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I've had two careers. For the first 16 years I worked in the retail industry, in various depts. at the store level. I was in MANAGEMENT and got to do some buying. From children's clothing to some hard line buying...rugs, curtains, toasters, etc. I also did scheduling and reviews, merchandising, stockwork, signage, markdowns and occasional register needs. That company was very successful but got sold. One year after the sale , the new company restructured from within and I was out of a job.

That was the end of my management life. For the past 18 years I've been in SALES for another large company, entirely different field. I was a bit uncertain to go into sales because of the salary plus commission structure. But it was a growth industry and things worked out. and I enjoy working, almost entirely. away from the office setting.