naby64
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Post by naby64 on Mar 8, 2019 16:23:09 GMT
My oldest is an accountant at a growing tech company.
My DD works in the compliance/academic world of sports at the collegiate level.
My YDS is in the US Navy.
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Post by MichyM on Mar 8, 2019 16:29:38 GMT
My 28 year old son works in theatrical acquisitions for a production and management company.
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hutchfan
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Post by hutchfan on Mar 8, 2019 16:35:19 GMT
My daughter age 25 has been with the Post Office for over 3 years she just got a permanent route in September. They are so short staffed that she still works 6-7 days a week and they won't let any of them take vacation days.
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Post by fredfreddy44 on Mar 8, 2019 16:38:00 GMT
My oldest is 26 and married (probably soon to be divorced) and has a 3.5 yo son. She is a stay at home mom but also a caretaker to her great grand mother 20 hrs a week. This works well because her son comes along as well.
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Post by artgirl1 on Mar 8, 2019 17:10:11 GMT
My DD is the Creative Producer for a major e-commerce site. She has a BFA and MFA, and spent 10 years as a freelance photographer, and was nationally published. When she became a mom, she wanted to give up the world travel and stay home. She loves her work now because it combines her creativity with her logic and business sense. She lives comfortably in NYC despite the cost of living and no support from ex. Sometimes it is not a straight path to career happiness.
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Post by hop2 on Mar 8, 2019 17:20:42 GMT
I’ll let you know in June However mine plans to go to Japan to language school for 6 months to a year. She has saved her money towards doing this. Plans to tutor to feed herself.
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Post by femalebusiness on Mar 8, 2019 17:26:34 GMT
My daughter put herself through college and she is now runs the financial and accounting department of a large health insurance company. She bought a house in our neighborhood in 2008. It was a fixer upper and she and my husband completely remodeled it. She has learned construction, plumbing electrical. She paid the house off last year and owns it free and clear. I am very proud of her.
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Post by birukitty on Mar 8, 2019 17:34:10 GMT
My DS is 29 and is a film editor. In his current job he works in editing commercials and he loves his job. A couple of days ago his boss was out of town so he was working with the owner of the company on a deadline-a commercial they were working overtime on for Connections Academy who were being, as DS said, extremely picky. This boss gave him a huge compliment by saying he'd never worked with someone who was so quick, intuitive and creative and that he saw great things for DS in the future. When DS's boss gets back he said they'd have DS's review that was scheduled and hinted it'd be very positive.
This was great news to DS who sadly has a very low opinion of himself. I'm thrilled for him and he was bursting with this news when he came home that day. It was so great to see him feeling positive about himself for a change. He's a great son and young man.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot-DS will also be acting in a local commercial for Zips Dry Cleaning that they'll be shooting at his work next week. He doesn't have any lines but will be tripping and falling down. He used to do this kind of stuff for fun (acting goofy). He said he'll get paid more for this than he usually gets paid for work. It'll be fun to see him on TV. It's a commercial his work is shooting and editing.
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Post by birukitty on Mar 8, 2019 17:38:23 GMT
I’ll let you know in June However mine plans to go to Japan to language school for 6 months to a year. She has saved her money towards doing this. Plans to tutor to feed herself. Japan is a wonderful country and I applaud her intuitive to go and do this. I lived there for 6 months way back in 1984 and I adored it. If I'd known back then about teaching English to Japanese students I would have loved to do something like this. But times are different now and it's not as easy to do this as it was back then. And it sounds like your daughter is going to learn Japanese and not teach English-is that right?
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Post by hop2 on Mar 8, 2019 17:55:25 GMT
I’ll let you know in June However mine plans to go to Japan to language school for 6 months to a year. She has saved her money towards doing this. Plans to tutor to feed herself. Japan is a wonderful country and I applaud her intuitive to go and do this. I lived there for 6 months way back in 1984 and I adored it. If I'd known back then about teaching English to Japanese students I would have loved to do something like this. But times are different now and it's not as easy to do this as it was back then. And it sounds like your daughter is going to learn Japanese and not teach English-is that right? Yes she is going to learn more Japanese. She did a semester abroad there 2 years ago. She has found that you can tutor Japanese people in English for semi decent pay. And she has had experience tutoring in the past so that what she is hoping to do. But she has money saved up if it’s not as good as she thinks it will be ( and Japan has made sure I’m on the hook that she isn’t homeless or starving ) I’m not overjoyed that she’s going that far away but I refuse to let my reservations stand in her way.
