What do YOU do for a living... [Archive] - MercuryMarauder.net Forums

Logan

07-02-2006, 04:02 PM

It's been a while since one of these threads has shown up around here and they're always an interesting read (at least to me, anyway)...

I think it adds perspective to the many unseen faces and the daily lives behind those faces.

With that, me first!

I work at Dell, as a Technology Strategist, with a speciality in Data Management. Cool company to work for, great benefits and a moderate amount of travel involved to some cool locations like Malaysia, Ireland, China, Japan, France, and alot of domestic travel... I spend alot of time in Silicon Valley...

..best of all, it funds my Horsepower Habit and let's us live in Austin, TX!!

BillyGman

07-02-2006, 04:09 PM

Interesting Logan,

I didn't know that about you.....

as for me, I'm just a plain ole aircraft mechanic. I turn wrenches to build-up the transmission gearbox housings as well as various other drivetrain parts on the Blackhawk helicopters. Been doing that for 26 years now. It's a decent living, and it has funded my S/Ced daily driven Marauder, and is now funding my high HP 70 Chevelle restoration too.

jim geary

07-02-2006, 04:12 PM

Worked for Vons grocery co. for 32yrs. Semi retired. Own and operate my
own window cleaning and pressure washing business. Love being able to set
my own hours.

sailsmen

07-02-2006, 04:20 PM

Sell insurance to the Marine and Oil business.

Several of my clients have been and are pioneers in the business. I have designed parts of the insurance program for several fortune 500 companies, including being thanked personally by the Chariman of one of the largest oil companies in the world.

One of my clients is a "Coon Ass" tug boat owner who is also an amateur astronomer, he is sending pictures
(at their request) of the sun to the National Observatory.

Started my own firm with a partner in February. Hope to have our first checks come in in August.:D

melfunkshun

07-02-2006, 04:21 PM

Inbound dockworker w/ CDL for UPS Freight (formerly Overnite Transportation Co.). Been there 5 1/2 years & work 3:30AM to noon Monday thru Friday.

Tallboy

07-02-2006, 04:26 PM

After working at dealerships for 15 years, I quit, and took a year off.

I now own an insurance agency in Venice. A decent living, and I'm my own boss.

SergntMac

07-02-2006, 04:27 PM

Billy...After our visit with the B-26 Marauder rebuild in Canton OH, there's noting plain or old about building and repairing aircraft.

Me...Plain and old cop, Sergeant in case you didn't figure that out. Presently, I'm the C/O of the Field Services Section, a LEO version of a Help Desk for front line enforcement and detective units. Once a field officer dumps a warm body in a lock-up or hospital anywhere in the city, his butt belongs to us for processing and transportation to a scheduled probable cause hearing. After that, the county jail. We also process lost/missing persons.

We handle everything from identification by fingerprints, collecting outstanding warrants, stops, update of criminal history and photos, as well as a communications center between all CPD divisions, and contacts with other LEO agencies throughout the world on secure networks. Six languages on tap 24/7 too. We also process seized/recovered property such as stolen gun and automobiles, Latent (crime scene) prints and video, and regulate private tow/repossession activity inside the city limits. In essence, there's not one person in CPD custody anywhere, that doesn't come across one of my desks.

I'm also a sidedrummer in the Department's bagpipe band, but presently on LOA from those duties.

STLR FN

07-02-2006, 04:29 PM

I'm one of those 'overpaid' UAW workers that builds Expeditions and Navigators at Ford's Michigan Truck Plant. Been there 9.5 yrs and it has been a good living, different than my last job(Optician and lab tech at LensCrafters and Pearle Vision).

BillyGman

07-02-2006, 04:34 PM

Billy...After our visit with the B-26 Marauder rebuild in Canton OH, there's noting plain or old about building and repairing aircraft.

I hear ya Mac. Sounds like you had a good time seeing that flying Marauder. I guess I said it that way, because I meet so many people now who when asked what they do for a living, they mention one of those fancy job titles that I haven't any idea as to what they're talking about. Two of my nephews, and my niece are like that. If you asked me what they do, I couldn't even tell you. Fortunately, there are still guys like you and me around who have job titles that can be understood. :D

jdando

07-02-2006, 04:46 PM

I am an engineering manager for St. Jude Medical. As part of the R&D group we design, devolp and build new catheter platforms/technologies for the Electrophysiologist to treat various cardiac arrythmias.

It is a really cool job/position; I get to travel domestically and internationally, work with Drs on new technologies and build stuff in the lab.

Currently I have a project to use MR scanners for interventional procedures. Basically we are trying to use the MR instead of X-ray. It involves doing lots of material research and working with some high powered brainiacs. The "best" part is that it is truly leading edge; we are breaking new ground every month. I am part of a team that is writing scientific papers and thinking up cool stuff that might become part of patent applications.

jeremy

Bootlegger

07-02-2006, 04:51 PM

Retired LEO, 31 years, 23 years in Indy, the rest for the State of Florida, now working as a Marina manager in Southwest florida, and enjoying every minute of it. Except for the hurricanes !!!

Hotrauder

07-02-2006, 04:54 PM

I am in the financial business. I check my bank statements each and every month in an exhausting effort to make sure that my Social Security, pension and annuity checks are direct deposited and review my investment portfolio without fail every 6 months for 5 whole minutes. I am burned out from this so the rest of the time I play golf and play Marauder, all the while making sure that the fair Penelope is busting her azz in the kitchen. I used to check that the pay checks got deposited every week but I have been promoted, so; please keep the economy growing. thanks Dennis:beer:

BigMerc

07-02-2006, 04:56 PM

I work for the CIA. I have this aluminum foil helmet so the Queen of England can't put thoughts in my head. I can't tell you where i am because the black helicopters are looking for me.

I have direct contact with Charlie Sheen who knows the US government commited the 9/11 acts. And lastly I think I know who the grassy knoll gunmen is. my plate is full

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i120/smithisatwerp/crazy.jpg

hey anyone seen my medicine?

mnxtrik8r

07-02-2006, 05:07 PM

I am a fulltime Firefighter/EMT in the hometown of the Mayo Clinic.Prior to that I was a parts mgr. at a LM/Chrysler,Plymouth,Dodge dealership.

gonzo50

07-02-2006, 05:22 PM

I'm retired from the Military, (Army), and I'm a Gulf War Veteran.
I served 20-1/2 yrs. in the Army.

I now work for WaltRich Plastic Corporation here in Georgia as an Extruder Operator.

We manufacture monofilament yarns made from various resins, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, we can process several different resins in almost any color and various sizes.

We weave our monofilament yarns into narrow fabrics such as lawn chair webbing, binding tape, barricade tapes, and other specialty products.

We have customers internationally, as well as domestically.

That's all Folks.:bandit:

FordNut

07-02-2006, 05:24 PM

I'm an Engineer, work on Cyclotrons. They are particle accelerators used to produce radioisotopes which are processed into radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine procedures, specifically PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scans. These procedures are primarily used for diagnosing and planning the treatment for cancer patients but can also be used for numerous other diseases.

These days I do less hands-on work with the machines, instead I'm working with organizing and planning expansion facilities and business/service arangemnts.

BigGuyBigCar

07-02-2006, 05:26 PM

Self employed consultant in the food industry. Downside of having an office at home is that I don't have a daily commute in my DTR.

kj31067

07-02-2006, 05:27 PM

i work in the shipping dept for a u s based subsidiary of a japanese company called "Toray" . we make bi-axially oriented polypropelene film aka base film for chip bags and cookie wrappers and the like. very interesting process from resin pellet to 3500lb roll of finished product.... not a bad gig. decent pay,
great benefits, very little boss hassle. as with a lot of other companies, we have a full time skeleton crew, so the sky is the limit as far as what you want to work for hours as there is always something that needs done!!!

O's Fan Rich

07-02-2006, 05:35 PM

Security systems sales.
CCTV, Access Control, Fire, Burglary and the like.

GreekGod

07-02-2006, 05:42 PM

I inspect Railroad freight cars and repair them. Hired in 1977, I'm called a journeyman Carman. We are considered to be mechanics in the Mechanical department.

We (as a trade) weld and/or bolt/rivet steel, jackup 100 Ton (or more) loaded cars, and work 24/7, 365 days a year.

In a way, I like to think of myself as an agent of the US Government. We are the frontline workers for spotting defects in cars that can cause a derailment. We "bad order" defective cars that violate Federal Railroad Administration rules for the safe transportation of freight.

The railroads are considered vital to national security and can be nationalized in time of war. Like the air traffic controllers, if we strike and refuse to go back to work, we can be fired by the President of the USA.

Smokie

07-02-2006, 05:46 PM

I repair the major appliances you have in your home. My specialty is cooking/cleaning appliances.

00 Aggie

07-02-2006, 05:55 PM

Land Developer, I create housing communities for a national home builder.

SergntMac

07-02-2006, 05:59 PM

Keep it going, guys...Logan was right, an interesting thread indeed.

martyo

07-02-2006, 05:59 PM

Winding down, and retiring from, my law practice after 20 years. The half life of which seems to be undetermined.

Also working as COO (that's Chief Operating Officer for you Billy G :D). Basically, I am second in charge of a a licensing and branding agency. Kind of cool because I still get to play lawyer from time to time and the hours are literally half of what I was working as an attorney.

PhastPhil

07-02-2006, 06:27 PM

I work for Consolidated Edison Company of New York. I'm in the Manhattan Gas Operations' Emergency Resposne Force (ERFs). We are the people who break and dig up the street. We install and repair all of the natural gas mains and services. The ERFs respond to the gas leaks outdoors, as well as street collpases, water main breaks ( to check our facilities), and building collapses as well as explosions. Almost anything that happens in Manhattan, we respond. I work rotating shifts which covers 24/7 and holidays too. I have just over 19 years at this job.
I also use one of the products made by Gonzo50, barricade tape, on a regular basis.

fastblackmerc

07-02-2006, 06:27 PM

I work for IBM as a Top Gun.......... really.... I get to fix System X servers when the local field SSR's and our various helpdesks can't. Thewre are 14 of us accross the country, 7 of us supporting the east coast from the Canadian border to Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. I used to support Central America, but that work has dwindled out. I work from home when not traveling, still get paid for OT which funds the mods to my MM. I get to visit alot of out of the way places like Ocean Springs, Ms., Pulaski, Tn., Abingdon, Va. and Cleveland, Tn. Technically I'm on call 24/7 but doin't get paid for it. Almost all of my travel is last minute so I don't get alot of time to plan for it.

ctrlraven

07-02-2006, 06:29 PM

I work for a company called Draeger Safety Diagnostics, Inc. I run a shop where I install and service vehicle ignition interlock devices for DUI drivers. The company has many different divisions and is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of the highest quality medical, safety, underwater and aerospace equipment.

whoskal

07-02-2006, 06:33 PM

I am a equipment operator (mostly warehouse) I currently work for a Home Depot Import distribution center. they have been sending me all over to train others to use equipment....Love my job!! good pay, great benefits.

Breadfan

07-02-2006, 06:43 PM

On a broad level I'm a systems engineer.

Going in a bit deeper, I'm currently working for a large systems integration firm on a DOD project. I'm functioning currently as a Systems Operations Manager / Task Lead for a data warehousing project that supports operations across all branches of the armed forces. The job is very interesting, and I'm learning a lot.

I joined this project at the end of March and the position an interesting oppurtunity that has proven to be a large learning experience and somewhat stressful due to the responsibilties and fact that our ops staff is small yet must respond to system issues on a 24/7 basis.

Previous to this project I functioned as a site lead for a large data migration project that was consolidating many smaller datacenters into 2 large datacenters. We were subs for that so I worked close with the prime site lead to migrate our site's datacenter to the larger center.

So basically I function well with data projects, system architecture, and under those layers I'm a seasoned and experienced UNIX and Windoze sys-admin and computer hardware junkie.

TheDealer

07-02-2006, 06:52 PM

I think most of you know. but here goes anyway. Parts Mgr. at Northeast Lincoln Mercury in Phila. Been here since I got out of school. 36 years this month. I also work for Your Way Network, traveling around and broadcasting drag racing events.

bagpiper

07-02-2006, 06:55 PM

I am fulltime firefighter/EMT,My department averages 3,200 calls a year.

Big House

07-02-2006, 06:56 PM

NCOIC of Travel operations for the National Guard Bureau. Otherwise a TSgt in the Air Force.

glassman99

07-02-2006, 07:13 PM

I drive a taxi parttime. Kinda just bum around the rest of the time.

