What Do You Work At?

**DeviousOne** · 08-03-2012

Working at a Pharmacy Benefit management Company 4th largest in the country in Client relations and legal support. Basically my job consist of me looking busy (which is why im on the forums at work so much LOL) looking over contracts and proposals, and speaking with and making impressions with potential clients. Basically its a cake job took me 5 years to get after school but it was all worth it in the end.

**Xelios** · 08-03-2012

I'm retired.

**Ghost-Rhayne** · 08-03-2012

Originally Posted by DreDayDetox

I've been told this by my parents, aunts and grandmother: Learning/knowing more languages offers more opportunities, is that true?

Without a doubt. A lot of companies are international and if you are able to speak more than english then you have a definte advantage over someone who doesn't. That's only really true if you live in a non english speaking country. Most people who live in english speaking countries can't speak a second language, and even their english grammar has holes in it lol. Here in Vienna, if you can speak english and german you are in a very good standing. If you can speak russian as well (I will start learning russian soon), better yet, as many companies here have dealings with eastern europe.

Business english is in VERY high demand here. Once I get my qualification I will be able to charge €45 an hour...to teach my native language in a business context.

**jj03** · 08-03-2012

i'm a nurse...and a fuckin good one at that if i do say so myself....

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**DreDayDetox** · 08-03-2012

Originally Posted by Ghost-Rhayne

Without a doubt. A lot of companies are international and if you are able to speak more than english then you have a definte advantage over someone who doesn't. That's only really true if you live in a non english speaking country. Most people who live in english speaking countries can't speak a second language, and even their english grammar has holes in it lol. Here in Vienna, if you can speak english and german you are in a very good standing. If you can speak russian as well (I will start learning russian soon), better yet, as many companies here have dealings with eastern europe.

Business english is in VERY high demand here. Once I get my qualification I will be able to charge €45 an hour...to teach my native language in a business context.

That's very good to know. I can say my English grammar and speaking is top-notch, but I also know Romanian, which is my native language. But I wouldn't count that because there is zero opportunity in that country. I do want to learn Japanese and German though.

**Nitey** · 08-03-2012

I'm currently a Business studies and Psychology student. I've done some retail and service jobs here and there, but nothing right now. So I'm just enjoying my summer break

. Upon graduating I would like to get into the marketing side of business. I also have an ambition to start my own business if I can get some decent corporate experience for a few years after graduating, as I feel that's vital

Originally Posted by DreDayDetox

That's very good to know. I can say my English grammar and speaking is top-notch, but I also know Romanian, which is my native language. But I wouldn't count that because there is zero opportunity in that country. I do want to learn Japanese and German though.

Dre, I've always wanted to learn Japanese, and unearth what I learnt in highschool when I got my C in German, as I've pretty much forgotten it all!

. If only you lived closer we could've been study buddies!!

**DreDayDetox** · 08-03-2012

Apparently factory jobs are high in demand now. Especially car manufacturing companies

And it seems a lot of younger adults are taking Psychology or law in college. I'm just hoping more stray from the arts (film) so I can have a chance at a decent job once I graduate.

Originally Posted by Nitey

Dre, I've always wanted to learn Japanese, and unearth what I learnt in highschool when I got my C in German, as I've pretty much forgotten it all!

. If only you lived closer we could've been study buddies!!

True. Don't worry, one day we will meet, lover.

**mickice** · 08-03-2012

I work in a supermarket delicatessen. Im only casual so my hours fluctuate depening on peeple calling in sick or demand, at the moment ive been doing 40hr weeks @ $23 an hour

**$Greatness$** · 08-04-2012

Originally Posted by DreDayDetox

Greatness, you're eyeballing them, eh? LOL

I'm unemployed, and a student. FMA.

Man... these chicks be phat as all outdoors. Even the cougars be comin' out, too. It's real wild my nig!

**Jaeger** · 08-06-2012

Originally Posted by DarkVincent07

Do you ever have trouble finding clients?

As once my Interactive Digital Media course is over most of my income will be via clients and its kind of scary.

