nice.

I do like to draw and can't sit at a table without picking up a pen and paper and just drawing whatever I feel like. I once drew houses for a catalog but that seemed liked too much work and not enough enjoyment.

[Vickie_CDTV]

It is often said that we have a higher percentage of scientists, engineers, technical people etc. than the general population, and in my experience I have found this to be true. Why I am not sure... maybe a desire to make sense of the world given the chaos around us? Who knows. I have a BS degree in computer science and was a software engineer for a couple years out of college until my job was outsourced (*grumble!*) and I ended up transitioning to being a PC technician and doing tech support. Later on I found myself in electrology. These are all technically, well, technical in nature, but are certainly part science and part art.

[donnalee]

As you can see from these posts, there is a very strong preponderence of people here are technically employed, either in computers or in other types of engineering or technology (including myself, although I'm retired).

[RachelPortugal]

I was an accountant, which could be very creative. Before I was thrust down that career path I had worked as a stagehand and as a roadie.

I like to be creative with DIY around the home and helping my wife with her dressmaking, and I dabble in web design.

[Rianna Humble]

I have never been very artistic - except for food presentation.

For about 35 years I worked in IT moving up from Trainee Programer through Analyst and Project leader to Systems Analyst and Data Base designer then on to Business Analysis.

For the last few years I have been in a role that combines my passion for excellence in Customer Service with PC Support. The nearest I come to being artistic with that is in the way that I present bad news to my customers :heehee:

[morgan51]

I work daily in the trades I enjoy creative activity when I can find time. building things creating articles of iron or wood seems working with my hands is important to me creative or not.

[valerie_vanesse]

I have been in Produce for 40 plus years. Everything from lettuce trimmer to buyer (LA, SF markets) to Director of a small California supermarket chain.

[Laura_Stephens]

I was a dual major in college -- Computer Science and Music with a concentration in Jazz Performance.

[Raychel]

Auto Technician. and the hands to prove it.:sad:

[noeleena]

Hi,

46 years in the building trade as a tradesman & proud of it both as a male & as a woman .
im retired now of cause tho still do a bit.
I worked as self employed & had men working for me & under me. still deal with a number of trades as iv done over the years.
i designed building s & built them tho most of my work was in the heavy industry schools, banks. factorys .& the like.& working for firms .

...noeleena...

[StephanieC]

I'm in IT. However, one of the things I like about that job is designing, usually enterprise systems. At home, I'm the one that stencils the walls and does the cooking. I'm also gaga about makeup. I guess you could say those things illustrate my artsy side.

[alice clair]

I drive a tow truck and last week i got a call from one of the local shops to remove a truck from a lift in the shop that was hanging from the right front tire about 9 feet off the ground while the left rear tire was on the floor. it took two trucks to lift the whole truck off of the floor and move the lift, then lower the truck to the floor in one piece. They said it was a work of art to watch me do it, so i guess that makes me an artist.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Notning artsy working in the heavy petrolem industry Master Electrican 40yrs.

Orchid

[RobynB]

Retired railroad engineer.

[Roberta Marie]

I retired from the fire service 5 years ago.

Currently I am it the space between art and technology, as a sound tech. I operate sound systems for concerts and shows. In my spare time I get a bit creative with woodworking and sewing.

[Jill Devine]

I'm a director at an international bank. I look after BancAssurance sales distribution.

[renee k]

I'm a bus driver, Airbus that is. With a low cost airline. And i did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night. LOL!! I'm also a Libra, which are people who like art and things pleasing to the eye.

Huggs, Renee

[Dannigirl]

Cruise Director - always got to play back stage with the makeup, costumes, wigs !!! Was always jealous of the dancers.

[KayleeDahl]

I'm a web developer - fill the technical and the artsy side of web for my company.

one post mentioned that it seems like the community is a higher percentage of science / tech people, and while our community (the forum) does seem this way, I think that this being an internet forum skews the results as to how they would apply to the CD/TG community at large. I'm not sure that you can draw to much about the larger community from the sample we have here.

Still it is very interesting to see all the jobs that we are doing! from tow truck driver to bank directors!