DarthMarauder

07-02-2006, 07:13 PM

Currently a Route Rep. which is a fancy way of saying I drive and deliver people stuff. LOL. Work for a linen company out of Toledo, OH and drive up to Frankenmuth you Michigan guys should know that town. I deliver all the table linens to Zehnders and the Bavarian Inn I also do the linens for the Fortress which is there golf course and Splash Village which is the new water park. I do a Marriott in Ypsilanti on my way up. And yes they get so busy I go 4 times a week the 5th day I do a quick run to Cleveland, OH to our depot. For you non MI people Frankenmuth is a tourist town up near Flint that is set-up like a little Bavarian-German town also is home to the largest Christmas store in the world, Bronners. I'm actually looking to make a career move in the coming months, you can only take so much linen. Been working for this company for 3 years been in the business for 7.

mpearce

07-02-2006, 07:18 PM

As most of you know, I've just recently accepted a position with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Air Traffic Control Specialist. My wife and I both leave next week to begin our training in Oklahoma City. Once we're done, we will report to our facility, Cleveland's ARTCC (Air Route Traffic Control Center) "Cleveland Center" which is about 25 miles southwest of Cleveland in Oberlin, Ohio.

Prior to this we worked for a Fractional Jet Ownership company called Flight Options. They are the second largest Fractional Company in the world. Basically we cater to the rich and famous. Reggie Jackson, Peyton Manning, Dennis Miller, Martha Stewart, The Clintons...just to name a few. My wife and I help manage and schedule a fleet of over 170 private jet aircraft including (Beechjets, Hawkers, Citation X's, and Legacy's {Embraer 135's}). We go anywhere, anytime, whenever you want. The airports we frequent the most (Teterboro NJ, White Plains NY, West Palm Beach FL, Denver Co, Van Nuys, Ca, Santa Monica, Ca and the Bahamas etc.) We also fly to Asia and Europe.

Prior to that job, I worked as an Airport Operations Coordinator, and Aircraft Rescue Firefighter at White Plains NY, Westchester County Airport. I was working there on 9/11/01.

My wife and I are also both pilots, however Heather is a flight instructor.

-Mat

BruteForce

07-02-2006, 07:39 PM

I'm an independent web developer. Bulk of my work is building e-commerce web sites. Client list ranges from a local non-profit women's group all the way up to Costco. One of my sites has even shown up here as someone's reference for a MM part.

STLR FN

07-02-2006, 07:41 PM

...I do a Marriott in Ypsilanti on my way up....Your only 10 min away from me.

hitchhiker

07-02-2006, 07:42 PM

Hello All.

I am a software engineer and DBA working in the PeopleSoft and Oracle application areas with Oracle, DB2, and SQL Server database platforms.

My next project will be at Oracle, in California, working on their, soon to be released, version 9.0 of PeopleSoft HR application suites.

I travel to many locations working for several months at a time for various public and private sector clients.

Best Regards,

David

:D

n-cherok

07-02-2006, 07:43 PM

Finance Manager for a Lincoln dealer in Tampa Florida

Ken

07-02-2006, 07:47 PM

30 year employee of Ford Motor Co. Presently at Ohio Assembly, where we build the Econoline Vans. I presently operate a fork lift, unloading trucks; after working on the assembly line for over 27 years building the LTD II, Cougar, Cougar XR7, Ranchero, Thunderbird, and Econoline/Clubwagon.

I also just completed my tenth season as a tax preparer for H&R Block.

Ken

mrjones

07-02-2006, 07:52 PM

School District transportation director. We run 75 school buses and 50 other vehicles in the "white fleet".

Brutus

07-02-2006, 07:56 PM

I am a Deputy Sheriff in Maryland (13 yrs). I am the supervisor of a patrol squad as well as a member of the SWAT team that mainly participates in the serving of drug warrants, however we also deal with hostage situations and barricaded subjects. My duties are breecher/entry and sniper. I am also a defensive tactics instructor. Our county is about 380 square miles with a population slightly over 90,000.

My family also has a farm and an over the road trucking buisness that speacializes in custom hauling as well as timber harvesting. I have a CDL license and help out some with the trucking (local) and farming.

And finally, I work with a friend of mine installing security systems, cctv and access control.

I was in the United States Marine Corp for 4 years where I was an Integrated Weapons Technician/Aviation Electrician on F/A-18's. I wanted infantry but recruiter said it was full (go figure). I went in on an open contract.

grampaws

07-02-2006, 07:56 PM

Vehicle/GSE technician for Fedex..Repairing everything from ford
tempo/contours to class 8 tractor trailers..Aircraft support equipment
from tugs to pushbacks, air starters and lift decks at Pearson YYZ
airport..

69marquis conv

07-02-2006, 07:57 PM

I work for Underwriters Laboratories (UL). I travel regionally making unannounced visits to manufacturers that are authorized to produce products that bear the UL Mark. During these visits I inspect the products they build to ensure compliance with UL, DOD/military, and other standards . I also am a certified Level II NDT technician and use magnetic particle and ultrasonic testing methods to examine welds, fastening components, and structural integrity on aerial fire-fighting equipment at fire departments and manufacturers.

RR|Suki

07-02-2006, 07:58 PM

Maint. Manager at a housing complex at Michigan State University. Also attending Law school. Not bad pay 0 benifits... I figure the pay off is at the end of law school :D

Mad4Macs

07-02-2006, 08:01 PM

Lead Apple tech for an International company and overall n'er do well.

sabtaj1

07-02-2006, 08:03 PM

Correctional Officer at local sheriffs dept. here in Illinois. goin on 7 years now.

HwyCruiser

07-02-2006, 08:11 PM

Systems engineer. I design hardware and software applications for commercial building automation systems (more specifically HVAC and central plant control systems) based on customer construction documents. I get to go out and help with coordinating and commissioning installations on the larger and/or more complex jobs. I split my time about 70/30 between office and field work. It's usually a pretty interesting job. No, really. :nerd:

Donny Carlson

07-02-2006, 08:32 PM

US Postal Service City Letter Carrier since 1984, started in Houston, Texas. My first route included Ellington field, now is a suburban mixed route (business and residential, mostly apartments). I'm the mailman for the City of Hoover, Alabama. Whoo hoo!

I'm also a union officer for the National Association of Letter Carriers, the chief administrative officer for our local. There's alot of expectation that I will be president of the local next term, but I am so burned out on union business, I just want to come home from carrying mail and detail my ride.

The pay, well, I make less than some on here spend on just their Marauders and other cars in their collection each year, but I am single, no kids, and no house mortgage, which allows me to buy expensive cars (to me) and mod them to a moderate degree.

Benefits for the USPS are excellent, and as long as my health holds up, I can work till I die, if I want to. Some days I think it's time to retire, move to Marietta, and learn to weld mufflers, which is worth it just to see the cool cars.

ultravorx

07-02-2006, 08:34 PM

I work for a division of Alcoa (and no i cant get marauder rims, i tried!) as a process/ continuous improvement engineer. im also an organist at my local church!

Frank

Fast4Door

07-02-2006, 08:36 PM

I'm an Engine Development Engineer at Ford (on dyno not in vehicles). I've got almost 15 years at Ford, the last 9 have been in Engine Performance Development. While I think it's the best engineering job at Ford, it's not quite as cool as it sounds. I mean, how much performance can one develop from a 4.0L Explorer (where I spent 5 years). At least I got to spend some time at the engine plant in Cologne.

My current responsibilities include some interesting work on the new 3.5L V6, some of which is going on as I type (during the company-wide shutdown). Working the holiday week is starting to cut into my Trilogy install time...

TAF

07-02-2006, 08:44 PM

I carry Donny Carlson's mailbag.... 'cause he's a TRUE friend.....

*when he lets me, of course....

merc

07-02-2006, 08:56 PM

This is my e-mail address mwhite@ndf.org, with this information you should be able to figure out what I do. I hold several security clearances but one of them is a Q.

natedog1284

07-02-2006, 08:58 PM

I'm a Senior Airman in the Air Force. I'm a C-5 crew cheif, which is a fancy way of saying lead maintenance technician on a given aircraft. I'm not a dedicated crew cheif, so I work on all the planes at my base, (with one eye closed and one hand behind my back! ;)) Seriously though, it's a great job, and I love the military.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/4/5/2/051207-F-0577W-060.jpg
Yes, that's a big rig....cool huh?

snowbird

07-02-2006, 09:01 PM

I work for a government agency and manage a team of about 30 members. We assert big computer jobs on big platforms on a 24/7/365 basis.

Our work resemble a bit like a fire station. When all systems are up, things are pretty smooth and when systems fails, we run like nuts to put things back on rails since we have thousands on internals users. Come to think about it, i just described a Marauder offboost and onboost !! :)

In the coming months and years, we will be challenged as Internet access to government services will put a lot more pressure on our team.

Hotraudmerc

07-02-2006, 09:20 PM

I am an AV Nerd.

I run a regional office for an audio visual integration firm that builds control rooms and other types of AV systems.

I also shoot a lot of stock photography in the mountains on Jeep trails. Mostly to take the kids for an adventure but since that is my degree I make use of it too.

sweetair

07-02-2006, 09:28 PM

This is a pretty interesting thread. Lots of different jobs out there. I am a general dentist with my own family practice. I graduated 11 years ago. Worked for another dentist for 6 yrs. and then bought my own practice. Very rewarding and I'm enjoying most days. I'm staying busy and that helps with my Marauder mods. Keep up on the posts, this is interesting.

1stMerc

07-02-2006, 09:32 PM

I work at A.G. Edwards Brokerage firm as an Associate Technical Specialist. In short, install and setup workstations and a little troubleshooting of hardware and software. Travel throughout firm, so constantly meeting new people. Currently we are doing a rollout moving from IBM equipment to Dell with IBM contrators installing Dell computers, go figure. We use a portion of PeopleSoft to track inventory. Work 8-4:30, but just came off a week of evening/nights being gopher and troubleshooter for the IBM guys.

It's a decent company, consistently ranking high as one of the 100 best companies to work for. A bit restrictive on outside activities though, especially those concerning other income.

Next,

Ryans PI

07-02-2006, 10:06 PM

I work for a local grocery chain company owned by Kroger as a dairy stocker and helper clerk.

whoskal

07-02-2006, 10:09 PM

Dang! there are alot of people involed in some sort of computers

jabo731

07-02-2006, 10:14 PM

Spent four years in the USMC, I've been NYPD for 10 years now, Detective in Narco.

Ryans PI

07-02-2006, 10:14 PM

I noticed that. It's the hottest thing right now.

STLR FN

07-02-2006, 10:23 PM

I forgot to add the best job I have is being a father and a husband. Pay sometimes sucks but the rewards and benefits are awesome.

jabo731

07-02-2006, 10:27 PM

I forgot to add the best job I have is being a father and a husband. Pay sometimes sucks but the rewards and benefits are awesome.
lots of long hours too.

michael ward

07-02-2006, 11:12 PM

I work for the state of ILL as a operating engineer...

Gre8one7

07-02-2006, 11:21 PM

I work for a local grocery chain company owned by Kroger as a dairy stocker and helper clerk.

wow, i work for a grocery store called Hyvee as a dairy stocker and clerk...

Leadfoot281

07-02-2006, 11:57 PM

I'm caught between a rock and a hard place.

I live in a town of 1,500 people. We have one factory in town (Toyota blinker switch factory). The only people that still live here are High School drop-outs, un-wed teenage mothers, and unmotivated pot heads.

Six years ago I inherited my Dads farm. Since then, I can't drive through town without some idiot stepping in front of my car in hopes of a big money lawsuit. Or getting molested by scuzzy women in hopes of big money child support.

I've been unsuccessfully sued by my Dads ex-wife (my biological "Mother"!) and by my career-criminal half-brother. Due to threats, I record every incoming and out going phone call. I carry a small video camera with me at all times.

Once, I showed a friend my new pistol. He pulled it from my hands, claimed I pointed it at him, and had me arrested. I was found not guilty. Now his penniless A$$ is getting thoroughly sued as an example for rest of them.

I've had a Trial Strategist, and two Lawyers on the payroll for five years now with no end in sight.

My Job? I recently had to give up running this place. I rented it out.

Now I'm a full time Defendant/ Plaintiff/ Landlord/Property Manager/ Freelance Philosopher. Hours are good.:(

bigslim

07-03-2006, 12:02 AM

After spending 10 years working for a defense contractor (General Dynamics) I am now employed by Ford Motor Company. I am a Skilled Tradesman. I have a Journeyman's Card as a Millwright. For those of you that don't know what a Millwright is we are Carpentors of steel. We build structures, install machinary, repair machines, we do layout work, work on all overhead cranes as well as many other duties.

Being a proud U.A.W. member for the last 22 years (10yrs at Local 412 and 12yrs at Local 600) I take offense to a lot of the remarks that are said about the union here. Please be respectful of my career as I am of yours. Thank you.

