So What do you do for a living?

My job has changed since the last time we had this thread. I am now a "Clinical Research Coordinator" for Stroke Research at HUP. It's very interesting and I like it so far (only been there a few months). Previously, I was a manager at a diagnostic imaging facility for more than 5 years.

Now That Is Interesting!!! Do You Get To Sample The Products? If So I Need To Make A Career Change. :-)

I am a Clinic Supervisor/LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

I had to link in these threads, just because I knew I had seen this before! I haven't read the other posts yet, so maybe someone has already done this! This is what I had posted (too lazy to type it again! lol)

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t8937

(I really like this one, just because you really get to see the details of what people do, and the good/bad about it)

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t6322

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Job Title & Industry: "Senior Consultant" - It's so generic but it's what is on my business card, but I guess "Computer/Business Software Consultant" is a little better.

Describe what you do in a few short sentences:

When companies need help implementing, upgrading, merging, customizing, training, etc. ... or anything, their software (I work with PeopleSoft right now) I go in and help.

What are the bests parts of your job?

- the pay; it's good money

- the flexibility; i'm very independant

- hourly pay; if i work, i get paid

- networking; i meet people all over the world

- i like problem solving, and i do a lot of that

- frequent flyer and hotel points!

- my "standard" schedule is M-Th, i do my 40 hours in 4 days, then have Fridays off

What are the worst part?

- Consultants don't often get a lot of respect or thanks; people look at us like we're there to take their jobs, or tell them what to do

- risk; if i am not working, i don't get paid - i've known people to now be able to find work for 6+ months - that means no paycheck!

- travel; for 10+ years (except for the last few months!) i've worked out of state - i see a lot of airports and hotel rooms

- lack of personal time; i often have to work crazy hours

Do you think you are compensated appropriately?

Yes - we get paid well mainly because of the travel and sacrifices we make and hours we work

How much vacation time/time off do you get?

no set amount - i can work as much or as little as i want; but if i don't work i don't get paid. like i am probably taking the rest of Sept off - maybe more, depending on the next project that comes along - but no paychecks!

If you could do it all over again would you pick the same field/career?

Probably. I complain a lot - but overall I like it and I get paid well.

Are you limited to a particular region of the country or world?

Nope, I am all over the place.

What is your dream job (if all barriers were removed)?

I wish I knew this answer!

I am a group sales manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn.. my market is all of the entertainment and sports teams that come to Detroit.

If my frigging partners don't get their f'ing asses in gear I'll be back here changing my job description very soon.