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shewaits
Wilmore, KY
65, joined May. 2008
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Patient account analyst for a large medical clinic.
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| 5/5/2008 9:53:30 PM |
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flyingchick
Frisco, TX
43, joined Apr. 2008
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Pilot...I love my job!
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| 5/7/2008 11:53:50 PM |
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doris331
Kansas City, MO
82, joined Apr. 2008
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I am answering "auburnbrunette" in this message.
Hi, I am mostly a lurker but I was working on a boring job tonight and started looking around this and other fora. I will post my profession in a separate message but thought I'd help you along at least a little in your search. Most major cities have what is called a "Small Business Administration" (SBA) that you can find in the phone book or if you have trouble get in touch with your local chamber of commerce to ask about them.
The SBA gives advice on starting a business and most of their initial advice is free, especially from a group a retired business people who make their time available to startup businesses.
But before you go to the SBA, you should reflect what interests you, where your (and perhaps your family members')talents are. Make a list. Then narrow down the list, talk to others in your family first. Then google for the words and see what types of businesses are around and narrow down your choice further.
Not every business requires a lot of startup capital. If you have a job but your money is just enough to get you through the month, don't quit it, start your little business in your spare time. Maybe you want to just start a little business on the side on the Internet first. If you don't have unlimited funds, it will take you longer but it can be done.
In any case, before you jump into anything (or even get a loan, which you might get by putting up the building you own as collateral), get advice from the SBA, chamber of commerce, talk to other business people. Then ponder about it more, but don't give up.
Hope that helps you along a little. Good luck, dg
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| 5/8/2008 12:17:16 AM |
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doris331
Kansas City, MO
82, joined Apr. 2008
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I am not normally here but:
I am a translator from several Germanic and Romance languages to English and German and an interpreter German<>English (mostly simultaneous conference interpreting although I also do consecutive interpreting from time to time -- mostly depositions) I have been doing this for several decades and came to the US with a degree in translation and economics. I work primarily at home where I have my "tools" (i.e. my dictionaries).
I also own a translation business in Kansas City, which I started more than 30 years ago on a shoestring. It is a very small business and very labor-intensive as you can imagine. We do primarily commercial translation (technical, scientific, legal) from numerous languages, no literary work, such as novels, etc. Except for the translations that I do personally, the work is outsourced to freelance translators around the world, then sent to an editor, then I also review every job before it goes either back to a second editor or to the client. My office also does quite a bit of layout work since customers such as advertising agencies need the same layout in Chinese or Japanese, as it was in English, and they can't do it themselves.
From my Kansas City office, we also provide interpreters, primarily for hospitals and courts, mostly Spanish although every week there are also a few more exotic languages that are needed, such as Hmong, Sinhalese, etc. but also conference interpreters from time to time (not too many of those are needed in Kansas City, and the jobs I do myself are usually in another state or even another country.)
It is a very interesting profession, and two days are NEVER the same, the material translated changes continuously, and I have to do a lot of reading and research to stay up-to-date on the latest terminology because dictionaries are always decades behind the real world. [as you can tell, I'm also a night-owl]
dg
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| 5/9/2008 2:41:26 AM |
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venice427
Los Angeles, CA
49, joined Apr. 2008
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Automotive Mechanic / Welder....
restorations and custom fabrication projects are my favorite...
i'm getting paid to do what i love .......
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| 5/13/2008 2:36:32 PM |
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cadmonkey1469
Monett, MO
39, joined May. 2008
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The name says it all....CAD Monkey.
I get to figure the problems out for
the engineers and then draw the specs
up so they can keep their high paying jobs.
God I can't wait till I can become one....
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| 5/13/2008 3:19:09 PM |
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rojamami
Brunswick, GA
55, joined Feb. 2008
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Automoble Salesperson, Spanish Translator for Court's.