2003 MIB

07-03-2006, 04:00 AM

I'm in charge of Regulatory Compliance (FDA, DEA, and State BOP) for a Third Party Logistics provider to the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industries. It’s a big business (Fortune 25) and I like it. The money’s okay and they let me work odd hours (0500-1500). That lets me pick up my 5yo at day care and I really enjoy that.

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playbackreks

07-03-2006, 04:04 AM

Network Support Technician for a Hospital. I support all wired/wireless devices, monitor our wireless network, coordinate moves, and make sure the CEO and other VPs are happy.

martyo

07-03-2006, 04:07 AM

davidholland

07-03-2006, 04:07 AM

I'm a full-time realtor. Been working at Century 21 in South Jersey 5 years now. Its been great and it allowed me to buy my 04 DTR. Anyone looking to buy or sell in my area I'll give you a ride in the Merc!

2003 MIB

07-03-2006, 04:14 AM

You need to hire me, I could protect you from all of that ^^^ and we could have fun playing cars in between! :D

So much for "retirement" and "need to slow down"...:rolleyes:

Rick-n-Miami

07-03-2006, 04:20 AM

I'm the COO for a large web hosting and e-commerce outfit, Ecommerce Corporation (hosting brands ixwebhosting.com and hostexcellence.com).

I also have a consulting business providing large-scale telecommunication/datacom services as well as data center build-out strategies.

rayjay

07-03-2006, 04:30 AM

Coming up on 30 years as a LEO in early September, 24 as a Lieutenant/Captain. Work nights/weekends. NYS certified instructor. Exec VP of statewide labor local (non paid part time job) Looking forward to retiring hopefully in the next 6-9 months, depending on binding arbitration outcomes. Aspire to be "Sweeper of the Month" at Walmart... :D

RoyLPita

07-03-2006, 04:48 AM

I started out as a service porter at Maroone Ford of Delray back in September of 1995. Since 9/11, I've been in the booking office. What I do is take the story that the technician has typed in and apply it to the specific labor operations that he (she) can get paid for. They can also get mechanic time, too. This is how I have access to Ford's OASIS database. I also have a 2nd job of scanning the vehicle inventory of 5 dealerships. That job got me the MM.

Blackened300a

07-03-2006, 04:51 AM

My family own a heavy hauling outfit here in NYC, we are now on our 70th year celebration of being established. I went to technology college for 2 years for diesel Engines and I'm certified on Mack,Cummins and Caterpillars engines.
Im also a Teamster for heavy construction local 282.
When things get slow Im catching up on repairs, otherwise Im hauling oversize loads and transporting heavy equipment throughout the 5 boroughs of NYC.
Cant beat the pay or the benefits but its sucks working for family at times.

nomad

07-03-2006, 04:58 AM

Operations Manager for a paper recycling operation based in Liverpool NY.
Also oversee operations in Utica, Albany[small feeder operation], and now Binghamton NY. Parent company 90 year old family run business.
Good pay, long hours, great benefits.

seans

07-03-2006, 05:21 AM

I have been a police officer for the last 15 years. I work at the University of Connecticut Police Department and I am currently a Master Sergeant (soon to be Lieutenant) in charge of the Detective Division.

not5-0

07-03-2006, 05:47 AM

I work for GE Modular Space as a Fleet Manager in Pompano Beach Florida. We have a fleet of approx 1100 units. We lease mostly to school boards ( portable classrooms) and to new home builders(construction offices and temporary sales offices).
That is what I tell you guys, but if a pretty girl asks, I just say I work for GE "the second biggest company in the WORLD" or " Fortune Magazines most admired company 2006" This way they think I make lots of $$$$$.:bs:

BigGuyBigCar

07-03-2006, 05:52 AM

Black Terror

07-03-2006, 05:57 AM

Retired Manufacturing Program Manager for Lockheed-Martin Aircraft(Airlift).
Presently do volunteer work for Church(Audio, Video, Computer Systems, Networking, etc;), Family and Friends.
Enjoy all types of Racing, haven't physically raced since the late 60's.

SID210SA

07-03-2006, 06:00 AM

Well Basically I am a Security Guard. Thats what people think any way, but the long of it is this:
I have worked in the industry for 10 years...I have for the better part of those ten years worked for private residental neighborhoods. Although lots of people think that "being a security guard" is a laid back easy job.....for most it is but not for me.....I started out working at the largest, most affluent closed gated community in San Antonio, The Dominion. There I was trained in Fire supression, Basic First Aid, CPR, Landing Coordinator (directing LifeFlight Helicopters to land) and preformed patrol duties in which I was trained in traffic duties such as radar, ticket writing, directing traffic, accident investigation. I currently hold a Level III Security license and have training in Handcuffing, ASP/Baton, Pepper Spray and Handgun Retention. I am currently a Supervisor at a closed gated community holding the rank of Captain. I am starting to look into getting a Level IV (Personal Protection Officer) license.

Mike

Edit: I also work M-F 0700-1500 but its a 24/7 industry and do not get Hollidays off unless it falls on a Sat-Sun and am on call 24/7.

SMOKE

07-03-2006, 06:23 AM

Integrated Supply Specialist. Working for a division of a distributor (# 25 nationally) doing supply chain contract support (sales/marketing/presentations/contracts/reporting/database creation/software support/web/recruiting) for Fortune 100 companies.

Jack of all trades and master of none. Plus I'm the operations manager for our facility (office space). Came out of manufacturing jobs into this one (on the MRO/Indirect supply side) 5 years ago. Longest job I've ever held.

People ask why this is different. All I know is I've proven myself invaluable (not bragging, it's all our primary responsibility as worker bee's) so money and respect is something I've earned. What the job has also given me is constant challange and occasional all-out fustration. Guess that keeps me interested like never before...

MM2004

07-03-2006, 06:24 AM

Just celebrated my 22 year at Dana Corporation (Spicer Driveshaft Division) in Louisville, KY.

I started out working on the shop floor building driveshafts then moved into the Quality Dept. that lasted for about 6 years.

Two years ago, I was accepted as the Network Administrator for our building, supporting ~200 clients.

Mike.

gjtcodered

07-03-2006, 06:24 AM

I quit my tractor trailer transport driver job at Canada Dry last year (after 14 years) when I learned I had advanced prostate cancer. Now I am a Part time chauffer, driving a Rolls Royce Silver Spur stretch limo that is worth a $ million. I work for a very rich man who's father was Prime Minister of Egypt. I also do all the cooking and laundry, at home, to allow my wife to run her non profit company ( hugsnotdrugs.com ) from home.

SergntMac

07-03-2006, 06:25 AM

Interesting.

Multiple hits for military, law/law enforcement, cars/trucks, computers, gov't, engineers.

Not many if any hits for arts, service industry, entertainment, food, tourism, teaching, healthcare, psych/socialwork. As I recall it, very consistent with L/M's market snalysis and prediction of who would buy a Marauder. They nailed us on the mods too.

MikesMerc

07-03-2006, 06:26 AM

I'm the CFO, and newly appointed CEO, of a privately owned mid sized long haul truckload carrier. We haul primarily automotive parts but are continually striving to diversify. Are major lanes run from southern Ontario, down through MI OH IN, down through Tex Arkana to the Texas south boarder, and into Mexico. We have 9 terminals, sales offices in the US and Mexico, 600 trucks and 2000 trailers.

Before this, I was a CPA and business consultant for 15 years. The trucking company was client for 10 years before I joined them. I made the move for better hours, more pay, and a chance to make a real difference for the company I worked for.

Bluerauder

07-03-2006, 06:30 AM

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Retired in '92). Specialized in engineer organizations, mine and countermine operations, military fixed and float bridging, heavy equipment, and horizontal construction.

Have been with my present company for 14 years in my second career as a Project Manager & Senior Principal Engineer/Analyst supporting Defense Acquisition and R&D programs of military engineer equipment. Travel is moderate; but always interesting. Have always liked my job(s) and the folks I have worked with.

SID210SA

07-03-2006, 06:37 AM

Sorry for the two posts....dont know how that came about....

Shaijack

07-03-2006, 06:39 AM

I am a Retired LEO, Captain, Commanded the Mounted Division(horses). I am also a Environmental/Safety Engineer (worked for an international company for 8 years). Now I own a marine company (I have a 200 Ton Marine Masters License), that fuels ships on the Mississippi River, New Orleans area. I get to travel all over the US, eat great meals, stay in great places and meet interesting people. I am now looking for a second MM to purchase and store in a warehouse for 30 years.

MM03MOK

07-03-2006, 06:53 AM

Twenty-one year veteran in the cable television business. Twelve years in the TV production/training dept. as a manager and nine years as a manager in government and community relations, currently responsible for escalated customer care, municipal/state/federal liaison, philanthropic outreach, compliance oversight and negotiation for franchises (license to operate) in 23 and soon to be 30 communities in southeastern MA. In my former life, I was a professional photographer, videographer and graphic artist and still dabble in all three.

Dragcity

07-03-2006, 07:21 AM

Something Completely Different...

O.K. I'll be the one to mix things up a bit. My first career was as a Butcher/Meat Manager. I learned on hanging sides of beef and watched the transition over the years to Pre-packaged cuts ready for sale... As I saw this coming, I quit an 18 year career investment and returned to college. Graduated Cum Laude in Accounting, Finance, HR and Internal Audit. (I know, exciting...)

I did a short stint as an Internal Auditor for a large Northeastern Bank and found quickly I am NOT the cubicle type.

I am presently a Revenue (sales & use tax) Auditor for one of this nations great states...(Not NY) I travel a lot locally and always get to meet new people. I get to learn a lot about what everyone else does out there too. Working for the State is always a good thing. But I'll never retire.....I'll be long dead before that day comes....

Additionally, I spent 7 years in my non-married youth DRAGRACING !!!!!. 8 years of amature boxing, and am now a Certified Beer Judge (and I make pretty good beer too).

Now I have this bad habit called MARADER.......

ckadiddle

07-03-2006, 07:48 AM

Information Systems Security Officer for the last five years of a fifteen year plus career in local govt technology. I know where you have been and what you have been doing and whom you have been doing it with as far as your office computer goes. Also responsible for setting enterprise wide computer security policies, creating and auditing user accounts on various systems. Keep viruses, hackers, malware etc. out and the good stuff in.

Pay sucks compared to private industry, but the hours are pretty regular and benefits are fairly good. About nine more years and I start collecting my retirement check!

bradical

07-03-2006, 08:00 AM

I have 20 years experience as a sales and marketing guy, mostly in high tech. I specialize in launching new products. I was one of the guys that launched Zip drives on the world way back when.

My last adventure was building a company called ImagiNail that invented a machine that could print any picture or color you could imagine directly on fingernails. It was based on highly modified inkjet printer technology. You simply placed your hand in the device and it would detect the size and shape of the nails and spray any image, in photographic quality, directly on the nails in seconds. We built it from nothing to $3 million in sales in 5 years then I got out.

Now I am running a marketing consulting business. My primary client is a dentist launching a new line of natural teeth whitening and oral health products. They should be out in the Fall.

I am also pursuing a dual Masters degree- a Master of Science in Innovation Management and an MBA.

In my spare time I dabble in real estate. I currently own 4 properties, 2 in St. Pete, one in Ocala and one in Hudson (which is now for sale, so if you are looking for an affordable waterfront property with direct Gulf access contact me.)

This is a very interesting thread. What a diverse group of talented people we have here!

dwasson

07-03-2006, 08:03 AM

I am an IT Consultant on a temporary project.

______________________________ _______________

Consultant or Prostitute

You work very odd hours.

You are paid a lot of money to keep your client happy.

You are paid well but your pimp gets most of the money.

You spend a majority of your time in a hotel room.

You charge by the hour but your time can be extended.

You are not proud of what you do.

Creating fantasies for your clients is rewarded.

It's difficult to have a family.

You have no job satisfaction.

If a client beats you up, the pimp just sends you to another client.

You are embarrassed to tell people what you do for a living.

People ask you, "What do you do?" and you can't explain it.

Your family hardly recognizes you at reunions (at least the reunions you attend.)

Your friends have distanced themselves from you and you're left hanging with only other "professionals."

Your pimp encourages drinking and you become addicted to drugs to ease the pain.

Your client pays for your hotel room plus your hourly rate.

Your client always wants to know how much you charge and what they get for the money.

Your pimp drives nice cars like Mercedes or Jaguars.

You know the pimp is charging more than you are worth but if the client is foolish enough to pay it's not your problem.

When you leave to go see a client, you look great, but return looking like hell (compare your appearance on Monday AM to Friday PM).

