What jobs do you gulls have to support your hobbies? I'm a nurse for starters.

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Anonymous Wed Nov 22 07:55:27 2017 No.9702133 [Reply] [Original]

What jobs do you gulls have to support your hobbies?

I'm a nurse for starters.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 09:39:10 2017 No.9702200 I'm married :^)

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 09:48:14 2017 No.9702208 >>9702133 I work IT in my father-in-law's company, flexible hours and cushy salary. It's a purely nepotistic thing and I intend to go full housewife in a year or two.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 09:48:56 2017 No.9702210 >>9702200 And that s your job?

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 10:00:33 2017 No.9702220 >>9702208 Won't you miss the extra money?

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 10:13:17 2017 No.9702236

>>9702133
Part time at Macys and just picked up another part time job as a seamstress, while waiting to hear back about grad school applications. If I get in I'll be living off the GI bill BAH for a while, then I'll need either a job, student loans or getting a TA position.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 10:31:16 2017 No.9702261 >>9702220 The old man adores me, he'll love me even more once I give him a grandkid. He's giving us that money one way or another.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 10:35:00 2017 No.9702269 I'm currently in the middle of my degree and taking a short break from studies. I work a few hours a week at a hardware store to pay for my brand.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 10:35:26 2017 No.9702270

I work part time as a waitress (privately owned so I’m not getting shafted with that 5 bucks an hour shit) and I work at a nature center when I’m not waitressing. Most of my money is going towards paying off a surprise bill from college right now so my lolita wardrobe has been suffering. And all the internships I’m looking at now have tiny stipends with no room for an extra job; so I’m beginning to fear I’ll have to take a long hiatus from lolita.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 10:43:20 2017 No.9702280 Patreon

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 10:52:56 2017 No.9702293 I work retail because I'm still in school. And as Black Friday approaches, I am debating on offing myself than dealing with assholes but I'm pushing myself because I need that AP winter print.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 11:07:34 2017 No.9702319 >>9702133 literal escort

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 11:17:02 2017 No.9702335 I work at Walmart. Not the most aesthetic of jobs but it pays well and my hours are good. I’m going to college to become an art history professor though.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 14:53:56 2017 No.9702600

>>9702319
at least you have more dignity than her>>9702280
also, where and how much, and would you also wear cosplays?

>>9702280
link please?

>>9702335
>I’m going to college to become an art history professor though.
I see, you wanna continue to work at Walmart

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 14:56:40 2017 No.9702604 I work at a bank. It pretty boring, but I get paid well and can wear Jfashion as long as I look professional.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 14:59:47 2017 No.9702606 Currently a neet so I ask my beta bf to buy me clothes or I spend my food money.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 15:01:36 2017 No.9702607

I get some college funding as a student and make a good amount of money each month from commissions in several fields (about half is cosplay related). Some etsy store digital file sales are also giving some extra cash. I live together with my bf who has a steady job to pay the standard bills together. I intent to go full workshop/freelancer style when I graduate.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 15:12:00 2017 No.9702621 I’m a stereotypical office worker. Pay is decent, works boring but doable. Should’ve went into IT.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 15:14:26 2017 No.9702623

I work at a pet store but I'm in training to be a commercial pilot. It's not that great for all the lolita shit I want because the money I'm getting from working has to go towards the training costs, which are expensive as fuck. Hopefully in a couple years or so I'll be able to actually buy new things.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 15:15:19 2017 No.9702626 I'm an indie dev and I also work in acquisitions for a big company. Game dev is fun but doesn't pay too well and company work is soul crushing, so I'm hoping to move on to working at the foreign service once I'm done with my master's.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 15:20:06 2017 No.9702629 I work as a paralegal. Most of my coworkers have weird hobbies, so no one really bats an eye when I take off work for a convention or wear jfash to work.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 15:23:28 2017 No.9702634 >>9702600 Sorry that you litterally prostitue for money while all the Patreon girl has to do is either take photos or do crafting tutorials.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 15:24:32 2017 No.9702635 >>9702600 You must have nothing going for you to prop up a litteral whore while talking down to someone working on getting their college degree.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 15:33:13 2017 No.9702641

I was doing some office work and now I'm studing to become a surgeon. My bf's paying for my things until graduation.

>>9702607
Game dev is really hit or miss. Some of my friends made bunch of money (1000-500k $) thanks to publishing their game in the right time. To be honest - it wasn't even that good.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 15:43:30 2017 No.9702653 >>9702635 Not all college degrees are wise to get. If there is no growth in that field, you're wasting your money.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 15:45:36 2017 No.9702654 >>9702653 Anon might not be american, plenty of countries offer free higher education.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 15:54:26 2017 No.9702663 >>9702654 So then they're wasting taxpayer money on a useless degree? That's even worse, at least if it was America less of the money spent would be stolen from people with actual jobs.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 15:57:21 2017 No.9702666 >>9702133 I work as a software developer for a small defense industry contractor. I plan on retiring soon so i can spend time and take care of my mom

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 16:04:31 2017 No.9702675 System Admin/General Marketing. I'm not even that smart, but my work ethic is pretty solid.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 16:22:22 2017 No.9702691

In house web developer for an ecommerce dot com. It pays alright but mostly my bills are low because my mortgage is almost paid off and I live with room mates. Planning to throw away that sweet stability to go back to school for mechanical engineering.

>>9702335
I did walmart for four years while working through my first degree, keep it up, you'll get there! Though you might be able to get some better on campus work for grad school.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 16:26:59 2017 No.9702695 >>9702200 genuine question, how do you not feel bad? when other people buy me shit or i don't work for a while i feel like a drain on society. i wish i wasn't like this.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 16:46:45 2017 No.9702714 I work full-time in a bank call centre. Great pay, standard mon-fri, 9-5 deal, and I hardly ever get yelled at unlike most call centre jobs I make enough for bills, savings, and burando

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 16:48:49 2017 No.9702716

Originally Walmart poster here.

>>9702653
You obviously know nothing about the art history field at all if you think there isn't any growth. Besides, I'm wanting to teach at a college level - most colleges aren't very strict about their clothing, which means I get to get paid nicely, teach while wearing lolita, and have fun while I do it. I'm sorry you're so bitter!

>>9702691
Walmart is actually really nice! They pay me well and work with me on my hours. I'm also getting promoted pretty soon to a department manager, which means my hourly is gonna jump up to $15. I'm pretty excited!

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 16:51:47 2017 No.9702722 >>9702695 nayrt but some people just don't feel bad.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 16:58:40 2017 No.9702731 >>9702600 you value money over quality by such an extreme margin, that you think working towards college is stupid and being a prostitute is efficient. s a d

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 17:00:54 2017 No.9702735 >>9702133 Cleaning lady, but I'll hopefully go into cyber forensics when I graduate.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 17:13:58 2017 No.9702747

>>9702716
I'm glad your Walmart is a good one to work for! That can vary really widely between stores. I know at ours the department manager position was a shit show because they basically did all their work and most of upper management's as well (who couldn't be bothered), but it occurs to me that if your store actually enforces job descriptions be done by the right people, department manager could be a good job.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 17:24:04 2017 No.9702754

>>9702695
Nayrt, but it could be your upbringing or a natural inclination to work and earn what you want.

Some people are born to be respectable members of society and some people are born to be leeches. As for myself, I'm aiming to be a supportive and loving housewife to a good and hardworking husband so I might end up in that middle ground where I may not necessarily be a NEET but I don't work an actual job.

My hobby is collecting cute things rather than wearing expensive clothes, so it's cheaper and I use money from holidays or earn it by maintaining the lower half of the house I live in with my family.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 17:59:51 2017 No.9702769

Admin assistant at a small business that deals in imports and logistics.
It's boring but I get paid well, I just got my first ever Christmas bonus. I can wear whatever I want, but I don't because I'm lazy in the mornings. I'm honestly depressed because I feel that I have a lot of potential and it's being wasted.

My dream is to work in a game design company or for a fashion or beauty brand, doing marketing or even design work. I have the education and I'm building a portfolio, but have no luck whatsoever in getting interviews because I live in bumfuck nowhere. Places seem to only hire people already living in the city (so subsequently they have connections) where the job is, even though I will relocate anywhere on my own dime for my dream job.

I'd also like to start my own brand of accessories. There are some gaps in the market I think I can fill such as novelty bags that can fit more than a cell phone, for example. I have a business degree and am working on the business plan right now. I plan to source a factory (I have connections through my job) for some items in my collection. Working fulltime is really slowing down progress towards fully launching though.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 18:02:58 2017 No.9702771

I'm a university student right now studying physics. My path is directing me to eventually get my phD and be a proff. Theres lots of opportunities for me to go into industry so I'm not worried about employment. I wear very toned down Lolita for class but I wouldn't wear anything to much when teaching.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 18:12:50 2017 No.9702776 >janitor >on an cosplay imagreboard

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 18:16:27 2017 No.9702779 Vet assistent, it's the job I wanted, except for instead of being allround I'm more of a desk worker.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 18:20:21 2017 No.9702781

I'm a performer/costume designer for parties, corporate events, music festivals, etc. It isn't as glamorous as it sounds (read: not at all). It doesn't pay well at all but I do enjoy making pretty things. I am in a bit of a dry spell (most gigs are in the summer) and am sorta coasting on odd jobs at the moment. I'm also studying to become a hairstylist/MUA full time so gainful employment that suits my schedule is hard to find lol

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 19:05:46 2017 No.9702806

I worked as escort and erotic masseuse, did patreon and had a few sugardaddies (and a sugar mommy for a lil while too) to fund my education. I recently graduated and am a bachelor of science, I now work as a health/lifestyle coach for the government lol

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 19:14:30 2017 No.9702811

>>9702641
I think you ment to quote the other guy but i actually also coincidentally am studying for games. Its a poor industry indeed so i intend to use those skills for more profitable fields instead rather than some shitty studio (advertising, webdesign media 3d printing and digital patterning for cosplay etc)

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 19:41:14 2017 No.9702827 I'm working a shitty min wage job and living at home until I'm finished with school which won't be for another good 3 years >>9702806 Man hook me up with some of those sugar daddies.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 20:01:14 2017 No.9702835 I sell furry ears and tails on etsy and at cons for a living.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 20:31:27 2017 No.9702846

I program video games mostly.
Its a small-medium sized studio, so its really nice. We get our funding through government grants and side contracts. So, sometimes I have to build websites or whatever.
I kinda love it. I just work 9-5, my boss treats me great, and i get to make actual decisions in what I do. Leaves lots of time to do my hobbies.

