 OT: What do you guys do?, For jobs or careers? |
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| Pam |
 Apr 15 2004, 06:01 AM
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Unnumbered Lady of 914s  Group: Benefactors Posts: 113 Joined: 30-May 03 From: Des Moines, Iowa Member No.: 756   |
I'm a senior corporate Info Technology negotiator at a Fortune 500 financial services company. I was a college freshman three times and decided to learn what I needed to by actually working when college just 'wasn't my thing'. 22 years with the same company and it has only been the last 3 that I finally found my calling... (thanks, in no small part, to our very own Rusty convincing me that I wasn't too old to learn a new job at the age of 40)
-P |
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| DuckRyder |
Apr 15 2004, 06:06 AM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110 |
I am a Property Claim Trainer / Reinspector for the catastrophe team of a large automobile insurance company.
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| tdgray |
Apr 15 2004, 06:37 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
Well I have not seen my occupation listed here so I will put my .02 in.
Education > undergrad - accounting > masters accounting (see a pattern here?) So therefore.... I am an accountant. Not the public bean counting variety. I am the Controller / CFO of a heavy drop forging company. Lots of noise, fire and hard steel, kinda like me working on the 914. Todd |
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| JWest |
Apr 15 2004, 06:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None 
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Well, foremost is my business of providing upgrades for these little cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
I started into the automotive hobby when I was 13, and that culminated in owning a shop, "Perrformance Auto Crafters," where I had clients with all kinds of unusual cars and built engines, did conversions of all sorts, maintained custom and classic cars, performed full restorations, and built/upgraded street rods. I am an Aerospace Engineer and I have been a structural stress analyst, flight test engineer, aerodynamic stability and control engineer; I have worked on flight controls and control laws of digital flight control systems. I do integration (systems engineering) on the world's most advanced fighter aircraft. |
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| rhaas |
Apr 15 2004, 06:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Bay Saint Louis, MS Member No.: 155 |
I am a mechanical engineer with specialty in composite fabrication and product development. Been doing this for 15 years. Got my start designing products and machines for the sporting goods industry. Designed and built everything from golf clubs to bicycle forks to climing gear... All this was of carbon fiber and fiberglass. Now I design products for the military. The company I currently work for is a r&d shop for the department of defense.
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| maf914 |
Apr 15 2004, 06:59 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None
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Mechanical engineer. Started out doing building systems design such as HVAC, plumbing, system piping, etc. and gradually moved into the fire protection area. Now I do fire protection systems and building code analysis full time. Mechanical engineering has been okay, but as TimT said, I wouldn't recommend it to everyone.
Mike |
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| maxwelj |
Apr 15 2004, 07:27 AM
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rebuilt member Group: Benefactors Posts: 278 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Owasso, OK Member No.: 1,532 Region Association: None
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Gosh, I guess doing a honey-dew list made me miss out on the fun...
At any rate, thanks, Rusty, for your service. As for me, after a stint in the Army, I was a store assistant manager, then lab technician testing toothpaste additives, then oilfield roustabout, back to lab technician for an automotive catalyst company, then lab supervisor, then MBA and Manufacturing systems designer for the same catalyst company. (IT geek) |
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| crash914 |
Apr 15 2004, 07:32 AM
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its a mystery to me Group: Members Posts: 1,827 Joined: 17-March 03 From: Marriottsville, MD Member No.: 434 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Ok, Mechanical engineer, Arizona State....by way of automotive trade school.....
1st job was plastics process engineer for a large rocket manufacture, in the component manufacturing shop....lots of plastics fabrication, molding, composite layup....lots of metal machining...Then we would test and blow things up....cool job, no pay....but I was a rocket scientist!! 2nd job, plant engineer for Sherwin-Williams....cool job, stinky and dirty...lots of construction and conveyer design.... 3rd job..Plant engineer for Stonyfield farm Yogurt...I ran maintenance, gave it up, all capital projects and technical support for the equipment in the plant... Not bad, but "small company" views on how to spend and automate.. rock on...herb |
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| Rocky |
Apr 15 2004, 07:33 AM
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From the cockpit Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 24-March 04 From: Gig Harbor,WA Member No.: 1,845 |
Physical therapist. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_rolli_1.gif) It helps since im always effin myself up workin on my cars and buildin my monster garage.