You are rated on your "performance" in an excruciating ordeal.

Even though you might get paid the big bucks, it's the client who walks away smiling.

The client always thinks your "cut" of your billing rate is higher than it actually is, and in turn, expects miracles from you.

When you deduct your "take" from your billing rate, you constantly wonder if you could get a better deal with another pimp.

Everyday you wake up and tell yourself, "I'm not going to be doing this stuff the rest of my life.".

hwy73

07-03-2006, 08:12 AM

mclemore102

07-03-2006, 08:14 AM

Am a firefighter emt-iv for the county fire dept. Been there about 3 yrs. now and i love my job!!!

BigGuyBigCar

07-03-2006, 08:32 AM

To dwasson -

As an independent consultant I want to outline the benefits of self-employed consulting:

No pimp
Less travel
Flexibility on hours/day and days/week
Paid by the job, not by the hour or day
Fewer clients, but more $ per client

So it's less like being a prostitute and more like being a high end call girl with a few "patrons."

I do agree with "It's the client who walks away smiling." Just last month a few days of my time saved a client a million dollar recall. I got a nice check, but I was not the happiest person in the room.

SergntMac

07-03-2006, 08:44 AM

I was a municipal police officer serving two different agencies for 27.5 years in southern NJ, retiring on June 30 at the rank of LT. Sixteen of those years was in Highway Patrol, including 10 as a motorcycle officer. Turned in my assigned, trustworthy 99 CVPI last Wednesday.Gongrats, enjoy your retirement. Mine is a few months away.

Any LEO who survived the urban turmoil of the '70s, '80s, '90s and the last six, surely has my deepest respect. One Hell of a ride, eh?

teamrope

07-03-2006, 08:59 AM

Started out as a cowboy. Joined the Army in 1981. Took a year break from the Army and installed cable for one of the companies that years later became Comcast. Joined the Army Reserve while I was installing cable, then went Fulltime Army Reserve. I have 24 years with the Army and ain't ready to quit yet. :)

duhtroll

07-03-2006, 09:08 AM

I'm a shepherd.

Well, a teacher really. A music teacher to boot. For all those who say "those who can't, teach" I also play professionally with the area symphony orchestra.

I also teach in the summers when I'm not spending time with my little one, so it's a pretty decent gig, even though it pays less than most.

de minimus

07-03-2006, 09:16 AM

Insurance company lawyer for the last 9 years working for a Crown corporation (ie. provincially owned). Love the gig. Prior to that, I was in private practice for 5 years doing insurance work for both plaintiff's and defendants.

bugsys03

07-03-2006, 09:48 AM

Have been driving trucks for 28 years, the last 6 for one of the biggest companies in the US, dedicated account hauling product for The Home Depot.

bigjohn

07-03-2006, 10:19 AM

Senior IT tech for the two big Detroit newspapers, been here about 9 years. I work at the printing plant which was recently expanded with all new presses and supporting equipment, all computer controlled and networked which we keep running. Lots of system admin stuff, workstation and network troubleshooting. I also keep a small fleet of Macintosh computers working.

Prior to this I spent about 15 years in the cable TV industry working for Comcast in the Detroit suburbs. I did stints as a service tech, line tech and headend tech.

I like fixin' things :D.

BAD MERC

07-03-2006, 10:22 AM

I install mobile video, security, audio, accessories, power windows, locks, mirrors, cruise control and keyless entry on mostly high-end and exotic cars. I specialize in electrical engineering and application. Skills like carpentry, upholstery and mechanical knowledge all play a role in keeping my customers happy. Most of the vehicles I work with are BMW, Audi VW, Bentley, Lamborghini and a crapload of SuperDuty F250's (the most common vehicle). The rarest cars I have worked on were a Noble MT500, a 1995 Mini John Cooper and a Smart Car. We do work for Auto Quest (autoquestcars.com) and Luxury Autos (luxuryautosonline.com) and install whatever the client wants when they take delivery of their car. I also install for Tom (MarauderTJA).

quota

07-03-2006, 10:22 AM

I successfully started up and re-engineered companies in Zaire, Russia, Turkey, SC and Belgium. In Power industry, thenafter in Textile.
Got fed up. :mad2:
Went to Montreal and bought a Training Center for truckers.:confused:
I use it as a base for building a network of Drivers Service companies, which subcontracts to Transportation majors. ;)

jstevens

07-03-2006, 10:34 AM

Senior Manager, Global Sourcing for a solar panel manufacturer that is in a rapid expansion mode. www.uni-solar.com

BruteForce

07-03-2006, 10:41 AM

Interesting.

Multiple hits for military, law/law enforcement, cars/trucks, computers, gov't, engineers.

Not many if any hits for arts, service industry, entertainment, food, tourism, teaching, healthcare, psych/socialwork.

I have an Masters in Social Work. Left that field cuz the pay sucks.

da'law

07-03-2006, 10:59 AM

The title is just a fancy way of saying I pick up and deliver criminals to or from county, city jails and to out of county court for DuPage County, Ill. I took over this gig about a month ago, after the previous Sgt. was promoted to Lt. and now supervises the court house. I started out in the jail have been here a little over 12 1/2 years.

da'law

07-03-2006, 11:02 AM

Hey Sarge,

Is your office at 17th & State? If so let me know as I occasional ride with the Deputys to make p/u's.

da'law

Billy...After our visit with the B-26 Marauder rebuild in Canton OH, there's noting plain or old about building and repairing aircraft.

Me...Plain and old cop, Sergeant in case you didn't figure that out. Presently, I'm the C/O of the Field Services Section, a LEO version of a Help Desk for front line enforcement and detective units. Once a field officer dumps a warm body in a lock-up or hospital anywhere in the city, his butt belongs to us for processing and transportation to a scheduled probable cause hearing. After that, the county jail. We also process lost/missing persons.

We handle everything from identification by fingerprints, collecting outstanding warrants, stops, update of criminal history and photos, as well as a communications center between all CPD divisions, and contacts with other LEO agencies throughout the world on secure networks. Six languages on tap 24/7 too. We also process seized/recovered property such as stolen gun and automobiles, Latent (crime scene) prints and video, and regulate private tow/repossession activity inside the city limits. In essence, there's not one person in CPD custody anywhere, that doesn't come across one of my desks.

I'm also a sidedrummer in the Department's bagpipe band, but presently on LOA from those duties.

carfixer

07-03-2006, 11:05 AM

After 15 years as a master technician at a Lincoln Mercury dealer, I recently became the service manager for the same company's Lincoln/Mercury and Mazda dealerships.

Big D's Merc

07-03-2006, 11:06 AM

I'm work in the sales department at Year One Inc. I have been here a little over a year and I have to say that I love it because of the discounts I can get on parts and always around cars. I am also a Crew Chief in Helicopters in the National Guard.

wsmylie

07-03-2006, 11:12 AM

Very interesting thread, sure are lotsa smart and talented people on the site. HWY73, congratulations on your retirement and best wishes to SergntMac on his upcoming "Big Day" :beer: (and yes Mac, gotta agree, "one hell of a ride")
Anyway, was a cop with Miami P.D. for 25 yrs (70-95) and retired as a Lieutenant. Spent first four as patrol cop followed by 21 years as an auto theft investigator/supervisor. As vehicle identification (altered/counterfeit VIN's, re-stamped component #s, restoration of obliterated numbers/markings etc...you name it) is my area of expertise, spent considerable time on detached duty (loaned-out) to various other agencies (Customs, Dept. of Justice etc) doing regional vehicle theft task force operations. Got to do a good bit of domestic travel plus a few international trips as well. All-in-all it was a great job.
After Miami PD, spent a couple years as a state (FL) vehicle theft investigator assigned to a large vehicle theft task force in South Florida. This was followed by six years as a special agent with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) assigned to the same vehicle theft task force as a car theft investigator guy working mostly stolen vehicle export interdiction at several south FL seaports & airports.
Now retired, do pretty much whatever I feel like including some teaching, freelance consulting and writing on vehicle theft/identification topics.:D

Marauder

07-03-2006, 11:22 AM

My official title is Network Planner for Sprint (formerly Nextel) but that's everyone in my group...Planning and Optimization.

I do much more optimizing than planning. I optimize the use of cellular equipment as to not waste resources but also not impact the customer.

I've been there for almost 9 years. I started as an engineering intern while in college. They offered me a full time job when I graduated so I'm still here. :)

On the side, I DJ at a few clubs here in the city weekly.

SergntMac

07-03-2006, 11:45 AM

Hey Sarge, Is your office at 17th & State? If so let me know as I occasional ride with the Deputys to make p/u's. da'law Nope, that's the holding facility for the warm bodies. I'm at CPHQ, 35th and Michigan, where we do the paperwork behind the transfer.

ctrlraven

07-03-2006, 11:48 AM

This is my e-mail address mwhite@ndf.org, with this information you should be able to figure out what I do. I hold several security clearances but one of them is a Q. Nonproliferation and Disartment Fund ?

martyo

07-03-2006, 11:59 AM

For all those who say "those who can't, teach" I also play professionally with the area symphony orchestra.

Tell, the truth, do you play the "horn"? LOLOLOL! :D

Marauder

07-03-2006, 12:11 PM

marauder307

07-03-2006, 12:25 PM

Well...interesting thread indeed! Evidently a subject a lotta folks are motivated to talk about, as evidenced by the rapid number of hits in so short a time.

As for me...I work a Dept. of Defense job; one of the "alphabet agencies", third in line behind the Christian Involvement Association and their uniformed brethren over at Bolling AFB. All of my work is "behind the green door", although nobody I work with looks a damn thing like Linda Lovelace. Been with them now for a little over 3 years. I'm not alone; there is another MM.net member who works for this outfit, and I'll let that person "out" themselves if and when they so desire.

I'm a now-former Coast Guardsman; served 13 years and made it out with my butt intact and an honorable discharge.

As I look over the posts, a few things jump out at me:

Breadfan---are you one of "the anointed" too?!? I work on your UNIX workstations! (but we're transitioning here in a few months)

Bluerauder---my dad was C.O.E.; his final job while on active duty with the Army was to be the DE for Philly district. Retired in Jan 1990.

TooManyFords

07-03-2006, 12:38 PM

Computer consultant these days. Write software in Delphi and ADO for SQL servers. Wrote the popular Shareware DOS program Qmodem in Turbo Pascal so many, many years ago. I know all the Shareware greats too. Was presented with a John Dvorak award for Technical Excellence (again, ages ago). Started my own ISP back in 93 back before there was DSL and Cable modems and wireless. Sold it for a pretty penny and then lost everything but the Marauder when I tried to start a phone company. Everything. Really. Went through Bankruptcy helll and now I'm living below my means and really enjoying life and building the car of my dreams!

Now, I've dedicated my entire life to making MarauderMarc's life a living helll... :D LOLOL!

Cheers!

John

BLACKMARAUDER04

07-03-2006, 12:57 PM

I sell office supplies here in the Los Angeles Area for one of the largest independent stationers in the city.

I also own and operate my own ticket agency, C & J Entertainment.
I can get tickets to most events anywhere in the country, like Eric Clapton in Chicago for example.

MAD-3R

07-03-2006, 01:46 PM

Well,
After being unemplyed/underemployed for over a year from the move to Texas, I started a new job and career.

Litigation Support Specialist. Good work, very demanding and so far rewarding. BTW, anyone looking for a job in the North Texas Are and have good technical skills and willing to work rediculus hours for ok pay, let me know. We are expanding and growing.

Vortex

07-03-2006, 01:46 PM

After nine years in the Navy as an Engineman and then going to college, Ive been a Special Agent with the US Department of State Diplomatic Security Service these past 19 1/2 years. Served as Resident Agent in Honolulu and Dallas (twice) and Regional Security Officer in Canberra and Bombay. Also served in Chile, Costa Rica, Bolivia, and Mogadishu, Somalia (so long ago we had an embassy there). Ive been damn near everywhere overseas and here in Dallas I spend my time doing protection and arresting dirtbags doing passport fraud. I cross the finish line later this year and will be like Lot and the Pillar of Salt.

MM03MOK

07-03-2006, 01:53 PM

Regional Security Officer in Canberra Now that's an assignment I'd love to get! Good onya!

rumble

07-03-2006, 02:52 PM

I can tell you one thing, we certainly had a wide spectrum of neat careers here. I am very proud
to be associated (although in a small way) with every one of you. I will admit I do have a certain awe
for those of you that are LEOs or members of the Armed Forces. My hat is off to any one who
will put their life on the line for me and my family.
:beer:

As for me, I have been a grunt in auto dealerships for over 45 years. Mostly Parts Manager.

da'law

07-03-2006, 02:53 PM

I'll keep that in mind next time I wander down that way for a P/U and see if can pull off a visit on the company nickel. Hopefully before your big day!