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| 5/13/2008 10:02:47 PM |
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boomer420s
Laramie, WY
34, joined Oct. 2007
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Parent/Mechanic/Performance Technician/Fabricator/Salesman/Graphic Designer/Accountant/President
Looks good on a card, doesn't it. Like it was said before, I do what I love and am damn good at it.
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| 5/14/2008 7:43:12 PM |
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liferator
Fredericktown, OH
36, joined Dec. 2007
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well I make my living as a forklift operator for Liberty Homes but I still like to do excavation. Farmed for many years and excevation is the only way that I get to play in the dirt. Trying to find a few side jobs to do right now anyone need dirt dug or moved in NC look me up
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| 5/14/2008 11:29:10 PM |
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swimcatalina
Santa Maria, CA
34, joined May. 2008
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Adapted Physical Education Specialist a long title to say I teach P.E. to special needs children. I love it, I get to play all day long!!!
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| 5/16/2008 6:12:10 PM |
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hepc
Sugar Land, TX
61, joined Mar. 2008
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engineer
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| 5/18/2008 5:25:43 AM |
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nurse_nina
Florence, SC
63, joined May. 2008
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I'm a nurse practitioner - my specialty is adult primary care and mental health. Glad to meet ya'll. 
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| 5/18/2008 2:33:05 PM |
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sereneinlife2
Mountain View, MO
66, joined Feb. 2008
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cabinet&furniture maker,woodworker,woodturner too,
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| 5/18/2008 10:05:57 PM |
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swimcatalina
Santa Maria, CA
34, joined May. 2008
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Heck, yeah it does!! And it's hot
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| 5/20/2008 12:16:56 PM |
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kle51
Cincinnati, OH
65, joined May. 2008
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Hello everyone....I'm new here..this is my first post...
I'm a RN...have been for over 32 years.....(have been in home health since 96)
I also sell on Ebay!!!!
Karen
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| 5/22/2008 12:33:35 AM |
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tntrash
Carthage, TN
68, joined Apr. 2008
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professional litter, have a lot of friends too, well known in the state, cities and counties, have pix in post offices, and name on road signs, and most have rewards
this profession is the most underpaid. its really hard to push a car off a cliff, throw tires on buildings, dig potholes in pavement, leave cars and appliances on the side of the road for days at a time, but I have a lot of help in your naborhood, just wannabees at practice, if u see my friends, stop and say hello, and get some free lessons on how to trash your place.
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| 5/22/2008 2:05:58 PM |
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justjeff99
Greenwood, IN
48, joined Mar. 2008
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CORPORATE PILOT
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| 5/23/2008 3:26:33 PM |
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waycoolk
Las Cruces, NM
49, joined May. 2008
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IT Admin Team Lead
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| 5/24/2008 7:46:46 PM |
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sandrajane
Keswick, ON
58, joined Jan. 2008
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High school secretary
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| 5/25/2008 5:07:58 PM |
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brineeyes
New London, CT
37, joined Apr. 2008
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Submarine Officer read: Hot rock babysitter, submerged blimp driver, dancer with the one eye'd lady, firefighter, PA announcer, clerk, and steely eyed killer of the deep.
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| 5/26/2008 12:44:47 PM |
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ruhim
Slocomb, AL
53, joined Apr. 2008
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 been a certified nursing assistant for almost16 years-most people describe it as being a a** wiper-but i love my job!!!!!!!!!!
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| 5/28/2008 10:39:31 PM |
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pjbeth
Walnutport, PA
55, joined Apr. 2008
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hi, I'm a registered nurse with specialties of pediatrics and obstetrics. I also work in drug safety.
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| 5/29/2008 1:59:43 PM |
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willias
Martinsville, VA
67, joined Jul. 2007
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nurse for over 30 yrs.