>>9702811
You're right in saying the video game industry isn't the best paying. I left a programming job in the capital markets to make games. But I don't want to kill myself everyday, so I think its a fair trade

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 21:06:26 2017 No.9702868 Patent Examiner. One of the rare government jobs where you can work from home on a permanent basis after 2 years.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 21:14:37 2017 No.9702871

Visual merchandiser. The hours aren’t bad, I usually work 7-4. Every other weekend. The pay is decent. I went to school for art, and a genuinely love this career path I’m on, but hope I can move up to a more cutting edge, fashion-forward kind of place than I currently merchandise at.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 21:34:13 2017 No.9702882

>>9702210
>>9702695
Isn't it about time society starts calling out this housewife shaming? It's like as soon as women have made all this progress for option and CHOICE, now one of the choices is inherently bad? Not everyone has to be childless 30+ year old Lost Boy/Girl who wonders out loud to no one in particular why their pop culture tchotchkes don't fill the spiritual void at their core.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 21:34:30 2017 No.9702883 >>9702269 How the fuck do college and high school lolitas afford this fashion? Do your parents pay for literally everything else so you spend youd tiny part time paychecks on brand? There are so many college girls in my comm and i am so confused.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 21:44:54 2017 No.9702888

>>9702806
You're my hero, anon.

I had to quit lolita throughout all of college, just could not afford it, but now I've been out for 5 years and am a translator and sales director for a pretty well known electronics company. Fat paycheck, thicc wardrobe, feels good, man.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 21:44:57 2017 No.9702889 >>9702200 The dream t b h. I'm an engineer. It's boring but it pays for my burando. Workplace is fairly casual but I don't really wear lolita there. Gotta blend in with all the tech bros :(

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 21:47:35 2017 No.9702891 >>9702883 nayrt but that's the case for me yeah

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 21:59:23 2017 No.9702896 >>9702883 also nayrt, but my parents pay my phone bill which is pretty much the only expense i have. i'm fortunate enough to have a full scholarship and basically work full time hours so i pretty much spend all my paychecks on my hobbies.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 22:06:12 2017 No.9702899 >>9702889 I'm married and an engineer. Being a DINK household is great.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 22:08:24 2017 No.9702901 >>9702882 ??? No one's shaming anyone. You sound oversensitive as fuck. Feeling insecure about your life choices or something?

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 22:11:38 2017 No.9702903 I'm an orthodontist. Student loans are a bitch though.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 22:19:59 2017 No.9702907

Full time uni student, and I work a few hours as a part time tutor. Even so my wardrobe gained an extra 20 burando dresses this year. How do I do it? I sell off whatever I don’t wear anymore and put it towards more high priority dresses. It can be done.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 22:30:42 2017 No.9702918

>>9702695
Nayrt but get rid of that protestant work ethic senpai. Learning where that guilt comes from socially/psychologically and thus learning to stop feeling guilty for not selling off hours of my life where I can help it and accept gifts and financial help was great for me. If we're gonna get fucked by capitalism may as well get some dank clothes out of it ya feel ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

On topic tho, I'm a seasonal temp waitress in holidays from uni to fund my weeb shit and living costs get mostly covered by student loans and support from my parents

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 22:31:41 2017 No.9702920 I work in a small bakery, it's pretty cute desu. Our uniforms are even pastel! And decorating cakes is a lot of fun. The pay would be fine if our area wasn't expensive af, but I can buy pretty much whatever I want (within reason).

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 22:43:07 2017 No.9702923 I'm a butcher, it's not the cutest job but it pays pretty well.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 22:48:34 2017 No.9702925 >>9702920 I'm super jealous of you anon, that sounds like a dream. Do you ever integrate lolita accessories into your work clothes (headbows, a necklace, etc)?

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 22:53:15 2017 No.9702929 >>9702769 The accessory brand sounds good. I hope it works out.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 22:59:12 2017 No.9702933 >>9702882 Projecting, much? lol so what do you do then? Are your pregnant/nursing yet or do you just exist as an accessory to your husband's success?

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 23:03:12 2017 No.9702935 QA at a major insurance company. Good pay, good health insurance, chill manager who wants to give people work-life balance which means more cons.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 23:07:50 2017 No.9702939

>>9702883
nayrt but for me it's a combo of parental funding, some part time work, full time summer work, scholarships and student loans. I know gull's hate resellers but I also buy cheap brand on the Japanese market to resell. I only buy to sell if I find it really cheap and already have a haul going. It doesn't make a ton but it helps offset the shipping cost for things I actually want to keep while paying off my dresses.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 23:20:01 2017 No.9702949 >>9702883 I have a full scholarship and live with my parents for $120/month rent and doing the cooking and cleaning so my only real expenses are car stuff.

Anonymous Wed Nov 22 23:25:47 2017 No.9702952

>>9702883
NAYRT (I know, another one).

I live at home with my parents. The only bills I pay are those that concern my car/the gas for it - I occasionally buy groceries but even then my parents like to try and pay me back. No phone bill cause we're all on a plan.

College is completely covered and I get excess money from my scholarships.

Also
>thinking lolita fashion is super expensive and impossible to buy when the secondhand market is so large rn
lol

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 22 23:45:16 2017 No.9702962 >>9702133 I'm a nurse too. Sad watching my friends struggle while I drop hundreds or thousands on dumb shit. Means nothing though, I'm still empty inside.

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 00:04:05 2017 No.9702967

I fund my fashion with various odd jobs. I've done web programming (not anymore), selling art, little part time jobs such as retail and cook (for as long as I can keep it up), but most my hauls I do when I have a little excess money left over from my school grant twice a year. I'm getting associates of science right now, trying to get my grades up so I can get scholarships.

>>9702695
t's not draining off society if your husband takes care of you. I'm not interested in that life, but I've pretty damn tidy, and I like cooking and weird domestic shit like that. I know it's hard work for just two people when I lived with my ex, and that was a tiny ass apartment.

It's hard work to really take care of a whole house and actually cook, more so if you got little ones running around. You know, washing curtains, dusting, cleaning up after cooking. Cleaning up after OTHER people.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 00:08:23 2017 No.9702969 >>9702883 When I was in high school(and still now)I lived with my parents. They paid the bills and buy groceries.

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 00:18:02 2017 No.9702977

>>9702883
I don't wear lolita, but I do wear j-fashion. I buy stuff internationally.

I don't have a car so that's already $1,000+ per year I don't have to pay compared to some people. I also in a small apartment, and grew up learning to conserve electricity and water. That makes my living expenses less then $500 per month. I eat fairly cheaply. I don't drink, eat out much, or go to theaters or anything. Kind of a homebody if I'm not working or at school.

I don't have any money saved up, but I'm not in debt, and I've got some nice things. I guess it's whatever you want to spend your recreational money on. Some go out, some buy funny clothing.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 05:21:12 2017 No.9703109 I'm an orthodontist. Student loans are a bitch though.

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 06:04:21 2017 No.9703125

>>9702695
Anon you replied to

There's more to it but I just like to sum it up as basically being a house wife lol. My husband's job is extremely high paying and it would take me working 4 8hr shifts at a retail job to make what he does in a day. I do have basically a part time job doing freelancing at home. I use the money I get to buy frivolous stuff while my husband pays living expenses. He only gets more expensive gifts for me at Christmas and my birthday. While he moves up in work tho he'll be making even more money but that will still take years

Our relationship dynamic works for us but I understand it's not for everyone. I'm not biased to any which way really. If a couple wants to both work that's fine, man stays at home while woman is sugar mama that's cool too. I wouldn't have a problem with getting a job if my husband wanted me too. I did work retail for awhile. But he hated how stressed and tired I got and just rather I stay safe at home .

>also we both never want kids so we are going to have a lot of excess cash throughout our lifetime

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 06:19:31 2017 No.9703130 >>9703125 What's your husband's job?

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 06:37:02 2017 No.9703136 English teacher in Tokyo area. The pay is OK, and it's a dream living here when it comes to access to all the j-fashion/cosplay/animu stuff. However, I really feel like it also makes me over-consume.

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 08:59:48 2017 No.9703213

>>9702888
>Fat paycheck, thicc wardrobe
this hit me right in the feels. part erotic part goals.
>I just really love lolita
lol anyway, adding to this thread to say I managed a grocery store after graduating but barely had burando money left over. still bought burando, just on credit. panicked about debt all the time because I was slowly losing hope I'd find a good full time job without moving.
finally found decent job (!) and am able to pay off small debt and still add a bit to my wardrobe slowly.
really hoping the job I upgrade to after this can give me my dream of hella disposable income so I never have to worry again. I worked my ass off in hs and uni so I deserve it

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 09:08:44 2017 No.9703219

>>9702923
whoa that's rad! I've always wanted to learn how to cut meat, and what different parts work best for which purposes.

even if I get married, I always want to work. there's no way I'm going to depend on someone else for the stuff I want. I'm picky about food and decor, I'll probably still have a lolita cave and a growing wardrobe. no one can judge what I do with my own money. if I don't have considerable savings and investments you bet your ass I'm gonna be working.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 09:11:45 2017 No.9703222 I'm 17 but when I get out of high school Im going to try get a job, what do you reccomend :)

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 09:21:01 2017 No.9703227 >>9703222 If you're in America go to trade school and become an electrician or plumber or the like. If you're not looking to go to college, trades pay well and are really needed.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 09:32:29 2017 No.9703232 how do I find a cosplay gf who wants a sugar daddy?

