seriously... WHAT DO YOU DO?
By ruthinian
@ruthinian (2309)
United States
April 30, 2008 6:05pm CST
I am not really a nosey person. But being here in myLot for over 2 months now, I am surprised and amazed by the different kind of people I met here. Most are nice and no-non-sense kind of people who are really doing a great job in different discussions.
I hope my question... what do you do?... won't give a negative impact to some because I asked one person that question before and he got offended. He told me that I am after his money. I was surprised because what I really meant by that was... to know what he does for a living. Or maybe it's a negative thing in his culture.
Anyway, I just wanted to know what your work/job/profession... if you love what you do or not... if you have plans of changing it... or if you really want to talk about it.
I am a teacher by profession but now I am a homemaker. I taught for 12 years and when I found the love of my life... I quit my job migrated here in the US and become a housewife. I am looking forward to work again soon maybe in the same environment but not necessarily teaching again.
What about you?
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6 responses
@zpanmei (60)
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1 May 08
hi!
its good that you are trying to know more about those people with whom we are discussing our opinions daily!
well i am just a student from india learning software engineering. and i am looking for a way to earn some extra pocket money here!
but i guess i am getting more than that in here! i am meeting more interesting and intelligent people around here from all over the world!
and am still trying to make new friends in here!
@ruthinian (2309)
• United States
6 May 08
Well, I guess I need to reach out with everyone here and to be able to do that, I need to know them more. A lot of people here are faceless but they have great ideas, big hearts and opinions and I want to know them. You are a good student and a responsible one, I hope that in time you will be able to have a real career that will make you happy and compensated.
@positiveminded1977 (7072)
• India
1 May 08
Hi ruthinian, I am surprised the guy thought you were after his money. What rubbish! You should have told him you have enough of your own. Well, it takes all types to make a world. :)
As for me, I too was a teacher. I taught college for six years. Then I got sick of it and quit. It wasn't my cup of tea at all. The love of my life is writing, and I hope to make a living writing. Right now, I am at home trying to make a fortune freelancing. So far, it is not bad, I just love it.
Hmm, regarding the "love of my life," that is, "a man," I am afraid I have never been lucky with men, and now no longer interested in them. My aim in life is to make money, adopt kids, keep pets, have a large garden full of flowers and fruits and vegetable, write a lot, and enjoy life.
Any regrets? None at all!! My cup overflows, and I consider myself to be the happiest person on earth.
Cheers and thanks for this lovely discussion.
@ruthinian (2309)
• United States
6 May 08
I am happy for you, you are indeed a positive-minded person and you see life in a positive way. I admire your enthusiasm with life. I love writers because I believe I am a writer too... a frustrated writer.
But I am not making a living out of it. I just love writing and in fact it was my first love, I almost married my first love if I had not met my hubby.
But I am not making a living out of it. I just love writing and in fact it was my first love, I almost married my first love if I had not met my hubby.
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
1 May 08
For me it is more of a question of what do I not do? LOL I work, go to school, take care of my kiddo (who I am also a chauffeur for), clean the house, take care of hubby (lord knows he needs it), and entertain the world 
@ruthinian (2309)
• United States
6 May 08
That is a great job! It's hard to be a wife, I should know. Good job.
@clowdine (1402)
• Philippines
1 May 08
What a shame if that casual question was mistaken by someone for a malice. It was funny. He should have not answered instead rather than accusing you of trying to rip him off or something. Anyway, as for your question, I am now a housewife and I gave up any ambition I had when I was younger. I also think having worked for seven years as a tutor, classroom teacher, a cashier for an appliance store, a call center agent, a product trainer was a full packed experience for me already. I am decided to be a fulltime housewife and stay home for good, make money online, and leave bread winning to my husband just like before. @ruthinian (2309)
• United States
6 May 08
Well, you have done a lot and choosing to be a full-time housewife is not just a wonderful job but a noble profession. It's hard work with no vacation leave, retirement and you cannot, under any circumstances... resign.
@sisterjinx (1135)
• United States
30 Apr 08
Well I don't take offense to it. You are just trying to get to know your fellow mylotians. lol
I myself have been disabled for 11 years now. Prior to that I was an office manager. But this has allowed me to be a stay at home mom and homeschool my kids. So in reality I have many jobs or roles that I play.
I try to suppliment the very small disability income that I get by doing things online.
I am also a writer. I am working on a poetry book and will hopefully have it published within the next couple of months. My next project will be compiling a book of short stories.
I write articles online and I have had several of my poems published with poetry.com and also in some local publications.
@ruthinian (2309)
• United States
6 May 08
Wow, You are writer. I admire writers because I believe I am a writer too... a frustrated writer.. I admire your enthusiasm. Despite your disability, you were able to make yourself useful and productive and a it is a good attitude.
. I admire your enthusiasm. Despite your disability, you were able to make yourself useful and productive and a it is a good attitude. @frostmourne (62)
• China
1 May 08
I'm only 20 years old and I have...not planned what to do in my life……
@ruthinian (2309)
• United States
6 May 08
Well, you have all the time in the world to decide on that, just stay in school for now.
