What do PS''ers do for a living?

[princessplease]

I''m just curious

I''m a social worker for mentally ill adults and a PT grad student.

 

[elrohwen]

I''m an engineer with a food company. I buy equipment that allows us to make new products.

 

[jcarlylew]

I WAS a customer service rep for a catering company (been there 3 years as manager, took a break, came back for 8 months at a lower position).
I am NOW a MSR 3 (member services) at my local Y. I AM SO EXCITED!!

 

[Haven]

I''m a high school English teacher.
I love my job.

 

[NakedFinger]

I am a wedding planner in NYC. I wake up every day looking forward to going to work. Wouldnt have it any other way!

 

[ice-queen]

Date: 6/4/2009 10:29:28 AM
Author: NakedFinger
I am a wedding planner in NYC. I wake up every day looking forward to going to work. Wouldnt have it any other way!

NakedFinger: If you don''t mind, can you explain how exactly you got into this field? I am looking to get into wedding planning (or really event planning in general). Right now, I am working in a related field but am finding it hard to jump over!

 

[librarychickie]

Depending on where the Army sends us, I''m either a high school English teacher or a librarian. I prefer the library, but there isn''t always an opening wherever we go.

~LC

 

[D&T]

Date: 6/4/2009 11:50:40 AM
Author: ice-queen

Date: 6/4/2009 10:29:28 AM
Author: NakedFinger
I am a wedding planner in NYC. I wake up every day looking forward to going to work. Wouldnt have it any other way!

NakedFinger: If you don''t mind, can you explain how exactly you got into this field? I am looking to get into wedding planning (or really event planning in general). Right now, I am working in a related field but am finding it hard to jump over!

hey Ice-queen not NakedFinger... but thought I just give you my experience in event planning I did for about a year. before I got into my current career.. before I managed a boutique ski in/ski out hotel... almost like a bed and breakfast I also planned activites, meetings lunch/breakfast and group sales meeting there, when our director of group sales and marketing left and guest services left, i had the opportunity to take over and started doing event planning for our groups combining the two different areas, then I also help planned weddings and retreats.. I think it definitely helped me working in the hospitality sector, so if you don''t mind me asking whats your field right now?

 

[NakedFinger]

Date: 6/4/2009 11:50:40 AM
Author: ice-queen

Date: 6/4/2009 10:29:28 AM
Author: NakedFinger
I am a wedding planner in NYC. I wake up every day looking forward to going to work. Wouldnt have it any other way!

NakedFinger: If you don't mind, can you explain how exactly you got into this field? I am looking to get into wedding planning (or really event planning in general). Right now, I am working in a related field but am finding it hard to jump over!

Not a problem. I actually started in the hospitality field when I was 16, and worked my way up while going to school and then college at the same time. I worked up to the wedding planner on-site for various hotels, formed relationships with my contacts/vendors, and was to hear about positions though them. I worked for a few planners, and now do it on my own. The biggest thing is the experience, that's what a hiring manager and the brides care about. Its being knowledgeable on the industry, trends, etc. and having relationships with local professionals. I live breathe and eat the wedding industry and everything associated with it.

Unfortunately, and I am going to say this very bluntly, there are far too many women who plan their own wedding, and then think they can become a wedding planner. Doing it once, (and doing it for yourself is completely different) doesn't give you the knowledge or experience to open your own planning company. I've seen far too many girls businesses fail (many were brides who's wedding I planned and then they informed me they opened their own business) because they didn't have the credentials to give the brides the service they were looking for. Brides book planner based on reputation and refferals from other brides. If someone doesnt have background, there is no incentive to book with that planner. What I would suggest is working for a known planner (you may have to intern, because many wont hire someone on the payroll with NO experience), and then gain your reputation that way. Once your are savvy, then you can start your own company if you wish.

Do you mind if I ask what related field you are in? Perhaps if I know, I can help you figure out a way to JUMP!

 

[Circe]

College professor specializing in children''s literature.

 

[Burk]

Middle school teacher. Today is our last day of school for the year!

 

[Erin]

Started out as the Executive Assistant for a Manufacturing company in the Lawn & Garden business, now I am their Marketing Analyst and Graphic Designer.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

My main (unpaying) job is a SAHM and I also volunteer about 5 hours a week. On the side, I watch a few kids each week and mostly that money pays for a fun family activity each weekend.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Medical Student (i.e. professional bookworm). Can't really say it's a living though seeing how I'm not paid...lol. So I guess technically, I'm a daughter/soon-to-be-wife for a living since that's how I'm currently affording food

I do part time work though here and there, and am looking forward to my research position this summer!

 

[Liane]

Prosecutor/novelist.

 

[ice-queen]

First of all, sorry for the threadjack! Although it is related to the topic, I suppose...

NakedFinger: Thanks for responding! I am currently working for a large floral design company. We do lots of weddings and corporate events. I am fairly new there, and I don''t love the particular job I have...but I see it as a stepping stone to make other contacts within the industry. Obviously, I will have the opportunity to meet lots of event planners. Previous to that job, I worked in management for a couple different hospitality groups. I did an event-planning internship in college, but that was in another city...and it doesn''t seem to matter much to people here. I feel like my only way of getting into the industry right now is to intern, which in my late 20''s, I''m a little old for But that may be my only chance, I need to get my foot in the door somewhere!

 

[aprilcait]

I''m a corporate desk monkey at the corporate headquarters of a large international hotel company

 

[luvthemstrawberries]

I''m a transportation engineer. I work with local municipalities to create a plan for their future transportation needs - roads, biking/walking, rail, transit, etc.

 

[so cal girl]

I''m a test engineer working on national defense systems. Not exciting.

 

[Maisie]

I''m a stay at home mother and I home educate my 12 year old daughter.

 

[Erinleigh]

I''m a biochemistry grad student... hopefully getting out into the real world soon though!

 

[ksluice]

Im a grad student in architecture, and Im supposed to be finishing my dissertation in the next two months, but have discovered that PS forums are the BEST procrastination tool ever!! lol.

 

[AmberGretchen]

Soon-to-be Immunology PhD, transitioning to a job in management consulting after I finish - I can''t wait!

 

[stepcutgirl]

General and vascular ultrasound technologist.

 

[Lilac]

Not working right now, but applying soon to grad school programs for occupational therapy.

 

[sunnyd]

Quality assurance in customs for a giant logistics company. Hoping to be an actual customs entry writer for the same company in August!

 

[bee*]

I''m a veterinary student and work part-time as a veterinary nurse at the moment.

 

[Kismet]

Tax accountant for a multinational software company.

 

[Linda W]

Retired!!! I also take care of my grandboys, while their parents work. I love every minute of it too.

 

[inloveinpa]

I''m a social worker for the aging population and I''m an MSW grad student!