What do you do (or did)?

Zoffiel

No Kate. That would be unwise. I'd have to wait until a few people are dead and I'm too old too worry about the consequences. I'm not sure my son or partner would be thrilled to know what I got up to in my 20s and I'm trying to be respectable now

Romla

It’s interesting that the young don’t realise we were young once and enjoyed our lives.But guess I was the same about the previous generation.

kmakm

@Sister Liquid paper?!?!?!   

Sister

I don't think you want to know but if you really do I'll pm you!

kmakm

I think I shall let my imagination work that one out...! 

Flaneuse

Teacher 10 years, Multicultural Education Consultant 3 yrs (then funding cut), then realised a dream of doing freelance media - writing, producing, directing, some TV and corporate media as well as some print stuff, and part-time university teaching in media studies - 11 years; then projects fell away because of federal budget cuts; then accidentally fell into IT industry - training initially but gradually moved to project management - 13 yrs including eight years in Europe; back to Oz to build "grandma's house" and back into "corporate" media - producing DVDs for Fire & Emergency for two years until 2012 when incoming state govt of that time abolished all govt multi-media units. I was 69 and ADORED work. Took a long time to adjust. Writing a book (biography of an environmentalist/retired politician friend) saved my sanity for 4.5 years. Was working on a memoir when bc diagnosis hit. Shall get back to it.

Giovanna_BCNA

@Eastmum wrote

Hey @BCNA admins - I'm wondering if this thread might light the spark for a professional networking community on this discussion board? Maybe a new private group where people can 'out' their real identities in a safe place if they want to, and list their professional qualifications and/or skill sets if they're happy to offer their services in any way to other members? If for example I need a small job done by a graphic designer, I'd love to know if there was someone here that might be interested in doing the job? I would love to give the work to a 'sister' or 'brother' on these forums. Just might be someone out there who would welcome the distraction, or someone who is actively looking for some work?  

Hello @Eastmum
Thank you for your post and what great idea.  I have spoken with Marianne regarding the professional networking community and discussion board idea, just wonder what other online community members think?  

Romla

As people have the choice to opt in or not it seems ok.Only query I have is will access be limited to members of the blog as currently any member of the public can read the blog

kmakm

I feel the same as @Romla on both those issues. I think it should be only available to members of this site. So maybe a private group. It's a lovely idea to support our community, especially as many have difficulties with work after diagnosis and treatment.

Sister

Sounds good to me!  Not sure what a librarian with half an active brain could contribute but you never know.

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arpie

Gosh ... where to start ..... whilst doing a Home Economics course in 72/73, I worked part time with a mob who worked with MIMS (Monthly Index of Medical Specialty - that EVERY doctor refers to re 'contraindications' of combined medicines) where we itemised EVERY item from chemists all around Aussie - showing trends & volumes Aussie wide!  Initially it was all done 'manually' - then in 1972 we went computerised - and I ended up as a 'manager' of the computerised input - checking at random, other people's work!  BUT - then I went back to my 'training' & worked as a 'demonstrator' at AGL for a few years ... teaching people how to cook!  What a hoot that was!  We used to put $2 in & buy a wine cask (before Breath Testing!) and had a fun night!

After that i worked at RNSH Sydney as a Dietary Aide for many years - making sure patients had the correct meals relative to their conditions - one of my friends was looking after the Cancer Ward & I was in awe of her ability to deal with such emotive patients & still keep sane.

Then, I was headhunted by a company that was bringing in the very first 'Home Computers' into Australia (they were DEC - Digital Equipment Corp) way back in the late 70s ... up til then, everything was pretty well Mainframes (other than Apples, which were only just starting out!  Then, I went to work with a mob taking charge of insolvent companies - trying to get them back on the 'right road'!  One was called VM Diesels - & one day I answered the phone saying 'VD Measles' ..... I just cracked up, then hung up, MORTIFIED!!

Then I worked as Accounts payable & receivable for one of Aussies biggest Coal mine based at Circular Quay .... I LOVED that job!!  But in the mean time, I'd met my husband to be (from NZ) and left Aussie (and the top job), to go to NZ.  There, I worked as a 'Permanent Temp' (doing accounts) for 15 years - and some of my 'temp jobs' lasted up to 5 years!!  Next, I was head hunted as the secretary of a School where my husband was the metalwork teacher - in Otara - the backdrop of Once were Warriors Movie!  Within 2 years, we were ready to leave for Aussie!!

Back in Aussie, we bought a lawn mowing run for 2 years - and I have been retired since about 2002!!  (the youngest in a family of 6 & the first to retire!!)    

Lmc1310

Hello, I was a highschool teacher. Tried to go back after treatment and found I was just too tired. Retired in April. 

Romla

 This is a great thread - any  chance @traveltext @Matt @PeterB you might tell us a bit about yourselves ? It’s nice to know a bit about our fellow bloggees.Its ok however if not.

traveltext

Thanks for The invite Romla. Here's a bit about me:

http://malebreastcancercoalition.org/Survivor Stories/rod-ritchie/