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 09:34:12 2017 No.9703234

>>9702623
>Hopefully in a couple years or so I'll be able to actually buy new things.

good luck, I use to work in the airlines and a lot of the newer pilots I knew had to work second jobs

it's rough if you're flying for a regional and have little seniority

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 09:45:42 2017 No.9703241
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>>9702133
I'm 19. Cosplayer. Just started going to college while working two jobs, baking at dunkin donuts and doing art commissions. I'm planning to shift from nursing to comp sci since I hate the idea of dealingl with patients I'd rather see dead. I just hope the job market isn't too bad. I havent spent anything on hobbies lately since I've been trying to move out but its nearly impossible since I'm in NY. Full JUST mode rn tbqh

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 09:46:55 2017 No.9703242
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>>9702666
That software dev life

The best part is my team is both my age and nerdy, so not only do they not mind me dressing up, but they actually compliment my outfits and talk about anime with me. I got lucky

>tfw only girl syndrome has put you in the middle of a love triangle at work so your love life is in the toilet

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 09:59:16 2017 No.9703244

>>9702925
Yeah, we can wear whatever hair accessories for work so I use some of my smaller barrettes and ribbon combs pretty frequently. Usually I pick the pink and sax ones to match, but sometimes I just wear my favorites or something seasonal. Honestly I think this was my dream job all along but I didn't know it, the owners are also really nice and set us up with nice benefits.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 10:01:04 2017 No.9703246 Whale mod deleted a thread I lovingly made so I made /r9k/ aware of this thread's existance, enjoy the invaders Sorry not sorry

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 10:02:20 2017 No.9703248 >>9703246 Wow, so edgy.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 10:04:14 2017 No.9703249 roasties need to be executed. None of these "jobs" produce anything.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 10:06:04 2017 No.9703251 >>9703249 hooo boy breaking out the big guns

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 10:09:55 2017 No.9703254 I work as a financial analyst for a healthcare company. Just got a $2k bonus this year on top of my pay raise. Feels pretty nice. Although I'm not from /cgl/.

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 10:10:15 2017 No.9703255
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>>9702883
I don't have a car payment, scholarships and loans pay for my living and school. I lived with my parents for the first two years of my degree and worked through high school so I had 10k in savings when I moved out. I budget out my money and save up slowly, I buy only used brand, usually damaged. I do odd seeing jobs for other students, like repairing rips and sewing on buttons. I won't be able to afford any new releases or prints right now though. At least once I get through school I will make over 100k a year so I have can all the burando I want.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 11:00:35 2017 No.9703276 >>9702133 I have been a computer programmer for over seven years. I make $100k with stock options and have an on-track retirement fund.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 11:18:01 2017 No.9703283 >all these non-jobs >and a literal prostitute you cunts are fucking shameless

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 11:37:16 2017 No.9703297 >>9703283 Sorry you couldn't get the prostitute even if you paid her Anon.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 11:37:55 2017 No.9703299 >>9703283 What do you do, Bait-kun?

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 11:44:30 2017 No.9703305 >>9703249 >>9703283 >what's a baker >what's a butcher >what's a game dev >what's a mechanical engineer >what's a surgeon

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 11:46:07 2017 No.9703307 >>9702716 I go to an art school and if you taught my art history course me and my friends would try and suppress laughter every day you came to class in a lolita get-up But it would probably turn me on too

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 12:09:03 2017 No.9703318 >>9703307 Spoilers don't work here, honey pie.

>>	Arviin Thu Nov 23 12:09:54 2017 No.9703319 >>9703241 Comp sci? With the dead? So in a morgue?

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 12:12:00 2017 No.9703321 >>9703319 I'm >>9703276 Comp sci = computer science, or an umbrella term for programming

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 12:18:13 2017 No.9703330 >>9703241 I am in NY too, 20 years old, how are you holding up?

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 12:20:34 2017 No.9703332 I work for a game publisher as a community manager. Getting enough to have extra spending money in LA. Would love to meet more game dev Lolitas, shits stressful as fuck.

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 12:23:13 2017 No.9703335

Store manager at dollar tree. I started out as a cashier and worked my way up. It pays decently. I need to move to another company soon. I've gotten tired of the same thing every year for 10 years.

When I was an assistant manager, I did artist alley on the side to pay for brand. Now I don't have time to do that, which sucks because I loved it. On the bright side, my wardrobe exploded from 15-17 main pieces to over 40. But now I don't have time to wear it. I've become a conlita because I can only guarantee getting my PTO. I rarely make meetups anymore.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 12:41:03 2017 No.9703353 >>9703283 There's nothing wrong with being a sex worker

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 13:00:13 2017 No.9703371 I work at a Montessori school and desu I hate it because it's so discouraging to be weird and creative working in a philosophy that's so against imagination and escapism.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 13:14:46 2017 No.9703376 >>9702695 >genuine question, how do you not feel bad? She's a woman.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 13:42:48 2017 No.9703388 I'm a 911 operator.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 14:56:10 2017 No.9703441 >>9702663 you are soooo right, everyone who wants to become educated should do science or engineering! everything else wont make you rich so it must be useless!

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 14:58:46 2017 No.9703443 >>9703441 If it can't pay your loans off then I'd say yeah it's useless

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 15:00:52 2017 No.9703446 >>9703307 It's a good thing no one cares about you or your friends lol

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 15:04:27 2017 No.9703447

>>9702716
Honestly, being an art history professor would be the best for lolita.

>So many art prints
>Wearing an art print dress to match what you're teaching
>Being able to excuse the elegant fashion as a way to incorporate class teachings

Do it anon, I believe in you

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 15:07:50 2017 No.9703453 >>9703443 I got an english degree and made $60k straight out of school. Don't assume you know how well prepared someone is for a field.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 15:09:26 2017 No.9703455 Records manager/archivist for a goverment agency. It's actually kind of cool. Pay is decent and lots of benefits. And nobody really knows what I do so I just work half the time, rest I surf the web or play mobile games.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 15:31:51 2017 No.9703475 >>9703441 >>9703443 >tfw unemployed with STEM degree Everyone wants someone with at least 2 years of experience and internships don't count. FML So instead I make accessories and sell them online. It's not much income, but at least it's something.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 16:26:08 2017 No.9703527 I`m a sandblaster for underground fuel tanks and other giant rusty things that need to be blasted clean.

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 16:28:21 2017 No.9703531

I'm an office manager/management assistant, but my job is really a mix of accounting, secretary stuff and HR. Basically, I kinda keep our company going, lol.
I've had this job for over 5 years now and I actually really like it. The pay could be a liiiittle bit better, but it's okay as well, so I've got a financial cushion which allows me to go wild on 11/11 or Black Friday. I've got a list, gurls.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 16:31:02 2017 No.9703534 Herborist and I also work in floral arrangement! It doesn't pay all that much but I have just enough and I'm happy and grateful about it.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 16:37:28 2017 No.9703542 >>9703527 Do you also fight crime with the sandblaster?

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 16:38:57 2017 No.9703546 >>9703534 How does one get into that line of work? What does it pay?

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 16:54:48 2017 No.9703566

>>9703546
I had to follow formations ("normal" school was off limit for me, because of reasons i prefer to keep personal) and at first i worked as a cashier,then in a natural oil store and then there I am! I got to know people who knew people and from there i got where I am now.
It pays "normally",it's honestly alright since i live with my mom but paying a rent alone plus all of the bills by myself would be impossible i think (or i would have nothing left at the end).

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 17:01:17 2017 No.9703570

I just started work at a local hospital as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. The pay isn't as good as I'd like, but I love what I do and the days go by fast, doesn't even feel like work. The people in my department like me and I like them and they've been talking about hiring me on full-time, which would be great because their benefits are pretty sweet.

I'm a mori-boy ._.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 17:12:14 2017 No.9703578 >>9703566 For some reason I romanticize working at a flower shop, it just seems quaint

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 17:19:59 2017 No.9703580 My sugar daddy pays for just about everything. In exchange I give him sexual services and also do the same for his friends (though this is rare - he's only asked me to do this a couple times.)

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 17:28:19 2017 No.9703587 >>9703232 Get money, get handsome? n talk to a lot of girls (but dont let it be the opening conversation) Idk honestly. If i was cute, id say hit me up.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 17:30:28 2017 No.9703590 >>9703241 The job market for computer related jobs wont die for a long time... Just dont live in the country.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 17:32:47 2017 No.9703593 >>9703255 What degree you going for... w/ 100k a year being in your view...?

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 17:35:26 2017 No.9703596 >>9703443 So.. most jobs?

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 17:38:40 2017 No.9703600 >>9702920 Howd you get into a job like that? I always thought small shops would be ideal for me.. Is the place usually empty or mostly bare? Or is it regularly busy?

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 17:44:03 2017 No.9703604

>>9703125
Life goals

I feel like nowadays a house wife / whatever is more rare esp cause living is expensive. Part of me hates being under care by someone but part of me needs it because im chronically ill. Id still do side jobs just like you so I wouldnt feel like im sucking money dry / so i could buy what I want with my money.

Maybe i need to go live in another country with a different culture....

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 18:20:09 2017 No.9703626 >>9703593 Pharmacist

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 18:21:22 2017 No.9703627 >>9702200 How will the single gulls even compete

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 18:23:03 2017 No.9703630 >>9702695 >drain on society >literally raising future members of society to be good people Fucking what? There’s more to value than dollar signs Why do you think you get tax benefits for raising kids to begin with?

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 18:25:13 2017 No.9703633 File: 361 KB, 750x690, 53E7E644-21CF-4661-A5D0-BC194E8F094A.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9702695 Imagine believing this I genuinely feel bad for you if this is what your priorities are

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 18:26:16 2017 No.9703634 >>9702695 Being a quality parent is objectively the most important job anyone can do

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 19:15:12 2017 No.9703665 Pretty cool to see all these different jobs out there (and other alternatives to jobs)

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 19:18:18 2017 No.9703667

I do acting and modeling gigs here and there and pick up odd jobs in the industry where I can. Started on a pilot's license but it looks like aviation is more likely to be another expensive hobby than a career, so I might just focus more on what i already have going on. I don't get to wear my own clothes for work so there isn't any crossover, but I think it helps leave an impression at meetings and whatnot before the job.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 19:38:56 2017 No.9703673 >>9703227 I made great money when I worked as a hairdresser. It was only 2,000 for my school and the apprenticeship afterward paid hourly. Never had issues finding work.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 19:53:26 2017 No.9703678 Software developer. The hours are long, but the pay is ridiculous and I like my job. I'll be able to retire young, but not so young that I'll still look good in lolita.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 20:00:29 2017 No.9703680 I get paid to promote things on instagram and to cosplay at events. Not consistent income, but enough to spend on hobbies while not actually having to do much. Finishing my undergrad degree and going to law school next year.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 20:06:13 2017 No.9703681 >>9703455 How do you get into that job?

