Terran / USA 
Which work location do you prefer your current to previous job?
Hello, my name is Tarren and I am from the United States of America. My question is the following: which work location do you prefer, your current to previous job?
I prefer my current job, hands down. I am a full-time on camera and voiceover actress, and I'm extremely grateful to be able to do what I love every single day. It's something that I've worked towards for a very long time. I was previously a personal trainer, nutritionist, and yoga teacher, and I still hold those certifications and I will continue to hold those certifications. So I am technically still a master level fitness professional, but I no longer work for companies in the industry at this point in time on an employment basis. I do independent contracting by promoting companies or being a spokesperson, but I don't have any clients that I'm working with currently training or giving nutritional advice to or things like that.
And that's just because I didn't have the best experience in the fitness industry as a woman and as a business professional, and I'm extremely grateful to do what I love every day as an actress now, as a fully self-employed business owner.
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hands down
Meaning: Easily; without any doubt.
Examples:
- I prefer my current job, hands down.
- This is hands down my favorite movie.
extremely grateful
Meaning: Very thankful.
Examples:
- I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity.
- She felt extremely grateful for the support.
every single day
Meaning: Each and every day; daily.
Examples:
- She practices acting every single day.
- I drink coffee every single day.
nutritionist
Meaning: A person who advises others about food and diet.
Examples:
- She worked as a nutritionist.
- A nutritionist can help with healthy eating.
certifications
Meaning: Official documents that show you are qualified to do a job.
Examples:
- She still holds her certifications.
- You need certifications to teach yoga.
technically
Meaning: According to facts or strict rules.
Examples:
- She is technically still a fitness professional.
- Technically, the store is open.
point in time
Meaning: A specific moment or period.
Examples:
- At this point in time, she works as an actress.
- At that point in time, I lived abroad.
employment basis
Meaning: As a regular employee of a company.
Examples:
- She no longer works on an employment basis.
- He was hired on a full-time employment basis.
independent contracting
Meaning: Working for yourself and offering services to different companies.
Examples:
- She does independent contracting now.
- Independent contracting allows flexible work.
nutritional
Meaning: Related to food and health.
Examples:
- She no longer gives nutritional advice.
- Nutritional information is on the label.
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