Tim |
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| LS6/914 |
Apr 15 2004, 07:45 AM
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Never leaves the shop member Group: Members Posts: 301 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Port Townsend,WA Rivabelosa/Madrid ESP Member No.: 1,215 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Driveabiltiy tech for Cadillac. As of the first of next month I will be in my own shop in Gig Harbor. Leavig the GM politics after too many years. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| djm914-6 |
Apr 15 2004, 08:09 AM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
My turn (I like turns (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif))
Education: HS, AS (Associated degree in applied science CAD), mostly learn by doing. Present Job: Electrical Designer (I do the job of an Electrical Engineer, but get paid as a Drafter). I design electrical system and fire alarm systems for retail stores and malls. Heros: Rusty and company!!! As the son of a Vietnam Ranger, I have deep respect for our protectors. Please cover your ass and come home alive. Your in my thoughts and prayers daily. IMHO, get outa there and let a button pusher make some glass out of all that sand. |
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| spare time toys |
Apr 15 2004, 08:18 AM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Mechanic for Southwest Airlines. Here for 15 years dont know if its because I like it here or just lack of ambition to go some place else (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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| tat2dphreak |
Apr 15 2004, 08:49 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
BBA in managment info systems from Tx Tech, after 2 years in the architecture program...
I do Billing systems production support for SBC communications, which is basically a glorified unix admin, that only supports a few applications instead of the OS... which is probably why I have time to get on here at work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) cheers to all! seems like we have a bright bunch of guys here... no surprises there though! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| mikerose |
Apr 15 2004, 08:52 AM
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Happy to be back Group: Members Posts: 657 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Pittsburg,ca Member No.: 60 Region Association: None |
Well, I work for a company that specializes in the encapsulation of IR-192 for a broad spectrum of industrial applications. And we also manufacture Gamma Radiation projection devices, Radiation survey meters, Gamma Alarms, and so on. Been at this for 18 years. Plus I get to ride my ZX11 motorcycle to work every day.
Mike www.IR100.com |
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| Mark Henry |
Apr 15 2004, 08:54 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Now I’m an engine builder for the VW/Porsche crowd. I used to do full restos on VW bugs etc., but it was too much work and bug owners are cheap. Plus I’m a full-time dad when the wife is at work. We also do a bit of real estate speculation.
Before that I owned a high-end cabinet shop, sold it and got into bugs by accident while thinking about what to do next. I have my papers in cabinet making. I also have a degree in film and video production, but I found out I’m much better at kicking ass than kissing it. Once my young lad is in grade 1 (3 more years), I will make the big decision, continue on with the engines or go back to cabinets and building custom homes on spec. I love playing with engines, but the other would be at least a 40k/yr raise, so it will most likely win. |
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| Scott S |
Apr 15 2004, 09:01 AM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Wow - lots o computer guys and engineers!
I have an MBA, I split my time as a live and studio musician and as a finance guy for a large renal dialysis company. |
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| TJB/914 |
Apr 15 2004, 09:02 AM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,358 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I WORK FOR THE GOVT.!!!!!
Just paid my Income Taxes today (April 15th) and paid over four times what I made in gross income when I started working in 1955. It's still the best place in the world to live, but I hate taxes!! I believe we only get 1-cents to spend out of every dollar we make, rest goes to taxes. Owner of a Mfg. Rep. company with Field Services & Equipment for the Heavy Industrial Plants with speciality in the Power & Utility Industry. When you turn your light switch & the lights go on, think of me. I rebuild large bolilers & rebuild their Turbines. I am an engineer without a degree (never made it through College) Tom in MI |
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| Jeffs9146 |
Apr 15 2004, 09:03 AM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
Life is funny!! Let’s see what have I been doing all of these years??
Computer Geek at Borland in the early 80’s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Property/Construction Manager in Hollywood (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) Commercial Radiologist (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) 15 years in Wireless Telecommunications with Cellular One, AT&T, Contel Cellular, GTE & Verizon, only two jobs but a lot of mergers/buy outs! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif) Restaurant/property Owner (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Porsche Mechanic in training!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) I still don’t know what I am going to do when I grow up!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) Jeff |
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| Rockaria |
Apr 15 2004, 09:06 AM
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ZippidyDoDah... Group: Members Posts: 817 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Southwest, USA Member No.: 645 Region Association: None |
MBA - Manufacturing/Organizational Management
I am an Internet/Intranet Network Administrator for New Mexico State University's Library. |
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| ninefourteener |
Apr 15 2004, 09:12 AM
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Perfectly Normal Guy :) Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 3-June 03 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 779 |
I'm active duty Air Force, a SSgt, 10 years in service so far.
I'm a Unit Education and Training Manager for a Communicatios Squadron. Basically, They put me in charge of a squadron of folks, about 300 people. I track training statistics, provide educational direction/advice, enforce training standards, and ensure they are met in a timely manner, teach classes to supervisors on how to be "better" supervisors, and more effectively train young troops. Basically.... I'm a glorified High School guidance counselor. In my spare time however..... I've mastered the art of finding the WACKIEST, CRAZIEST, PSYCHOEST girlfriends on the planet..... I consider it my debt to humanity. See.. I get all the psycho ones when they first go psycho, and save the rest of St. Louis county the misery of ever knowing them. If we havbe any pharmacists in the club, let me know. I'll loan you my "black book"..... there should be enough phone numbers in there to provide for enough Prozac purchases to pay your mortgage for a year-- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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