Nope, that's the holding facility for the warm bodies. I'm at CPHQ, 35th and Michigan, where we do the paperwork behind the transfer.

Petrograde

07-03-2006, 03:10 PM

The past...
I spent 8 1/2 years in the U.S. Army as an Aircraft Powertrain Mechanic (..and NDT tech)working on Hueys, Cobras, Kiowas, Blackhawks, Chinooks, and Apaches.

The present...
Now I work for DynCorp (D.O.D. Contractor) at Ft. Hood, right now our big thing is rebuilding the birds coming back from Iraq.

I've been a Nondestructive Inspector for the last 2 years. I'm a Level II in Fluorescent Penetrant, Magnetic Particle (<-- car guys know what that is) Eddy Current, Ultrasound, and Industrial Radiography.

ok,.. what the hell is all ^^that^^? Basically, I look for cracks in aircraft components. good job, good $$$.

The future?
I'm thinking about going back to Iraq. 14K a month. :eek: yes, 14K a month.

..or possibly. contracting for the Dept. of State in Columbia. only 8K a month, almost a dangerous as Iraq! ...maybe.

... or, starting my own NDI business, and bidding for the contract I'm working on now. :D

Smokie

07-03-2006, 03:14 PM

Something catches my wondering mind.

Anybody here a:

Carpenter.

Electrician.

Plumber.

Construction worker.

Where are the people that build the country????

Steve_NC

07-03-2006, 04:00 PM

I have been a Registered Nurse for 14 years. I have worked in the ER, OR and PACU. I spent most of my years working with post operative cardio-vascular patients. I now have a plush job in cardio-pulmonary rehab, but I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up.

Black_Noise

07-03-2006, 04:14 PM

I build Lennox air conditioners and heaters in iowa

they screw us daily, by a trane or some other company

ghost03

07-03-2006, 04:26 PM

I work for FPL ( Florida Power & Light ) in the meter dept. I drive around all day reading the meters and investigating all the meters that have been tampered with ( people who steal power from FPL.) I love it and the hours are great. When people steal power it just puts $$$$$ in my pocket. The only downside is when a Hurricane hits then Im working storm duty for however long the restoration project takes Ususally 16 hour days minimum and spend little time with my wife, but at the end of the day when I get the $$$$ neither one of us complain.

LCSO34

07-03-2006, 04:41 PM

Used to do thishttp://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/5/7/2/P1010006.JPG
KC-135 Boom Operator
Now I do this
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/5/7/2/P1010016.JPG
C-17 Loadmaster

Also have been in Law Enforcement, since 1996, but the last five years have seen more active duty than the Sheriff's Department.

423REED

07-03-2006, 05:10 PM

Logan,
Its a pleasure to reply to your question. I'm about 58 years old, and I've worked in the steel industry for amost forty years. I am currently employed by the Earle M. Jorgensen Company (EMJ), in Schaumburg, Illinois (our largest service center of forty warehouses).
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I've been doing mostly inside sales for many years, but for the last three+ years I've been exclusively doing purchasing for customer order buy outs and work order fab orders. I've recently finished a 2200 page book, which is a metals engineering dictionary that I worked on for over fifteen years (33,000 hours). I've received one rejection, and I'm still trying to line up a publisher for my book. I'm also trained in computer repair.
Jim
Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Mad1

07-03-2006, 05:33 PM

I'm the Public Information Officer at the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, under the state's Department of the Military.

We're the state component of disaster response, planning and mitigation and I am the spokesman for the agency's director (a retired general) and public face for the agency to the media. We are also responsible for planning for radiological events at the two TVA nuclear power plants in the state.

This is a relatively new field for me, but I was a working journalist and editor (print/newspapers) for 15 years, at some large and small outlets. Most recently, I was managing editor for an aviation magazine specializing in aviation insurance-related matters for all of a month before getting the call to work for the state and the governor.

Interestingly, on my third day at the new job, which was just 3 weeks ago, a train derailed in Sweetwater, Tenn., with 21 cars off the track, including a half-dozen tanker cars full of hazardous materials (propane, etc.) on board. It was great on-the-job training and best of all no injuries.

Jeremy
Mad1

whoskal

07-03-2006, 05:38 PM

Something catches my wondering mind.

Anybody here a:

Carpenter.

Electrician.

Plumber.

Construction worker.

Where are the people that build the country????

I did commercial electrical work for three years (family business).......
The money was excellent...but...The benefits sucked, the hours sucked, working outside no matter the weather sucked, the people I worked around sucked, moving to where the work was sucked, the cost of the tools I had to have sucked. Like I said the money was great!!, but not worth my happiness....I make a little less money now but I love my job..thats more important to me than my amount of pay.

Rider90

07-03-2006, 06:04 PM

in 1998 I started my own web design business doing websites for small businesses, realtors, limousine companies, and on many occasions just for consulting. In 1998 I was 12 years old, showing up at a business (In Elk Grove Village, in fact, 423REED) in dress clothes gathering and presenting ideas to an electrical agency who turned to be one of my best customers. I called the local towns & villages to request lists of local businesses and I was the only one at school interested in working hard and making money. By the end of junior high I had grossed $3,500 in the business and decided to back off due to a change of interest. Times were changing, new languages scripted, and HTML although the base of web design at the time was turning into a dinosaur. I was unable to keep up with technology and attend school at the same time, so I stopped working for other businesses and just made my own pages.

I got into detailing, cleaning cars for relatives and family friends. I would come home from school and stay up the rest of the night waxing away on someone's daily driver @ $100.00 a pop. I still do that to this day but my supplies have quadrupled and the price doubled, as experience has been gained as well as knowledge to apply to the next vehicle. I've made house calls to a local MM.net member to clean his vehicles, first a Land Rover HSE and most recently his black Kenny Brown S. People through my day job, ever since I did their vehicle once, have been on me about doing it again and again. I have a list of the cars I've detailed, some regular, some exotic, a few bikes and even an orange-flamed Chopper. There are a few individuals that I am on a regular schedule with their vehicles.

My day job is being a Supervisor/Manager at a Taxicab Dispatch Office. All of our taxis are GPS-tracked, we know their location all the time for accurate ETA's, GPS & Computer dispatched (Closest taxi with the meter off gets your order based on geocoding) very top notch compared to other companies in and around the Chicagoland area. In total we have about 1,200 cabs under our belt. A couple days a week I work in the billing office as well, preparing vouchers for corporate clients that use our business 5,000 rides per month in downtown Chicago.

I took class to be an Emergency Medical Technician (B) passed, but never took the NREMT exam. I am not in a rush, but I still have some time. Some weekends I volunteer my time to a rescue squad in southern Wisconsin that averages about 2,000 calls per year. I have a Kenwood radio mounted in my Marauder for this reason. I have my temporary EMT-B permit so I can practice with an EMT-B near me, which is always the case with the squad that is EMT-B, EMT-IV, and EMT-P.

Oddjobs always find me, this month I will be working at Ozzfest 2006 at Alpine Valley, riding the EMT-Golf Cart, picking up the intoxicated individuals that pose a problem. It pays and I don't need to give up any time during the week for it, so that works for me.

I generally find a way to turn my time into profit one way or another.

jgc61sr2002

07-03-2006, 06:11 PM

lotusstv

07-03-2006, 06:12 PM

IT Director in an IBM Iseries based insurance company for the last 16 years.....

jgc61sr2002

07-03-2006, 06:21 PM

Retired Lt. NYPD 35 Years.:D

My three sons followed me into the NYPD.
# 1 son Lt. ( soon to be Capt.):D
# 2 Son Detective ( recently retired line of duty injury)
# 3 Son Police Officer ( Sgt. Hopeful):D

Johnman

07-03-2006, 06:24 PM

I'm a DDT. (Doctor of Dental Torture). But I'm also a patient, so I feel your pain.

hitchhiker

07-03-2006, 06:57 PM

Something catches my wondering mind.

Anybody here a:

Carpenter.

Electrician.

Plumber.

Construction worker.

Where are the people that build the country????

They have been replaced by illegal aliens...?

:D

Marauderman

07-03-2006, 07:08 PM

GreekGod

07-03-2006, 07:09 PM

dwasson

07-03-2006, 07:13 PM

Wrote the popular Shareware DOS program Qmodem in Turbo Pascal so many, many years ago.

I actually sent you a check! I loved QModem. Back in the day it was a great solution.

(looking over shoulder)

I feel like a dinosaur.

jgc61sr2002

07-03-2006, 07:14 PM

not bad for a guy 56--WTG --John!

Thanks Tom

txkent

07-03-2006, 07:33 PM

Well, my current specialty is Information Security Technical Analyst for a Texas state agency. I've been trained to hack, and detect the same. I evaluate security policies, write them, do risk assessment and remediation. Spent about 15 years in IT operations, doing just about all of it - from pulling wire, to fixing printers, designing & redesigning networks, buiding and maintaining them.

Most recently, I've been working with a partner on writing articles for Federal Computer Week magazine. Only had one published so far, but working on another right now.

TooManyFords

07-03-2006, 07:41 PM

I'm guessing Missouri?

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

:D

RedMerc04

07-03-2006, 07:43 PM

I currently work for a company called Cruiselink. We handle the check-in/Embarkation and Debarkation of cruise ships from Cunard, Norwegian, Carnival and Royal Caribbean lines. Ive been doing that since i was fourteen and it helps keep the Marauder in tip top shape. I am in the process of becoming a security guard at the ship terminal and hopefully I will get my license from the waterfront commission within the next couple of weeks. It will give me better wages and I'll be able to get plenty more hours in. In the fall I am enrolling in community college and after I aquire my 60 credits I will become a police officer. I will take my first NYPD test in October and I will also take as many local tests as I can when I hit the right age... I believe you have to be 21 to take the tests for the local suburban police departments in my neck of the woods. It will work out :cool4:

TooManyFords

07-03-2006, 07:45 PM

I actually sent you a check! I loved QModem. Back in the day it was a great solution.

(looking over shoulder)

I feel like a dinosaur.

Don't.. We'll just stegosaurus over to the bar during Woodward and have a beer together. :)

GreekGod

07-03-2006, 08:00 PM

Seems like with so many law enforcement officers owning Marauders and also driving CVPI's on the job, that says a lot about the Panther platform. Good enough for an office chair at work or leasure. If only America knew, and Ford had a clue.

duhtroll

07-03-2006, 08:08 PM

Yes, but not at 152 dB. :D

Not really sure how loud it goes. That's kinda like saying I'm not sure how fast the MM goes. You run out of road before you find out.

Tell, the truth, do you play the "horn"? LOLOLOL! :D

duhtroll

07-03-2006, 08:11 PM

Tellya what, my "top of the line" Carrier system that's one year old is good for scrap. It's not working again. At this point I really can't tell if it's the machine or the f***ups who installed it.

Never again!

I build Lennox air conditioners and heaters in iowa

they screw us daily, by a trane or some other company

pantheroc

07-03-2006, 08:29 PM

KilledKenny

07-03-2006, 09:04 PM

How about an underpaid Ford Linc Merc Senior Master Tech 19+ years. :)

Ryans PI

07-03-2006, 09:16 PM

wow, i work for a grocery store called Hyvee as a dairy stocker and clerk...

Nice. It's an alright job.

Gryphonzus

07-03-2006, 09:54 PM

My career basically started in 1974 when I joined the Air Force and became an electronic technician. I got out in 1984 and worked in the medical ultrasonic imager field for several years and then went to work for the DOD. I am an Electronic Systems Mechanic currently working on the EW (Electronic Warfare) package for the B-52 and C-131 aircraft. I have been with the DOD for 19 years now and enjoy my work. I am currently on the 3rd shift 2200 to 0630 (10:00PM to 6:30AM) and like it, I do not have to put up with all the day shift hassles like management. Look forward to retirement, hopfully, in about 6 years.

Also I would like to send my Heartfelt THANK YOU! to all you military and police for your service.

FiveO

07-03-2006, 11:25 PM

Law Enforcement...12.5 years.

12.5 years left before minimum retirement :)

Plainclothes detective...jack of all trades. Everything from burglaries, suicides, bad checks, homicides, assaults, etc, etc, etc...whatever comes in.

I do specialize in internet investigations though :)

BlownBlass

07-04-2006, 03:12 AM

I am a Plumber, I plumb!

jimlam56

07-04-2006, 03:46 AM

Union Boilermaker Local 433 Tampa FL for 10 years. I know what a millwright is...:rolleyes:

Currently a Regional Sales Manager for a company that sells machinery that's used in Newspaper production.
My company sells a machine that inserts all the Circuit City ads, etc into your Sunday Newspaper, so think of me when they fall all over your living room floor next Sunday!:D
These machines sell for an average of 6 million dollars, I get salary plus commission, so I'm doing OK.;)
My territory consists of seven Mid-Atlantic states plus MI and IN, so I travel constantly. I love my job!
I try to hook up with MM.net members for lunch whenever I can while I'm traveling.

