What do *you* do?

[Dean C]

What's your profession :)? If you're a student (bum ;)) don't bother replying. Wait until you do some real work :)

[no mods]

Yay for Bums.

[nexialys]

no mods always reply... even when it is indicated to not do so.. lol
(if you'd ask "what you do as a woman?", he would answer anyway...)

ok, i'm a web-architect... a WAHD one.. lol

[Chris M]

I'm an ex-Bum :D

And now I do virtually nothing except boring security work :/

Chris

[towermatt]

I am the senior internal trainer for Colorado's 3 largest bank. :D

[Dan]

I'm a bum!

[Calash]

Hardware/Software support for labratory computers.

[Kirk Y]

Bums of the board unite! :D

But I also do clerical work in the governors office..

PS. I'm not sure what you got your degree in Dean, but I'd say being a student is "real" work. :)

[smacklan]

I work for the guvment ;)

[Dean C]

Bums of the board unite! :D

But I also do clerical work in the governors office..

PS. I'm not sure what you got your degree in Dean, but I'd say being a student is "real" work. :)

Can't a man making a sweeping generalization these days without a pedant coming along ;)

[nexialys]

...lol... now Kirk is pedant... woo...

i have to write this one somewhere

[Paul M]

Programmer .....

[MRGTB]

Programmer .....


I always had you pinned as working for Virgin Media, seeing as you run a cable forum based around there ISP service

[tipoboy]

wall and floor tiling specialist:)

i stick tiles on walls and floors and grout them, then charge loads of money for their trouble lol

[Kirk Y]

Can't a man making a sweeping generalization these days without a pedant coming along ;)
Nope. :)

[Paul M]

I always had you pinned as working for Virgin Media, seeing as you run a cable forum based around there ISP service

I've never worked for VM, or ntl, or their predecessors. :cool:

[G0F0RBR0KE]

Bum
Bum
Bum =]

[cloyal]

Robotics

[unenergizer]

web design, but i guess im a bum... going for computer networking and trouble shooting technology.. ive already got my A+ certification but web designing pays more than our local geek squad :D

im shooting for my bachelors and trying to keep a 4.0 gpa... that has proven to be harder than web design ;)

[Atakan KOC]

I do programming & web design.

[Limebean]

I work as a live sound engineer and bass tech. Not as glam as it is made out to be!

[MRGTB]

I've never worked for VM, or ntl, or their predecessors. :cool:

OK

I only said it because "I" did used to work for Virgin Media as a cable engineer installer. And I once asked about your site from a lad I was working with in general chit chat, and he said it was ran by a person who also worked for VM.

Thats why I said I had you pinned as working for VM

[deezelpope]

<i>*Domestic Goddess*</i>

[Guest190829]

Full Time Bum (Computer Science Student), Part Time Bum (Programmer). :D

[Brad]

I work with paper and keyboards. It's really exciting stuff. ;p

[Chris M]

Now Brad, rizzla doesn't count as working with paper :D

Chris

[dismas]

I walk around in a bunny suit all night moving wafers with chips in them from one place to another.

i.e. I make the chips that run your video game system (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii), cell phone, printer, router, etc. etc.

[Dean C]

*Domestic Goddess*

Can you do my ironing for me? I keep ironing creases into my t-shirts :(

[Nutz]

Computer stuff ;(

[deezelpope]

Can you do my ironing for me? I keep ironing creases into my t-shirts :(
You iron your t-shirts???:eek::erm:

You know, if you take your clothes out of the dryer immediately when it stops, you really shouldn't need to iron, with the exception of dress shirts, of course.

[towermatt]

Took my wife 10 years to teach me that.

[Dean C]

You iron your t-shirts???:eek::erm:

You know, if you take your clothes out of the dryer immediately when it stops, you really shouldn't need to iron, with the exception of dress shirts, of course.

This is outrageous. Why has no-one informed me of this until now. Looking for a husband by any chance?

[deezelpope]

Took my wife 10 years to teach me that.
LOL!!! That's funny.:D
This is outrageous. Why has no-one informed me of this until now. Looking for a husband by any chance?
OMG, wow! Gosh, I'm sorry...I thought it was common knowledge.

Awww, aren't you sweet?:) Sorry again, Dean, but I've already got one.;)

BUT, if you have any questions pertaining to cleaning, feel free to ask me anything, anytime.:D

[Dean C]

LOL!!! That's funny.:D

OMG, wow! Gosh, I'm sorry...I thought it was common knowledge.

Awww, aren't you sweet?:) Sorry again, Dean, but I've already got one.;)

BUT, if you have any questions pertaining to cleaning, feel free to ask me anything, anytime.:D

There's too many of these "modern", "working" women about these days. People like myself, are missing out on important life facts, that could save us having to iron our tee-shirts! Why can't I find myself a nice woman, who wants to iron my clothes, do the dishes, cook my food, and raise my future children :( Instead, they're all out their working!