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 20:29:12 2017 No.9703695 [DELETED]

>>9702882
Sage for responding to shitposts, but I am not going to be nice about this; and before anyone starts proclaiming "red pill" or "found the dick", no.
>raising two kids for 5 years untill they were old enough for pre-school was a piece of piss next to working a soul crushing full time job.
> putting on a load of washing, doing some groceries, a bit of dishes and dinner =/= a full time job.
> do your man a favour and once your kids are school age, kill yourself. It will probably be cheaper and easier that dealing with the anthropomorphic leech laying on the couch browsing expensive shit to buy, eating the food, and running up the phone, water and electricity bill.
Inb4
>but he likes looking after me, because he loves me
>or you could give him a good life buy sharing the burden of existence, it's something you should do for someone you love.

Excluding trophy wifes and sugar daddies of course.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 20:52:57 2017 No.9703712 >>9703695 Sorry that someone hurt you, anon. Hopefully you can get help.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 21:02:23 2017 No.9703715 Main source of income (90%) is a public school teacher. The other 10% is odd jobs

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 21:34:39 2017 No.9703738 >>9703634 Close your window and don't come back

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 21:58:57 2017 No.9703747

>>9703712
My relationship is great to be perfectly honest, I have just seen too many men slaving away to ungratefull wives who popped out some kids, put them in day care, and proceed to lounge around chewing up their hard earned cash. I know I got way too salty, but I find having a day slave under the guise of "equality" both absurd and abusive.

Anonymous Thu Nov 23 21:59:47 2017 No.9703748

>>9703600
Just got lucky and saw that they were hiring at the time I was looking to change jobs. I did have a bit of previous cake decorating experience, so they were eager to hire me, but most of my coworkers didn't and they are willing to invest in training anyone who seems reliable.

Sometimes weekdays are slow, but we do pretty consistent business. I don't mind slow days though, that's when I get to do arts & crafts. Holidays are super busy though!

Small shops are really the best. I've worked for big corporations before, but I wouldn't do it again.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 22:52:41 2017 No.9703767 File: 2.62 MB, 261x200, 200.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] i work at an esl school for japanese students. the work is fun, my coworkers are fun, and the students are great. > tfw finally got out of retail and am now living my best life

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 23 23:19:02 2017 No.9703774 >>9702606 Care to tell more about how being a neet works? If I became a neet I’d be dead or homeless in like 3-4 months

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 00:46:17 2017 No.9703800 >>9703715 Bless your poor teacher soul.

Anonymous Fri Nov 24 00:49:12 2017 No.9703801

>>9703695
You sound like a bitter mistress.
Being a house wife IS full time job. You can do it very good or very poor just like any other jobs.

I'm not a house wife but I would love to. I'm studing 8h/day and cooking for me and my bf. I have to plan 5 meals, make groceries and dishes and clean after that. It's about 3-4h/day. I always try to get the best deals and quality products. I usually eat organic food so I have to go to another district. I can't imagine having kids, cleaning all house every day and taking care of husband in addition to that with stressful full-time job.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 01:12:48 2017 No.9703814 >All jobs noted are cushy indoors settings with flexible hours >No trades >No mechanics >No sports >No farmers >No soldiers >Nothing even remotely approaching high risk And I bet at least half of you slags will claim there's a wage gap.

Anonymous Fri Nov 24 01:23:44 2017 No.9703819

I'm studying veterinary nursing so i'll make an okay salary once I move into the workplace for that. I'll be living with my bf so living costs shouldn't be too bad if we're splitting.

I usually just work part time jobs- My last job fucked me over so i'm currently searching again. Just working a few shifts a week was usually enough for me to cover my car costs as well as save a bit to treat myself to lolita.

Anonymous Fri Nov 24 01:53:57 2017 No.9703829

>>9703814
>sports
No real job.
>soldier
Killing other people just to protect rich and wealthy who just told you that you are fighting for your "country". Kek.
>farmers
My father is a farmer and his health is in terrible condition because of that. And money isn't even that great.

So which one of those are you? Or are you just a neet who's bitching about working people on chinese image board?

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 01:55:59 2017 No.9703830 >>9703829 They sound like a robot, just ignore them

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 02:04:02 2017 No.9703838 >>9702270 Fucking hell I get $2.13 at my waitressing job, hell the tips are not bad but still wish i made more hourly. I am also a Mechanical Engineering Intern, part-time/school/ waitress.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 02:15:48 2017 No.9703842 >>9703475 Eh I got a job with no interships and no experience right out of college, all about who you know/recommendations Kek sucks 4 u

Anonymous Fri Nov 24 03:44:06 2017 No.9703895

I'm in charge of US tradeshow booths and other promotional event stuff for a Japanese company. It's not an anime/cosplay thing, but I got hooked up with the company through a Japanese cosplayer I was friends with. (Won't say exactly who, but it's in the machine tool sector.)

>>9703814
I'm actually an ex-mechanic. Moved up to shop manager at an aftermarket parts company that did a lot of machining and metalworking, ended up running a lot of that company's events and media after the marketing guy left for another job, and that's how I got the experience to take my current position.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 03:45:35 2017 No.9703896 I work in IT, i'm a DevOps Engineer. The pay is good, but the problem is the lack of time to pursue hobbies like a neet could.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 04:01:56 2017 No.9703900 >>9703814 >why do all you stupid grills have higher paying jobs that require education instead of shit pay manual labor jobs???

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 04:03:33 2017 No.9703901 >>9703801 >5 meals a day what the fuck

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 04:27:32 2017 No.9703910 >>9703901 Three bigger meals and two healthy snacks between breakfast and lunch / lunch and dinner. I usually make oatcakes, milkshakes, chia puddings, my own fruit yogurths, etc.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 08:26:42 2017 No.9704008 >>9703900 >Retail >Retail >Vet >Retail >Waitress >Retail ''''''''High paying female jobs requiring advanced education''''''''' The average commercial bricklayer earns $65 an hour.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 09:27:49 2017 No.9704036 >>9704008 >engineer >software developer >web developer >IT >software developer >engineer >engineer No wonder you're recommending people to be bricklayers, you can't get anything besides manual labor when you can't read.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 09:41:13 2017 No.9704043 Travel coordinator for a government agency. At least I never have to worry about securing hotels for cons.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 09:48:43 2017 No.9704050 >>9704043 Do you get all the points for the hotels you book? I had a coworker who's husband did event planning and they basically went on a free vacation every year from all of his rewards points. Always thought that sounded amazing

Anonymous Fri Nov 24 10:12:02 2017 No.9704060

I work at an Anthropologie and I'm also a freelance Illustrator. I always have a few gigs going there too but no where near enough to live on let alone support me. The dream is to work on Illustration remotely in lolita all day as a full time gig, I want to make comix.

Anonymous Fri Nov 24 10:14:39 2017 No.9704062

>>9703814
Two of us in this thread are nurses. Technically, nursing is both a trade and a profession. I perform skilled labor, must be certified, and continue to advance my skills as technology and regulations change. And I get paid very, very well for it. My job is indoors, it's very complicated (I work with machine-dependent patients), and there is actually a LOT of risk between disease, back injury, the special setting I work in, and patients unintentionally injuring me. It is considered a high risk job :) So go fuck yourself.

Anonymous Fri Nov 24 11:05:05 2017 No.9704095
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>>9703330
Just barely holding up ;w;w;w;w; hbu
>>9704062
Genuinely curious but what made you want to become a nurse? Do you actually find it fulfilling? I've got some friends who work as nurses only for the FAT paycheck but seem so unsatisfied and stressed out all the time.
>>9703276
>>9703678
Hoping to achieve these lifestyles

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 11:06:48 2017 No.9704099 >>9703842 I appreciate your compassion, anon.

Anonymous Fri Nov 24 11:15:21 2017 No.9704109

I take care of heavily mentally disabled people and study social sciences on the side. I like my work and have been doing it for some years and the pay is ok for now, but wages don't increase much and I can't see myself working there for the rest of my life, so I plan on getting a job in either market research or user experience design once I am done with my degree.

Anonymous Fri Nov 24 11:23:57 2017 No.9704114

>>9704095
I'm here for the paycheck. I like my job, but this is not an act of charity. I'm here because my labor is well-compensated, and I can afford to do things I enjoy while continuing school to study what I love.

It's always stressful, but so is cosplay, lol. All jobs suck. I felt more stress working at a restaurant for less money than in nursing. Sometimes it's soul crushing, but honestly, every job is in its own way.

Anonymous Fri Nov 24 11:34:54 2017 No.9704123

>>9703630
That's overly optimistic and it's ignoring the couples with no kids, where the dynamic can become a parent-child relationship due to absolute dependency.

Besides, the stay at home moms I know are raising spoiled, lazy brats and 2 or 3 have ended up in jail or with a drug addiction. I feel bad for the homeschooled ones because they are usually socially stunted or at least can't handle normal workloads once it's time to join society because the parent was lazy and didn't actually "homeschool" them. They get tax benefits under the guise that the kids will grow up to be taxpayers, but really it's because society doesn't want kids to suffer from stupid parents' bad money choices.

The worse situation is my boyfriend's siblings, they are both going to go on welfare once his parents pass away because they can't hold jobs.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 11:37:34 2017 No.9704126 >>9704095 >Genuinely curious but what made you want to become a nurse? Medschool was too hard

Anonymous Fri Nov 24 11:54:25 2017 No.9704138

>>9704126
My education cost 4k and it was pretty easy to get a scholarship. Finished in a one year accelerated course.It was difficult, usually about 1/3 to 1/2 of people fail out of nursing school even after getting awesome grades in their science pre-reqs.