Great thread, lots of smart people here!

VERN

07-04-2006, 04:40 AM

I am a Mechanical Engineer and do all I can to keep the lights on in NYC.

FordNut

07-04-2006, 06:27 AM

I'm a Manufacturing Engineer for Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland (formerly Picker/Marconi). I currently support the patient transport and PET scanner transport system on the Gemini (combined CT and PET) systems.

I started about 19 years ago performing upgrades and installing MR (Magnetic Resonance) scanners. Then moved on to Technical Publications (hated that job), then to QA for the MR division, then into Manufacturing Engineering setting up and supporing the Linux workstation builds for the MR systems, then ending up in the PET division.
Cool, somebody else in my field. I worked at CTI/PETnet (purchased by Siemens last year) for 17 years on all aspects of PET Scanners, Cyclotrons, and Chemistry Modules. Moved on to a smaller company (customer) 4 years ago to support the Cyclotron/Chemistry side.

Bluerauder

07-04-2006, 06:35 AM

Well...interesting thread indeed! ..... Bluerauder---my dad was C.O.E.; his final job while on active duty with the Army was to be the DE for Philly district. Retired in Jan 1990.
marauder307, It is a small world indeed !! I was assigned to the CoE Philadelphia District from 1980-1983. I was one of 5 "uniformed" officers there at the time including the DE and the Deputy. My duties there included being the Architect-Engineer (A-E) Contract Negotiator for all of the engineering, planning, environmental, marine design, and water resources contracts. While there, I was also introduced to the world of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and worked on the design and construction of the 400 foot fully automated sea-going hopper dredge -- MV Essayons. Was a terrific assignment.

My #1 son is also in the US Army Corps of Engineers as a Captain. He's now at Fort Benning, GA. :D

SergntMac

07-04-2006, 07:08 AM

Great thread, just...Great! Thanks to all who have posted, I feel like I know y'all just a bit better.

Y'all who haven't checked in yet, what are you waiting for?

SID210SA

07-04-2006, 07:25 AM

MM03MOK

07-04-2006, 08:00 AM

Great thread, just...Great! Thanks to all who have posted, I feel like I know y'all just a bit better.

Y'all who haven't checked in yet, what are you waiting for?^^^ What Mac said! ^^^ All you Lurkers and Ghosts! Time to post. There are no silly questions or wrong answers here. Come join in on the fun. You know about us, let us get to know you. :2thumbs:

Kelly

07-04-2006, 08:03 AM

Iam part of the 7% that keep the other 93% from living in caves.

Construction worker in the Natural gas industry, Forman of a pipeline crew, keeping Minnesotains from freezing. I install gas pipe into new neighborhoods and the smaller gas lines to the homes, currently on a special project replacing gas lines to houses that have out lived the install method.

Sully008

07-04-2006, 08:12 AM

Hey all,

Been away for awhile. I work for a company called Embassy Graphics. We're a premedia company, basically we make sure the files that designers/graphic artist create work for the printers they go to. I've been here for 7 years, started in the "basement" and worked my way up from there.

In my previous life I worked for The Real Canadian Superstore as a Department Specialist in the Photo/Electronics dept.

GreekGod

07-04-2006, 08:37 AM

marauder307, It is a small world indeed !! I was assigned to the CoE Philadelphia District from 1980-1983. I was one of 5 "uniformed" officers there at the time including the DE and the Deputy. My duties there included being the Architect-Engineer (A-E) Contract Negotiator for all of the engineering, planning, environmental, marine design, and water resources contracts. While there, I was also introduced to the world of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and worked on the design and construction of the 400 foot fully automated sea-going hopper dredge -- MV Essayons. Was a terrific assignment.

My #1 son is also in the US Army Corps of Engineers as a Captain. He's now at Fort Benning, GA. :D

It's nice reading all these posts but PLEASE help out the non-collage, non military, non government types and explain all the secret codes you are using. Military types seem to think everyone knows what E2, E3, E8 (coporal?sergant?) is. COE? DE? My head is spinning!

spub

07-04-2006, 09:13 AM

Well, let's see. For the past 7 years I've owned a bar (never buy a bar). For 14 years before that I stayed at home and raised my three girls, which as it turns out is great training for owning a bar. I'ts babysitting drunks without having to change diapers. Well most of the time :beer: .

I think I'm the first bar owner here so far.

Kirt

Agent M79

07-04-2006, 09:25 AM

I guess I am technically unemployed… at least until July 17th.

I was the IT Director for a large 3rd party wholesale central alarm monitoring station in NC. We monitored for more than 1,500 independent security installers representing more than 210,000 end-users.

I was responsible for the design, deployment, adds, changes, updates, etc. for highly fault-tolerant systems that had to operate 24/7/365. I was on-call for the same 24/7/365 period and weekends, wee a.m. hours, and vacation did nothing to modify those hours. During my time there, I was able to assemble a terrific staff, all of whom were smarter than me in their applied areas of expertise.

I am moving on to another 3rd party central alarm monitoring station in MD. They are a little less than half the size of my previous employer. I have moved up into operational management and given 20 years of experience with a heavy bend towards IT, this is the best position to leverage my experience and give me an opportunity to accomplish things I could not before. This will be my 3rd time with this type of business at this size so there are a lot of known mistakes to avoid and a lot of successful paths to follow. Time for a lot of hindsight to be turned into focused foresight.

Bluerauder

07-04-2006, 09:37 AM

It's nice reading all these posts but PLEASE help out the non-collage, non military, non government types and explain all the secret codes you are using.
Sorry. :o Yeah, sometimes I forget about all the acronyms that we use in daily conversation. After nearly 38 years, it's a hard habit to break. I remember once my father overhead a conversation between me and a friend. Afterwards he came up and asked what language we were speaking. :rolleyes:

The secret code:

CoE = Corps of Engineers
DE = District Engineer (the top Corps official in the district)
MV = Motor Vessel
GA = Georgia ;)

jimlam56

07-04-2006, 09:44 AM

Were you here in San Antonio recently or currently.....I thought I had run into some one with cobra badges on their Marauder here. There were Fl. plates on the SB Marauder

Wasn't me sir, although I bought my car from a gent in Houston.
Haven't been back in TX since I drove it home in November 2005.
By the way, the cobra badges were put on by the previous owner. I know it's not a Cobra motor, but I haven't had the heart to take them off yet...kinda like them and they sure attract attention...
Just feel kinda guilty with em on, livin' a lie.:rolleyes:

jimlam56

07-04-2006, 09:46 AM

SergntMac

07-04-2006, 09:58 AM

During my time there, I was able to assemble a terrific staff, all of whom were smarter than me in their applied areas of expertise. This is good management, just tie the specialists together as a team (and sometimes you really need real rope), and keep them focused on the goal. I cannot supervise my entire staff of 180 alone, I rely on team leaders. The guy who had the job before me, thought he could. That's why I got his job, and I hope the guy getting mine leaves a smooth running operation to run itself.

BillyGman

07-04-2006, 10:40 AM

BillyGman

07-04-2006, 10:53 AM

This is good management, just tie the specialists together as a team (and sometimes you really need real rope), and keep them focused on the goal. I cannot supervise my entire staff of 180 alone, I rely on team leaders. The guy who had the job before me, thought he could. That's why I got his job, and I hope the guy getting mine leaves a smooth running operation to run itself.That sounds like a good plan, and I'm sure there are benefits to that approach. I guess the only possible drawback can be is that once your organization gets so big, then you can have the top dogs who make all the decisions so far removed from what actually goes on, that it all becomes so inefficient, that you wind up with one big bureaucracy(how's that for big words Marty? :D ).

That's how it is where I work. It's so big, and the guys who make the decisions about how the place gets run, and about what changes are implemented, are so far removed from what actually goes on in the manufacturing processes, that the place doesn't run anything close to smoothly, and lower management participates in a type of conspiracy to cover-up and hide what's really going on from middle and upper management lest they find out, and require lower management to actually do their job.

And as a mechanic, the times when I've sincerely tried to expose serious problems with some of the parts that I work on, I was looked at as an enemy of our company, and as a troublemaker, and nothing positive was accomplished by my action other than my conscience being clear by abstaining from being a part of things that are just plain wrong.

Sorry for the rant, but I just wanted to give you an example of what I was talking about.

Marauderman

07-04-2006, 12:14 PM

I'm the Fire Safety Systems Coordinator for a Large Real Estate Property Management Co here in Charlotte. That all came about this way--

Hired from IBM in 1970 after being discharged from the Air Force Fire Department . IBM wanted me to coordinate their new construction of a new plant in Manassas,Va and be responsible for all training and inspection and testing of equipment and personnel. This lasted for nine years--In 1979 , IBM wanted me to do it once again in Charlotte--So I transferred and did it again and coordinated the large new construction of their next plant in Charlotte --all the fire protection in 2 million Sq. feet of buildings , all tied together under one roof--and about 1500 acreas of land. I eventually retired in 2000 with 30 years service.

IBM sold all this property in 2000 and the new owners have re-hired me to continue to care for all the fire systems--This has been repeated (property
being sold) now three time--Currently going thru it again---Each time I can be replaced--But since I put it all in--, including a new computer fire system in 1999, well....so I am facing another situation of not knowing if I will have a job later on this year--we will see---I have been at this facility for 27 years...and have additionally taken on propertys off campus doing the same thing for the propert management for this campus.... so thats it in the short version---- Tom

Dr Caleb

07-04-2006, 12:14 PM

My former job was Manager of Information Services for a (former, now bankrupt) company heavily involved in and part owners of the Edmontion Oilers.

Now I'm a contractor for IBM, working with the local provincial government installing IBM Blades, Storage Area Networks and maintaining thier back end of ~500 (actual) servers.

I work for IBM as a Top Gun.......... really.... I get to fix System X servers when the local field SSR's and our various helpdesks can't.

I knew somebody else on MM.net had to work here! If you get Bunny Ladies' excel file, look me up on Blue Pages. Just for ****s and giggles. ;)

hitchhiker

07-04-2006, 01:59 PM

I actually sent you a check! I loved QModem. Back in the day it was a great solution.

(looking over shoulder)

I feel like a dinosaur.

I loved QModem too!

Used it to DL a lot of things back in the days of BBS'ing!

Thank You again for a great contribution to the online world!

:D

ap2003

07-04-2006, 03:17 PM

Electrical Engineer working as an Engineering Manager for electronics and electrical equipment company. I know a lot about electromagnetic wave propagation, computational electromagnetics, high frequency transmission line design, electrical interfaces, high current - fast transient power, and probably 100 other things.

I manage a group of elite engineers that dream up the technologies (product, process, manufacturing disruptive) that we need to have at intersection points 3-5 years from today. We are also responsible for establishing the company direction in these same regards.

Written 5 technical papers, I have 17 (so far) released patents...

My other passions include:
Home Audio - I spent 8 years learning how to do cabinetry and buying tools and setting up a workshop just so I can physically create my own speaker designs. (I became pretty good at making/designing closet organizers along the way)
Youth Sports - I coach youth hockey (2 of my three kids play club hockey)
Big Black Cars - Well, I guess that goes w/o saying

(Wouldn't a similar thread on just one's passions be fun?... Keep it clean :cool:)

BR
Gus

jkarp

07-04-2006, 04:04 PM

I'm an electrician, started electric work in 1980. Went in business in 1985. Had about 4 or 5 employees at one time, but have been working pretty much solo for the past several of years. My 13 year old son has worked part time for a couple of years and my 16 year old daughter started working a day or so a week this summer. It is basically impossible to obtain worker's comp coverage in Florida anymore, unless you have at least $250,000 in payroll. Hoping to drastically slow down in about 5 years.

Jimmy

martyo

07-04-2006, 04:05 PM

I manage a group of elite engineers that dream up the technologies (product, process, manufacturing disruptive) that we need to have at intersection points 3-5 years from today. We are also responsible for establishing the company direction in these same regards.

If you ever need a hand marketing and licensing your technologies, let me know! :D

Bigdogjim

07-04-2006, 04:31 PM

If ya all don't know what I do by now,then you really new to this board.