Hugs
Kaylee

[suchacutie]

vocation: chemist
avocation: classical musician

tina

[Virgin1A]

Industrial chemist - but I definitely have a "wordy" brain rather than the stereotypical male spatial skills. Hopeless at anything in visual arts.

[Susan Smith]

Technical project manager. Very logical, quite aggressive (in a good way!). Quite like the occasional 'arty' work - preparing drawings, presentations, etc.

[Cassandra Lynn]

Good ol' fashioned blue collar laborer here. Spent most of my work life as a lumber mill worker, at least till the tree huggers and economy have reduced the jobs to nothing. What other jobs i've had are still of the manufacturing/industrial variety. Have a 2 year degree in Horticulture, but it doesn't get me much these days. I'm mostly doing seasonal work as a professional chemical applicator - mosquito killer.

Cassie

[Ann Thomas]

I must agree with you about art.

Myself: Main profession for years was as a software consultant, but have had to switch to blue collar running a waterjet machines. But, I worked as a technical director in live theater for 25 years (volunteer work for non-profits); owned a tv production company and did videography and directed multi-camera for tv; owned a record label and produced about 30 CDs carried by an international distributor; composed music for full orchestra and smaller.

My dad, also a crossdresser: Best known as a photographer for most major publications in the world including Time, Life, National Geographic, Stern, many newspapers, and so on. Later in life he learned to fly and became a commercial pilot, then worked in industrial equipment sales then finally ran a bookstore.

My son, also with crossdresser leanings: Incredible artist, done publishable anime style work, played violin, but to survive works in a hardware store selling paint, while at the same time in the National Guard as a truck driver.

So, for me art and design is my passion but I do other things to survive. I feel that engineering is very creative work, and also qualifies as a form of art, because for me, when I'm doing something like heavy coding, or writing help info all day long, I have no creativity left for music at the end of the day. So, to me those of you that say you do engineering, I think you have a combination of both left and right brain functions working together in harmony.

Hugs,
Ann

[herwannabe]

Construction Build Barns at the present

[kimdl93]

Not me. I'm a consultant in health care administration.

[TGMarla]

I've noticed that a whole lot of us are in computer related fields, like network engineering or some such (like me!). But I also enjoy playing music, poetry, writing, acting, and a whole slough of other arts-related activities.

That many of us enjoy the arts comes as no surprise at all to me. It takes something of a creative mind to pull this off with any success at all! :battingeyelashes:

[ikthys]

Teacher

[Avana]

I've noticed that a whole lot of us are in computer related fields, like network engineering or some such (like me!). But I also enjoy playing music, poetry, writing, acting, and a whole slough of other arts-related activities.

That many of us enjoy the arts comes as no surprise at all to me. It takes something of a creative mind to pull this off with any success at all! :battingeyelashes:

i think there may be some self selection going on seeing that the people that use this forum have elected to use technology to make social connections...

[Tina B.]

Retired now, truck driver most of my working days, finished as a book keeper for a small corp.
Tina B.
I always thought we where heavy in macho trades, such as military or engineers and things like that. You know, a lot of us seem to over compensate.

Tina B.

[joank]

Retired now but I do still work with horses. I was everything from a 'cowboy' to a school administrator with much of my adult life as a secondary teacher.
I think there is no common thread of employment among us. We are what we are and do what we do (work) to survive.

[BeckyAnderson]

I'm a Systems Engineer. Gave up working for some else and started my own business doing computer/network/infrastructure services for home and small to medium sized businesses.

[Mary Jane]

I am a retired farm equipment technician.

[DeSkirt]

I am a business Consultant.

[t-girlxsophie]

I work in major Supermarket (ASDA).Theres nothing about my day job,well night job that could be described as Artistic,unless you consider facing up 3 aisles of tins Artistic

:hugs:Sophie

[Shadeauxmarie]

I am in Nuclear Power.

[Karen kc]

right now I"m an artist for the state-I draw unemployment- master electrician

[Kate Jennings]

Investment Banker

[gwenbeth]

Another programmer here.

