Curiosity.....we know what it did

[Jay-ell]

Doctors, dentists and nurses....all we need now is a chiropractor and chiropodist and we are set

At least you didn't say Proctologist

[Greenleaves]

I get that done via the post

[veggiechicken]

I'd like to see a Vet....................................

[Greenleaves]

Is there a Siegfried Farnon in the house? VC has found a hens tooth

[Jay-ell]

I'd like to see a Vet....................................

Need more Verm X ?

[ESBkevin]

Blimey, there are some interesting souls here after all!

I'd love to have a pint and here all the stories that go with thoses careers.

I'm not that interesting, Parents had a commercial small holding so the growing years were working for them or a neighbour picking tomatos, lettuce, runner beans, peppers etc.

After a dissapointing exam year of 1976 (it was hot then too) I fell into accountancy and was persuaded it was a good profession to have, jury's still out. I've done professional offices, commerce and public sector over the years.

At the same time I've been a guitarist/singer in a number of bands.

I ended up owning a large sound and light system so got to produce live concerts of crowds up to about 600 back when that kind of thing was still a bit of a novelty.

Always been full time in the office though.

[veggiechicken]

After a dissapointing exam year of 1976 (it was hot then too) I fell into accountancy and was persuaded it was a good profession to have, jury's still out. I've done professional offices, commerce and public sector over the years.
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I was out on a "job" with an accountant, driving along through the sunshiny Welsh mountains, and he was just sitting there lost in his own little world, staring at something.

Suddenly, he said "Can you see the spider on your windscreen? His life is more interesting than being an Accountant!"

I used to tease him after that "How's your day been? Better or worse than being a spider?"

Sorry, Kevin, nothing personal but the word "Accountant" makes me think of spiders.

[Jay-ell]

I was out on a "job" with an accountant, driving along through the sunshiny Welsh mountains, and he was just sitting there lost in his own little world, staring at something.

Suddenly, he said "Can you see the spider on your windscreen? His life is more interesting than being an Accountant!"

I used to tease him after that "How's your day been? Better or worse than being a spider?"

Sorry, Kevin, nothing personal but the word "Accountant" makes me think of spiders.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrsB1RfksEA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg0l8bn5UuM

[Jay-ell]

Blimey, there are some interesting souls here after all!

I'd love to have a pint and here all the stories that go with thoses careers.

I'm not that interesting, Parents had a commercial small holding so the growing years were working for them or a neighbour picking tomatos, lettuce, runner beans, peppers etc.

After a dissapointing exam year of 1976 (it was hot then too) I fell into accountancy and was persuaded it was a good profession to have, jury's still out. I've done professional offices, commerce and public sector over the years.

At the same time I've been a guitarist/singer in a number of bands.

I ended up owning a large sound and light system so got to produce live concerts of crowds up to about 600 back when that kind of thing was still a bit of a novelty.

Always been full time in the office though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lsZiRRKpvQ

[Nicos]

I think I'm a tad boring compared to some of you!

From the age of 12 -15 I spent every spare moment helping out/slave labouring for a horse dealer.
We used to go to auctions and she'd buy unbacked ponies and muggins here learned how to slowly bring them on and teach them the basics ready to be sold on.
In my teens I worked part time in a fruit and veg shop during school holidays to be able to save up and buy my first pony.
I trained as a physio, then an acupuncturist, and a tai chi instructor which I used in my physio business.
I then fancied learning more equine 'stuff' so took my BHSAI (riding instructor) exams over several years whilst still working as a physio.
We always had between 1 and 3allotments so , with also having 2children I had very little spare time.

At the tender age of 50 when our children had finished uni my OH and I decided to pack in the rat race we'd got whisked up into and move over here.
So , here I run 2 holiday gites and have a small business making decorations as well as trying to be as self sufficient with fruit and veg as possible.
We also do our own home renovations (out of tourist season)with guidance from a professional builder -we're now about 1/2 way through a complete renovation.
I also run a seed and plant exchange twice a year for the local community.

[JanieB]

Right, here we go.

Fruit picking - we had a huge garden when I was growing up so we had permission to pick and sell the excess produce to the local green grocer.

Doctor’s receptionist - for my dad when his was on holiday or ill. I also kept his patient records in order. I had a place at Guy’s Hospital to study medicine but got pregnant and married the father, hence the next job.

Farm worker for my husband’s family farm. I also took my accountancy qualifications during this time with the intention of doing his books when we got our own farm.

Newspaper receptionist. Took shorthand and typing.
Complaints department of a book club. Took more ‘A’ levels
Self employed confectioner (cakes)

Deputy management accountant and project coordinator for a large blue chip company who paid for a diploma in business and IT.

Self employed IT project management, which led to..

Assistant lecturer in IT for the armed forces which led to some secrit squirrel stuff. I’ve been security vetted twice in my life for this sort of thing.

Armed forces paid for my degree in IT and management.

Self employed database developer
Accountant

Semi retirement
DIY
Gardening
Local government

[Miss Mousetrousers]

My first job was on a Saturday in my teens when I was a room cleaner in a hotel, then I worked in Littlewoods selling nylon stockings where my wage was £1! When stretch ones came in I had to wear some because so many people kept bringing them back because they said they were too small! I left school to work as a trainee Biomedical Scientist where I went round various Pathology laboratory departments. I gained my qualification in Histology, and over the years worked my way up to become Head of Department. I retired in 2007 after completing nearly 42 years continual service. I am researching the local history of Thurnham near Lancaster, and have written a booklet updating the history of Cockersand Abbey which is about 2 miles from my home. It is an old cottage about 300 years old if not older, and we have a large ornamental garden plus an acre of field, some of which is used for my veg beds etc and a large goose and hen pen. I also write poetry, collect various antiques, and adore my cats.

[mrswadders]

During my working life I've different jobs.....
Admin clerk in the local council
Bailiffs clerk at the county court
Finance clerk for big international company
Full-time mum!
Laboratory assistant at the hospital
Chemistry technician at college
And now I'm semi-retired I'm a cleaner!

[rary]

Blimey, there are some interesting souls here after all!

I'd love to have a pint and here all the stories that go with thoses careers

I was a labourer

[Greenleaves]

Does that mean you only do part of it MrsW?