What is your job?

Philippines
February 4, 2009 8:52am CST
Aside from mylotting, and clicking ptcs, what is your job? I am a bum right now, I am a nurse, unfortunately, the hospital where i was working closed down due to financial difficulties. Do you realized the number of nurses now here in my country? My guess is the supply is more than 5x the demand. Too bad parents are still encouraging their children to take up nursing. Am glad glad that I will be interviewed on friday. Hope I'll be given another chance to work. My body is aching for not working, I would rather work than do nothing, it makes me sick. What is your job now? what do you exactly do?
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
4 Feb 09
I work at a book store - as a cashier (and I sometimes stock & do other things, too). It's with my school's work-study program. I wouldn't really even call it a job, except for that it pays me. I don't make very much & I work part-time, mostly after school and sometimes between classes. I like doing it though, because it definitely keeps me busy (I hate being lazy!) I don't like it because it's not an internship (which i want) & doesn't really give me any relevant experience in the workforce. :[
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Oh I would be happy to get a part time job as yours, I dont really mind because right now, I need money. Am getting married soon. If you dont call it a job, then maybe, you think its a hobby and you are getting your reward(payments). lol. I want to keep myself busy also. I don't exactly know what you want to be in the future.Anyway, I wish all the best of luck for your future.
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Am a June bride! Wow! You will be a big time lawyer.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
5 Feb 09
a lawyer. ;) so as you can imagine, i'd rather be a secretary somewhere or something a little more relevant to my major (pre-law), but in this economy, i suppose, a job is a job! when are you getting married?
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• Philippines
4 Feb 09
Well, were the same, i have no formal job, i work part time as a dog breeder and seller, i do freelance graphics designing jobs with my husband, and I am a nurse as well. Today, i called about 30 plus hospital, and got a no vacancy response as always. almost all the hospitals here in manila philippines dont have vacancies. True, finding work here as a nurse is really hard.
• Philippines
4 Feb 09
Very true, way below minimum wage. I guess some of the hospitals just found a weak spot. About dog breeding, yes, i do it for the love of it! Its fun! And congratulations on the poodle! Theyre really cute, especially if you give them the poodle hairstyle!
• Philippines
4 Feb 09
Actually, the poodle is older than our relationship. Before we became WE, he has a dog already. I wish we could mate it to same breed. The dog is pretty cute all white in color and one in a million though am not sure if my bf is still open to find a mate for his dog. We were looking for his mate last last year. How long is the life of a dog?
• Philippines
4 Feb 09
Wow! Dogbreeder? not bad. My bf has a medium male poodle. Even the topnotchers are having a hard time to find work in Manila. I guess some hospitals are trying to make money out of nurses before they hire them. Nurses are well abused nowadays, their salary is below minimum also.
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
5 Feb 09
[i]Hi janel, I have no job now but I was in the teaching field for 8 years! I started applying again since I realized that I can't be a homemaker for life!I can do it of course but not full time! Good luck in your career, there are so many jobs for nurses in the US![/i]
• United States
6 Feb 09
[i]Hi janel, I am not very patient honestly, but I love kids, teens and love to impart my knowledge to them! LOL! Stress for me before wasn't because of the kids but with head or co-teachers but when I move another school, I was very happy reporting in my job everyday! It was a very great University! Surely, there are take home jobs but I used to finish everything at school so that I can relax at home! LOL! ENjoy![/i]
• Philippines
6 Feb 09
Hi! You are a teacher and it surely takes a lot of patience to be one. Some of the teachers here are getting white hair at their early age due to stress. Being a teacher means you have a take home job. You have answer sheets to bring and check at home. Teachers here are called hero because it is a very hard work. Hope you can start soon. Goodluck!
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@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
4 Feb 09
Wow..same here janelacson, I use to be a call center agent...but then they were badly affected by the economic recession that they have to let go some of their agents. I've been out of work for a month, now...I'm once again a call center agent. lol...but I haven't started yet, I'm still completing my requirements. Good luck on your interview!
• Philippines
4 Feb 09
I have thought of applying also as a call center agent but because I am also planning to work abroad, I need to stick in getting hospital experience. Oh! you surely, make a lot of money as a call center agent. Best of luck to your work also.