There are times where finding work is hard, I'll admit, but when it gets like that I take it upon myself to put myself out there and approach the public. I'll hand out business cards, print adverts in the local paper and just even ring round stating my intent and purpose. I'd say it works roughly 50% of the time. I've been doing freelance design for quite a few years now, doing it as a side job to my main work, but I've taken it up properly recently. It was at its worst when the recession first hit, nobody wanted to spend any money at all.

**Beast of Bourbon** · 08-06-2012

I work as IT bastard operator for the city of "Bamberg" - franconia / northern bavaria.
Payment in public service isn't outrageous but it's a safe job (recession can kiss my ass) and nobody tells me what to do.
I just have to keep things up and running, install software upgrades, fix broken PCs, migrate to win7 etc. etc.

Being responsible for a lot of different departments, from immigration to fire brigade, keeps things fresh and interessting.
I think i'll stay here till i finally win the lottery

**weskurtz81** · 08-06-2012

Originally Posted by radgamer420

You obviously have never lived in California where illegal immigration is a major problem with little to no enforcement. Out there the illegals have pretty much taken over all the formerly good paying construction jobs. I say formerly good paying because these construction companies hire illegals for a fraction of the wage that they used to pay to legal citizens. I've seen the same thing in other industries as well when I used to live out there. Arizona has the same problem. Now out here in Texas I haven't seen that happening yet at least not where I live. (Maybe it happens in the bigger cities out here?) But it eventually will I think. And granted there are those kind of people you described (I've met some of them) but to say illegals do the jobs that Americans wont? Thats a load of bs. That might have been true many years ago but not anymore. Anyway illegal immigration isnt the topic of this thread so I'll end my rant now. I just had to address that bit of misinformation that I hear alot of illegal immigrant sympathizers try to use when you debate them. Anyway, carry on.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I am in NO WAY shape or form and illegal immigrant sympathizer, not even close to it.

I have many year experience trying to find labor to work my family ranch near La Grange Texas... good luck trying to find people to pick up 2000 square bales on a Saturday/Sunday.

It's not misinformation or a load of BS, there are plenty of jobs MANY Americans simply don't want to do for those jobs pay, plain and simple. Sure, you can find people to do those jobs if you look long and hard, but those people are a dying breed.

**DarkVincent07** · 08-06-2012

Originally Posted by Jaeger

There are times where finding work is hard, I'll admit, but when it gets like that I take it upon myself to put myself out there and approach the public. I'll hand out business cards, print adverts in the local paper and just even ring round stating my intent and purpose. I'd say it works roughly 50% of the time. I've been doing freelance design for quite a few years now, doing it as a side job to my main work, but I've taken it up properly recently. It was at its worst when the recession first hit, nobody wanted to spend any money at all.

Thanks for the insight, I know its a different job space and economic climate to Sydney and when I do get into work but its insightful nonetheless

**Jaeger** · 08-06-2012

Originally Posted by DarkVincent07

Thanks for the insight, I know its a different job space and economic climate to Sydney and when I do get into work but its insightful nonetheless

Oh, yeah, I completely forgot you're not from the UK. My bad. I have a friend who lives in Sydney and she's said the economy over there isn't too bad. Finding a job has proven difficult for her but this should be different for you as you already have your job, you just need to find the clients.

**Bigdoggy** · 08-06-2012

recording/mixing as well a musician.

**imINxile** · 08-06-2012

I put on a 20 lb toolbelt, climb all over houses and swing a hammer all day.

**weskurtz81** · 08-06-2012

Originally Posted by imINxile

I put on a 20 lb toolbelt, climb all over houses and swing a hammer all day.

Is that you Engage?

**imINxile** · 08-06-2012

Originally Posted by weskurtz81

Is that you Engage?

Lol nah brother. Sorry to disappoint. Im guessing I would have liked him though.

**unicron7** · 08-06-2012

Full time student using the G.I. Bill. Left a major U.S. Bank a couple of years ago due to them being assholes. Was a dead end job and they had no qualms in letting you know it. Best thing I ever did was go back to school. FUCK. THAT. PLACE. I have a thousand horror stories from that institution. Here's to hoping my next job with a degree is better.