MM03MOK

07-04-2006, 04:38 PM

If ya all don't know what I do by now,then you really new to this board.:fish: :fish: :fish: :fish:

:D

SergntMac

07-04-2006, 04:49 PM

If y'all don't know what I do by now, then you are really new to this board. As I recall it, today you manage a rather large fleet of trucks that canvass the Eastern seaboard daily, delivering fresh tropical fish to pet stores. But, what I really find interesting, is your background of 1 million miles traveled across the US of A as an open road coach driver.

Gawd, you don't know how I envy your experience. I love to drive the open road, I only wish I had done something different when a younger man.

Bravo, BigDog!

jimlam56

07-04-2006, 04:56 PM

If ya all don't know what I do by now,then you really new to this board.

Guess I am, and look forward to meeting you down the road.
But in the meantime, do tell?

MM2004

07-04-2006, 05:01 PM

As I recall it, today you manage a rather large fleet of trucks that canvass the Eastern seaboard daily, delivering fresh tropical fish to pet stores. But, what I really find interesting, is your background of 1 million miles traveled across the US of A as an open road coach driver.

Gawd, you don't know how I envy your experience. I love to drive the open road, I only wish I had done something different when a younger man.

Bravo, BigDog!

LOL! Hey Sarge,...

You only like driving the open road traveling in excess of 100+ MPH! :D

Set your cruise,...

Mike.

Smokie

07-04-2006, 05:07 PM

Ok, it seems we have a couple of electricians, one plumber and one construction worker....we are still missing a carpenter and a former Playboy Centerfold.....I'm waiting I know you are out there.:D

SergntMac

07-04-2006, 05:29 PM

LOL! Hey Sarge,...

You only like driving the open road traveling in excess of 100+ MPH! :D

Set your cruise,...

Mike. Guilty...But that's not all of it, my friend.

A 10 ton bus with souls on board, and the conversations they may have had between the driver and the souls...Dayum. Boggles my mind, and my heart.

I've spent some recent time on coaches running OTR, the CPD pipe band has been all over the Midwest (and international) over the past 7 years.

Genuine exchanges with the driver are genuinely "priceless" slices of real life one cannot buy on e-bay.

When I think about who I have met from this site...How, and why, over the past four years, I am humbled by the folks who wanted to take a drive out themselves, and seemed to want to meet me too. Never thought I was worthy of all that.

Can't say I'd do it all again elsewhere, just wouldn't be the same.

MM.Net. Go figure...

Leadfoot281

07-04-2006, 05:35 PM

WOW!! I'm thoroughly shocked about all this^

After seeing the pics that you sent me of that vast and beautiful land that you own, I never would've guessed that the people in that area are such dirtballs! I guess I'd have to be super carefull if I ever went there to visit you like we talked about. :eek:

It isn't all that bad. With just 1,500 people in town, we all know who the trouble makers are. Even the cops (all 3 of them) will sometimes ignore these fools idiotic claims. Going to court against these dummys isn't so bad since their own rotten reputation usually precedes them.

I've also got the very best, most loyal, friends in the world right here, so sometimes these things get handled "out of court" (wink, wink!).

I bought my Mom a new car after Dad died. She turned around and sued me (and lost) because she thought she should have been in the will. How many guys leave their EX-WIFES in their wills?!

After I inherited the farm, I drove the same $1,200 '94 T-Bird for four years! I didn't buy the Marauder 'til I was 30k into suing some one. I also bought a $600 pin striped suit, and shark skin shoes just to really pi$$ 'em off.:D

Currently I'm looking into turning my hobby (aquatic aquarium plants) into a mail order business. It seems I've got my Dads "green thumb".

Theres a lot of resentment out here between the "haves" and the "have nots". Heck, even I, hate rich people! Funny because, depending on who you ask, I am one... Life was better when I was a welder. I still dress like one, talk like one, and smell like one.

Money/property/assetts/etc... Not "where it's at". Be happy, even if it means being broke.

Motorhead350

07-04-2006, 06:05 PM

I'm an assistant manager at a restaurant and working my way to be a professional musician. -No joke. :sing:

Motorhead350

07-04-2006, 06:07 PM

Mac you should stop by sometime. I give you all the free drinks and food you want and you let me borrow that Marauder of yours. :D This would apply to you only so don't bring your rat pack. :D :D :D

sweetair

07-04-2006, 06:48 PM

I'm a DDT. (Doctor of Dental Torture). But I'm also a patient, so I feel your pain.well allright. Another tooth doc out there.

baltimoremm

07-04-2006, 07:22 PM

I work for an auto insurance carrier and I investigate attorneys and medical providers involved in fraud.

the_pack_rat

07-04-2006, 07:25 PM

Mac you should stop by sometime. I give you all the free drinks and food you want and you let me borrow that Marauder of yours. :D This would apply to you only so don't bring your rat pack. :D :D :D

Chicago News Today

The Bizzaro World

Man picks the wrong car to steal

July 04, 2006

A local man was arrested for trying to steal the personal vehicle of one of Chicagos finest. Much to the amazement of several witnesses, the man attempted to use a flatbed to take the flashy black sedan in broad daylight, as if he were doing nothing wrong. The off-duty officer was in a restaurant eating, was alerted to the attempted theft, and was able to foil the would be theft of his pride and joy.

The alleged suspect claims these allegations are false. The man, I.M Dereepomahn 36, of 123 Main St in the citys south side, stated that he was simply working, and sent there to recover a vehicle, and the vehicle in question appeared to match the description of the vehicle he was sent there for.

Authorities were attempting to verify Mr Dareepomahn's claim of innocence.

I dunno .....

I would have passed on this myself.

Sounds like quite a hassle for some free food & drink.

MM03MOK

07-04-2006, 07:29 PM

:lol: Mac can check up on that when he gets to work after his days off!

DefyantExWife

07-04-2006, 08:35 PM

This is my e-mail address mwhite@ndf.org, with this information you should be able to figure out what I do. I hold several security clearances but one of them is a Q.

ummmm, nope. no idea what ndf stands for, but I'm sure I can come up with some real colorful ideas. :rolleyes:

Bigdogjim

07-04-2006, 10:06 PM

As I recall it, today you manage a rather large fleet of trucks that canvass the Eastern seaboard daily, delivering fresh tropical fish to pet stores. But, what I really find interesting, is your background of 1 million miles traveled across the US of A as an open road coach driver.

Gawd, you don't know how I envy your experience. I love to drive the open road, I only wish I had done something different when a younger man.

Bravo, BigDog!

Well it was 2,000,000 million miles:), only missed one State! (Hawaii)

And yes Mac it was BLAST!!!!

StevenJ

07-04-2006, 10:12 PM

Wow, I feel kind of bad now. I'm just finishing up school and started looking for a career. I noticed there are plenty of database/ SQL guys here. I have done some basic PL/SQL, how much pay does a basic newbie database job pay? Right now I'm just looking for work. I only got two semesters left until I graduate. I'm getting a bachelor's in CIS btw.

Bigdogjim

07-04-2006, 11:10 PM

Guess I am, and look forward to meeting you down the road.
But in the meantime, do tell?

I really did not want to sound rude. I drove an over the road tour coach for 20 years. Most of my groups were over 60+ Use to do 28 Ca. tour's back to back out for 56 days. All by my own doing! It was what I wanted to do!! Drove a school bus in the city of Philadelelphia for 9 years prior to that.

After making to the top spot at a local Company it got bought out by the largest bus company in NJ. They stopped in one day and asked me" Where you working tomorrow?"

My wife saw this ad only 3 lines "Local tropical wholesaler fish Company needs dispatcher with D.O.T. background" call so and so. I did get hired and now the job turned into "Fleet Manger" I buy the vans and trucks on the Company behalf. speck the vehicle out with colors ect. I oversee all work that is done. 3 garages work on these vehicles. The fleet racks up 26,000 miles in 4 days ( 12 of the 20 drivers spend 3 nights on the road, same hotels every week) delevering to 300 Wal-Marts and about 100+ Pet Stores. Family owned, they just leave me alone when it comes to the fleet. We cover from Bangor, Me. to Washington, DC then From the New Jersey shore to Youngstown, OH. 20 Reps get in done in 4 days! I handle all aspects of the operation. Routes, hotels, credit cards, driver payroll, selling the old trucks/vans, accidents, driver issues, missed deliveries, etc.....Very long hours but by George I love it! I run all Fords E-350 SD get close to 400,000 miles off a van in 5 years. My phone is always on!

I miss the over the road stuff somewhat. I have been know to head down to Atlanta for breakfast and an oil change:) Show up in Jacksonville last September last minute. Never know where I will pop up.

Like Mac I am humbled by the find folks I have shook hands with along the way. Never talked to a marauder owner I did not like OR respect!

Great group of people!
God Bless All of you!

DefyantExWife

07-05-2006, 04:29 AM

Wow, I feel kind of bad now. I'm just finishing up school and started looking for a carear. I noticed there are plenty of database/ SQL guys here. I have done some basic PL/SQL, how much pay does a basic newbie database job pay? Right now I'm just looking for work. I only got two semesters left until I graduate. I'm getting a bachelor's in CIS btw.

since you're looking for a career right now, I thought it necessary to advise you, for the sake of resumes, that career is spelled career, not carear. :rolleyes:

dwasson

07-05-2006, 05:20 AM

I really did not want to sound rude. I drove an over the road tour coach for 20 years. Most of my groups were over 60+ Use to do 28 Ca. tour's back to back out for 56 days. All by my own doing! It was what I wanted to do!! Drove a school bus in the city of Philadelelphia for 9 years prior to that.

After making to the top spot at a local Company it got bought out by the largest bus company in NJ. They stopped in one day and asked me" Where you working tomorrow?"

My wife saw this ad only 3 lines "Local tropical wholesaler fish Company needs dispatcher with D.O.T. background" call so and so. I did get hired and now the job turned into "Fleet Manger"

Are the fish easier to deal with?

The Big Stu

07-05-2006, 05:55 AM

TooManyFords

07-05-2006, 05:57 AM

I have not read all of the posts here but of the ones I have read I have seen some pretty interesting occupations. I am starting to think that I am the only one without a job worth talking about. I work in a warehouse and can barely afford all my bills. But I still managed to get into a Marauder even if it did take me almost 3 years.

If we all did the same thing, life would be BORING!

The key is to find something you are happy doing and stick with it. A word to the wise, is sufficient...

Cheers!

john

fastblackmerc

07-05-2006, 06:05 AM

If we all did the same thing, life would be BORING!

The key is to find something you are happy doing and stick with it. A word to the wise, is sufficient...

Cheers!

john
I was always told "find out what you like to do and make a job out of it".....

magindat

07-05-2006, 07:01 AM

Currently I'm an information technologist in the banking industry. I do everthing electronic from telephones and PBX's to repair hardware to install servers, to write databases, etc. I also do a fair amount of network security. Of late, I have been 'converting' smaller purchased subsidiary banks to the 'mama' bank's systems. I travel around Florida a fair amount and have made some good extra money.

Previously, I was in the swimming pool industry in both wholesale and retail.

I have been in the picture framing industry.

I started in grocery (as do many teens).

In between, I've moonlighted as a car stereo salesman and installer and this remains a primary hobby.

I've owned my own computer/communications installing and consulting business.

I have poured concrete with a concrete crew.

I have hung trusses with a truss crew.

I have worked as a carpenter with a remodeler.

ckadiddle

07-05-2006, 07:16 AM

I have not read all of the posts here but of the ones I have read I have seen some pretty interesting occupations. I am starting to think that I am the only one without a job worth talking about. I work in a warehouse and can barely afford all my bills. But I still managed to get into a Marauder even if it did take me almost 3 years.
As long as you can hold a steady, legit job you have my respect.

Bluerauder

07-05-2006, 08:46 AM

I was always told "find out what you like to do and make a job out of it".....
A variation on that is "Find something that you like to do and get someone to pay you to do it !! " :D

fairlane347

07-05-2006, 10:52 AM

I am a designer/technichinan for a company in Milwaukee, WI that makes lock, keys, latches, steering colums, and ignition housings for the "big three". Its a decent job and I get do do stuff with cars (thats my passion). On the side I am doing car restorations for anyone with a car and money LOL. I specialize in old Fords and Mercurys. My brother and dad are part of this trio. Its a fun side job and it helps fund my car sickness.:baaa: I just put up my web site too, Its new but much more is coming this year for the site.
I also take care of my new son!! WOW what a life changer but in a good way!:D

www.highrevsrestoration.com

BillyGman

07-05-2006, 11:15 AM

I am a designer/technichinan for a company in Milwaukee, WI that makes lock, keys, latches, steering colums, and ignition housings for the "big three". Its a decent job and I get do do stuff with cars (thats my passion). On the side I am doing car restorations for anyone with a car and money LOL. I specialize in old Fords and Mercurys. My brother and dad are part of this trio. Its a fun side job and it helps fund my car sickness.:baaa: I just put up my web site too, www.highrevesrestoration.com:D (http://www.highrevesrestoration.com:D ) Its new but much more is coming this year for the site.
I also take care of my new son!! WOW what a life changer but in a good way!:DThat link doesn't work....

