MNClaire Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Dh is an IT consultant. He has worked for the big consulting firms out there, but has settled on a local firm now because it's less stressful, more support from management and less political bs. Pay is better, too! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaZ Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My DH is a Signal Officer in the US Army. He's a Telecommunications Systems Engineer. He actually uses all that calculus that I've forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Where are the guys who work as cashiers, waiters, stockers, car cleaners, labourers, pizza delivery drivers, fish plant workers, fast food workers, janitors, cab drivers, and so on.... A number of those jobs listed above do not make enough money to support a family. Those jobs are not usually held by middle aged stable men for the reason that they are generally low paying. They are normally held by young people starting out or retirees or people who are struggling with other issues. Mind you, I am not talking about all those jobs since I understand that being in the cleaning service can be well paying and while I don't really know about fish plant jobs, fishing ships that process fish pay very well but the work is extremely tough and dangerous. See, I think that's why I noticed it -- most of the people that I know (family, friends, neighbours) work in the kinds of jobs that I listed in my second group {the one you quoted} .....now, I suspect that it's partly location - I live in an area with a lot of seasonal and/or low paying jobs (and a very high unemployment rate)....and partly education - I only know a couple of people who went to university .... and of course, the whole "social circle" thing, where people know/hang with/whatever people who are similar in lifestyles to themselves. I just found it interesting, reading along and noticing that...if you did the same survey amongst the people I know "in real life", you'd get very different results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My dh is a traveling computer consultant. The system he works on is a bear of a system so it keeps the jobs coming in. It's a hard life though and I hope it doesn't wear us out before our time. Luckily, the pay is good so there is hope of retirement someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Begonia Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My dh is an English prof at a Virginia U. He also runs a literary publishing company from home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritAnnia Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My dh is an engineering technician for a micro devices company. He orders and oversees installation and repair of the equipment used to manufacture radio frequency chips used in cellphones and GPS systems. He worked up to this skill level through experience in various maintenance mechanic jobs in manufacturing, one of which paid his college fees for a degree in robotics... which he's yet to actually use in any job. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My dh is a systems architect for ZZZZ. He has done a little bit of everything related to computers for the past 20 years. He use to repair them, I remember him and his co-workers having a Saturday Keyboard cleaning party. UGH. He has come a long way! He actually got really really lucky. He only has an associate's degree, but he was contractor, and another contractor for a small private business recognized his ability and hired him. At a substantial raise, well, ok, his salary doubled. So with that jump, he got to work more with his intellectual peers, got to grow and learn more. That jump had him working as a consultant. He worked for um, about 8 years as a consultant, bringing XXX up to a new standard of hardware and software systems. He was instrumental in bringing them up to a world-wide standard. Literally. (you know how hard it is to repair someone's computer when you have NO IDEA what is on it??!??!?). That experience made ZZZZ WANT him BAD. Cause they need to do the same thing. Boy, do they. And he is dragging them, kicking and screaming into the 21st century of computers. Can you tell I'm proud of him?:001_wub: . I asked him the other day if he thought having his bachelor's degree would make a difference, and he said no. He's working with BS people (in more ways than one, apparently!) and his salary is comparable. But, his geekiness explains why the girls each have a computer (not connected to the internet) and why we have a huge tv, connected to a computer so he can record whatever shows we wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 ...with a civilian company, working in an area that he operated in for years in the military (retired last year after 27 years of service). In fact, he just signed a formal contract last week, after months of working for them independently. Woohoo! Helloooo, dental insurance! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKMN Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My dh is Microbiologist who is working as Lab Manager for a large company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Family Practice physician, and faculty at a residency program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My guy is a graphic artist, primarily icon design. He works for a company that creates games to play on Facebook and still does a little freelance icon design on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Where are the guys who work as cashiers, waiters, stockers, car cleaners, labourers, pizza delivery drivers, fish plant workers, fast food workers, janitors, cab drivers, and so on.... A number of those jobs listed above do not make enough money to support a family. Those jobs are not usually held by middle aged stable men for the reason that they are generally low paying. They are normally held by young people starting out or retirees or people who are struggling with other issues. Mind you, I am not talking about all those jobs since I understand that being in the cleaning service can be well paying and while I don't really know about fish plant jobs, fishing ships that process