What is/was your day job :)

[mama_bel]

I studied a B. Ed. with my B. Psych (developmental psychology) but never worked as a registered teacher.  I'm an at-home homeschooling Mum of six now (aged 5 to 15) and do a little freelance writing (parenting, gardening, sustainability matters, etc) and editing (articles, brochures, websites), alongside my online business selling mostly toys (wooden toys, fabric dolls, natural art and craft items, books, etc).  My business is called Spiral Garden and it's a great creative outlet for me.

We also live on a small farm so I'm kept busy with planting orchards (or food forests-to-be!), gardens, milking the cow, chickens, ducks, horses and all that it entails...

[I Love Bimby!]

You certainly fit a lot into your week Mama_bel!

[MollyGrubbles]

I work for the Australian Government - Department of Human Services to be more precise.  DHS is the portfolio that includes Centrelink, Child Support Agency, Medicare, Commonwealth Rehabilitation Services & Australian Hearing. 

My father was a teacher & that is a very good reason why I am not.

I think teachers are the most overworked, underpaid, undervalued resources in Australian Society (& apparently in Qld our teachers are the second lowest paid in the country - says a lot for the SMART state doesn't it!)

My hat goes off to all of our teachers on this forum, I think teachers are great !! 

(Disclaimer:  I'm not actually wearing a hat at the moment, but it's the thought that counts).

[cookie1]

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My father was a teacher & that is a very good reason why I am not.


I loved this statement it says so much. We discouraged our daughter from becoming a teacher too.  Now she's aiming to become a uni lecturer (in the future)-not too sure what the difference is.  Maybe uni students are better behaved.

[Salsa Picante]

Hi!

I worked as a physio therapist, until we had our fist girl. I went back to work after a couple of months, until our second girl came. When she was 2 (by that time we had built a house an moved in) I started working again. 

Three years ago I was pushed towards the other side of the medal, I had head surgery because of a tumor. That knocked me out of the work process, but gave me a new start in life.

I use to work with special needs children and adults with major neurological problems.

Now I´m home, managing this houshold , I got the little white dog (in my avatar), to keep me trained an moving .

[judydawn]

So glad to hear you are getting on well SP - a second chance at life indeed. Sounds like you have grabbed it with both hands.  Good luck to you.

[Thermomixer]

Yes - great work Salsa,  So easy to succumb.  Hope we can encourage you to make full use of your knowledge and gifts.

[Salsa Picante]

 

[gertbysea]

Hugs from me too you saucy gal.

Gretchen

[Ceejay]

Three years ago I was pushed towards the other side of the medal, I had head surgery because of a tumor. That knocked me out of the work process, but gave me a new start in life.

I use to work with special needs children and adults with major neurological problems.

Now I´m home, managing this houshold , I got the little white dog (in my avatar), to keep me trained an moving .

I hear you Susanne.

I used to work for a local government here in Tropical Qld - my life was all about rules and regulations.

Then 8yrs ago my eldest DS was diagnosed with a rare tumour with miniscule chances of survival.  He has defied the odds in ways beyond comprehension and next month he will be 5 yrs in remission... not bad for a child who wasn't supposed to survive 2 yrs!

My second DS also has numerous developmental delays so I am convinced that SAHM is where I'm meant for be a little while yet... and I'm blessed beyond belief to know I can! 

[gertbysea]

Three years ago I was pushed towards the other side of the medal, I had head surgery because of a tumor. That knocked me out of the work process, but gave me a new start in life.

I use to work with special needs children and adults with major neurological problems.

Now I´m home, managing this houshold , I got the little white dog (in my avatar), to keep me trained an moving .

 
I hear you Susanne.

I used to work for a local government here in Tropical Qld - my life was all about rules and regulations.

Then 8yrs ago my eldest DS was diagnosed with a rare tumour with miniscule chances of survival.  He has defied the odds in ways beyond comprehension and next month he will be 5 yrs in remission... not bad for a child who wasn't supposed to survive 2 yrs!

My second DS also has numerous developmental delays so I am convinced that SAHM is where I'm meant for be a little while yet... and I'm blessed beyond belief to know I can! 

I knew this forum was a very cohisive and supporting one. Now  I know why. There are many survivors here. No doubt other cancer survivors like myself as well  as carers and supporters.  What a strong bunch we are .

Good on us!

Gretchen

[cookie1]

I admire you all so much.Like Gretchen I have put my cancer behing me and am getting on with life. (except for all the check ups of course)
Congratulations SP and what a wonderful person you are Ceejay. SAHM is to be applauded. You can never get back those years. If people can manage it I do think it has lots of rewards.

You are all stars.

[gertbysea]

The nice thing about this forum is that everybody is helpful no matter what your style of cooking. No one is diminished or marginalised because they are a vegan, vegetarian , raw food addict, has Crohns, Celiac, or any other special dietary needs or wants. Gourmets, gourmands and gluttons are welcome. Those who are hopeless cooks are as welcome as our star chefs. The one thing we all have in common is our Thermomix and our willingness to share. We are all stars cookie.

Gretchen

[brazen20au]

The nice thing about this forum is that everybody is helpful no matter what your style of cooking. No one is diminished or marginalised because they are a vegan, vegetarian , raw food addict, has Crohns, Celiac, or any other special dietary needs or wants. Gourmets, gourmands and gluttons are welcome. Those who are hopeless cooks are as welcome as our star chefs. The one thing we all have in common is our Thermomix and our willingness to share. We are all stars cookie.

Gretchen

well said gretchen!

[Meagan]

The nice thing about this forum is that everybody is helpful no matter what your style of cooking. No one is diminished or marginalised because they are a vegan, vegetarian , raw food addict, has Crohns, Celiac, or any other special dietary needs or wants. Gourmets, gourmands and gluttons are welcome. Those who are hopeless cooks are as welcome as our star chefs. The one thing we all have in common is our Thermomix and our willingness to share. We are all stars cookie.

Gretchen

Here Here!!