Doctor = 8 years of school + minimum 3 year residency, insane competition, requires organic chemistry, calculus, etc, half a million dollars if you factor in living expenses.

I don't have the time, energy, commitment or desire to spend eleven years before I can even start my career. Huge props to doctors, anyone who can endure that process deserves every penny they get. I'm perfectly happy with what I have, which is a comfortable life in a respectable profession, lots of autonomy and independence, with no boss hovering over my head.

Anonymous Fri Nov 24 13:06:24 2017 No.9704171

I work in a hospital full time and I'm working on my nursing degree. My job offers both tuition assistance and loan forgiveness after a few years, so I get a lot of leeway on top of a comfy check. The only thing I dont pay for is my phone bill, but i save and am able to purchase second hand pretty regularly.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 14:13:56 2017 No.9704246 I work as a tutor. I found a tutoring position through a non-profit. Before I worked part time through my university.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 15:16:20 2017 No.9704338 >>9704099 Sucks that you are to dim witted for networking, not my problem.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 18:09:14 2017 No.9704481 >>9703626 nayrt but me too! eventually...

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 18:13:23 2017 No.9704486 >>9704338 NAYRT, but no one asked for it to be your problem, neither did they even ask for your input.

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 18:14:58 2017 No.9704488 >>9704338 >to this is why the world is fucked we have lazy retards who have jobs but do nothing

>>	Anonymous Fri Nov 24 20:13:53 2017 No.9704577 >>9703814 The only people in the world complaining about wage gaps are feminists and /r9k/. Whatever fight you all are in does not apply to the rest of us.

Anonymous Sat Nov 25 02:03:32 2017 No.9704801

My full time job is my etsy store (cosplay stuff mostly) but it takes too much out of me to make enough money with it so I'm trying to start another type of business that will take less of my time later on. Also developing a game in my free time, which hopefully brings in some decent income. Thanks to my etsy store and social media I already have a big following of people who would likely be interested in my game.

Anonymous Sat Nov 25 02:57:24 2017 No.9704847

BS in biology, worked in labs for a while, now teaching science at a high school.
On the scale of lowest stresses to highest:
>getting recognized by a student at a con
>students finding my cosplay stuff (I haven't done any particularly revealing cosplays)
>money
>.
>.
>just finding the fucking time to do /anything/

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 25 05:51:58 2017 No.9704914 I'm a general practise doctor. I make more than enough money for cosplay but it's hard to find the time and energy to complete more ellaborate costumes.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 25 06:25:53 2017 No.9704931 >>9702716 >Besides, I'm wanting to teach at a college level ok, that is gonna work out then

Anonymous Sat Nov 25 12:16:06 2017 No.9705063

i work in a call center! i just recently left my garbage retail job bc i have some debt that i need to pay off. the pay is really good & i can wear whatever i want. i have a desk i can decorate & when theres time between calls i can read or play animal crossing etc. the customers aren't bad (like maybe 1/10 calls someone screams at u) and the team spirit is really great for a place w like 200 employees. theres lots of opportunity for bonuses as well as overtime so after my debt is paid, i'm going to be doing pretty well. my partner and i have also been thinking about maybe putting all our stuff in storage & travelling the country in an rv for a year or so after the debt is gone.

Anonymous Sat Nov 25 13:09:12 2017 No.9705082

I'm currently working at a non-profit for free, but I'll be leaving at the end of this year. I did grant writing, paper work, and took calls from sponsors. I tripled their revenue last year and this year, but my boss told me there was no chance I would be paid as there wasn't enough money to go around. The premise was that working for the non-profit, there would lead to more networking and better opportunities in my field, but it didn't happen. At interviews, the employers were shocked I wasn't getting paid. Last month, I was yelled at by my boss for using them as a reference.

My peers in my field all make money. Best advice someone told was to find another field where people would pay me to work.

Anonymous Sat Nov 25 13:28:02 2017 No.9705084

>>9705082
I know that feel. I worked in a film studio on a casual basis since my early teens, then part time for several months in my 20s. In that time I had done everything from filming, behind the scenes photography, video editing, image editing, picture research, managing their web page back end, data transfer, feature article writing, rewriting 200 shit articles they had already, location scouting, lighting, props, makeup, costumes... fucking everything all at once, for nothing, except the final 3 weeks where I got £6.50 an hour.

I now work on a farm where I was paid nothing for 4 months, and am now on £5 an hour.I am constantly catching mistakes made by other staff including the assistant manager. I do the jobs no one else wants to do. I go out of my way to cram in as many tasks as possible that people always say they 'never get time to do' but just don't want to make best use of 20 minutes here or half an hour there. I refuse to compromise my standards though. I get taken advantage of serially (but when I stand up for myself I get threatened with court action and thought of as the worst person in the world) but I will never give less than 100%. No one can say that I don't put the effort in, or that I'm lazy or a quitter. At least I know I DESERVE every penny I get for literally working up to my neck in shit in the middle of a thunderstorm having arisen at fucking 4:30am and crawling home because of chronic pain with bleeding heels.

I work HARD for what I have, with the scars, calluses and muscle to prove it, but people still see a small 'cute' girl in frills and assume I'm some clueless bimbo with a sugar daddy and/or Patreon. No, I earned a full scholarship for my private school education, my partner is unemployed and I do all the heavy lifting.

Anonymous Sat Nov 25 16:24:23 2017 No.9705168
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>>9705084
Why dont you go look for a partner that IS employed? Sorry I just can't help but wonder how/why anybody would want to be with someone who can't work. It would be much easier on you if you split costs. Are you a workaholic?

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 25 16:29:22 2017 No.9705170 I'm a camwhore and it's fantastic.

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 25 16:46:11 2017 No.9705189 >>9705170 link?

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 25 17:36:57 2017 No.9705210 >>9705084 Is this new pasta

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 25 17:48:19 2017 No.9705223 >>9702882 librals hate housewives, so good luck with getting a "shaming" buzzword tacked onto that. After all, being a housewife is anti-progressive! :^^^^)

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 25 18:22:38 2017 No.9705256 >>9702882 What's wrong with being a childfree housewife?

>>	Anonymous Sat Nov 25 18:39:50 2017 No.9705271 File: 24 KB, 600x484, 1509812093690.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9702882 why don't you go back to your hugbox

Anonymous Sat Nov 25 23:17:57 2017 No.9705481

Government worker, benefits are great and I don't take any work home with me. Planning on saving up for a house deposit but I live in an expensive place so I'm negotiating on going into the market with my sibling. Couldn't bear to not be working with a partner though, I've seen too many friends be homemakers then get divorced and be up shit creek financially with poor job prospects. The idea of being destitute like some of my family fills me with real fear.

Anonymous Sun Nov 26 00:15:55 2017 No.9705510

I am a slut taking advantage of fools with extra cash and I hate myself everyday for continuing down that path. I still end up at the club wasted every weekend without underwear though. I think I am pathologically addicted to tricking men and taking financial advantage of them. Then I feel empty again and the self-hatred subsides long enough for me to chase the dollar down some dude's pants. The cycle of internal decay continues and I'm getting older,uglier and more anxious by the day. My lifestyle is not sustainable no matter how one views it. It ends with a suicide or something equally destructive (maybe a jealous housewife founds out her husband is fucking me on the side and decides to stab me). I know I sound edgy as fuck but I am way past my angsty teenage years and the void inside me has not filled a bit. Writing down my thoughts on an anonymous chinese cartoon blogosphere is the only this that makes me feel a temporary relief. That, and buying super expensive crap I don't need to decorate my ever-sagging mass of flesh and bones.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 00:45:41 2017 No.9705526 >>9705510 Nice rp.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 01:08:23 2017 No.9705536 If anyone wants to be sewing/making costumes for a living I would recommend looking if any of your local theaters have 'costume shops'. A lot of the jobs pay decently and you can craft all day with other talented seamstresses/coblers/etc!

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 01:12:22 2017 No.9705537 >>9705536 What kind of experience do you need?

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 02:13:40 2017 No.9705549 I run the local branch of a small company, though I am still living at home to help take care of sick family members when I'm not at work.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 06:08:54 2017 No.9705631 >>9702133 i'm a dental assistant trying to get a BS in dental hygiene.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 07:57:44 2017 No.9705662 >>9702133 umm sex work

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 08:04:24 2017 No.9705667 i'm a white-collar professional, my job is hard work but it is rewarding and I love my team. feels good.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 08:40:22 2017 No.9705687 Engineer in software testing, but I'm not that happy with it and want to start something on my own instead.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 11:57:19 2017 No.9705788 >>9705537 Sewing experience mostly. Some places might be willing to train you if you don't have that experience already. Disney parks also hire people to sew the costumes for anyone living near their parks

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 12:12:14 2017 No.9705797 >>9705662 Where? What you do?

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 12:13:27 2017 No.9705800 I work at an ice cream stand part-time. Pretty monotonous desu.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 12:15:47 2017 No.9705803 >>9702319 you have a profile somewhere?

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 12:52:32 2017 No.9705831 >>9705084 so quit your job at the farm and watch them crash and burn

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 16:38:10 2017 No.9705992 >>9705797 usally just some blowjobs with a few regulars

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 16:46:12 2017 No.9705995 >>9702133 Senior Financial Analyst at a large corp >>9704138 Yep, my sister is 30 and she is still in 'training' and will be for the next few years to finish her fellowship. Until then it's absurd hours and low pay.. Medicine is absurd.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 16:50:55 2017 No.9705996 Artsy nude and fashion model.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 16:55:20 2017 No.9706000 Esthetician. Facials, skincare, etc. I really enjoy helping people to feel confident.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 17:10:57 2017 No.9706025 File: 2.30 MB, 500x283, tumblr_onlprbdAw81v6gtgbo2_500.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Vet nurse, £50 per hour plus more if I work holidays and I hoard shifts like a motherfucker

Anonymous Sun Nov 26 18:12:29 2017 No.9706073

>>9703136
Dang, that's what I want to do when I'm out of college! Which level of school? Public or private? How much education did you need to get the job, and how much do you think you actually need to be good at it from the viewpoint of someone already in that line of work?