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luvnlifelady
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Jun 26, 2014 2:34:35 GMT
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Post by luvnlifelady on Mar 8, 2019 17:56:49 GMT
My kids are still in school but my boyfriend’s kids are in their 30s. One has her masters degree and is a nurse and his son has a bachelor’s and has his own graphic design company with clients like Pampers and Sony. I just hope both of my young adult children can be successful also. It seems very challenging in certain markets to get on their feet.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 8, 2019 18:03:09 GMT
Not exactly what you're asking, but I'm the same age as most of your kids. I'm 23, have a Masters in Library and Information Science and work as a librarian at a university. When I was in the 4th grade I wanted to be a librarian. We each got to work in the library for a few hours each semester and I got to stamp the due date on the cards. I thought that was the coolest thing ever! Of course, now everything is electronic and I would be heartbroken. Regardless, you've got a cool job!
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 8, 2019 18:05:11 GMT
My daughter age 25 has been with the Post Office for over 3 years she just got a permanent route in September. They are so short staffed that she still works 6-7 days a week and they won't let any of them take vacation days. That's criminal. I hope she gets overtime.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 8, 2019 18:07:51 GMT
I’ll let you know in June However mine plans to go to Japan to language school for 6 months to a year. She has saved her money towards doing this. Plans to tutor to feed herself. Japan is a wonderful country and I applaud her intuitive to go and do this. I lived there for 6 months way back in 1984 and I adored it. If I'd known back then about teaching English to Japanese students I would have loved to do something like this. But times are different now and it's not as easy to do this as it was back then. And it sounds like your daughter is going to learn Japanese and not teach English-is that right? A sorority sister of mine taught English in Japan for decades. She recently retired and moved back to the states.
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Post by ntsf on Mar 8, 2019 18:13:35 GMT
my oldest turned 32 yesterday.. he works at a bar, and is trying once again to get accepted to electrical union.. it is very competitive. my twins are 30 this summer.. one has autism, lives at home and takes one class a semester at college. life is a struggle. the twin sister is married, lives in new zealand. works in an office and I think they will move back to CA after they buy a house. she almost completed a degree in economics and I hope someday she finishes her degree. her wife has two masters in science.
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Post by Tamhugh on Mar 8, 2019 19:00:12 GMT
My oldest DS is 29 and is in sales and marketing for a specialized software developer. Younger DS is 25. He has always wanted to live in CA, and on NYE, he moved to San Diego with a job as a substitute teacher. He is hoping to get a contract for next school year.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2019 19:07:16 GMT
I’ll let you know in June However mine plans to go to Japan to language school for 6 months to a year. She has saved her money towards doing this. Plans to tutor to feed herself. She can also barter her English skills to small businesses who may want brochures and signs translated but don't have enough cash flow to pay for translation services. My son used to strike deals with mom/pop types of diners. He would translate their menus to English for meals instead of cash.
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melissa
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Jun 25, 2014 20:45:00 GMT
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Post by melissa on Mar 8, 2019 19:12:15 GMT
Dd is a ballet dancer
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freebird
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'cause I'm free as a bird now
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Jun 25, 2014 20:06:48 GMT
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Post by freebird on Mar 8, 2019 19:19:32 GMT
My oldest is a welder, going to school to be an emt. My youngest works for a church doing audio/visual, electronic related stuff. My oldest stepson works in a factory making boxes - he's leonard/sheldon level genius. Couldn't talk him into going to college! (I think he was scared). My youngest stepson is a firefighter.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2019 19:22:37 GMT
My 28 year old son works in theatrical acquisitions for a production and management company. This is impressive. Those jobs are hard to find!
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*Marjorie*
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Location: Hawaii
Jun 26, 2014 16:43:45 GMT
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Post by *Marjorie* on Mar 8, 2019 19:27:59 GMT
My eldest DS is in maintenance at a Diamond Resort DD is an RN at Kaiser DS is an electrician.
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janeinbama
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Location: Alabama
Jan 29, 2015 16:24:49 GMT
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Post by janeinbama on Mar 8, 2019 19:36:57 GMT
Oldest DD and DH own several real estate businesses, Middle DD is a preschool teacher, Youngest is a HS Guidance Counselor.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2019 19:44:49 GMT
My DS is 29 and is a film editor. In his current job he works in editing commercials and he loves his job. A couple of days ago his boss was out of town so he was working with the owner of the company on a deadline-a commercial they were working overtime on for Connections Academy who were being, as DS said, extremely picky. This boss gave him a huge compliment by saying he'd never worked with someone who was so quick, intuitive and creative and that he saw great things for DS in the future. When DS's boss gets back he said they'd have DS's review that was scheduled and hinted it'd be very positive. This was great news to DS who sadly has a very low opinion of himself. I'm thrilled for him and he was bursting with this news when he came home that day. It was so great to see him feeling positive about himself for a change. He's a great son and young man. Oh yeah, I almost forgot-DS will also be acting in a local commercial for Zips Dry Cleaning that they'll be shooting at his work next week. He doesn't have any lines but will be tripping and falling down. He used to do this kind of stuff for fun (acting goofy). He said he'll get paid more for this than he usually gets paid for work. It'll be fun to see him on TV. It's a commercial his work is shooting and editing. Post a link when it comes out!
