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I feel very passionate about my work. I love it!

Location, location, location. I made my job choice because the opportunities for mechanical engineers in my field are fairly decent in my home city. Other things I considered that were more passion-invoking would require multiple moves throughout my career. I wanted to stay here so my kids could be close to extended family. I sure hope they appreciate it someday!

My "job" fell into my lap. Once I realized that I could be a professional voice talent then I chose to go down this path. It does offer money, though nothing to write home about, there is a level of security b/c people always need my services (so strange!), there is flexibility when I allow for it and I'm certainly passionate about it. I love my job.

How it morphed: I started my working career in construction - I am a Journeyman Wireman by trade - I loved it, when I was single. I traded in my tool pouch for a clipboard and became an electrical inspector - just resigned that part-time title in 1 year ago after more than 10 years. From the electrical inspector I did more schooling and expanded into building code where I worked for local governments for almost 10 years - but my last job was FT and very political - I can;t do politics, I won't compromise my beliefs - even at the cost of my job. I conciously chose to 'stick to my guns' knowing the potential outcome - the timing was right for me to move into my husband's business, where I had 'helped out 'for years. My son was starting school - I really wanted to be more available for him and my husband's business had grown and he had been unsuccessful in hiring someone to help in the office. So I am not sure if I picked it or it picked me or it just happened.
I have worked in the construction industry for years - that I defintely chose and I love it - I prefer working with me - as much as I hate to admit it - women are far more petty and bitchy. Men lay it on the table and move on - it is an atmosphere that I have always been more comfortable in. From the very begining though I had a rule that I don't date men I work with - I wanted to be looked at as an equal not a potential conquest and with exception of one that I dated for 5 years (best lover I ever had) and my husband I abided by that rule and it made my life all the better. I was respected, went out with the guys after work - and went home, I was looked at as kid sister by many and respected for the tradesman that I was. I was part of a brotherhood a family. I still have some of those great friends, and the bonus is I gained a couple of great girlfriends through them - their wives.
I love my job now and I don't regret any of the professional choices that I have made.