[Debra Russell]

I have a BS degree in commercial art and have worked in advertising for 40 yrs - self employed for most of it. I too had this theory about cd/ing and being artistic also I am ambidextrous and feel that has something to do with how we approach our cd/ing tendencies. Or mabe it's just anyone who is mechanical, works with their hands, artistic, has tunnel vision, breathes air or walks up right - I dont know, tried to lay the blame on something but keep spinning in circles:confused: .... I'am dizzy and my compass dosent point to true north....dont know where I fit in:idontknow:

[MichelleP]

Writer, copy editor and some television work. Before that, in the military for a while.....

[Laura_Stephens]

i am in nuclear power.

excellent!

[Kim_Bitzflick]

I'm a Structural engineer. I like to think I'm somewhat creative. Some of the non-standard structures I have to design are VERY creative (for stuctures). Most of that creativity stems from necessity (like it just won't fit any other way) and other creativity is just because. I learned early on that I have many "creative" ideas. Usually most ideas die in the brain filter saying "if I say that, I'll get laughed out of the office", but sometimes I try to present these ideas as "out of the box" thinking.

I also like to build things out of wood. Unfortunately, there is only a small amount of creativity but still some.

[sandra-leigh]

I'm helpless at the visual arts of any sort, except for occasional flashes in my dreams.

I am, though, "an artist" in my technical programming, in the sense that some of the work I do is a great deal beyond the capacity of the average programmer.

[Deanna B]

hi . i am in the building trade . that could be a bit art. ?
love deanna . :love:

[Sarah Doepner]

I was a data geek, operations analyst for city government. I also did cartography and a lot of technical writing. All that is "was". I am retired and a caregiver for my wife who is fighting cancer and her parents who are nearing 90.

I love to write fiction and do photography when time permits, but it never paid the rent.

[Christy_M]

Operations Director in equipment manufacturing. Used to work at the big aerospace company and a big shipyard...all production operations work making big stuff out of little parts. Not too artsy except dancing around commitments and drawing unreasonable conclusions or acting like those engineering mistakes won´t cause delays.

[anna kate]

Started out driving truck,then to farm machinery mechanic and sales, then trained to be machinist/welder, then to Ma Bell, then sold Bolagna for 25 years and am now retired at 70 years old. Majored in art in high school, does that count?

[Cassandra Lynn]

right now I"m an artist for the state-I draw unemployment
:roflmao: That is brilliant! :notworthy:
Guess i'm an artist after all!

Cassie

[Soriya]

For a living I'm and I.T. Manager but I am a natural born artist but never made it a career. Things I have done within art and now as a hobby..

Pencil Illustration
Airbrush
Computer Graphics
Photography

Here is the thing IMO, CD's are all artists. This is creation and each and everyone of you create yourselves. Art is about creativity despite the tools used. You all crate yourselves :)

[Magickman]

Day job?

I don't got no stinkin' day job. I am a retired prevaricator, and darned proud of it.

[Julezz]

I work in management for a large beer company, but I have an engineering background

[Polly R]

Heavy engineering! To me ships are an art form - especially those built in the 1930s thro' to the 1950s. And as for steam locos on UK railways - there's a real art in maintaining and driving them and I know some of the smaller ones quite intimately...

xx Polly R

[Kandi]

i am a self employed general contractor. A one girl band. from footers to finish cabinetry. Definatly have some artsy stuff going on designing everything from top to bottom.
I have a BS in Communications but it never paid to well.

[Jeannie]

I was a soldier. Now I have the best job in the world, retired. I know, I know it's very hard but I seem to taking to it very nicely. I am a musician also and a thread like this is one I have been wanting to do because I often see some of you with instruments. I play guitar, drums and I sing also. Oh and I play bass guitar but only when threatened with my life ( I suck as a bassist). Everyone here is talented in their on way and being a CD is just another way to express the inner self that we feel and we see.


Jeannie

[DebsUK]

Nope, I think the majority of CDs seem to be from fairly technical backgrounds. I'm a Clinical Biochemist, though there are a lot of women in the profession, it needs a good grasp of chemistry.

[Suzette Muguet de Mai]

Nope, not me. My work has nothing what so ever to do with art, architecture or artistic design. I must be in the minority. I am involved in a Mechanical engineering industry with qualifications in Science and a number of post trade qualifications involving mechanics across a number of areas like marine, forestry, agricultural and construction.

