What do you do?

4406pack · 06-16-2008, 07:23 PM

Now im not sure if this thread has been done before, but i thought i would ask and find out what some of our members do for a living,

as for me i build and install flight simulators all over the world...

gomarlins3 · 06-16-2008, 07:41 PM

Just a teacher.

4406pack · 06-16-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

Just a teacher.

and you have taught me much....

J'sS2K · 06-16-2008, 08:17 PM

I'm still in college, business major. Working part-time here and there!

Java Junky · 06-16-2008, 08:41 PM

Go, 'att'z godda be the most severely-steroided, Sears Best, Heavy Duty use'a the word "just" that this ol' dawg'z ever seen, att'z fer sure.
Java

chazdawg35 · 06-16-2008, 08:52 PM

Hey Dudes I'm a mechanic traped in muffler man's body!

D1sclaimer · 06-16-2008, 09:08 PM

Full time student. Used to be a security guard and now Im just a regular employee at Lowe's. Nothing special except my secret life as a hired assassin.

philiam · 06-16-2008, 09:11 PM

Retired since 89. Done more different things than I can remember, including tire builder, Army instructor, funeral director, record sales and marketing, wholesale consumer electronics, airplane builder and a little free lance photography and writing on the side.

bobby2002S2K · 06-16-2008, 09:35 PM

Military. 11B

satisaii · 06-16-2008, 09:38 PM

Quality engineer for a flexible printed circuit board manufacturer. Mainly sell to the automotive industry, so I generate paperwork for other SQE's to waste time reading.

will williams · 06-16-2008, 09:46 PM

aerospace co. division manager and slave to all my employees

kgf3076 · 06-17-2008, 12:44 AM

network engineer for the Feds..

H20 · 06-17-2008, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4406pack

Now im not sure if this thread has been done before, but i thought i would ask and find out what some of our members do for a living,

as for me i build and install flight simulators all over the world...

Huh..My good friend programs simulators for Sykorsky.

I been:
kitchen help
office furniture delivery guy
Bike mechanic
Tire Valve shipper checker(when they were made in America)
Vagabond hippie
Insulator to the stars
Motor winder/ builder
Welder Fabricator/machinist
Furniture Delivery
Store manager(same)
Werehouse manager distributor(same)
Trim Carpenter
Adirondak Handyman and great white hunter (anything for a buck)
Builder/ Contractor
PC tech
Network Tech and director of spoiled brats
Sail maker/ designer
And I aint dead yet!

DJJSR · 06-17-2008, 03:51 AM

Maintenance analyst. Retired a couple of years ago. Now I'm a slave.

Neil · 06-17-2008, 04:21 AM

Joiner by trade, Wales 1978. Last 17yrs own & run a restoration company Canada.

Neil

cmh2007 · 06-17-2008, 05:19 AM

I drive a 1800 horse power push boat on the ICW. typically pushing between 2 and 6 barges of 10000 barrels to 30000 barrels.

dezignpro04 · 06-17-2008, 05:26 AM

I work in the Digital Signage Industry.

jagg · 06-17-2008, 05:41 AM

I'm a lion tamer by trade, but currently unemployed.

jagg

controller · 06-17-2008, 05:59 AM

I start stuff on fire and drive really fast. Oh, you mean for a living? Computer programmer.

lonestarbuzz · 06-17-2008, 07:02 AM

i'm an economist in the healthcare industry. i put myself through college and grad school as a light line and lube technician at a local dealership. i made more money the last year of grad school than i did my first year out!!

lonestarbuzz · 06-17-2008, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

Just a teacher.

no such thing as "just" a teacher. none of us would have made it where we were today without a teacher somewhere along the path.

Quote:

Originally Posted by controller

I start stuff on fire and drive really fast. Oh, you mean for a living? Computer programmer.

this sounds like a few other programmers that i know!

SDHonda · 06-17-2008, 07:19 AM

Systems Engineer Supervisor....or in simpler terms...network weenie.

Swingle1 · 06-17-2008, 07:24 AM

Packaging Engineer... although I'm also doing a summer internship as a cobbler's apprentice.