@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
4 Feb 09
Oh actually, one of my co-applicants said that their being strict on hiring nursing students/nurses now, because like, when you guys passed the exam...you guys resign from the job. lol. There are some call centers though that don't mind what course your in. Like the last one that I was with, they were pretty open to things like this...they were open at being a stepping stone.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Well, I do understand your plight. I am an instructor on First aid and Pro CPR courses. Most of those that take my course are nurses and caregivers since I can issue completion cards that are accepted abroad. I can see there are a lot of them who really wanted to go abroad. The thing is, the it is really hard to work abroad most especially in the United States. Well, the important thing is to never lose hope. If there is a will there is always a way.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
I have lost count already. With respect to nursing jobs, I do not see any problem. You are definitely right, there are a lot of opportunities and the thing is, it is not only in the United States. It also a demand in other countries like Canada and just recently in Japan. The most important thing is just to be alert and be able to seek the opportunities. Best to you and do keep in touch.
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Thanks for telling me that you are an Instructor. You maybe have trained thousands of nurses and caregivers already. A lot of them aims to work abroad, you know how down our economy is, aren't you? I always look forward that I will still get what I have been aiming. I hate pessimistic people just like yesterday, one filipina nurse from new york said that many nurses are out of job there. She is discouraging me. I said to her that maybe nurses are out of job only in her location. Because if you will just search online, there is still a very big demand of nurses abroad. I ended up telling her to make a research first. I don't like talking to people like her.
• China
5 Feb 09
There are many people hunting one position in china.I thought it is very easy for a foreigner to find a good job.Because of the bad salary, bad environment ,I changed my job 4 times since I graduated from school.To find a good job ,I learning english now,but it is so hard.I am 29 years old,maybe there are few chances for me .For living I working for my classmate now.It is so shame! But I have no choice! Goog luck to you ,to me!
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
I also work for a previous classmate when needed and its not that bad because I was treated with respect and paid well. Just keep on communicating in English you will surely excel as time goes by. You have a lot of chance to find a good job, just keep on trying. All the best for you!
• China
5 Feb 09
Thank you very much!
• Mauritius
5 Feb 09
Hi , wish you good luck in your interview ! Try to be good , so that they employ you. I am a student (Final college year) and tomorrow i am getting my results , then i'll try to apply for university . During holidays , i've constructed a website ( http://meven.ucoz.com )you may wanna check it and i also worked in a call centre . Now , just hoping to get good results...Wish me luck ...take care
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Hi! I know you are a business minded person, you cant post links here, they will ban you for doing that. You are just a beginner. You better read their terms first you are committing violations. Thanks for wishing me luck. I know your intention is good. There are ways to promote but not in the discussions area. Be careful!
• Brazil
5 Feb 09
Right now I am working as a secretary in a construction office. I am here most of the time alone in the office but sometimes there is lots to do. Documents to type and so on. And other times I have nothing to do so I get into mylot :-) I can´t say I like my job. Actually I don´t like it at all. It´s boring and has nothing to do with design that is my actual career. I don´t get sick when I don´t work. Actually is when I get better cause I am a night person and can follow my organism while when working I don´t sleep 5 hours a night and have to work during the day. Then start to get stressed and have stomach pain. This is bad.
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Why do you still stick in your job if you don't like it? Maybe you have a better future in designing because that is your interest. Are you working on it to meet what you really desire?
• India
5 Feb 09
i am student pursuing engineering in a private collage.i had been a student for 14 long years and for past 5 months i am a mylotter too.this is a great site ,i made lot of friends in this site.i am proud to be a mylotter.i had a great time here in mylot .it one of best earning i have ever done..happy myloting and have a good day..
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
I've been a student since I was 4 years old. In my calculation, I've been a student for 21 years. I enjoy being a student. How I wish I will be student forever. How I wish I will just get my allowance and don't have to work to earn. I am an 8th day old my lotter. Thanks for sharing what is keeping you busy. Cheers to my fellow my lotter!
• India
5 Feb 09
He don't get worries before an interview, it will lead to a poor interview, be confident...the company needs you that's why they have called you for interview...I work in an MNC, after doing MBA it's my second company in 3 years of over all work experience...all the best and make sure to share the good news of your job
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Thank you for the encouragement, I need it! Someone from here works in MNC also. Check it out you too might know each other. I will share the good news and that is for sure.
