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Careers? what do you all do for work?

Old 12-25-2010, 05:35 PM
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Old 12-25-2010, 05:40 PM
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LOL.......this is an interesting thread.

First, a couple of thoughts:

1st - I have to recognize and appreciate anyone in the services....and thank you for your service. I am very thankful to all of them.

2nd - I am envious of those who are machinists, I guess because I wish I was better in that area than I am. Even thought I have a small metal lathe, multiple welders, and wish for a milling machine one day, I feel like a hack. I would really like to be better at machining.

I work for GM. I know, some will flame me because of the bail-out thing, but I like my job. I am a support person in the Product Design area, and I support CAD users and teach workshops and deal with standards and process development (that is, how we use CAD, organize data, best modeling practice, and how we use the software, beta testing, etc..).

I like working for GM. I like my job, and consider myself lucky to be part of what I feel is a positive turn-around. Regardless of what others think. I have never seen my company so serious about getting the job done. Its kind of refreshing, even though some things are not what I agree with.......

Interesting thread!

Dave
Old 12-25-2010, 05:40 PM
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A friend, and I have a mobile and building based shop. And our work ranges from Collision repair, restoration, and frame realignment. To Marine based jobs such as major fiberglass, and Gelcoat repair. For the Marine end we can travell to the job if needed as, some of the larger boats cant be towed. I have been restoring cars off, and on now for well over 17 years now. And have been doing fiberglass & gelcoat repair for 10. It's good money when there is work to be had. When times were slow we would go and, work for someone else till things got better. So, that had me working at car, and boat dealerships across the area. So far we have been back in full time operation since 08, and have work coming in from the various dealerships we have worked for.
Old 12-25-2010, 06:50 PM
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Veterinarian..
Old 12-25-2010, 06:50 PM
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Wow, fewer in the medical proffession than I thought there would be.
I'm a Registered Radiologic Technologist, an X-Ray Tech at a local hospital.

This is my 4th career and, by far, the most rewarding
Old 12-25-2010, 07:00 PM
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remodel/maintain rentals. but since they are not buying anymore its mainly only maintaining them so work is slowing down, I got another job starting January, gonna be a paper boy...
Old 12-25-2010, 07:01 PM
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13 years working on airplanes, 2 years playing on airplanes....what a hobby, spend the day working wanting to play, then get home and do the same thing I did all day!
Old 12-25-2010, 07:55 PM
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auto mechanic at hertz rental car. union job its cool and all but get no training so its learn as you go. its like tech school some times...lol. been there 6 years doing the job since 1996. its a good job pays bills and all but beats up your body. lower back pain, Shoulder pain and tennis elbow had metal removed from left eye twice.
Old 12-25-2010, 07:56 PM
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I`m lucky enough to be retired drawing my SS and pension and still flying my planes So you that are still working and paying taxes keep it up. Thank you
Old 12-25-2010, 08:24 PM
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I pull in an easy 6-figures working from home as a top marketing affiliate for Penthouse.

Yes, that Penthouse.

Been working from home for 14 years. Last job was Air Traffic Control.
Old 12-25-2010, 08:31 PM
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Old 12-25-2010, 09:08 PM
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Master HVAC tech, 15 years with the companies and 7 years on my own, I now specialize in the ultra modern, ultra efficient systems that nobody else wants to get involved with due to the technical complexity
Old 12-25-2010, 09:29 PM
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I'm a tooling designer for The biggest airline in the world. I use AutoCAD to design fixtures for overhaul machining of engine and landing gear parts. I will be going to MasterCAM school in January for advanced mazak machine programming.

On the side I fly for these guys

www.geobat.com
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I am a Professional liar.
AKA Estimator for a cabinet shop. I price and put bids out for commercial millwork installations. Sometimes I have to work as a project manager for these projects, if I don’t do a good job as a PM, I get to be a cabinetmaker too.

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Fascinating thread!  I retired three years ago from one of the loves of my life.  Unfortunately my retirement was hastened by an inattentive driver  who hit my rig while responding to a critical EMS call.  I was a fireman/Paramedic but I still retain my status as a Paramedic.  I've seen it all and have enjoyed most every moment!  As a Paramedic you see and interact with people having the worst day of their lives and it's most satisfying helping those afflicted people.

Regards,

Natan
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P.S. The "hanger" is getting full with two new Giant Scale warbirds, a PT-17, a J3 Cub, a Paulistinha Cub, a T6, a Reno Racer of the 50's and four electric Micro Flyers.  Impatiently awaiting Spring! 
Old 12-25-2010, 10:35 PM
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I'm a computer tech at the local company here in San Diego.
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I'm a full time Husband/Parent/Friend and part time self employed [prioritized in that order].
Get them up dressed and fed,get them to school,get them home,get them fed again [they CONSTANTLY graze all DAY!] and cleaned and get them to bed,,,then it starts all over again the next day [5 days a week,,,well 6 if you count Church] plus spend as much quality time with them as possible [you only get them once].In between I turn wrenches [independently],fix plumbing and buy and sell online to contribute in supporting ourselves.In between that I keep the homestead running/repaired/cleaned,do the laundry,meals [I like to cook],mow/rake the lawn,feed the pets and somewhere in there find time to enjoy my hobbies,,,,ohyeah,,,and keep the Wife happy too.
I should say the Wife greatly contributes too,,,even more since she has a new schedue [24-48hr NREMT-P].
Old 12-25-2010, 10:45 PM
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EMS Helicopter Pilot, but don't tell my Wife! (she thinks I'm a piano player in a local cat house)[X(]
Old 12-25-2010, 10:55 PM
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Retired Navy Fire Controlman Chief. Now I am a chemist, I turn beer and scotch into pee.
Old 12-25-2010, 11:01 PM
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Now I am a chemist, I turn beer and scotch into pee.
Haha that's awesome
Old 12-25-2010, 11:50 PM
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Composite fabricator / fitter. Build race cars for a living although we are now starting to take on military and aircraft contracts as well.
Old 12-26-2010, 12:00 AM
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part time charter pilot and licensed general contractor
Old 12-26-2010, 12:48 AM
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Wow...quite a few flyers finding their way to this thread. Nice.
Old 12-26-2010, 12:52 AM
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Yeah I seem to have attracted the plane guys - which is good we need some new blood.

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