And Jagg, I'd have bet money you were a shepherd.

playingmilitary · 06-17-2008, 07:39 AM

i work pushin a broom in my dads shop from 11-14 then started doing oil changes tell i was about 16 then i got my ase cert. for brake and front end. did that till i was 18 graduated high school few weeks later joined the coast guard and been in for 7 years so far.i enjoy being a cook for the coast guard.

trizzane · 06-17-2008, 08:31 AM

Supply chain consultant - Gov't and corp - Traveling to Latin America weekly for the next year or so.

batguano · 06-17-2008, 09:11 AM

If I tell you, I have to kill you.

Retired and loving every minute of it.

sittin-sidwayz · 06-17-2008, 10:05 AM

steam fitter at the sunoco oil refinery.

TerpCop56 · 06-17-2008, 10:16 AM

police officer...if my name didn't give it away

sonic · 06-17-2008, 11:20 AM

I'm in banking right now but working on becoming a police officer myself.

redS2k06 · 06-17-2008, 11:35 AM

Software engineer ... duhhhh....

Dr. Jimbo · 06-17-2008, 11:37 AM

Chiropractor by day, MacGyver by night. Right now I've been building beautiful redwood doors. That means stewie has to stay outside (that redwood dust gets EVERYWHERE). I'm usually fixing, creating or tinkering with something in the shop.

s2jiggy · 06-17-2008, 11:50 AM

I sell used cars to dealerships via the largest auction company in the world.....Fun stuff!!

s2jiggy · 06-17-2008, 11:56 AM

I sell used cars to dealerships via the largest auction company in the world.....Fun stuff!!

Seraph87 · 06-17-2008, 12:06 PM

Full time student majoring in architecture. But i also work full time as the internet manager for an oriental rug wholesaler = dullest job in the world! I surf these forums all day and type like mad when the boss walks by!

s2kx2 · 06-17-2008, 12:18 PM

C.S.R. graphics / printing - (by day)
Singer / songwriter - (by night)
Model builder - (by choice)

hammerhead300 · 06-17-2008, 12:26 PM

I'm a radio DJ. I get paid to sit on my duff, play music, and talk.

kgf3076 · 06-17-2008, 12:53 PM

Been there...fun job but you better like being paid in free CD's..(in my day vinyl)

fltsfshr · 06-17-2008, 02:11 PM

Pirate (retired)

Now I watch other people manage my booty investments and
I get to play with my toys alot.

Wheeeeee

fltsfshr

bobby2002S2K · 06-17-2008, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagg

I'm a lion tamer by trade, but currently unemployed.

jagg

WTF? lol

bobby2002S2K · 06-17-2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagg

I'm a lion tamer by trade, but currently unemployed.

jagg

WTF? Dont get ate.lol.

06-16-2008, 07:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
4406pack cone destroyer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: champaign, IL Posts: 551	What do you do? Now im not sure if this thread has been done before, but i thought i would ask and find out what some of our members do for a living, as for me i build and install flight simulators all over the world...

06-16-2008, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,693	Just a teacher. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

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J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,591	I'm still in college, business major. Working part-time here and there! __________________ So you're heading to the track and you want to record your sessions. PM me for an in-car camera mount. For everything else, you're on your own! www.getgopod.com

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Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,402	Go, 'att'z godda be the most severely-steroided, Sears Best, Heavy Duty use'a the word "just" that this ol' dawg'z ever seen, att'z fer sure. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

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philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,733	Retired since 89. Done more different things than I can remember, including tire builder, Army instructor, funeral director, record sales and marketing, wholesale consumer electronics, airplane builder and a little free lance photography and writing on the side. __________________ .

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chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,860	Hey Dudes I'm a mechanic traped in muffler man's body!

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bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 490	Military. 11B __________________ I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now

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satisaii Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 127	Quality engineer for a flexible printed circuit board manufacturer. Mainly sell to the automotive industry, so I generate paperwork for other SQE's to waste time reading.

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will williams just havin' fun Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: inland empire So.Cal Posts: 228	aerospace co. division manager and slave to all my employees

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kgf3076 Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm here, where are you? Posts: 1,918	network engineer for the Feds.. __________________ "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

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DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,812	Maintenance analyst. Retired a couple of years ago. Now I'm a slave. __________________ Don

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Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,458	Joiner by trade, Wales 1978. Last 17yrs own & run a restoration company Canada. Neil

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cmh2007 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	I drive a 1800 horse power push boat on the ICW. typically pushing between 2 and 6 barges of 10000 barrels to 30000 barrels.

