Renaissance Man/Woman

**tx11** · 12-06-2012, 10:22 AM

Are you certified,trained to do or have a degree in anything else besides opticianry (including interesting and/or boring hobbies)?

**kentmitchell1961** · 12-06-2012, 10:31 AM

MS in environmental health and safety management, BA in Mass media, herbalist, naturopath (old school), nutritionist, musician, rapier fighter and brewer. Oh, worked for years in the environmental activism field..... probably a few other things that I have forgotten.

Basically I am very curious

**NCspecs** · 12-06-2012, 10:48 AM

I had a brief career as a professional line cook which lead to an invitation to study under the great Adolfo Munoz of Toledo, Spain. Didn't end up going but I have the chops and I can make a killer paella. My husband is well fed.

I did go overseas to study Art History in Italy for a while. I started my first gig at a Wisconsin eyeglass chain in the lab to pay for my education; my curiosity of optics and the science led me to pursue my optical career.

I've thought about going back for my art history degree just for kick and giggles.

**TanyaO** · 12-06-2012, 11:04 AM

AA in accounting, and a bartender. Also did final inspection on the wind turbine towers!

**optilady1** · 12-06-2012, 11:08 AM

I took art classes for over 15 years. I'm pretty good with a pencil. I also took my first gun safety course and shot my first hand guns. According to the targets, I'm a natural. Who knew?

**tx11** · 12-06-2012, 11:41 AM

I have a BA in Ministry (get behind the pulpit from time to time). I like to draw. I would like to take up archery. Spend most of my time at church or with my family

**Jacqui** · 12-06-2012, 02:04 PM

I have a Doctor of Nursing degree, still work doing free and street clinics, disaster relief and as a mid-wife. Also have an MBA and an unrelated BS in Engineering. I'm also trained and have worked as a diamond cutter.

**becc971** · 12-06-2012, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by Jacqui

I have a Doctor of Nursing degree, still work doing free and street clinics, disaster relief and as a mid-wife. Also have an MBA and an unrelated BS in Engineering. I'm also trained and have worked as a diamond cutter.

how does one get trained to be a diamond cutter?? that sounds neat :)

i have an art history/business degree ... fell into optical with a good opportunity and by chance, never would have considered it as a career unless it had been put into my head!!

**AngeHamm** · 12-06-2012, 04:35 PM

BFA in Acting, MFA in Theatre Pedagogy. I specialize in Shakespeare, musicals, and developing new works of theatre. I've also worked as a professional youth minister and director of contemporary worship. And I was a freelance sports writer for a couple years.

**lensmama** · 12-06-2012, 07:14 PM

BA in psychology. Worked in optical all through college. Graduated and became a social worker. Returned to optical after having kids so that I could be home during the day. I am an avid motorcyclist, Lions Club Secretary, and board member of my local Education Foundation.

**Johns** · 12-06-2012, 08:32 PM

I have spent my life diligently trying to be a world-class underachiever . Judging from these posts, I have succeeded at my mission beyond all expectations.

Y'all make me feel like a slug! (It's ok...I'm fine with it!)

**SharonB** · 12-07-2012, 08:08 AM

BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design - Ceramics/Art ed. major. I have worked as an art teacher, potter, artist in residence at an historic museum here in NY, technical writer for magazines, and post-grad studies in Education Policy at SUNY. Educator at a college in Manhattan for 12 years in their ophthalmic dispensing program. Also - run sled dogs, was a ski instructor for 6 years, and am currently working PT for a professional testing company that specializes in licensing for opticians. What a life! Enjoyed every minute! How I became an optician is another long story.

**optilady1** · 12-07-2012, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by Johns

I have spent my life diligently trying to be a world-class underachiever . Judging from these posts, I have succeeded at my mission beyond all expectations.

Y'all make me feel like a slug! (It's ok...I'm fine with it!)

yeah, well, the thing I love to do, more than ANYTHING in the whole world is lay in bed and read with a cat. So 99% of the time I am a slug.

**paulcr39** · 12-07-2012, 06:27 PM

BS Biology, AS Fire Science Technologies. Side job and hobby is detailing cars. My rides have no swirls no do the rides of my customers.

**jonathan barber** · 12-08-2012, 01:09 AM

I studied music performance (percussion) in college for quite a while. I'm currently working toward a BS in Biology. I have also studied meteorology quite extensively as well. In my spare time I compose music for all instruments (I play Drums, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Cello, Trombone)...I also play drums with various local groups. What can I say? I'm indecisive...

**EyeManFla** · 12-10-2012, 09:41 PM

BA in Choral Music Education from University of Maryland....turns out I could make more money selling eyeglasses than direction Church or high school choirs...but I'd bet i would have been happier.....