You are driving down the road and your engine starts spewing smoke. A dreaded visit to an automotive service center is necessary. Anyone with a car or truck knows how important routine automotive car is to prevent unexpected break downs. Even with routine care, cars can break down without warning in many cases. The person [...]
During a visit to your dentist, odds are high that you have met a few different dental workers. Your dentist obviously heads up your dental care. He or she will do any restorative or protective procedures to keep your teeth and gums healthy. The dental hygienist takes care of the teeth cleanings, fluoride treatments, and [...]
September 2008 A Q&A session with a medical coding clerk, Melissa Wright, who works in Houston, Texas. Q: Can you tell us who you are currently employed with? A: I work for Dr. Ashmir at his offices in Houston, Texas and I am a medical coding clerk. Q: What is the most requested service you [...]
August 2008 A Q&A session with Russell who worked as a police officer at the Sheboygan Sheriff Department in Sheboygan, Wisconsin for 25 years. Q: What kind of training did you need to become a police officer? A: When I started police work, the standards were different from what they are now. I had to [...]
People from all walks of life are finding that spending an hour in my hands is the greatest gift they can receive. Tension from work, parenting, daily battles during the tiresome “terrible twos,” difficulties making ends meet, and even trying to keep up with every day life can cause muscles to bunch up. Relieving these [...]
As the number of frivolous lawsuits increases, I know my job as a paralegal is secure. The demand for paralegals or legal assistants is growing by leaps and bounds, and the truth is that though my job may seem tedious, it is actually quite fascinating work. It was hard work getting to where I am [...]
I’m a scrub. That’s what most people call me. Scrub, operation room technician, surgical technologist-the job duties are all the same, it’s only the name that changes from area to area. One might think that someone in my position receives a decent salary, but the truth is that some full-time teachers earn more money than [...]
According to Newsweek magazine, in 2005 over three-quarters of all Americans were using the Internet for at least three hours per day. We have become a computer-driven world. We can pay our bills, check our bank accounts, work from home, contact friends, family, and even our children’s teachers. More than one billion internet users exist [...]
The education required to become a phlebotomy technician is available to many providing you can meet the requirements. Requirements can seem rather complex, but the job requires special people who are dedicated to their profession and can meet each requirement without issue. Overall, the requirements are relatively simple. Many Texas colleges offer training programs to [...]
December 2008 Q&A session with Paula Jennings, a cosmetologist who works in Union, SC at Suns Spa and Hair Salon Q: What is your job title? Where are you employed? A: I am a cosmetologist and I work at Suns Spa and Hair Salon. Q: How long have you been a cosmetologist? A: I’ve been [...]