fish pay very well but the work is extremely tough and dangerous. I know for a fact that we have several of those types on the board - maybe they just aren't comfortable saying so with all the lawyers, engineers, managers, etc. You are right that they don't make enough to support a family, though. Awhile ago someone posted an income poll and the answers were definately skewed where most families were in the over $50K for annual salary. I wonder if it is just that classical education is more attractive to those with upper middle class incomes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Right now we own a struggling equipment rental company. Before this my dh worked in a warehouse, a tire and lube place, and drove a truck. As he said this weekend - he doesn't have many skills and at this point isn't in the running for any well-paying job. I hope that will change soon. He isn't middle aged, though - so maybe he falls into that "young" crowd. Most 31 year olds aren't expecting their 7th child.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I know for a fact that we have several of those types on the board - maybe they just aren't comfortable saying so with all the lawyers, engineers, managers, etc. You are right that they don't make enough to support a family, though. Awhile ago someone posted an income poll and the answers were definately skewed where most families were in the over $50K for annual salary. I wonder if it is just that classical education is more attractive to those with upper middle class incomes? I will post.....my dh is a propane delivery driver, and come next month a FT student also. We only dream of the kind of money that a lot of people on here make, even after school he will be a teacher....lots and lots of dreaming :D FWIW I think classical ed is intimidating to those in a lower socioeconmic status....I know a lot of the people I know (even those who hs) always say things like "oh that is ambitious, I could never do that" ect. I think it scares them. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Most 31 year olds aren't expecting their 7th child.;) Did I miss an announcement!? Congratualtions!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 He isn't middle aged, though - so maybe he falls into that "young" crowd. Most 31 year olds aren't expecting their 7th child.;) LOL I know at least 6 families who are having their 5th-8th kid in this age range. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Did I miss an announcement!? Congratualtions!!! :D I never really "announced it" because, well, there have been too many threads in recent months about people having children they can't afford and all that.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Where are the guys who work as cashiers, waiters, stockers, car cleaners, labourers, pizza delivery drivers, fish plant workers, fast food workers, janitors, cab drivers, and so on.... I know several families who also have lower-income jobs and do OK and use WTM methods.....but..... the moms are usually also doing something to bring in money or they are spending more time doing things to save money. a lot of them also simply don't even HAVE a computer or limit it to reference/communication -only use. I know I spend more time online than many of them do. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I know several families who also have lower-income jobs and do OK and use WTM methods.....but..... the moms are usually also doing something to bring in money or they are spending more time doing things to save money. a lot of them also simply don't even HAVE a computer or limit it to reference/communication -only use. I know I spend more time online than many of them do. ;) I post from our store - we don't have internet at home.;) I am one of those that works to bring in money - right now in our own business, but in the past (and the future) I have had actual jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 :D I never really "announced it" because, well, there have been too many threads in recent months about people having children they can't afford and all that.;) Well I think it's wonderful! When are you due? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 :D I never really "announced it" because, well, there have been too many threads in recent months about people having children they can't afford and all that.;) Congratulations!! Please don't ever feel that you have to justify the number of children you have to anyone. It's really not anyone else's business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Well I think it's wonderful! When are you due? End of January. Congratulations!! Please don't ever feel that you have to justify the number of children you have to anyone. It's really not anyone else's business. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 End of January. Nice time of the year. Congrats again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I know several families who also have lower-income jobs and do OK and use WTM methods.....but..... the moms are usually also doing something to bring in money or they are spending more time doing things to save money. a lot of them also simply don't even HAVE a computer or limit it to reference/communication -only use. I know I spend more time online than many of them do. ;) I dont have work opprotunities so I work at saving us money. The internet is the only slurge we have and that is for our online college classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elm in NJ Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Dh is an enviromental engineer. DH works as a project manger for a consulting company that does remediation work at gas stations, basically making sure that petroleum products are not leaking into the ground water and making sure that NJ's one million and one enviromental laws are being followed. He is like a middle man betweeen the state and a major gas company. He use to be more in the field(which he loved) but now he does a lot more business stuff like meeting with the state, lawyers and all that stressful stuff. Elmeryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticklbee Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My dh is a chef. I must say I am totally spoiled with all the cooking he does! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom'sGirl Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Dh works in our county's public works dept. He was just promoted to supervisor of his shop. He is outside all year long which he loves but I have a feeling it is going to be a long and lonely yet lucrative winter. (Snowplowing) That's what he is paid for but I would describe him as a musician. He's not great at reading music but he can play anything. I think he would be awesome as one of those folks who put music to movies and commercials. That stuff comes easy to him. Unfortunately, we live on the wrong end of the country. BTW, when we were first engaged, I was an engineer and he delivered pizzas. Now he is the sole supporter of our family and we are debt free. Thank-you God for a wonderful DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily in FL Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My dh works as director of R&D for a plant tissue culture company. Before that he was an ag teacher/FFA advisor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicMom Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Well, he did that for awhile. ;) My dh was in insurance and annuities for years and absolutely hated it. About 8 years ago he made a major life change and started driving trucks. First at UPS, then Pepsi and now, for the past five years at Estes Express. He likes it much more. :driving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirlinwv Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My wonderful, hard-working dh is a branch manager for a construction supply company. He works 10-12 hours/day and should get a big raise! :D I am a SAHHM, but when we move next month I will be getting a pt job (2days/wk, 11-7) as a nurse. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelaniePA Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Dh is a self-employed wallpaper hanger. He also does painting. Mainly commercial(hotels,department stores, etc). It is usually local (within 2 hr drive) although occasionally he gets a job out of town and comes home weekends. We usually only get a few of those a year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I dont have work opprotunities so I work at saving us money. The internet is the only slurge we have and that is for our online college classes. I post from our store - we don't have internet at home.;) I am one of those that works to bring in money - right now in our own business, but in the past (and the future) I have had actual jobs. yeah-- the thread is still "young" so as more people check in over the week the balance will likely start to equalize a bit :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My DH is a Signal Officer in the US Army. He's a Telecommunications Systems Engineer.He actually uses all that calculus that I've forgotten. My Dh is a Signal Officer in the National Guard! He's the S6 right now! In his real life job he's a telecom engineer also (assuming he really will have a job when he gets back). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Can you tell I'm proud of him?:001_wub: . I asked him the other day if he thought having his bachelor's degree would make a difference, and he said no. He's working with BS people (in more ways than one, apparently!) and his salary is comparable. But, his geekiness explains why the girls each have a computer (not connected to the internet) and why we have a huge tv, connected to a computer so he can record whatever shows we wish. Dh does have his degree, but at his real job company (not the Army) they make it a point to hire former military who do not have degrees. They value their experience on the job and give them very good salaries for the experience rather than automatically eliminating them because they don't have a degree. I love that about this company! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 See, I think that's why I noticed it -- most of the people that I know (family, friends, neighbours) work in the kinds of jobs that I listed in my second group {the one you quoted} .....now, I suspect that it's partly location - I live in an area with a lot of seasonal and/or low paying jobs (and a very high unemployment rate)....and partly education - I only know a couple of people who went to university .... and of course, the whole "social circle" thing, where people know/hang with/whatever people who are similar in lifestyles to themselves. I just found it interesting, reading along and noticing that...if you did the same survey amongst the people I know "in real life", you'd get very different results. My theory is the people in those sort of jobs are less likely to be hanging out on a message board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 markets it to schools, prisons, churches, businesses, and individuals. His company offers courses that enable participants to build personal integrity by developing their core values and learning how to apply them in real-life situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractalgal Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My dh is a Commercial HVAC Install Superintendant. He is the one responsible for all the logsitics involved with closing down main arteries so they can bring in cranes/helicopters to put tractor trailer sized units on top of high rise office buildings. He also has to coordinate all the equipment/men/and misc. contractors needed that day to accomplish the job. Then (well he's actually figured it out BEFORE they have even ordered the parts) he has to figure out how to get said unit to fit inside a hole the size/length of a pick-up truck.:D Some of these installs have to be completed over the weekend when office building personnel are not in. Those are the busy weeks! He also services/repairs units. Those are the easy work days.:) Me...... I am a Stay At Home Homeschooling Mom (SAHHM for short)!!! And my job is just as adventurous and/or frustrating as DH at times.:D TIA for sharing!!! I haven't heard my husband's occupation mentioned yet. He is a Corporate Actuarial Executive, (Fellow in the Society of Actuaries). He is very good at math! We both have advanced degrees in Mathematics. However, I am enjoying being a SAHM. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Congratulations!! Please don't ever feel that you have to justify the number of children you have to anyone. It's really not anyone else's business. :iagree: And congrats! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I work in corporate finance. The Ringmistress does the Homemaker gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 It would be nice to refer back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 a Federal Probation and Parole Officer for the US Courts. He feels that he is just a babysitter. Blessings, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I told my nephew about it and he asked me to send him the link. I think it is valuable info for young men and women just starting out in life to see what folks do for a living - especially the non-conventional jobs - and also to see how they got there. I know my two oldest have the false notion that whatever you major in during college will be your life's work and we can see that isn't always the case. It helps give them a different perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristangrace Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My husband's AVP of Strategic Outcomes for a TPI. Got it? No? Translation: assistant vice president of strategic outcomes for a third party insurer. Got it now? Not yet? He has one of those jobs where it takes ten minutes of conversation to explain what he actually does during a given work day, and even then, if you're like me, you still don't get it. It's a little bit of management, a little bit of computer programming, a little bit of sales, a little bit of client relations, a little bit of business consulting, a little bit of data analysis, a little bit of inventing new analytical "tools"and a lot of travel. It was slightly easier back when we were first married: I just said "he mows lawns for a living" (i.e., owned a small landscaping company). He has a BA in psychology. Now it all makes sense, doesn't it? Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractalgal Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 He has one of those jobs where it takes ten minutes of conversation to explain what he actually does during a given work day, and even then, if you're like me, you still don't get it. company). That's funny. I get that same confused look when I tell people my husband is an actuary. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfront Headmistress Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 He feels that he is just a babysitter. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony My dh says the same thing about being a chief in the USN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumndivona Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 My hubby is in the Aerial Port Squadron for the USAF - he's a transportation specialist which means, um... something or other having to do with airplanes that bores me to death! :lol: He's been doing data records for ATOC (Air Terminal Operations Center) for the past 3 years, and expects to still be doing ATOC when he goes to Korea in November (since his sponsor is also ATOC). Because he's at a supervisory level, he also has to deal with "babysitting". It probably doesn't help that pretty much every new person who walks through the door is young enough to be his child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 He was a production manager/manufacturing engineer when I married him, but we'd ended up riding the high tech roller coaster for too long, going through massive lay-offs, downsizings and long periods of unemployment in the PNW. Dh was completely devastated because he really loved being involved with QA and test engineering, managing crews and coordinating projects, but we just could not survive after that last Intel wave of lay-offs in 2001. Unfortunately dh was in his 40's and found it very hard to find the right job. He finally got into commercial driving and has been there for about 4 years now. He works for a really great family that owns a huge grass and seed farm. There is some physical work along with the driving, and he has gotten into better shape. In the long run, that is way better than sitting on your butt in front of computers all day. :D Ooops, I think that's what I'm doing right now, isn't it? LOL!! Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Family Practice physician, and faculty at a residency program. Mine, too! However, he is also medical director for the HBO (Hyperbarics unit) and IT director for the medical school. :-) He loves the diversity of his job. The primary reason he never went into private practice is because he doesn't think he would enjoy the monotony of doing the same thing day in and day out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I disagree with this statement.. My dh is a laborer and we still manage to live. He works hard so I don't have to. Where are the guys who work as cashiers, waiters, stockers, car cleaners, laborers, pizza delivery drivers, fish plant workers, fast food workers, janitors, cab drivers, and so on.... A number of those jobs listed above do not make enough money to support a family. Those jobs are not usually held by middle aged stable men for the reason that they are generally low paying. They are normally held by young people starting out or retirees or people who are struggling with other issues. Mind you, I am not talking about all those jobs since I understand that being in the cleaning service can be well paying and while I don't really know about fish plant jobs, fishing ships that process fish pay very well but the work is extremely tough and dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 In high school, dh worked for a bank. He wanted to study be a surgeon, but his mom discouraged him because, "there are too many surgeons." :blink: So now he's a hospital CFO who hovers around the medical floors as much as possible. He also plays a mean guitar. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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