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scrappert
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Location: Milwaukee, WI area
Jul 11, 2014 21:20:09 GMT
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Post by scrappert on Mar 8, 2019 19:55:27 GMT
My 23 year old son is a chef.
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Post by mikewozowski on Mar 8, 2019 20:04:02 GMT
i'll play!
DD1 (26) works at a large investment bank. she is due to be promoted to VP this year. DD2 is a nurse at the number one children's hospital in the state in the CVICU department. she works three days a week and has off for 6 - 10 says whenever she wants! other DD is jealous of her schedule.
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Post by peatlejuice on Mar 8, 2019 20:22:07 GMT
I'm the 36 year old daughter of a Pea, so I'll answer on her (my?) behalf.
Until January, I was a program manager for a large aerospace company, working with the DoD. My blood pressure couldn't handle the stress, and I wasn't willing to lose my life in service to the program, so I quit and am currently taking a sabbatical, getting our house ready for sale (DH and I are looking to move in the next year), and taking care of my health.
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scorpeao
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Jun 25, 2014 21:04:54 GMT
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Post by scorpeao on Mar 8, 2019 20:29:59 GMT
She's an IT in the Navy.
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hutchfan
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Jul 6, 2016 16:42:12 GMT
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Post by hutchfan on Mar 8, 2019 21:07:43 GMT
My daughter age 25 has been with the Post Office for over 3 years she just got a permanent route in September. They are so short staffed that she still works 6-7 days a week and they won't let any of them take vacation days. That's criminal. I hope she gets overtime. Yes after she made permanent she gets over time but she is getting worn down and would love to have some time off here and there. But she loves her route/customers and there pets!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2019 21:47:40 GMT
Oldest DD24 is a college grad (science-related degree) and had a PT job her last two years of college at a hospital in a position related to her major. Understanding was they would move her up to higher position when she graduated. They offered her a FT job with benefits and she quit (along with quitting another PT job, although she kept a 3rd seasonal PT job at a ski hill). Last two summers she worked FT (albeit low wage + no benefits) building mountain bike trails (the physical part of it - cutting trees, cutting/hammering bedrock, hauling dirt, etc). Once that season was up, she went out of state to UT to run a cat at night so she can ski bum during the day. She plans to do avalanche training when it works with her schedule. As of now, she plans to come back this summer and trail build again. If you have an adrenaline junkie of a kid, this may be their possible future, regardless of the degree 2nd DD is in college FT and working almost FT and is saving money so when she graduates next spring she can move to Asia and explore for a year or two. She is considering law school, although she isn't sure it fits with her values as of now. I am soft-selling that there is a place for vegan hippy legal minds, too, and it would open lots of options with her global studies degree! DH and I are both all about the long-term big company jobs with good benefits so we can retire ASAP. Not sure where these kids of ours came from
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Post by meriannj on Mar 8, 2019 23:00:45 GMT
Do you mind if I ask how you felt about your oldest choice to become a police officer? My DD is 16 and has decided that's what she wants to do and while I have outwardly been supportive inside I am scared. I know she has a ways to go before it's a done deal but I am having a hard time truly being excited for her future. My husband is a retired marine so I thought my days of worry about my family members being shot at were over🙁 I don't mind at all. I get asked a lot about it, and I also get told "I would never let me daughter do that." She is an adult, and she LOVES her job. She is amazing at it and really loves being on the bomb squad too. She is tiny (5' 2" and maybe 110 lbs.), loves wearing lots of makeup and fun clothes, and no one would suspect she is a LEO and a bomb squad tech. How do I feel about it? Hubby and I are her biggest supporters because we know fully that she is where God wants her to be. We have complete peace about it, and are truly proud of her. On occasion fear will set in (when she tells me about certain calls after the fact) but I pray with her before every.single.shift for wisdom in every situation and for safety. I pray it for all of the officers on shift. They need those daily prayers. What she encounters each shift is incredible. But knowing she is doing what she is meant to do puts me at complete peace. Also seeing her so happy doesn't hurt either. Thanks! I appreciate your willingness to share. Ultimately I just want her to be happy. So I guess I will wait and see what out future holds.
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