SparklyUnicorn Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 for my occupation. I feel like putting something snarky. chief executive time waster.... pampered princess... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 someone put down something like head of research for child development 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I was very glad when I could change over from "homemaker" to "student". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 maybe I'll put top secret....it's so top secret...even I don't know what it is that I do :lol: 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 I was very glad when I could change over from "homemaker" to "student". I take one class. I homeschool. I suppose I could say I'm a student and a tutor. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyroo Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I just leave it blank most of the time. They don't really care. They don't really care about 90% of the stuff on those forms. The 10% they do care about, the nurse asks me in person during the exam even though I painstakingly answered on the form. It's all a conspiracy to waste my time. Wendy 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 I just leave it blank most of the time. They don't really care. They don't really care about 90% of the stuff on those forms. The 10% they do care about, the nurse asks me in person during the exam even though I painstakingly answered on the form. It's all a conspiracy to waste my time. Wendy yep Actually that is what I do. I didn't put anything. In this case it might be informative for 2 reasons though. That'll come up in discussion for sure. They'll want to know if there was a work related injury or if I can't modify what I'm doing in my job. I don't think putting down my occupation will capture that second part too well though. Can I modify what I do? Not easily, but not because it'll cut into my livelihood. So I think it's just better to leave it blank. I know they won't look at it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I now put down retired. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 I now put down retired. Right now I could put down "tired". :laugh: 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I put teacher 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) I put Queen of Awesomeness... Edited February 6, 2017 by Kinsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I put retired. I'm not sure anyone reads those forms anyway. I view them as busy work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Child Psychologist. :laugh: Be prepared to be addressed as Dr. Sparkly. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) :laugh: Domestic Engineer Edited February 6, 2017 by chocolatechip 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Child Psychologist. :laugh: Be prepared to be addressed as Dr. Sparkly. dancing bacon... LOL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Domestic bacon temptress? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Sometimes I put "unemployed." Actually, I don't use that on forms. I use that on online surveys where it doesn't matter. I kinda like putting unemployed on there. Homemaker sounds so repressive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Can't you just put "educator"? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Last time I put "writer." Just because that's what I felt like at the moment. Next time I might write artist, or photographer, or something else in the nebulous range. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I now put down retired. I'm definitely still homeschooling, but I always answer "retired" now, too. Online surveys? Retired. Phone surveys? Retired. Questionnaires? Retired. Yep. Tired over & over & over again. Re-tired. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I put down home educator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Condessa Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I write 'mother', as that is what I consider my vocation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Head cook and chief bottle washer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 CEO - Chief Education Officer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I don't put anything other than what I am currently doing. If I put anything else, they invariably ask me, "Oh, so where do you teach?" or, "Oh, you are a child psychologist? Where do you work?" I put stay at home parent when I was home. I hated it, but I put it. Now that I am working I put my occupation. I always get asked about it. Always. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newgrace Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I put CIA double agent. No one asks. Ever. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Gosh, I don't mind the term homemaker. It's what I do! It encompasses so much. I've still had people ask, though I don't know why. I don't see what's so hard about understanding that term. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I don't recall what I normally put on the forms. When someone asks me IRL what I do they get a super long answer because I home school my kids, have a real estate license, do real estate investing, am retired from my pre-mom job, and take care of the house. Most people are impressed with the home school thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Gosh, I don't mind the term homemaker. It's what I do! It encompasses so much. I've still had people ask, though I don't know why. I don't see what's so hard about understanding that term. I don't mind per se, but it's actually not what I spend most of my time on. So it doesn't feel like the right term to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I never thought about the angst this space on the form could generate, because I work PT for DH and so always put "Secretary." When I'm full of myself, I say, "Executive Secretary." I would not be against writing "Educator," though. If they want to ask about that, knock yourself out. I'm proud of what I do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I just leave it blank most of the time. They don't really care. They don't really care about 90% of the stuff on those forms. The 10% they do care about, the nurse asks me in person during the exam even though I painstakingly answered on the form. It's all a conspiracy to waste my time. Wendy I'm just thrilled when I have actual forms, instead of being manipulated through an online form with a question that I cannot bypass. I hate that stuff and will do everything I can not to cooperate with that manipulation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I generally leave it blank. I am tempted to write "Queen" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 That bugs me too. I like all the snarky ideas. Maybe next time I'll write domestic goddess. Or maybe just Muggle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndOfOrdinary Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I write Kicking Ass and Taking Names. Rarely has anyone noticed..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I put home educator 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Gosh, I don't mind the term homemaker. It's what I do! It encompasses so much. I've still had people ask, though I don't know why. I don't see what's so hard about understanding that term. Yeah, I don't really get the hate. I love writing down "homemaker." It doesn't make me feel repressed. I feel like I actually have a lot more freedom than most people working outside the home. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 ^^This. Although right now my husband would probably tell you I'm slacking even at that. ;-p Maybe I should start putting PT Disney Travel Agent to drum up more business. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I prefer Lead Rangeress at the Bag End School for the Vertically Challenged and Perpetually Famished. But usually I put homemaker. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 You know, I think I'll start customizing my description according to the appointment. If I need new glasses, I'll put Tutor. If I have something physical/structural going on, I'll put Dance Teacher. If I get bursitis I'm telling the. I'm a Landscaper. If I go in for a UTI, I'm just gonna write Wife. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I now put down retired. That's what I write too. Technically I guess I am a retired teacher. I never went back to the classroom and still don't plan to, so I'm retired from my career. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Last time I put "writer." Just because that's what I felt like at the moment. Next time I might write artist, or photographer, or something else in the nebulous range. I like this! I'm sure I have a saucy 100 page fanfic in me to make it true 8-O 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Last time I put "writer." Just because that's what I felt like at the moment. Next time I might write artist, or photographer, or something else in the nebulous range. I like this! I'm sure I have a saucy 100 page fanfic in me to make it true 8-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 You know, I think I'll start customizing my description according to the appointment. If I need new glasses, I'll put Tutor. If I have something physical/structural going on, I'll put Dance Teacher. If I get bursitis I'm telling the. I'm a Landscaper. If I go in for a UTI, I'm just gonna write Wife. In my case this makes sense. My "injury" is from what I do. Which isn't described by "homemaker". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I now put down retired. Thank you! Why had I not thought of this? My youngest is now off at college. I am a retired homeschool teacher. I'm going with that from now on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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