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Posted by Phillipa on February 9, 2008, at 17:23:32
Thought it might be fun to see what others do or did. I raised a family, taught aerobic dance , had own aerobic business and in 30's went to nursing school Magna cum laude. Still hold my license but not working as Don't want to go back to school as licensing laws change in 2008. Still have my current license just inactive now. Latest venture of husband and me is ebay which is fun. Love Phillipa
Posted by Kath on February 9, 2008, at 18:05:30
In reply to What is you type of work or what was me first, posted by Phillipa on February 9, 2008, at 17:23:32
I always did office work - secretarial stuff.
My most interesting job was working as a personal assistant for a deaf-blind young woman named Mae Brown. I should actually look on Google to see if here story is there! She had an operation at 17 years of age (brain tumour); wasn't told that it could end up with her being deaf, blind, or BOTH - which is what happened.
The CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) helped her & eventually she went to university with an "interpreter". Got her degree & then CNIB created a job for her in charge of Deaf-Blind Services & I (who worked there already in Social Services Dept) was chosen to be her Secretary/Personal assistant sort of thing. It was really interesting. VERY challenging for someone as shy as I was, because everyone would look. Here we'd go down the hall with me holding her arm, while communication in the deaf-blind language on her hand. She'd go to schools & give talks, etc (with me being her ears). Pretty stressful though!
Currently, my interest/hobby of pottery is combined with me teaching handbuilding classes - only about 4 - 6 a year, but I really enjoy it.
Thx for interesting topic.
Kath
Posted by Phil on February 9, 2008, at 19:08:33
In reply to Re: What is you type of work or what was me first, posted by Kath on February 9, 2008, at 18:05:30
http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/bm/bm01/bm0111/bm011111.htm
I see she went to school here in Austin. It's a small world. Challenging job you had there.
Posted by Justherself54 on February 10, 2008, at 12:35:55
In reply to Re: What is you type of work or what was me first, posted by Kath on February 9, 2008, at 18:05:30
I raised my daughter on my own..was a Magistrate and Court Administrator..until this illness whapped me upside the head..grandmother of three..now in the process of selling house and moving to the city..
Posted by Phoenix1 on February 10, 2008, at 14:46:32
In reply to What is you type of work or what was me first, posted by Phillipa on February 9, 2008, at 17:23:32
I'm a senior project manager for an engineering company. I get to travel less than I used to which is good. Luckily I've only missed one week due to hospitalization for my illness, and no one there knows what's going on with me anyways. I can put on a good "game face"...
Posted by Jamal Spelling on February 10, 2008, at 15:03:13
In reply to What is you type of work or what was me first, posted by Phillipa on February 9, 2008, at 17:23:32
You makes you almost a hundred!
Posted by Jamal Spelling on February 10, 2008, at 15:11:24
In reply to What is you type of work or what was me first, posted by Phillipa on February 9, 2008, at 17:23:32
> Still hold my license but not working as Don't want to go back to school as licensing laws change in 2008.
Ya, I don't think they allow nonagenarians to do nursing.
> Still have my current license just inactive now.
You don't say! After what 70+ years, I should think so!!!
Posted by Phillipa on February 10, 2008, at 19:54:58
In reply to What is you type of work or what was me first, posted by Phillipa on February 9, 2008, at 17:23:32
Best laugh had all day I meant my age was in my thirties when went to school. See I told you I was old. Better put up the hand rails on the tub and get my walker out. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on February 10, 2008, at 19:56:59
In reply to Re: What is you type of work or what was me first, posted by Justherself54 on February 10, 2008, at 12:35:55
Wow I have to say we have some impressive professions amonst us. Used to think I was smart but wow you guys are awesome. Now if someone is a homemaker that also counts as very important work. Love Phillipa
Posted by Kath on February 11, 2008, at 18:23:56
In reply to Re: Pretty cool Kath, posted by Phil on February 9, 2008, at 19:08:33
> http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/bm/bm01/bm0111/bm011111.htm
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> I see she went to school here in Austin. It's a small world. Challenging job you had there.******Yup - that's her alright!!!! Joan, the author of the book, was really nice...I suspect she was the one who taught me the deaf-blind language - my memory is bad, so I don't exactly remember who taught me!
:-) Kath***
Posted by Kath on February 11, 2008, at 18:26:32
In reply to Re: What is you type of work or what was me first » Phillipa, posted by Jamal Spelling on February 10, 2008, at 15:11:24
> > Still hold my license but not working as Don't want to go back to school as licensing laws change in 2008.
>
> Ya, I don't think they allow nonagenarians to do nursing.
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> > Still have my current license just inactive now.
>
> You don't say! After what 70+ years, I should think so!!!******LOL - clever :-) Kath
Posted by Kath on February 11, 2008, at 18:28:09
In reply to Re: What is you type of work or what was me first, posted by Phillipa on February 10, 2008, at 19:56:59
> Now if someone is a homemaker that also counts as very important work. Love Phillipa
***You're right Phillipa & being a parent is probably the single most important job in the world & the one that we receive absolutely the LEAST training for!!!
Kath****
Posted by Phoenix1 on February 11, 2008, at 19:29:37
In reply to Re: What is you type of work or what was me first, posted by Kath on February 11, 2008, at 18:28:09
> > Now if someone is a homemaker that also counts as very important work. Love Phillipa
>
> ***You're right Phillipa & being a parent is probably the single most important job in the world & the one that we receive absolutely the LEAST training for!!!
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> Kath****Phillipa, Kath, you're both right. Forgot to mention the most important thing!!! I'm the father of two beautiful and brilliant girls, 6 months old and 3 years old. The loves of my life. (Along with my wife of course)
Phoenix1
Posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2008, at 20:08:59
In reply to Re: What is you type... Phillipa/Kath, posted by Phoenix1 on February 11, 2008, at 19:29:37
Fantastic and bet you're a fabulous dad and can be convinced by them to do what they like to do!!!!! Phillipa
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