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 18:24:22 2017 No.9706083 >>9702133 I work an archive for a fortune 500 corporation.

>>	Anonymous Sun Nov 26 18:32:39 2017 No.9706089 >>9702133 >tfw no mommygf to provide for me

Anonymous Mon Nov 27 13:37:57 2017 No.9706792

>>9702200
So your husband is cheating on you with a more well rounded woman.
>>9702716
Make sure where you are at jobs are available. Everyone went into "art history- cultural art" about 10 years ago. The jobs were sparse back then. Its a great degree but its a lot of competition. You really need to double major. Accounting would be pair great.
I worked at a hell walmart for 5 months. After quiting I found out the good walmart was 4 miles away on the bad side of town. That walmart rivaled jcpenny.
>>9702962
You should treat your friends sometime. Its a great mood boost. Even buying groceries and cooking at their house.
>>9703125
Richard gere said he never wanted kids and is now a father with wife #2. Just make sure you nevered wanted kids before you met him.
>>9703819
Vet nursing? So they have upped the vet tech so they can charge more money for school. Goodness.
>>9704123
Funny. So many stay at homes have awful children.
>>9703246
You really did blow up this thread!!!

Anonymous Mon Nov 27 16:19:31 2017 No.9706972

I'm a family medicine resident. Finishing up training but next year I'm doing a fellowship in geriatrics. It pays for the Lolita but unfortunately I don't have too much time to wear it. I like to sneak in a little solid color classic here and there and I'm a weekender Lolita to the point where my closer coworkers know about it. It's pretty cool we're friends enough that they don't care so I've got that going for me.

>>9704914

Heyy general practice life. It's still so heartening to know you're keeping your hobbies though - medicine is partly why I quit cosplay a while ago. Are you in the U.K. by any chance?

>>	Anonymous Mon Nov 27 17:12:55 2017 No.9707050 >>9705510 The writing is melodramatic and soulless, but what really gave you away is that no one uses the chinese cartoon meme on cgl.

>>	Anonymous Mon Nov 27 17:24:18 2017 No.9707056 >>9707050 >no one uses the chinese cartoon meme on cgl yes they do

Anonymous Mon Nov 27 17:47:15 2017 No.9707077

>>9702623
Low time, first job pilot here.
It is improving. That shortage people have been talking about for twenty years is here now. As much of a shortage as there'll be anyway.
Not that the first job will be well paying by any means. But I'm able to live off it without getting a second job, and I'm just doing pipeline patrol, and sightseeing tours. Good company though. They give a minimum pay per month even when I don't work a lot

>>	Anonymous Mon Nov 27 17:52:37 2017 No.9707085 I do development for a private company. Apis, cryptography and some security. Basically I get paid entry level wages to do what other people don't want to.

>>	Anonymous Mon Nov 27 17:55:15 2017 No.9707090 >>9707056 I have literally never seen it on cgl in the last six years, so either I'm incredibly lucky or it's just not used in the threads I'm in regularly.

>>	Anonymous Mon Nov 27 18:00:53 2017 No.9707097 I’m marrying someone wealthy but I take up random jobs occasionally when I want to buy something outrageous.

>>	Anonymous Mon Nov 27 19:38:03 2017 No.9707237 I work as a server and as an assistant to a local museum (short term contract). Contract has ended, but I applied for an upcoming part time permanent position that pays more than double of my current serving position, Fingers crossed I get the job.

>>	Anonymous Mon Nov 27 19:56:34 2017 No.9707253 >>9707090 It's not really used on /cgl/, you are right. However, that should've been the last thing indicating they are shitposting.

>>	Anonymous Mon Nov 27 22:26:38 2017 No.9707365 Teacher at a super elite (re: rich) private high school. The kids are fun, the pay is good and the work is meaningful and enjoyable. And theres never a dull moment.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 28 02:41:11 2017 No.9707511 >>9703604 Why would someone want to be a housewife with someone who is incapacitated? Not saying it doesn't happen but it makes your chances slim. Just go sugaring if you are so desperate for money.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 28 03:03:57 2017 No.9707538 English teacher and occasional dance instructor. Pay's not bad, but I feel inadequate at doing both.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 28 03:19:45 2017 No.9707544 >>9704060 I'm also trying to work as a freelance illustrator! I'm struggling to get myself started though do you have any tips? I've had a couple jobs but really I'm not sure where I should be looking

Anonymous Tue Nov 28 12:26:59 2017 No.9707786

I'm an engineer for the public sector. It's pretty fun, good money, nice coworkers, and I don't have to worry about doing 50 hour weeks like some engineers I know that work for private companies. My boyfriend and I want to retire before 40 though, so my spending budget is severely limited and only get to do 1-2 cosplays a year. That's fine though, since it has to compete for time with all of my other hobbies.

Anonymous Tue Nov 28 12:41:16 2017 No.9707798

I'm a college student, also working part time at my university as a graphic designer and freelancing as an illustrator. I make enough money to buy one or two new cosplays for every local convention.

>>9707544
I think the most important job is the one which will help you to develop skills needed for your dream career. Ask yourself what do you want to do in five or ten years, set a goal and do everything you want to achieve that goal. This blog helped me a lot: https://jessicaabel.com/

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 28 12:42:47 2017 No.9707801 >>9707798 *everything you can to achieve your goal.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 28 13:25:12 2017 No.9707828 >>9702261 Bitch

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 28 14:30:14 2017 No.9707861 >>9706792 not everywhere calls them vet techs you know, vet nursing and vet techs are the same job

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 28 14:50:38 2017 No.9707868 >>9706972 Sorry no, I'm in Europe but further up north. Nice to know there's at least one other gull in the field though!

Anonymous Tue Nov 28 15:02:11 2017 No.9707872

>>9707786
That sounds wonderful. I know public sector pays less, but the trade off sounds wonderful to actually have a life (I say as a salaried dev working 60+ hr/week). Do you mind if I ask what kind of engineering you do? I'm >>9702691 and honestly still debating between Industrial and Mechanical. If I thought I could survive a double major I would, but I can't so I have to choose. Do you have any recommendations for someone starting school and interested in public work?

Anonymous Tue Nov 28 15:35:50 2017 No.9707890

College drop-out, now full-time employed in retail. I had a stellar assessment center performance this year and am now on track for upper management.

I'm not American though, and actually got something equal to a small business degree through trade school after dropping out of college.

The pay is okay.
I stay because I genuinely love the work, especially now that I sit in the cushy office half the time and get to be my own boss. I'm also transferring stores next year to work at a flagship location, and moving to one of my country's biggest cities to do so. Pay'll be better there, too.

Anonymous Tue Nov 28 15:37:18 2017 No.9707891

>>9707872
Industrial has always seemed interesting to me, but there's almost certainly more public sector opportunities in mechanical. I recommend working for a smaller government entity if you can. I started out working for the state because I had zero internship experience. Every joke about the government there was true, and then some. Nobody did anything, people literally slept at their desks or walked around all day, and I had my boss come in multiple times to ask me to work slower. It was cool at first, but it gets pretty soul crushing. I now work for a small city and it's way better. Smaller entity means it can keep up with the times easier, so there's more trying out new techniques and innovation and less using a software program that came out 15 years ago. I interviewed with and have worked with a few different smaller government entities and they all seem way better than the state. It does pay less than private sector, but it usually makes up for it in benefits and work life balance. Good luck with your studies!

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 28 16:08:06 2017 No.9707916 File: 236 KB, 299x455, 1501733072942.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9702133 I'm gay.

>>	Anonymous Tue Nov 28 16:44:17 2017 No.9707943 Architects assistant so I can take my professional exam in a few years. Don't think I know of anyone else in this line of work/sector who wears lolita/jfash although they must exist.

Anonymous Tue Nov 28 17:28:59 2017 No.9707976

Work in a small museum and studying for my PhD. Money not great but finally stable job that I really really love.
It's tough not getting to many meets but I think I found the right path.
Manager has straight up said that one day in the next 5 years her job will be mine, which works out with my PhD timetable. Then I can run my own museum and be happy forever (or until the economy crushes museums at least).

Also I turn up at work in lolita a lot and no one bats an eyelid.

Anonymous Wed Nov 29 11:39:52 2017 No.9708514

I work in cryptocurrencies on my own. It's fun to watch the prices go up day after day, but there will come a time when the bubble pops.

I cashed out of my ethereum positions when they were at $300. I sold them to Russians who wanted their hands on it.

Anonymous Wed Nov 29 12:09:40 2017 No.9708542

>>9707511
Realize I am a woman, so Id be the housewife.
I can still move, clean, cook, etc,. I can do housewife work but I also need to rest. Id just be a housewife with medical bills who still makes money???

There's so many people who are married and stay at home in the chronically ill comm. anyways.

I dont even want a sugar daddy, im not a money hungry person, i usually shop at thrift and dollar stores so im not desperate.

Hence me saying goals. I dont NEED this to happen, itd be nice, like how people want to win the lottery but can still live comfortably. Im alright with my original plans.

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 29 19:15:19 2017 No.9708922 How did you find your SO? What do they think of cosplaying

>>	Anonymous Wed Nov 29 19:54:49 2017 No.9708952 >>9703371 I went to a Montessori school and I gotta agree with you. It fucked me up for years afterwards too

Anonymous Wed Nov 29 22:25:07 2017 No.9709076

>>9704095
Not that anon but I find nursing genuinely rewarding as a profession. Basically being in hospital sucks but we have the potential to make someone (or their family's) experience into a more positive one. The nurses I know in primary care like gp clinics and schools seem pretty chilled out but others in acute care are pretty stressed so it varies.

I've done a variety of part time jobs which just cemented how I need my main career to be rewarding in some way because mindless, easy work makes me feel useless, and customer service + hospitality can be dehumanising.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 30 09:03:21 2017 No.9709537 >>9702133 Me, Part time social worker. >>9702806 what is patreon?

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 30 09:18:56 2017 No.9709550 >>9709537 what is google?

