Blue Collar Backgrounds

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It would be interesting to know what type of work background has afforded folks the privilege of living here. Just curious!

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Cap. Perhaps you should add professional. Teacher, Dentist, lawyer, etc.

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Gracie

I can't change the poll now but that's what I intended for the "White Collar" category.

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And White Collar is ahead at the 1/4 miles post :0000000000luvmyhors

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So, which do I pick as a former legal secretary? I'm definitely not blue collar and I wasn't middle management. I know it's called pink collar but I always hated that term (probably because I really don't like pink to begin with and it is so sexist).

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I would bet there are people here from all walks of life. As if it really made any difference!

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Makes no difference at all.
We are a very diverse group here and it is interesting to know what we all did in our former lives. The poll is just another tool to give us clues about our TV family.

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1st I was an accounts reconciliation clerk in a major bank for 7 years. I wanted to be a teacher, but love found me and college was out. So I worked in a bank. Then came the babies. I wanted to be a stay at home Mom. Thats the job I wanted. Teaching at home was what I got! Realistically I had to work. I worked opposite hubbys hours for 25 years waitressing. I LOVED it! I was great at it! I had an ocean view and a great following. I just had to be home for the kids during the day. Hub was Mr.Mom at night. It worked for us. I guess that is blue collar? Well, I am now reaping the rewards of a long, hard career. I love meeting all types of people and don't care if anyone thinks my job was menial. Most don't. I was and am proud of what I did. I like this thread, thanks for asking, Captain!!! :coolsmiley:

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I grew up poor - in The Projects of Brooklyn and Da Bronx !

My profession was "a secretary" and after working 18 year in a law enforcement environment I was fortunate to have earned a pension from my city employer. Years of living frugal and making the right choice in real estate location have rewarded me with the opportunity to consider TV as a relocation choice. :coolsmiley:

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In our former lives we owned a vacation business that hosted over 8000 guests in 12 years. These folks came from all walks of life to spend their precious vacation time with others of a like mind.

The adventure vacation was a sort of equalizer and one of the fun things we observed was folks from all walks of life just hanging out and having a great time.

I always used to tell folks at the beginning of the week:

"We don't care who you are or what you do, we're all just here to have a great time. So leave the "extra baggage" at home and be who you want to be for the next few days."

A lot like TV!!

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Just like all other polls it is a function ONLY of the respondents. Just looking at participation VS total viewers....less than 10%. Numerical conclusion, this poll like all other polls simply says the majority won't bother to participate.

So why we hear so much about polls? And now it is election eve and we are being inundated with the so called farcical exit polls.

Another point demonstrating the media makes banquets out of ham sandwiches.

BTK

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UA all the way, 537

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redwitch....I've interacted with lawyers professionally and personally more than I cared to. My experience clearly established that if you wanted to get anything done, you dealt directly with the legal secretaries whenever you could. They did the background, the briefs and frequently knew more about the case than the attorney. Count yourself as an undercompensated executive. :cool:

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Thank you, Cabo. I usually just considered myself overworked, underpaid and loved every second of the stress. Go figure.

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After viewing the poll options, a choice of "all of the above" would have made it easier to respond. Almost 50 years "pulling the plow" has involved several kinds of yokes at different times and for different durations.

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After viewing the poll options, a choice of "all of the above" would have made it easier to respond. Almost 50 years "pulling the plow" has involved several kinds of yokes at different times and for different durations.

SteveZ, I have to say I really enjoy your posts. Sooo much common sense and logic in your statements that it calms my soul and gives me hope for the world. That's not to say there aren't a lot of great posters on here and I realize this isn't the most complex issue you've addressed but your posts strike a certain resonance for me that makes me look forward to the next thoughts you share. BTW, I totally agree with your statement above, I have a great many hats left from all the occupations I have had over the years. :agree:

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SteveZ, I have to say I really enjoy your posts. Sooo much common sense and logic in your statements that it calms my soul and gives me hope for the world. That's not to say there aren't a lot of great posters on here and I realize this isn't the most complex issue you've addressed but your posts strike a certain resonance for me that makes me look forward to the next thoughts you share. BTW, I totally agree with your statement above, I have a great many hats left from all the occupations I have had over the years. :agree:
Thank you. Regarding my having any "common sense" or "logic, " I know of several who would disagree with you (especially my kids!) (LOL)

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I have a great many hats left from all the occupations I have had over the years. :agree:

I'll betcha most Villagers have worn a lot of hats during their working years.

An interesting survey Captain, thanks for asking.

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Bare, you have to throw a "wink" in with that "I'll betcha". :1rotfl:;)

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Bare, you have to throw a "wink" in with that "I'll betcha". :1rotfl:;)

Oooh, Bare, did you have an occupation that required a white collar around your neck and a pair of "bunny" ears on your head? :shocked:

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Oooh, Bare, did you have an occupation that required a white collar around your neck and a pair of "bunny" ears on your head? :shocked:


OK Peachie, you've outed me. But that was a hundred years and 30 pounds ago. barf

And then I started working for IBM and they demanded I check my free spirit at the door. Just got it back a year ago.

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OK Peachie, you've outed me. But that was a hundred years and 30 pounds ago. barf

And then I started working for IBM and they demanded I check my free spirit at the door. Just got it back a year ago.


Barefoot, still waters run deep, don't they? Here you are with this wild side that most of us didn't know about. BTW, have you heard about the new Hangers or is it Hooters that will be hiring shortly, per Talk Host's thread? :1rotfl:

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Barefoot, still waters run deep, don't they? Here you are with this wild side that most of us didn't know about. BTW, have you heard about the new Hangers or is it Hooters that will be hiring shortly, per Talk Host's thread? :1rotfl:


I'd think Droopers would be more appropriate. :yuck:

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If you're talking about the new Hooters in the Villages, I heard it was going to be called 'Droopers". :laugh:

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Hahahaha Bare, we were posting at the same time! Two demented minds think alike! :1rotfl:

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Hahahaha Bare, we were posting at the same time! Two demented minds think alike! :1rotfl:

Quite possibly .. we've both been looking in a mirror. :highfive:

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Hey! What do your "droopers" have to do with MY thread?;)

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Hey! What do your "droopers" have to do with MY thread?;)

You asked what type of background allowed us to live in TV.
Chels and I once earned our living by displaying them.

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Haha, just kidding. Joking Captain.

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I guess I need to put up a category "No Collar".

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I guess I need to put up a category "No Collar".


Why Captain! :1rotfl: No collar, but lots of tips!

***We're joking people! :laugh:

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Wait, I know, a "Skilled Trade"