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| 5/30/2008 6:04:19 PM |
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nenebubbles
Naperville, IL
76, joined Mar. 2008
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Semi-Retired (best job so far)
Organizational Developer
with concentration on designing / developing online interactive training
and Curriculumn Designer and Developer for new technology companies
and designed, developed, and delivered classroom training in Telecommunications
and designed and developed Biomedical Communications curriculum
Previously: Public School Teacher
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| 5/31/2008 11:10:06 PM |
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ryanstayer
San Marcos, CA
33, joined Mar. 2008
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I'm work for a company called Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. (MLM) I love every minute of it. If there are any good Christian women, I would love to meet you.
Ryan
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| 6/1/2008 9:38:40 AM |
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talllass
Brandon, MB
49, joined May. 2008
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Hi there folks,
I am an Insurance Advisor.
Have a great day !
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| 6/2/2008 5:27:35 AM |
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lindasj
Cincinnati, OH
57, joined Feb. 2008
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Peeon, I'm on disability pension so there is a limit on what I can make, alss a pyhsical limit on my abilities. whew . On a part time bases I deliver files from one part of a company to the other via a basket attached to a segway, coolest job I ever had. Don't pay squat just my meds . gasoline and a little party money, but keeps me in the real world. I can race that sucker. I think I'm a tax break for the company also. I did have a good job for 20 years, I hope to build back up to go back to it. but they have to give me a segway  as part of the deal. Hell, I might work here for free just to play on the riding toy.
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| 6/7/2008 2:51:52 PM |
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mountainman7
Chattanooga, TN
50, joined Apr. 2008
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Estimator...
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| 6/8/2008 5:38:36 PM |
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btfchoco8
Marlton, NJ
58, joined May. 2008
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Wedding and Event Planner. South Jersey and Philadelphia area.
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| 6/9/2008 8:58:15 AM |
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deblynnrn
Springdale, AR
56, joined Jun. 2008
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Brand New to DH.....I'm also an RN, just started a travel assignment in Asheville, NC. Anyone have any suggestions of where I should go on my next assignment??
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| 6/9/2008 4:25:13 PM |
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wish2bagain
Olympia, WA
67, joined May. 2008
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Well my official title VP/Operations Manager. My working title, anything the job requires. the bennies of being self employed......LOL.....
But I do have fun and make money at it, so what can be better...well of course not working, having fun and still make money....ah to be a dreamer...
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| 6/11/2008 1:56:33 PM |
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insomniac554
Staten Island, NY
35, joined Jun. 2008
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I'm an educator in New York City
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| 6/12/2008 3:39:56 PM |
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hopesndreams
Miller Place, NY
48, joined Apr. 2008
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I work as a receptionist for a hospice in the business office
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| 6/14/2008 12:53:18 AM |
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ladygem921
Wesley Chapel, FL
69, joined May. 2008
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Hi All, I'm a Cosmetic Professional (Medical) working with Cosmetic Surgeons in Fl and IA.....I love my profession....
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| 6/14/2008 3:48:45 AM |
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lucky7708
Minneapolis, MN
70, joined Jan. 2008
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Artist; mostly portraits
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| 6/18/2008 2:36:36 PM |
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diggy88
Windsor, ON
44, joined Oct. 2007
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chef
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| 6/18/2008 3:02:29 PM |
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dragonfly12000
East Greenbush, NY
53, joined Dec. 2007
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Registered nurse 
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| 6/18/2008 4:46:25 PM |
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florencejoe
Florence, AL
33, joined Jun. 2008
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Contract Specialist
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| 6/19/2008 5:55:10 AM |
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beautyiswithin
Queensland
Australia
30, joined Jun. 2008
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casual chef. going for head chef position!
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| 6/19/2008 5:00:04 PM |
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kris35t
Latonia, KY
45, joined Jun. 2008
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Accounting Clerk
Yeah I am a nerd.
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| 6/20/2008 2:00:10 AM |
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ima_delight
Lewisville, TX
67, joined Oct. 2007
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educator/artist
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| 6/21/2008 6:11:42 PM |
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nightengale1958
Bonifay, FL
58, joined Jun. 2008
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Registered Nurse, Have a CDL, a photographer
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| 6/21/2008 7:03:46 PM |
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miss_behave
Boston, MA
51, joined Jan. 2008
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Firefighter... We believe in finding them hot, and leaving them wet!!!  