Anonymous Thu Nov 30 11:37:28 2017 No.9709624

I'm a personal care assistant. It basically means I assist a disabled person with whatever they may need assistance with.
The pay is low-ish but it is the comfiest job ever as 95% of my shift consists of watching netflix or browsing the chans or whatever I can think of to pass the time when my boss doesnt need me. Its also mind numbingly boring so I really want to quit and start studying again but its such an easy low-stress job that I feel like I'd have to be stupid to throw it away. Idk. Complicated feels.

>>	Anonymous Thu Nov 30 17:19:22 2017 No.9709883 >>9709624 Could you study part-time and use the down time during your job to do your reading, assignments etc. rather than watching netflix?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 1 00:20:07 2017 No.9710206 I sew costumes full time(ish) for a big regional theatre. My co-workers think I'm crazy for sewing so much after work, but they also like seeing what I can do and come up with on my own.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 1 00:27:14 2017 No.9710212 >>9707365 Do you ever wear your brands to school?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 1 02:20:13 2017 No.9710304 >>9702133 >diesel mechanic >ebay seller >metalworker Gave up the corporate cubicle life for this and wouldnt dream of going back. Can't wait for 3D printing tech to get to the point where i can print functional helmets and armor

Anonymous Fri Dec 1 03:41:03 2017 No.9710331

To the gulls out there working retail and food service jobs, I don't know how you do it but you are so good for doing it. Earn your money. Be kawaii.

I work in fashion marketing. The first few years were basically just too much work for not enough pay, but once you have SOMETHING relevant on your resume, you're golden. I'm very happy with my current position.

Anonymous Fri Dec 1 04:25:38 2017 No.9710355

>>9709883
That is an idea I've thought about and even talked to my boss about, but tbqh I'm finding it difficult to motivate myself to do it and to apply to schools. I end up with coming up with tons of excuses and not doing it because the job is just sooo cushy and low stress its making me lazy, demotivated and scared of the stress of handling studying and working at the same time. Not to mention that now I have enough money and free time to indulge in cosplay, video games and traveling, but if I started studying I'd probably have to give up pretty much all of my hobbies.
It's like, do I want a stress free weebloser life or do I want to better myself as a person and aim for something higher in life? Decisions, man.

Anonymous Fri Dec 1 06:16:43 2017 No.9710401

>>9703125rence
well if everyone involved is fine with it it's fine imo! also most easy-to-get-jobs with low wage rate suck, unless it's something you like to do. like you mentioned, regarding the impact it has on your private live if why work your ass off for a few bucks just for of the sake of having a job if your situation doesn't demand it and you aren't feeling teh guilt

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 1 06:25:43 2017 No.9710402 File: 336 KB, 500x281, ss.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] im a neet with rich parents and a rich boyfriend

Anonymous Fri Dec 1 06:52:47 2017 No.9710413

>>9710355
It's really up to you, but I know if it was me I'd get bored in a few years and then be pissed at myself for thinking of the future.
You don't have to cut out all your hobbies of you study, just scale back. Maybe fewer cons or reuse some existing cosplays, take a couple of short trips to fun places that won't break the bank, play your old fave classic games in the holidays.
Maybe take 6 months or a year to enjoy your current situation (and save a little money) so that you have time to prepare?

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 1 11:33:45 2017 No.9710556 >>9703241 good idea, cleaning rectal cavities is disgusting

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 1 12:15:30 2017 No.9710587 >>9702896 >my phone bill which is pretty much the only expense i have. Ohhh...She doesnt know.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 1 12:16:48 2017 No.9710590 >>9703299 Cry, I presume.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 1 12:18:00 2017 No.9710591 Costume designer / wardrobe / costume tech for various theatre companies in my town

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 1 12:20:31 2017 No.9710594 File: 171 KB, 960x640, SUBWAY-SHOP.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9702133 Its a living.

Anonymous Fri Dec 1 13:33:03 2017 No.9710659

>>9710413
I've had this job for 3,5 years already and damn right I'm bored and pissed for not thinking about the future (I have saved money and payed off previous student loans though but you know, career wise). But this thread actually gave me a bit of a push to do something. The university I'm dreaming of wont accept new applicants until 2019 so I actually signed up for online classes for a degree that will greatly help me get into the university when the time finally comes.
Thanks, anon, I finally have a plan for my life again for the first time since graduating.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 1 15:59:33 2017 No.9710770 >>9710659 Sounds like you've been doing good with your time paying off loans and stuff anyway! I'm really happy you have a plan anon, sounds like a really positive direction and super achievable! Good luck with getting into the uni of your choice!

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 1 18:33:18 2017 No.9710877 File: 54 KB, 800x600, 19389845_1700569733303964_112210437_n.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>9702133 structural welder/fabricator. pays well helps me make nice armor props too (pic is from a wharf we built)

Anonymous Fri Dec 1 19:32:33 2017 No.9710908

>>9703241

Make connections. One of my friends never even majored in comp sci but landed an internship at google, another person I know got stuck in a dead end after majoring in compsci. The difference is connections and the google friend worked her ass off building her resume. So make connections, be involved.

Cleaning rectal cavities isn't glorious work, but nursing doesn't need half the connections for you to waltz into a travel nurse position and just contract around. But please be aware that compsci you may have to work a little more to get good work.

>>	Anonymous Fri Dec 1 20:47:28 2017 No.9710984 Emergency room nurse but I am still studying to be a parasitologist. Worse mistake I've made im in 127k worth of debt right now for a PhD.

Anonymous Fri Dec 1 21:00:57 2017 No.9711005

>>9702133
I work in medical coding/billing. Pay right now is OK, it buys my brand, but I'm working on getting my professional coder certification so I can make the big bucks while working from home. I work at a clinic right now, but I'm trying to gain experience so I can work from home, commuting sucks. It's pretty low-stress though, I don't deal with patients and rarely providers. I watch Youtube and shop online all day.

Anonymous Sat Dec 2 14:28:47 2017 No.9711581

>>9707861
I just looked it up to make sure im correct. There is a 2 year vet nursing/tech degree in the usa now!! Less than 10 yrs ago there werent a lot if vet tech schools abd now they have 2 year degrees. Rn have a 2 year full time degree. I would never do a 2 year vet tech degree. Unless you can get in the 1% vet hospitals it will take like 10 years to get out of debt. Plus they want to hire experience.

Anonymous Mon Dec 4 07:26:22 2017 No.9713097

>>9710770
Thanks! I was just informed that I got into the online college (online classes was a misleading term, it's all online but I will walk away from it with a college degree. I'm ESL so I wasn't sure what word to use) so things are looking up already! I'll work hard and hopefully I can knock out a college degree just in time to apply for the uni!

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 9 14:51:13 2017 No.9717358 >>9702806 Please tell me how you found a sugar mama? There’s an infinite number of sugar daddies out there, but I’ve had a hard time finding any lesbian sugar mamas

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 9 17:18:52 2017 No.9717421 HR Manager. Shit is boring but at least I don't feel bad bout myself for being a prostitute or a legal prostitute aka housewife.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 9 19:14:00 2017 No.9717495 >>9702888 Would you have any tips for a student hoping to get into translation/interpreting, particularly for business rather than literary translation?

Anonymous Sat Dec 9 19:40:25 2017 No.9717519

Part time office assistant, but it's a glorified customer service position in a lot of ways. It pays well enough that I can comfortably buy myself a new dress every few months and make a few costumes a year if I budget accordingly and wait for coupons/sales; selling off the lolita items I don't wear obviously gives me a little extra to spend here and there.

I really love having so much free time to do whatever I want, and I can more or less take whatever time off I want, but I want to be doing more with myself professionally, so come the new year, I want to try to pick up some additional work. I used to do a little modeling and might try to get back into it and maybe use that money for classes because I don't want to be an office assistant forever (I've only been doing it for about three years, but I'm officially in my late twenties and not getting younger) but I also am not really sure what I want to do with myself and don't have any specialized skills. For now, things are good enough, though.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 9 19:44:58 2017 No.9717521 >>9702133 House-husband. My wife didn't want me to work. Right now I'm going to try to convince her that I'm going to grad school.

Anonymous Sat Dec 9 22:27:50 2017 No.9717592

I'm taking a year out due to ill health
after graduating from my bachelors degree, so I guess I'm technically a neet. Feels bad man. I want to be a translator though.

>>9717358
I want to know this too. Tbh I'd rather be rich and be the sugar mama myself, but right now I'm too poor.

Anonymous Sat Dec 9 23:17:14 2017 No.9717629

This isn't gonna really generate any replies but I'll contribute to this thread!
I'm currently a college student, and I work part time as a delivery driver. I make decent money to save up for cosplay and gifts and such, because I don't pay for my tuition, I'm on a scholarship and my mom insisted she pays for all my siblings and I schooling. However, she doesn't pay for cons and travel and such, so I do find myself taking out of my savings more than I want to. I'm going to try and be frugal next year and cut down on buying personal stuff.
Over the summer, I work as a resident camp counselor. The pay is really laughable, but also all my free time is consumed by camp so I guess that it helps that I can't spend my money.
I'm an illustration major, and have a few connections in the gaming and voice acting industry which I hope to use when I graduate, I'm looking to do concept art for big game companies, or some other weeb shit like that.

Anonymous Sun Dec 10 00:43:07 2017 No.9717685

I work in the fashion industry, in sourcing and production. It's not too glamorous, but I have gotten some pretty kawaii stuff made for Forever21 and gotten to keep the samples. My goal is to be a pattern maker or designer though, so I'm going to take classes on the side and try to get some certifications I can put on my resume. I haven't actually sewn anything for 6 months. I'm so out of practice. ;-;

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 10 01:42:04 2017 No.9717720 Working retail. Although I'm trying to get a degree to be a librarian. Wish me luck on my dream book job

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 10 02:02:06 2017 No.9717733 I'm a roadie. I plug stuff in real good

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 10 02:51:38 2017 No.9717761 >>9702883 nayrt but just because someone is in HS or collage doesn’t mean they can’t have a part time job, anon. I had to work shitty fast food jobs after school to afford it back then.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 10 03:05:20 2017 No.9717764 >>9702883 College lolita; I'm on a full ride plus small stipend, and use Artist Alley money to pay for brand and other stuff stipend doesn't cover.

