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I am curious how many of us are employed/volunteer in a helping profession. I am a social worker in a level 1 trauma center and notice a lot of other social workers, RN's, medical staff and caregivers on these boards. I feel like I spend so much time helping others, supporting other and empowering others, when I really should be more empowering, helpful and supportive to myself and my needs.

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    Wow, we have quite a few healthcare and other helping professionals here! I never was…I’m coming from the tech and business end of things. I like to think I’m currently in a “helping” profession now a

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Registered Nurse for 32 years

Recently retired, i was the Director of International Operations and Planning for large Biotech Company.

911 Dispatch Supervisor

This has got to be be a very interesting job. It takes a very strong person.

I am a bail bondsman.

911 Dispatch Supervisor

This has got to be be a very interesting job. It takes a very strong person.

911 Dispatch Supervisor

This has got to be be a very interesting job. It takes a very strong person.

@@justme29 -- it is indeed interesting! Thanks! Hardest, most stressful job I've ever had. I'm 10 days post op & already worried about being on my game when I go back. No room for mistakes! ????

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Interesting topic and not surprising that many of us are in the helping profession. I know that has contributed to some of my struggles with my weight. I am an Executive Director of a nonprofit and a social worker.

I am a middle school teacher in an inner-city school. :)

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Waitressed for 50 years and just retired in October

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