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dezignpro04 Banned for Life Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,101	I work in the Digital Signage Industry. __________________ Mods: 18" Axis Reverbs w/Black Rays Lugs, Invidia N1 Exhaust, CAI, ACT Stage 2 Clutch, JDM Side Markers, Clear Corners, Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Spoon Pads, Spoon Steel Brake Lines, Spoon Reservoir Socks, Ricks Vodoo Knob, Custom Stitched Hand Made Convertible Top w/ Glass Window, JDM Aero Screen, Body Matching Dash & Shift Molding Panels, Polished Valve Cover and CAI, Engine Steel Braided Wire Kit & S2000 Caliper Vinyls..

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jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,115	I'm a lion tamer by trade, but currently unemployed. jagg

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controller ex-owner :( Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 243	I start stuff on fire and drive really fast. Oh, you mean for a living? Computer programmer.

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SDHonda Dazed and Confused. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 93	Systems Engineer Supervisor....or in simpler terms...network weenie.

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Swingle1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 717	Packaging Engineer... although I'm also doing a summer internship as a cobbler's apprentice. And Jagg, I'd have bet money you were a shepherd.

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playingmilitary poor coasty Join Date: May 2008 Location: panama city flordia tell the coast guard sends me some were new. Posts: 128	not much i work pushin a broom in my dads shop from 11-14 then started doing oil changes tell i was about 16 then i got my ase cert. for brake and front end. did that till i was 18 graduated high school few weeks later joined the coast guard and been in for 7 years so far.i enjoy being a cook for the coast guard.

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trizzane Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 29	Supply chain consultant - Gov't and corp - Traveling to Latin America weekly for the next year or so. __________________ 2008 BB -Full size wind screen -Clear side markers

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batguano Andiamo Veloce Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grittsburg NC Posts: 583	If I tell you, I have to kill you. Retired and loving every minute of it. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nikola Tesla,I salute you.

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sittin-sidwayz The Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Chester, Pa Posts: 296	steam fitter at the sunoco oil refinery.

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TerpCop56 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 76	police officer...if my name didn't give it away

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sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 939	I'm in banking right now but working on becoming a police officer myself. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

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redS2k06 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 105	Software engineer ... duhhhh....

06-17-2008, 11:37 AM	#31 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Top Always Down Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,747	Chiropractor by day, MacGyver by night. Right now I've been building beautiful redwood doors. That means stewie has to stay outside (that redwood dust gets EVERYWHERE). I'm usually fixing, creating or tinkering with something in the shop. __________________

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s2jiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macedon, NY Posts: 116	what i do I sell used cars to dealerships via the largest auction company in the world.....Fun stuff!! __________________ *2003 Pontiac with Guinness* (Thanks Jagg...) Although recently sold, there will be another

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s2jiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macedon, NY Posts: 116	what i do I sell used cars to dealerships via the largest auction company in the world.....Fun stuff!! __________________ *2003 Pontiac with Guinness* (Thanks Jagg...) Although recently sold, there will be another

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Seraph87 Substitute Shinigami Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NoVA Posts: 55	Full time student majoring in architecture. But i also work full time as the internet manager for an oriental rug wholesaler = dullest job in the world! I surf these forums all day and type like mad when the boss walks by!

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s2kx2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 680	C.S.R. graphics / printing - (by day) Singer / songwriter - (by night) Model builder - (by choice)

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hammerhead300 St00pid Ricer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: O'Neill, NE Posts: 303	I'm a radio DJ. I get paid to sit on my duff, play music, and talk. __________________ "i dont want no gap nga.i wanna ride this hoe like uh hunduh.nah sayin.sittin low to tha earf" -import playa d, celicatech.com forums Stewie's on CarDomain!

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kgf3076 Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm here, where are you? Posts: 1,918	Been there...fun job but you better like being paid in free CD's..(in my day vinyl) __________________ "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

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fltsfshr Varietas Delectat Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Naples Fl Posts: 244	Pirate (retired) Now I watch other people manage my booty investments and I get to play with my toys alot. Wheeeeee fltsfshr

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