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I make copies of Birth certificates for people too stupid to get them 4 weeks before they absoluted positively needed to have them overnight.
I also make copies of Death certificates.

I occassionally get told I'm an angel, a miracle worker, a wonder(ful person), or 'a dear'.

I occassionally get called names by people who can't get what they want.

I've been offered tips, had countless lil' old ladies bless me, and once I even got KrispyKreme donuts, all for doing my job as best I can.

As of this past paycheck, I've made $11,000 this year. I've paid nearly $3000 in taxes. I might get back $900.
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As of last week, I'm now a medical research associate for NFO Migliara/Kaplan, and a part-time employee at High Grounds, a new espresso shop run by the family of a very good friend of mine. And a part time percussion teacher as well.
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Zaia wrote:As of last week, I'm now a medical research associate for NFO Migliara/Kaplan, and a part-time employee at High Grounds, a new espresso shop run by the family of a very good friend of mine. And a part time percussion teacher as well.
That's varied. :)
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RogueIce wrote:
Zaia wrote:<snippity self>
That's varied. :)
Why thank you. Just call me Ms. Renaissance. :mrgreen:
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Zaia wrote:Why thank you. Just call me Ms. Renaissance. :mrgreen:
*copies into Notepad*

No way I'm taking the time to memorize Renaissance. :)
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Zaia wrote:As of last week, I'm now a medical research associate for NFO Migliara/Kaplan, and a part-time employee at High Grounds, a new espresso shop run by the family of a very good friend of mine. And a part time percussion teacher as well.
Wow, I remember you saying you were just about through with your school over the field trip thingy (not that I blame you). Never did hear anything else about it, so I guess you gave them the finger then. Good for you.

What kind of medical research? Animals, kids, sleep disorders, hmmmm, sex?
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I work at a Six Flags, where I run cash registers inside the gift shops, selling overpriced souvenirs.
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Andrew J. wrote:I work at a Six Flags, where I run cash registers inside the gift shops, selling overpriced souvenirs.
You are a part of the evil conspiracy then! Burn, heretic!

As for me... I'm just another useless, worthless university student who evidently can only think with his organ, not his brain.
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High School student. Ahh, how fun it is to have no real responsibilites, or taxes.

Making anyone feel old? :twisted:
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Currently unemployed, but I've got an interview at the school district this week to sign on for a substitute teaching job until I go to grad school. I'd say writer, but I haven't actually gotten paid for that yet.
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RedImperator wrote:Currently unemployed, but I've got an interview at the school district this week to sign on for a substitute teaching job until I go to grad school. I'd say writer, but I haven't actually gotten paid for that yet.
Heh, if you had said writer I would have posed the obvious follow-up question: "Oh a writer... so, seriously, how do you make money?" :D
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Jadeite wrote:High School student. Ahh, how fun it is to have no real responsibilites, or taxes.

Making anyone feel old? :twisted:
It makes me want to find you and beat you raw with a leather belt. :evil:
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Gil Hamilton wrote:
Jadeite wrote:High School student. Ahh, how fun it is to have no real responsibilites, or taxes.

Making anyone feel old? :twisted:
It makes me want to find you and beat you raw with a leather belt. :evil:
Careful. He just might enjoy that.
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I work 40 hours a week in a greenhouse which is way too hot inside. There are some fun things though, like the times I get to use deadly chemicals without proper protective gear because it is too hot to wear it :(
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Gil Hamilton wrote:"Oh a writer... so, seriously, how do you make money?" :D
It's kinda like whoring without the drugs and fucking. Well, without the fucking, anyway.
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Im a staff nurse working as a home health care provider(im on the evening shift).

It can be rough sometimes but its very rewarding :).
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Have been unemployed since October 26th of last year. Used to have a technical support job. Ive had a few temps jobs since March, some technical support, some odd jobs.

Past careers included working at Circuit City, Landfill Gas Technician, and working at an amusement park.
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RedImperator wrote:Currently unemployed, but I've got an interview at the school district this week to sign on for a substitute teaching job until I go to grad school. I'd say writer, but I haven't actually gotten paid for that yet.
I fear for your students. :D
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I am stressed out beyond belief...
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Most of you know what I do. For those of you who don't, you've no need to know. 8)
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Mr Bean wrote:I am a United States Sailor
hhmm..A sailor eh?

Rum, Sodomy and the lash..they abolished the lash.

You can stand up and take it like a man or bend over and take it like a sailor.

*Village people* In the navy, you can sail the seven seas, in the navy, you can take it in the rear, in the navy, in the navy*Village People*

*sighg* that was fun.. :P
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I'm Batman. You know what I do for a living. :P

PC tech support for an IT company. I guess were they honest and called the job 'Fall Guy' nobody would apply...

Oh, and Jadeite, you're now on the List. I hope it was worth it :twisted:
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jegs2 wrote:Most of you know what I do. For those of you who don't, you've no need to know. 8)
Why do people insist on talking like this? Does it make you feel big. If you were not gonna tell us why you say anything.

As for me i work in a law office and will be attending college in september.
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I'm cheif cook and bottle washer. Which to you youngin's out there means I do just about everything. Receptionist, accounting, shipping, receiving, minor sales and repairs, all for a company that sells and repairs computer equipment (pcs, AS/400, printers, controllers, etc.), does cabling, networking and the like.
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You've heard of "Prison Bitch"? Well I kind of do the same thing but at a hosptial for slightly better pay. :?
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