RQOTD SEPT 7, 2020

[sthom97093]

With today being Labor Day in the USA, was thinking about jobs this morning. What has been the best job you have ever had?

[Wendy]

Honestly, it's my current job. I am an Accounts Receivable Manager for a metal fabrication company. I love the daily challenges, running the numbers, setting goals. And the people I work with are so fun!! We have all become great friends and keep in touch even outside of work.

[sthom97093]

Being a Mom is a terrific job, stressful at times, but very fulfilling. But I decided to think outside the box on this one a little bit. Two years ago, I volunteered at an organization that helped care for babies with NAS; Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. This place helps babies as they withdraw from the effects of opioids along with helping their families on their road to recovery. Every time I went there, I felt like I was doing something good. From holding babies to talking to their parents about the courage it took to say "I need help," I always left there feeling like I made a difference. Because of my daughter's leg injury last year and then Covid, I haven't been able to volunteer there in a long time, but it was definitely one of the greatest jobs I've ever had.

[sthom97093]

Honestly, it's my current job. I am an Accounts Receivable Manager for a metal fabrication company. I love the daily challenges, running the numbers, setting goals. And the people I work with are so fun!! We have all become great friends and keep in touch even outside of work.

That makes such a difference; having a job you enjoy with good co-workers. I'm not sure what I would do without my teacher squad.

[phillisw]

I did love my summer job at a diner many years ago. I love talking to people, those from town and those who were traveling.

[Tracy F]

My favorite job was working for the airlines for 12 years. I worked ticket counter, gate and ramp. The ramp was my favorite, which really surprised me. I so enjoyed working outside and it didn't matter to me if it was in the rain, snow, heat or whatever. The best part was working with the Make A Wish Foundation. I really enjoyed planning the little parties we had each time we had a family flying out. To see the joy on those kids faces was amazing.
And of course the free travel benefits were a nice little benefit too.

[Deanna13]

I worked many years ago at a chemical plant. I did secretarial duties along with the shipping department.

[sdwhru]

I really like the job I have now, but my boss and co-workers (and some of the clients) make it even more amazing. I am going to be so sad when it ends. I think my boss my retire next year. My co-workers and I hang out after work even. I do like doing taxes but not sure if that is what I want to keep doing for the next half of my working career....

[GinniG]

I had a really good job 1976-1978. It was the first time I'd stayed anywhere more than 6 months. I was a secretary for a group that helped the Navy Department that was designing and building the Trident class submarines. The company is pretty well-known - Booz, Allen & Hamilton. My boss was AMAZING and the rest of my co-workers were awesome. I had so much fun at that job! Unfortunately when my ex and I sent out our wedding invitations the leadership of the company were worried about it looking bad since my fiance worked for the Navy Department and I worked for the contractor. They'd had a really bad experience the year before with a couple who were fooling around on their spouses and were sharing secrets back and forth. So in the middle of getting a wedding together with a month to go I had to find a new job! Thankfully I found a decent one that I started after we got back from our honeymoon. I always loved that job and still talk about some of the people and the things that happened there.

[Lolis]

Teaching is the best job I’ve ever had!