My hobbies are 3D art, graphics and virtual worlds with respect to content building and envy those who are employed within these industries. However I guess that the thought of doing art as a career and working within a time frame does not appeal to me at all.

[Maxi]

I'm in Sales. I do build creative displays. Drive Trucks. Split wood. Play with explosives. And maybe a little bit into computers.

Here are my 2 computer desks.

[PretzelGirl]

i think there may be some self selection going on seeing that the people that use this forum have elected to use technology to make social connections...

I agree. What we see here are the fields of CDs who tend to be on-line enough to want to spend time on a forum. We would have to compare that to non-CDs that are on-line enough to spend time on a forum. Quite different than just comparing to everyone everywhere. But the point is that it is fun to see that we are from all slices of life. Pretty normal, aren't we?

And on the artistic note, I am no where close. I can't draw a straight line with a ruler. Maybe that is why I am a minimalist when it comes to make-up. My job is an engineer working on communications systems.

[Xandria]

IT field, "customer engineer" for EMC.. i get to work with petabytes of storage :)

[Briana90802]

Thank you everyone for the responses. Although, after reading these posts I've come to some conclusions. First and foremost, I think that Maslow's theory applies here. Something about basic needs being met before finding true inner self. I think that's why so many here are retired or in their careers, and few of us that are college bound.
Secondly, I think the common thread between all of us is careers in complex problem solving. The majority, if not all, of the jobs listed are occupations which require us to solve a problems using advanced reasoning or a higher brain functions.
None of the jobs listed seem to be in fields where you do a mindless repetitive task 24/7. And even the ones that did seem to have a creative outlet that must be met.
Is the conclusion here that maybe crossdressing is the result of more areas of the brain functioning?
The other thing that noticed throughout this forum is the lack of crappy spelling, jive talk, and just uneducated speech (which I'm so thankful for). I think this adds the conclusion I came to above.

[brittany]

I am a firefighter/emt and work at a hardware store..... I guess not very fem jobs but I do love them

[Michelle Crossfire]

not even close to art. i am a medic / FF for one job and elf employed on the other.

[sandra-leigh]

I don't got no stinkin' day job. I am a retired prevaricator, and darned proud of it.

How do we know you aren't "keeping your hand in" on that prevarication? :D


IT field, "customer engineer" for EMC.. i get to work with petabytes of storage :)

I still cringe every time I recollect that the people who took over my old job aren't doing backups for our hundreds of terabytes. Out of my hands now, though.

[annabellejorden]

I'm in Sales. I do build creative displays. Drive Trucks. Split wood. Play with explosives. And maybe a little bit into computers.

Here are my 2 computer desks.

HOLY SH#$.

You have more computers than I.
Not many people do.

Your electic bill must be HIGH!


Is the conclusion here that maybe crossdressing is the result of more areas of the brain functioning?
Could be, I for one do have an exceptional high IQ.

I by the way am a software developer with my own company.

[LilSissyStevie]

I'm just a dumb ol' hillbilly.

[KristaE]

I am an attorney now, but I started out as a computer geek (building 'em to programming 'em). Computers are OK, but not diverse enough to stimulate my mind. I love to sing and act, when I get the chance, which is seldom, unfortunately. I sew on occassion, but it isn't a "femme" thing... it's more of a project to tackle that keeps me engaged.

[Rianna Humble]

Nope, I think the majority of CDs seem to be from fairly technical backgrounds.

I would change just one word in the above sentence - "technical" would become "diverse".

[eluuzion]

My great uncle is a mural artist. My grandmother was an oil painter and interior designer. My mom was an interior decorator and sketch artist. My cousin owns an art gallery. Her daughter (my cousin) is a glass blowing artist. In the late 80’s I owned a stained glass art studio for many years, then started a “stained glass” lamp manufacturing company ( “tiffany lamps for lighting stores). I have an art studio in the bottom level of my house. I am just beginning my next creative project…making a life sized human figure out of 100% platinum cure silicone! All members of my “family” have been serious art collectors for many years. Oh, and I can also write my name in yellow letters in the snow… :D

I've never called anything I do a "job". I just call it "making money".
In the corporate world, I was a “start-up/turn-around “specialist”. (Start new divisions for big companies…save the smaller ones from financial failure.) Also was heavily vested in IRL racing for a few years (team owner).