Anonymous Sun Dec 10 03:52:10 2017 No.9717773

>>9702883
Rn I'm doing some hs credits online, work 20hrs a week, live with my parents, but buy a lot of the food and have abt $100 in bills a month. I kind of see lolita as being the "recreation" in my budget. I don't go to the bar, go to the mall for fun, smoke weed or anything really that costs money. So aside from necessities, bills, saving, and "other", all of my budget can go to my hobbies. I'm sure that'll change once I'm in uni, but even then I'll likely still have a job and food/housing will be covered by loans and grants.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 10 07:00:57 2017 No.9717822 >>9717761 I think you need to brush up in your reading comprehension skills, because that’s literally what anon was talking about.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 10 11:07:08 2017 No.9717890 I'm an Optician. Pay is decent and I can sneak Lolita elements into my everyday wear, so that's fun.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 10 14:15:28 2017 No.9718013 >>9710304 Could you tell a bit about how you got into metalworking from there?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 10 14:16:50 2017 No.9718015 >>9710877 >helps me make nice armor props too Any examples/stories?

Anonymous Sun Dec 10 14:21:55 2017 No.9718019

I'm a student doing a copywriting internship. Not sure where I'm going from here, I'm just trying to get comfortable enough to cosplay twice a month or so.I've only bought two lolita pieces so far but I know I won't be able to commit to that until I've saved up a bit more.

When I need a little more cash, I have a lawyer friend who thinks of me as a little sister and buys me anything I need and my parents have a fair bit for my sister and I stored away.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 10 14:23:02 2017 No.9718020 >>9717890 You won't be fired for sneaking in Lolita elements to your outfits at that professional optometry place? I can't imagine what would be allowed more than a little hairbow or a little wristband now and then..

Anonymous Sun Dec 10 15:10:36 2017 No.9718044

I work in an IT department at a college. We have a lot of different tasks but a lot of it is helping students, staff, and faculty with IT issues. Nobody cares if I wear lolita so I do (on occasion). Haven't had a negative interaction at work yet so that's pretty cool. Only thing that sucks is that my options for head accesories are limited since we do have a "no hat" rule. Still, that's a lot more than some people ITT. My sympathies.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 10 17:48:26 2017 No.9718164 >>9703901 Maybe hobbits use cgl too

Anonymous Sun Dec 10 18:47:05 2017 No.9718201

>>9709624

Hey anon, I started out as a PCA before I got into Occupational Therapy Assisting. I still work as a PCA too, I live with my client and do a few shifts here and there while working full time at a hospital. I thought I'd throw it out there, I started out wanting to get into nursing but occupational therapy was much more in line with my personal health philosophy... You might look into it!

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 10 23:27:50 2017 No.9718359 I’m a biomedical engineer. I travel the world for a company that does implantable medical enhancements. Manly heart valves and nuro stimulants to help people with tremors and Parkinson’s.

>>	Anonymous Mon Dec 11 01:22:28 2017 No.9718424 >>9718164 5 meals are part of the Mediterranean diet. It avoids overeating.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 16 11:08:10 2017 No.9723152 >>9718424 Spaniard here >5 meals are part of the Mediterranean diet. It avoids overeating. Kill you're shelf, ana.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 16 11:11:19 2017 No.9723158 >>9717720 I'm a librarian, anon. If you look hard enough, there are actually some decent starting salaries out there.

Anonymous Sat Dec 16 11:26:21 2017 No.9723182

I have a useless degree in foreign language and can't get a decent job anywhere. I feel lost.
I don't have the connections or networking to get jobs like a lot of my wealthier, better connected friends. My family can't do shit for me. I barely cosplay anymore, and I've had to sell most of my lolita wardrobe.

I wish I could talk to people in jobs I'd like to try and then just try out those jobs. There are so many things I am interested in, but I've had so little opportunity to explore them.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 16 11:43:18 2017 No.9723206 >>9723152 Man,even Arguiñano says it

Anonymous Sat Dec 16 11:49:20 2017 No.9723212

>>9723206
Arguiñano is a little manlet sjw cuck that literally gets off to his wife's boyfriend.

The classical way is 3 meals a day, 5 meals a day is only to get a ticket to insuline resistance diabetesland as fast as possible, it is also a good way to be 24/7 angry and thinking about food because you are eating like a bird in each meal. If you think mediterranian men of old could get over the day with physical labor like this you're dead wrong, this is only doable as an ana fad consisting of a cup of coffee and 2 lettuce leaves 5 times a day.

Anonymous Sat Dec 16 12:02:42 2017 No.9723228

>>9723212
>>9723212
>insuline resistance diabetes
Way to show that you don't know what you're talking about. Meals spread out across the day causes less spikes in insulin so it doesn't aggravate diabetes or risk of diabetes. The only issue is that whales think eating more frequently = eating more, and end up overeating.They are at higher risk of diabetes, but that's just because they're eating too much.

Anonymous Sat Dec 16 12:11:57 2017 No.9723236

>>9723228
>Way to show that you don't know what you're talking about.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4079942/

Look, you're on the wrong here, I'll redpill you because I'm a generous man.

The less meals you do a day, the better and the less insuline trouble you give the body, if you do a meal a day, body's insulin level will stay the same overall for a very long time, if you do many small meals, your insulin will fluctuate (even if you eat anorexia tier shit and doesn't give a gigantic spike, and even eating things with an high glycemic index will give an spike no matter the amount of food ingested.)

So, in short, eating many meals a day is LITERALLY harmful and retarded, the less meals you do a day, the more hormonal and health benefits you reap (due to entering in fasting state).

Probably one of the biggest retarded memes in nutrition is the 238957293578 bazillion meals a day.

Anonymous Sat Dec 16 13:19:48 2017 No.9723295

>>9723236
>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4079942/

>n=54
>no control, just two entirely different diets with no standard control diet or uncontrolled diet on oral hypoglycemic agents only
>wide range of BMI, age, gender, and A1C without any breakdown of components in the discussion
>randomisation does not include double blind trial making this slightly less reliable than a standardised double blinded RCT

I did a standard google search for other studies and I'm not finding it. If you can find me something that has a bit more power and is not in the Czech Republic (I'm in fat-merica and I'm actually interested in this) I'd be very thankful.

Anonymous Sat Dec 16 13:34:50 2017 No.9723313

>>9723295
>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17327334
>https://idmprogram.com/fasting-physiology-part-ii/

I'm not sure about what would it take to convince you, just consider this:

>"Fasting is the most efficient and consistent strategy to decrease insulin levels. This was first noted decades ago, and widely accepted as true. It is quite simple and obvious. All foods raise insulin, so the most effective method of reducing insulin is to avoid all foods. Blood glucose levels remain normal, as the body begins to switch over to burning fat for energy. This effect is seen with fasting periods as short as 24-36 hours. Longer duration fasts reduce insulin even more dramatically. More recently, alternate daily fasting has been studied as an acceptable technique of reducing insulin."

>therefore one meal a day is the most healthy for your insulin levels and sensitivity, since it provides a bigger fasting period than constantly eating small meals thorough the day

It's basically adding 2+2.

I strongly recommend you read on the second link I posted: Hormonal Adaptation, Insulin, Growth hormone, Electrolytes, Adrenalin, etc.

Anonymous Sat Dec 16 13:46:37 2017 No.9723327

>>9723313

All I'm saying is that the linked first study is kinda shit for a variety of reasons. I'm not particularly interested in debating this because nutrition is a polarizing subject with many positive claims and hypotheses being tested nowadays, some with more evidence than others, but just FYI the second study is a 'no shit Sherlock' kind of study that's been inferred for a while.

Anonymous Sat Dec 16 13:56:51 2017 No.9723334

>>9723327
Ok, but you already got your answer.

The opposite of this is right: "Meals spread out across the day causes less spikes in insulin so it doesn't aggravate diabetes or risk of diabetes."

Because no food=no insulin spike, food=insulin spike.

5 meals a day=5 spikes a day
1 meal a day=1 spike a day

more spikes=bad
less spikes=good

+additional benefits from fasting in one meal a day (hormonal)

Can't dumb it down further.

I personally don't need a gigantic peer reviewed study with the best methodology out there in which every country in the earth participated just to do inferences and deductions.

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 16 14:11:47 2017 No.9723347 I'm an engineer at one of the tech giants

>>	Anonymous Sat Dec 16 14:49:02 2017 No.9723383 >>9703455 First year of college studying to be an archivist here, how'd you land that job?

Anonymous Sun Dec 17 01:07:03 2017 No.9723745

>>9723334
How the hell do you manage to eat your daily calorie value in one meal? Are you just not an extremely active person? I could maybe understand if someone was extremely sedentary, but not people who are highly active, walking constantly, or doing physical labor. Still don't understand how someone consumes that many calories at once without feeling sick afterward.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 17 01:09:17 2017 No.9723747 >>9723334 Also, if you're diabetic, you do have to eat multiple meals a day, and normally you gotta' carry healthy snacks too. Have you ever known any diabetics? I don't think you should be giving health advice that would harm an actual diabetic.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 17 02:37:19 2017 No.9723772 >>9723182 teach. you already have a degree. >>9723334 this is a recipe for a diabetic stroke. erase this.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 17 10:44:58 2017 No.9724001 >>9723334 5 meals = 5 bumps a day 1 meal a day = 1 huge spike a day

Anonymous Mon Dec 18 05:19:54 2017 No.9725003

Sat on my AA for a while doing retail and saving up for getting my BS. Ended up getting into escort business to finish my way through school a year ago, and am working as a researcher for a major hospital in my area. Lab hours are actually a little wonkier than my escort hours, but I cosplayed more during school than I do now. I had fluctuating funds, but not much to spend it on and one of the girls I met through escorting also liked to cosplay and had a sewing machine and a cheap serger she would share with me.

Right now, I'm salaried, but investing more into getting quality house things and just signed for a car. I go through cgl every once and a while just to keep my motivation up to do a costume soon especially because De La Fille from Granblue is my dream cosplay but I seriously cannot drop that much money to do her justice.

>>	Anonymous Tue Dec 19 21:44:42 2017 No.9726435 Paramedic/Firefighter. Love it

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