[deezelpope]

There's too many of these "modern", "working" women about these days. People like myself, are missing out on important life facts, that could save us having to iron our tee-shirts! Why can't I find myself a nice woman, who wants to iron my clothes, do the dishes, cook my food, and raise my future children :( Instead, they're all out their working!
Not all of them, Dean...just gotta keep looking.

Heh, I used to be one of those, until I got hurt on-the-job and had to quit. My hubby liked having me home so much, he insisted it be permanent...now taking care of him and the house is my job, and I like it that way. It was SO hard trying to work AND keep the house clean. Not to mention how costly it got eating out all the time. My husband did the math...we save $300 a WEEK just by my doing all the cooking at home. Being frugal, and shopping for bargains helps a lot! I spend about $100 a week on groceries.

BUT, for most couples, it's not financially feasible for only one partner to be the sole breadwinner, not in this day and age.

[EnIgMa1234]

I'm a bum :(

[smacklan]

BUT, for most couples, it's not financially feasible for only one partner to be the sole breadwinner, not in this day and age.
I have to disagree with this statement, somewhat ;) I think it is entirely feasible for anyone who wishes to get their priorities straight. 8 years ago my wife and I decided that we didn't have children for someone else to raise them so we sold the house it took both of us working to pay for, bought a smaller house in the city and my wife quit her job as a dental hygenist (of which she was making alot more than me and I was still paying her college tuition bills). I did not make alot of money...less than $30K a year gross. We never wanted for anything, had more children and learned to love our little house. As time passed, I began making more money and we were able to move, earlier this year, into a new home that was bigger and nicer than the one we sold 8 years ago. My children are happy, well rounded and homeschooled. They both were reading, writing and doing math on a 2nd grade level by the time they were 6. My wife is happier than she ever was working outside the home. She manages our house better than I ever could and I trust her to take care of those things as she trusts me to support us financially. My point is, it is entirely possible to live as most of society did from the beginning of our nation until just a generation or so back. It comes down to what is important to you and are you willing to put your own selfish wants second and not let "society" dictate how you should live your life? Now, for those that are single parents, the situation changes dramatically, so the above is nearly impossible.

[deezelpope]

I have to disagree with this statement, somewhat ;) I think it is entirely feasible for anyone who wishes to get their prorities straight. 8 years ago my wife and I decided that we didn't have children for someone else to raise them so we sold the house it took both of us working to pay for, bought a smaller house in the city and my wife quit her job as a dental hygenist (of which she was making alot more than me and I was still paying her college tuition bills). I did not make alot of money...less than $30K a year gross. We never wanted for anything, had more children and learned to love our little house. As time passed, I began making more money and we were able to move, earlier this year, into a new home that was bigger and nicer than the one we sold 8 years ago. My children are happy, well rounded and homeschooled. They both were reading, writing and doing math on a 2nd grade level by the time they were 6. My wife is happier than she ever was working outside the home. She manages our house better than I ever could and I trust her to take care of those things as she trusts me to support us financially. My point is, it is entirely possible to live as most of society did from the beginning of our nation until just a generation or so back. It comes down to what is important to you and are you willing to put your own selfish wants second and not let "society" dictate how you should live your life? Now, for those that are single parents, the situation changes dramatically, so the above is nearly impossible.
Ok, maybe I should've said it better...most couples don't think it's feasible. I'm totally with you, Smacklan! I love being a housewife, and my husband loves that I am...he doesn't lift a finger when he's home, and because he is sole breadwinner, he shouldn't have to...I don't want him to.

I totally agree with you about the child-raising, too. Besides, as costly as daycare is, it doesn't pay to work anyhow.

[towermatt]

I agree with deeze a bit, it is quite hard. For my part, I was a single Dad with full custody of three kids so they had to go to daycare. Once I met my wife--she was able to stay home with them but started working when they grew enough to take care of themselves.

That first 3 years is so crucial in a childs development, I really wish I could have been there.

My daughter wanted to stay home and raise her baby (she's 18) and the only way they could do it where we live (40 miles from Aspen in Colorado) was for him to join the service. And he wanted to anyway so it worked out well.

I believe it can be done if it matters but if you are a single parent, its impossible.