Last 15+ years I am self employed. Specialized security/personal protection consulting to confidential clients…start up companies of my own, sell antiques & fine art I collect, and wander around parking lots looking for pennies…you know…the usual stuff…:)

:love:

[Ashlee]

I am a firefighter/emt and work at a hardware store..... I guess not very fem jobs but I do love them

Me too except substitute the hardware store part for the military. A fire house is very close quarters so doing something femme (like shaving full time) would warrant attention I don't need. There's been several threads about this over the years I've been on and I've never answered until now.

[Dawna Ellen Bays]

Not me, I work with bookkeeping and some IT...

[Virgin1A]

I agree with two of Briana's points. I'm new here but I have already been impressed by the generally high level of literacy compared to most of the other fora that I have sampled (on a whole range of subjects). Second, I have also often wondered if we get to access more areas of our brain - not necessarily through any superior intellect but maybe by remaining open to a wider range of possibilities.

[Karen 812]

Im an certified airplane mechanic, and licensed private investigator. I am looking for a job I can work en femme.

[Briana90802]

Im an certified airplane mechanic, and licensed private investigator. I am looking for a job I can work en femme.

It would seem that safest career in the cding profession would be a clerk at a cd/Tg shop. Check out janetscloset. Better yet probably open one of your own and I'll work for you.

[Briana90802]

Something else I've noticed about this thread in particular is the fact that people that I've never seen post before are speaking up. That's so great. Sometimes I think that there are only a few people here that actually participate in discussions and I very happy that everyone's involved in this. Kudos to everyone. :)

[naye]

Hi, I am an engineer and now I am working in management for mining and chemical enterprise, I am also a Licensed Commercial Pilot with multiengine and instruments ratings, but unfortunately now I am not flying.

[Lori Lee]

Am I the only Architect here? Also was a paid on call firefighter for about 10 yrs.

[Jane G]

I'm an Engineer by proffession. Away from work I am an Arty person, love drawing, love photography, love colour, love dance.

[Suzette Muguet de Mai]

Well Briana90802, congratulations to posting a topic that is receiving so many interesting replies and thought provoking in reading. Isn't it amazing to see how we all have a common interest and if we sit back and look past the crossdressing issue, we all are artistic and create despite our varied careers. Topics like this help us to understand who we are and maybe why we do crossdress, thank you for a very good topic, so simple yet complex.

[RADER]

Retired now; 40 years Carpenter Foreman. Built everything from Aircraft Hangers, Nursing homes
Assisted care centers, Retail stores, and homes. My last 5 years, I built round stairs, I loved it.
The young guys could not do the math; Any body remember Pie??? Now I have time to dress
A little more. Rader

[Avana]

Am I the only Architect here? Also was a paid on call firefighter for about 10 yrs.


I have a bachelor's of architecture...

but haven't been working in the field for some time. Found my design niche elsewhere!

[SusieK]

Software Engineer.

My comment on the thread would be that we see what we are looking for. For an artist, the arty replies grab your attention and seem to dominate, for the technical the technical jobs grab your attention and seem to be more common. Also, to some degree it's a leading question, so jobs that are not particularly arty are bent towards artiness, or the primary day job is dismissed quickly and a list of hobbies added to fit the profile.

Interesting question though, and for me the summary seems to be - it takes all sorts.

Susie.

[5150 Girl]

I do some odd jobs here and there where I can get them, but I'm also an Avon Lady.

[jazz]

Briana90802, I don't think it means that all cd's are artistic, although I've spent a lifetime as a musician. A lot I've noticed are engineers.

[Loni]

poor me i am just a heavy haul highway operational engineer.

buy the way to seamed nylons, would you happen to have some 7.62 X 45 brass laying around?? it is for a poor orphan rifle i have.

Loni

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[tamarav]

I am a hairstylist, actually working on live humans every day. Must be some art involved in that.

[Debb]

Professional dinosaur (mainframe programmer).