@dr_ankita (114)
• India
5 Feb 09
well im a doctor! but not working...busy wid my family!!
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Your family is very lucky to have a personal doctor. Thanks for taking time to answer my question.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
5 Feb 09
I am a housewife right now. I really want to work for the sake of being very bored at home. But I have no choices for the time being so all I can do is wait and create stuff to do as possible as I can in the house... I truely wish your interview will be successful on Friday! I really understand the feeling of doing nothing is so "fun"...
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
I will soon be like you a wife but definitely, I am not looking forward to be a full time wife. I want to have a career also out of my house. I have thought of studying cooking so that I can keep myself busy soon. Thanks for wishing me luck! Hope you enjoyed reading their posts here also. Its nice to know whats keeping you guys busy. See you around here. I love it here in My lot!
@nansheeca (215)
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
hi janelacson..well now i am a plain mother and housewife and do some rakets on the side. i help my sister in our small sari sari store and do some personal shopping when i have the finances. even if i don't have a permanent work in the office or wherever i still enjoy doing these things im doing since i get to be with my family most of the time and i am the own boss. good luck on your job hunting.
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Nansheeca, you seem very busy to be a mother and a wife, not to mention that you also help your sister. What matters most is you are enjoying with what you are doing now because I only enjoy when I am here in My lot.
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
I am still a student right now, but soon to graduate :D,nursing is kinda nice :D
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
You are about to graduate in high school or college? Its up to you if you would like to take up nursing but if you will ask me, I don't recommend it anymore.Goodluck! You are new here! Welcome and enjoy your stay here in My Lot! Cheers!
• United States
5 Feb 09
My 24 hour a day job is mother and wife, part time I blog,sew, write, mylot, I am very busy and hardly ever sleep.
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Wow! You are workaholic.lol. You need to take some vitamins. Remember your kids and husband need you. Happy Mylotting!
• India
5 Feb 09
Hi u can work in EDP in IT companY they are paying good salary so try out for EDP jobs....
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
I am sorry, what is the meaning of EDP?
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
5 Feb 09
After years of misery in the banking sector I left to become a mum and, although that has been the most rewarding job of my life, when my daughter started school I enrolled in a freelance journalism course. I graduated in 2007 and I am writing now, which has been my passion since childhood. I am making very little money but I am so much more satisfied with my work and being able to do it from home is a bonus!
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Congrats! YOu are a successful mom and a writer. I am not a good writer, though I have dreamed also of becoming a good writer during my secondary years in school. Unfortunately, I cant think of any idea at that time. In short, I did not succeed. Do you think am a good writer here in My lot? lol. Its really great to work at your own convenience where no one is looking at you.
@zwitdh (47)
• Malaysia
5 Feb 09
I was a student, but then drop out since i can not manage my time well, my family not that ric, so i have to earn myself while studying. For me its hard, since i decided to move to another country which is higher livng cost, it was my mistake bcoz i didint make deep consideration or any risks that i would face in new places. Well, nowadays i improve myself, try to be amateur writer also mylotting in my spare time. But sure i keep looking for new chance bcoz i want to settle down soon.
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
Hi! Hope you get your dream come through after moving to another country. You now work as amateur writer? Keep visiting my lot this is a highly recommended site. I don't mind sitting all day in front of my computer as long as my lot is around. Its keeps me busy. Thank you to the makers of My lot!
• Indonesia
5 Feb 09
i work in public internet computer just like internet rent in place, i like work in here coz i met a lot of people everyday and alot of time to surf but i hate if many people need me when my work from other people not finished but in the work many thing we must do and so far i enjoy with my job.
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
There are many internet shops here also. You cant really stop them from approaching you, its an income coming on your way. Expect them to disturb you anytime, I guess you are used to it now. I used to go to the internet shops but now I have my own computer access in the convenience of my home. Its nice to hear that you are enjoying your work. Keep it up! I see you are new here. Welcome to My lot! Enjoy your stay here!
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
i wish that get hire. i am only a part time computer technician. not finding a job yet, because of my age.good luck!!!