[Chris M]

he doesn't lift a finger when he's home, and because he is sole breadwinner, he shouldn't have to...I don't want him to.
Personally, I wouldn't be happy with that... While some aspects of home-life I know I'm not the best at, living with someone means that you share responsibilities... I certainly couldn't sit back and let my future wife do all the cooking, cleaning and washing etc without feeling guilty - I'd have to at least help out with the cleaning by hoovering and tidying up, mowing the lawn etc... Not so much cooking, I don't trust half of what I cook, the other half is burnt so I know it's "cooked" :p

Chris

[Dean C]

I certainly couldn't sit back and let my future wife do all the cooking, cleaning and washing etc without feeling guilty
Chris

I could :D

[deezelpope]

Personally, I wouldn't be happy with that... While some aspects of home-life I know I'm not the best at, living with someone means that you share responsibilities... I certainly couldn't sit back and let my future wife do all the cooking, cleaning and washing etc without feeling guilty - I'd have to at least help out with the cleaning by hoovering and tidying up, mowing the lawn etc... Not so much cooking, I don't trust half of what I cook, the other half is burnt so I know it's "cooked" :p

Chris
But we do share responsibilities...he works his ass off at his day-job (9-12 hours a day, 6 days a week) to make money for us, plus the bills are his responsibility. He does take the trash out for me on occasion, but only if I need him to.

This is just my opinion, but if you were in our situation, there would be nothing for you to feel guilty about. In fact, I feel guilty a lot of the time because I'm not bringing any money into our home.

[Brad]

I have to disagree with this statement, somewhat ;) I think it is entirely feasible for anyone who wishes to get their priorities straight. 8 years ago my wife and I decided that we didn't have children for someone else to raise them so we sold the house it took both of us working to pay for, bought a smaller house in the city and my wife quit her job as a dental hygenist (of which she was making alot more than me and I was still paying her college tuition bills). I did not make alot of money...less than $30K a year gross. We never wanted for anything, had more children and learned to love our little house. As time passed, I began making more money and we were able to move, earlier this year, into a new home that was bigger and nicer than the one we sold 8 years ago. My children are happy, well rounded and homeschooled. They both were reading, writing and doing math on a 2nd grade level by the time they were 6. My wife is happier than she ever was working outside the home. She manages our house better than I ever could and I trust her to take care of those things as she trusts me to support us financially. My point is, it is entirely possible to live as most of society did from the beginning of our nation until just a generation or so back. It comes down to what is important to you and are you willing to put your own selfish wants second and not let "society" dictate how you should live your life? Now, for those that are single parents, the situation changes dramatically, so the above is nearly impossible.
I'll have to disagree on the last part to some extent. ;)

My dad was a single parent from the time I was 6 until today. He raised me and my brother while also holding a full-time (12 hour+) job at a power plant. He also took a major cut in pay (he used to travel and work in nuclear plants, when mom moved out that was no longer possible so he took a job at a semi-local coal plant (the largest one on the east coast)).

He was able to do this because unlike most people these days my dad's side of the family all live within a square mile of each other. In other words my grand parents, great grandparents, and uncle spent just as much time raising us as he did.

It was hard on all of us of course. ;) For 10 years I had to wake up at 4am every morning when dad left for work so I could be dropped off at my grandparents house where I always had a home cooked breakfast waiting on me. In the afternoon I was also there from 4pm til around 6pm or 7pm depending on how late dad had to work. I spent most of my summer vacations there as well.

My point is these days people seem to move away from their extended family...and that's a bad thing imho. We were a lucky bunch though.... Compared to most of my friends I have "young" grandparents (I have friends with parents that are older than my grandparents! But then again I'm the oldest child in my family). My dad has also worked the same job since he left high school, so he's had plenty of time to work himself up to "good pay".

This is why I throw things at the TV when I see "dead beat dad" commercials. They should really change that to "dead beat parent" or something....:p

[deezelpope]

<i>Dear, dear Brad...I dumped The Child Support Agency in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on their asses because they treated my kids' fathers so poorly! When I told them I wanted to drop both support orders, they tried to tell me I couldn't do that. Wanna bet?! My kids' dads are GOOD fathers, and deserve to be treated with respect. Major kudos to your dad!!</i>

[smacklan]

Thats good stuff Brad and your father and family are to be commended! I will agree that anything is possible if you make it a priority :)

[Brad]

Dear, dear Brad...I dumped The Child Support Agency in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on their asses because they treated my kids' fathers so poorly! When I told them I wanted to drop both support orders, they tried to tell me I couldn't do that. Wanna bet?! My kids' dads are GOOD fathers, and deserve to be treated with respect. Major kudos to your dad!!
My dad did the same thing for my mom around two years ago (she is still supposed to pay it because my brother is in college). I won't go into his reasons for waiting that long...eh let me put it this way; We needed the extra money and he felt like her paying for her kids foods was the right thing. However we're both old enough to take care of ourselves now, and she's raising her third child and money is tight (she was behind on support payments as well iirc).

I don't mean to paint her in bad light or anything, I love mom the same as dad and my step dad. :) We had some rough spots in our relationship over the years but that's every family right? :) These days I'm happy my parents split up when I was so young...I have a little sister and a very cool step dad as a result of it.

[davidw]

I am a bench tech / tech support for a computer consulting company (which is growing very very fast). My wife is a homemaker and homeschooler of two children. How she does it, I'll never know (and I won't question it either).