Oh, and my artistic tendency? Landscape photography.

[RachelF]

I have a BS in Information Technology. I am amazed how many IT related workers we have in this community ...

Rachelf

[bridgetta]

Artist

[S. Lisa Smith]

I only saw one other lawyer. I have a general practice so I do a little bit of everything. I'm doing more estate work and criminal defense than anything else...my art is surfing-dancing with Mother Ocean.

[JenniferR771]

Self-employed in the lawn fertilizing/weed killing business. However retired in 2009.

[hhdave]

Electrical engineer by degree, but I mostly do software and digital hardware engineering. I guess I consider myself more artistic than average engineers; I have some sense of style and color.

[jacky83]

I've noticed a surprising number of us in the computer field. I wound up doing social work though.

[Jennifer Freeman]

I'm new to this Forum.
In my opinion, as a retired 75 year old, in looking at people's job situation, one should also consider the age group and the job opportunities available when the individuals were choosing (or being given) a job.
To me it appears that most CD's have selected (when they were allowed to select) a job which allowed some self-expression and advancement to the fullest of their ability.
I'm of course retired - for many years - but I began with a BSc and went into the construction industry, then took a Diploma in Management, and later took a Diploma in Education and became a lecturer.
All this indicates is a deep curiosity and need to know - which many CD's exhibit and which I think is the common thread.
I'm open to your comments!
Jennifer Freeman

[jfem]

I work in law enforcement.

[Jorja]

Am I the only Architect here? Also was a paid on call firefighter for about 10 yrs.

No my dear, you are not all alone :D. I would have posted earlier but I am involved in a very big account right now and have not had the time to post much lately. I own an Architectural Design and Construction company.
As for art I am a woodturner doing mostly segmented turning, hollow forms, bowls and platters.

[Schatten Lupus]

I don't have a "day job" per say, but I delivery newspapers. The boyfriend of one of my close friends describes as "the vampire shift."

[sophiam]

Electrical Engineer.

[Joni T]

I'm an aircraft machinist. Not exactly artsey----perfectionism. If I foul up, things fall out of the sky.
Joni

[Jorja]

I'm an aircraft machinist. Not exactly artsey----perfectionism. If I foul up, things fall out of the sky.
Joni

Don't foul up!!!

[erickka]

I'm a Johnson/Evinrude/Mercury outboard and Mercruiser sterndrive and inboard certified master technician. The only "art" that comes with this is having to learn to run their respective computer diagnostic programs, and being able to keep up with the constant change of them.

[KimberlyR]

With a background in computer networking and an education degree, I am currently working as a CIO at a community college.

[Emily Ann Brown]

Architect, and artist.


Em

[Jennifer in CO]

Real Estate Appraiser for 20 years but prior to that was a commercial artist for 15...and don't ask how the heck you get from the first to the latter...I don't know either...it just kinda happened.

Jenn

[Caprica]

I'm an beginning engineer. I specialise in biometrics which I guess helps a little bit with my crossdressing hobby, because I have some knowledge about how people perceive each other.

[steftoday]

IT Manager, but I'm also an artist. Both logical and creative; go figure.
Between worlds... ;)

[Kelly DeWinter]

I own an online auction site, and in my spare time, i'm a photographer and mixed media artist. The worst part of this combination, is that i get about 4.5 to 5 hours of sleep a night.


I am as far from "creative" as one can be. Warehouseman ,mostly. Right now a "laborer" is the job title. A 2 time College drop out. I used up most of my time trying to prove I was a man. Joined the Army out of high school.

I'm not sure i understand


You are 26....just beginning! I was 37 when I started dental School. Next time you go to college....do the work...what have you go to loose?

PS I know I'm gonna catch H..l for this....THERE ARE NO FAILURES...ONLY QUITTERS!

great advice!

[NathalieX66]

Designer in the sports/fashion industry....no, I don't work for UnderArmour, I hate that company grudgingly so. But i do everything they do, and I'm happy where I'm at.

[Jamie48]

Hi, I am a Graphic Designer. Have always been the artistic type.

[Amymonroe]

i'm in the military, nothing artistic their.

[Stephanie59]

I am a Senior Pharmacist Consultant