CRZYBIKER

07-05-2006, 11:20 AM

Those all add up to my job as a warranty technician for a fast growing custom motorcycle manufacturer. We sell nearly 4,000 bikes a year so its not a small operation. I basically process warranty claims to pay the correct labor times and parts reimbursement to our dealers. I update and maintain our web based warranty claim filing system; I also get fairly involved in the unavoidable lawsuits any vehicle manufacturer has to deal with, so my knowledge of warranty laws both federal and state have to be current. I love it, pay could be better, but I know the company is still fairly new and I need to wait for my chance to get the big bucks...lol. I get to ride choppers, work on them, and talk to a lot of cool people all over the country. I went to school to become a full time mechanic, but the majority of my work is computer and legal, hey at least I don't have to clean under my fingernails every night...haha.

69mach1

07-05-2006, 12:06 PM

I'm a Metrologist and repair and calibrate electronic test equipment like oscilloscopes, meters, spectrum analyzers and the like. Been doing it for 30 years and all in all life is good. I enjoy driving the MM, working on the Mach when I can find the time... if I'm not in the woodworking shop building furniture. :rolleyes:

dwasson

07-05-2006, 12:39 PM

I have not read all of the posts here but of the ones I have read I have seen some pretty interesting occupations. I am starting to think that I am the only one without a job worth talking about. I work in a warehouse and can barely afford all my bills. But I still managed to get into a Marauder even if it did take me almost 3 years.

And there are probably a few of us whose "interesting jobs" don't pay the bills.

StevenJ

07-05-2006, 01:09 PM

since you're looking for a career right now, I thought it necessary to advise you, for the sake of resumes, that career is spelled career, not carear. :rolleyes:

That's okay, I got MS word on my side.

Bluerauder

07-05-2006, 01:55 PM

That's okay, I got MS word on my side.
Just remember that spell checkers only correctly spell the words "it thinks you meant". I have read some pretty interesting resumes where the reliance on spell check is pretty obvious. Ever heard of an "Onion Representative". Hey, its spelled correctly. :rofl:

mcb26

07-05-2006, 01:57 PM

Printed circuit board designer, for a telcom supplier Adtran inc. Designing boards for 30 yrs now.:eek:

thePunisher

07-05-2006, 02:25 PM

ford dealer master technician

MarauderBoy

07-05-2006, 02:30 PM

UPS for the last 24 years. Currently Director of Technology Marketing. Great job that let's me work with some of the largest companies out there every day. Keeps things changing and helps control the "grass is greener" issues that crop up on bad days. The downside is travel. I'm not home much but I'm proud to call Chicago home, lucky to have the fabulous local MM.net support and the best friends I've never met on this board!

GreekGod

07-05-2006, 02:32 PM

That's okay, I got MS word on my side.

You don't got MS Word on your side, you have it on your side. The "w" in "Word" should be capitalized.

StevenJ

07-05-2006, 05:38 PM

You don't got MS Word on your side, you have it on your side. The "w" in "Word" should be capitalized.

Darn you people and your punctuation! This is an internet forum, not a job interview! :stupid:

MM03MOK

07-05-2006, 05:41 PM

Darn you people and your punctuation! This is an internet forum, not a job interview! :stupid:You never know who may be watching!

Bigdogjim

07-05-2006, 05:42 PM

Darn you people and your punctuation! This is an internet forum, not a job interview! :stupid:

If you speak like you post then.............no job!:laugh:

SergntMac

07-05-2006, 05:49 PM

Darn you people and your punctuation! This is an internet forum, not a job interview! :stupid:BiGDog is right, if you speak as you type here, you're going to have problems in any face-to-face interview. I listen to them them all the time.

But, this isn't a bad place to practice, eh?

You are among friends, let us help you?

dwasson

07-05-2006, 06:34 PM

You are among friends, let us help you?

OK!

One time my mother ...

Brutus

07-05-2006, 06:43 PM

:Offtopic: :hijack:

Bigdogjim

07-05-2006, 07:39 PM

:Offtopic: :hijack:

We are just trying to help a poor soul find his way?

That's not a bad thing?

The thread is about jobs? What you do for a buck or fun:)

StevenJ

07-05-2006, 08:00 PM

Oh come on Mac, you know I'm just teasing you guys back like you are teasing me! Anyway I just started looking. Hm, better go back to checking Monster Jobs.....

Bigdogjim

07-05-2006, 08:51 PM

Oh come on Mac, you know I'm just teasing you guys back like you are teasing me! Anyway I just started looking. Hm, better go back to checking Monster Jobs.....

Net working..............Go to it!

the_pack_rat

07-05-2006, 09:53 PM

<hank>[Hank Hill]

I sell propane & propane accessories.

[/Hank Hill]
</hank>
:P

J/K.

I work with a friend with his marine business. A few boats now & then(some our stuff - some we agree to sell for others). Always quite a few outboards around - some inboards & all kinds of marine related parts(99% used stuff).

I don't know much about a lot of it(still learning), but my main responsibility is handling the advertising stuff(internet). He's not as savvy when it comes to computers as I, and quite frankly doesn't really have the time to sit down & do it having a family(wife & 3 boys).

I take photos of stuff we have for sale, he provides the info for stuff I'm not really in the know of.

Come home, plug in the memory card & start cropping/re-sizing the pics. Write it up - add the pics & post ads on-line(Ebay & Boatrader mainly).

Flexible hours for me physically being at the shop. The computer work is something I can do 24/7 from pretty much anywhere, as long as I have the card reader & my laptop.

The flexibility works out ok for me.

brucerines

07-05-2006, 11:00 PM

My current work is with the Postal Serivice in Orlando, Florida. I'm retired Navy for many years now. I feel like I'm becoming a "Computer Junkie" as of late.

fairlane347

07-06-2006, 06:00 AM

I fat fingered the keyboard, spelled wrong, but now I tried the link and it won't work? Try just typing it in your browser. let me know if it does not work, so I can have it fixed thanks!!

fairlane347

07-06-2006, 06:37 AM

That link doesn't work....

I fixed the linky, sorry I don't know why but it did not like something. Please try again Thanks!!

ckadiddle

07-06-2006, 06:53 AM

A variation on that is "Find something that you like to do and get someone to pay you to do it !! " :D
Unfortunately, that is quite illegal for me to do in the state of Florida. I hear a few states have legalized it though.

Big Joe P

07-06-2006, 11:53 AM

OK, my turn. I'm in the BAR business, for 21 years. I've had the pleasure of managing a huge dance-club for 9 years. 75 employees and doing 9 million a year in sales. That was 1992-2001. For the last 12 years I've owned my own place, a punk rock bar. The margin is waaaaaaaay tighter so I have to be a master of all the trades. I'm a plumber, carpenter, electrician, HVAC guy, whatever needs to be fixed. I wish I could afford to hire the pro's. I'm also the HR dept, PR dept, Accounting dept, I'm a one man show. I do have 28 employees, and it is a lot of fun. I've been fortunate that my ideas and concepts work. It's a passion, and not everyone can do it. I use to think that getting the money to open a place was the hardest part. In fact it's the easiest part. The hardest part is staying open. I have very loyal regulars. It is a challenge to stay fresh and stay on top of things. I rely heavily on my employees to promote and be sociable. It's like a chess game, I just stand back and move the pieces around.

check it out here (http://www.exitchicago.com/)

These are pics from my latest wednesday night promo (http://noshamewednesday.com/gallery/)

John F. Russo

07-06-2006, 11:56 AM

I guess it's my turn.

I'm president of a company that manufactures water recycling equipment.

I have sold more than 450 systems around the world and been in business for 20 years.

Unfortunately, majority of my customers started to manufacture overseas and the profits went over there too. So I'll be working for several more years before I retire.

Read the rest of my bio on this site.

PJR

07-08-2006, 08:12 AM

I'm a Police Officer as well. On October 20th I will have twenty years under my belt. I have worked for three different departments, the current one for 15 years. I have been a Patrol Officer, Traffic Officer, Patrol Corporal, Patrol Sergeant and am now currently the Traffic Sergeant. We are constantly experiencing growing pains, as the city is the fastest growing in the State of New Mexico. As the Traffic Sergeant I supervise 6 Motor Officers and ride a BMW when I can get out of the office. We handle every aspect of Traffic/Police interaction. We teach classes (to other Officers and the public) handle enforcement, perform data analysis, ride in motorcades (two Presidential in the last six months) complete sobriety checkpoints, investigate serious injury and fatal traffic crashes, etc, etc, etc.

I am a state certified instructor in police driving, standardized field sobriety testing, stop stick, etc. I also handle Public Information Officer duties when the main PIO is not available.

It is great to be involved with such a diversified group. I only wish that I was not so far removed from the majority of the membership. (Stuck in the N.M. high desert)
Very interesting thread!

jabird56

07-08-2006, 01:32 PM

As for me...I work a Dept. of Defense job; one of the "alphabet agencies", third in line behind the Christian Involvement Association and their uniformed brethren over at Bolling AFB. All of my work is "behind the green door", although nobody I work with looks a damn thing like Linda Lovelace. Been with them now for a little over 3 years. I'm not alone; there is another MM.net member who works for this outfit, and I'll let that person "out" themselves if and when they so desire.

OK, I'm coming out.. I work for DoD as Marauder307 stated, for a none discript National (three letter) Agency. I actually work at U.S. Strategic Command and help them plan and do their job with whats required to support the B-2s, B-52s, our silo based missiles, our TRIDENT sub force,......and other stuff. Having been in the Omaha area since the summer of 99, this job has been a fun challenge.

Go figure, 20 years in the Navy (7+ yrs active/13+ yrs reserve) I NEVER stepped foot on a ship...my sea duty was always P-3 Orion sub hunter aircraft. I get to this job in the middle of the Heartland, and I go to sea on the USS Florida, a TRIDENT Sub out of Bangor, Washington.

I have been in this unique field in some capacity since 1975 and have been as far East as Stuggart Germany and Chon Buri, Thailand in the West. I have had a great time so far but, less than 5 yrs now I can consider retiring (not that I'm counting).....

deerejoe

07-09-2006, 03:22 PM

1. 4 years, enlisted, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (16 months Korea).

2. 42 years, Ironworker. Specializing in Community, Commercial and Industrial (steel) buildings, world wide.

Retired in 2000.

davidholland

07-09-2006, 05:41 PM

I'm a realtor in South Jersey. Anyone in my area looking to buy or sell can get a ride in the DTR. I'll get you to settlement on time!

Paul T. Casey

07-09-2006, 06:09 PM

I am currently a beach bum/race car driver. I try to do this every summer. I manage to fund this by being a level II NDT inspector. I look for cracks.

GreekGod

07-10-2006, 03:15 AM

I am currently a beach bum/race car driver. I try to do this every summer. I manage to fund this by being a level II NDT inspector. I look for cracks.

Cracks in the sidewalk?

FordNut

07-10-2006, 04:07 AM

Cracks in the sidewalk?
Nuclear Reactors

dwasson

07-10-2006, 06:57 PM

Cracks in the sidewalk?

Lotsa crack in "The Hood".

MarauderMark

07-10-2006, 08:35 PM

Ya wanna know then ask me when you meet me i'd be more than happy :D to tell you..Give out to much personal info on here and someone throws it up in your face later.:rolleyes:

Vortech347

07-11-2006, 11:04 AM

I'm a Realtor. :)

My Merc is business and pleasure. :beer:

BigGuyBigCar

07-11-2006, 11:20 AM

I can imagine a Realtor using a Marauder to show houses to clients:

"That one's white, this one has three bedrooms, now we are in the next town but that is still in your target area - this one's quaint - that one's modern - next town - let's go back to the office by the highway - here we are, did you see anything you liked?"

cyclone03

07-11-2006, 12:04 PM

I'm an Aircraft Avionincs Mechanic.
Started off in the Air Force (4yrs) then cival service 3 1/2 years,then a contractor ,another 2 years (all that at the same base,Williams in Mesa AZ.then it closed)
Left my wife and 2 1/2 yo (now 17!) and went to Lubbuck for 9 mo ,another contractor.Next moved to San Antonio worked for another contractor from 1993-1997 then cival serice tell now!Just can't hold a job.

All that moving and I still work on the same Aircraft,The T-38 "Talon",and T-37 "tweet",now also work on the T-1"Jayhawk",T-6 "Texan II",and the T-43 "Gator"aka Boing 737. All for the USAF!