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| 6/21/2008 7:21:12 PM |
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eliquilts
Pompano Beach, FL
55, joined Jun. 2008
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Executive Admin. for a VP of a major company (Right hand) if you please
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| 6/23/2008 2:37:12 PM |
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tinalou50
Windsor, ON
65, joined Apr. 2008
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Hello From Canada windsor.... I drive city bus
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| 6/23/2008 6:57:16 PM |
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justbegun
Norwalk, CT
41, joined May. 2008
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I drive a septic truck
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| 6/24/2008 8:08:53 AM |
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kevin_d_m
Fond du Lac, WI
42, joined Feb. 2008
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Auditor/Accountant
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| 6/24/2008 9:42:20 AM |
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sensuousmagic
Grand Prairie, TX
65, joined Feb. 2008
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Tooling engineer, CNC programmer,
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| 6/28/2008 7:48:19 PM |
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lookn4luv1969
Camden, NJ
48, joined Mar. 2008
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I am a New Jersey State License Inspecter
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| 6/28/2008 8:25:12 PM |
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joetowngirl
Saint Joseph, MO
43, joined Jun. 2008
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Professional Transportaion-Class B CDL (Mass Transit-10yrs)....Insurance Agent ( just under 2yrs)....Currently.>>> District Manager for local Media Producer.
OH YEAH PROFESSIONAL MOMMY
Jack of all trades and MASTER of none..hehe
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| 6/29/2008 12:32:33 AM |
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angelwhisper67
Dickinson, TX
49, joined May. 2008
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 Im a truck driver ( a tanker actually, with Hazmat lic.) localy, home daily but long hours. etc.
And mom, and a few min. of fame....was in a movie on VH1 "warning: parental advisory" starrind Dee Snider, Jason Priestly, Merril Hemmingway, etc. i was a court reporter.. was a ton of fun! and i got paid! lol and they came to me asking me if id be in the movie! lol
That was my most exciting thing ive done and fun!
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| 6/30/2008 7:27:34 AM |
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crazycruzr
Sherwood, AR
58, joined May. 2008
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Law Enforcement
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| 7/3/2008 7:26:01 PM |
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mindovermatter2
Bridgewater, NJ
42, joined Jun. 2008
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I am an Elementary School teacher and loving it. My job is a very rewarding job. I have great pleasures at waking up every morning to go to work. The children has such great personalities. They put a smile on my face everyday and that is no lie.
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| 7/10/2008 8:02:29 PM |
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navigator2
Bismarck, ND
65, joined Jun. 2008
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I had to do a bunch to get what I wanted, from bottom up Army,welder,constuction,Oilrig roughneck,pilot,semi-retired farmer. yes, loved them all.
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| 7/11/2008 1:31:52 AM |
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aerrol
Houston, TX
46, joined Jul. 2008
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International Field Service Engineer.
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| 7/12/2008 1:35:54 PM |
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joy617
Scottsboro, AL
54, joined Apr. 2008
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Christian Counselor specialty Suicide/Homicide, Anxiety, Depression & Panic Disorder
"I'm Listening..." Jan
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| 7/14/2008 5:47:24 AM |
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mahjong724
Harrison, MI
62, joined May. 2008
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| 7/14/2008 2:09:53 PM |
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mtn_man_vail
Eagle, CO
54, joined May. 2008
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Contractor
No the other kind
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| 7/15/2008 10:47:31 PM |
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dsc372
Atlanta, GA
32, joined Jul. 2008
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automotive technology at infiniti 70% to becoming a master tech
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| 7/16/2008 12:38:56 AM |
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mudrunking
Shelton, WA
41, joined Jun. 2008
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welding inspector......well....i'm gonna be, i get my degree in december for it
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