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MotoAce51 · Post by **MotoAce51** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:10 am

Something different but what does everyone do for a living? I am a Mechanical Design Engineer at Air-Flo Mfg in NY. I design dump trucks, plows, and plow mounts.

epcIII · Post by **epcIII** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:22 am

Great post.I'm a geologist for a mining company near Nashville. We mine for zinc ore and I basically try to find it underground. It's a good job but I'm thinking of teaching. Pretty torn right now on what to do.

bodhi_tree777 · Post by **bodhi_tree777** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:22 am

Always a fun topic.. I own and work in a by-appointment-only custom tattoo studio, also work full time doing CS and web support for a large-ish ladies' clothing retailer (I'm one of the "live help" people you can chat with on their web site when you have questions). The wife and I also have an Ebay store, selling vintage clothing and toys.

DoubleBaril · Post by **DoubleBaril** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:03 pm

Work for the IRS, only the Canadian version

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:03 pm

Im a student, working on a nursing degree, previously have been online but I'll be quitting some jobs and heading to school full time for 2 years, hence my 2 year wait on any major mods.Currently I am a bus driver, gas station attendant, Speedway security team member, and a taxidermist

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:58 pm

I'm a Quality/ISO/Environmental Manager for the Twin Cities plant of a national packaging and display company. We make corrugated boxes and store displays. We do all the - "Back to School", "Two Day Sale", "Halloween", "Holiday" corrugated bins, shelves & floor displays for all of Target.

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:06 am

Me, I'm a field engineer for Honeywell International. Mechanical engineering is my degree but I prefer to be the "hands on" guy and get dirty. I travel all over NW Ohio and love it. Fixing Boilers, Chillers, pumps, furnaces & A/C systems for large commercial customers. I love it

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:33 am

I'm a government contracted zombie exterminator.

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:37 am

Quote, originally posted by CAMOGIRL Â»Currently I am a bus driver, gas station attendant, Speedway security team member, and a taxidermist That's all?

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:59 am

I'm a boring analyst for the State of Indiana's retirement agency.

PHXLavaVibe · Post by **PHXLavaVibe** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:38 am

Difficult to explain...Basically I am the CAD Manager/Lead Drafter for the Phoenix branch of a multi-national Engineering Consultant firm called AECOM. My particular group (Transportation) specializes in the design of just about everything you see when driving down the road...except the cars. We work with several Cities, Towns, and other Gov't agencies to develop the plans for new roads, highways, bridges, landscaping, drainage, traffic signals, traffic signs and pavement markings, retaining walls, sound/noise walls, guardrails and barriers, environmental impact studies, street lighting and etc.I have been doing this for over 11 years now so I tend to talk about it a lot. Who am I kidding...I am just a hairless monkey being used as a slave by the industry.

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:33 am

Quote, originally posted by K-NINE Â»That's all? Well I left off Jr class sponsor (alongside my husband who teaches at the HS) which means our life is PROM! and full time online student. I'll be dropping the bus and station gig probably in order to go back to work as a CNA so I can get a fat scholarship from the hospital.

BadBrew · Post by **BadBrew** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:46 am

I'm a technical support for field technicians in a banking project. My official title is Field Services Analyst.But I do support other Field Services Analysts.... kind of a complicated standing with extra value and privileges.I think of myself as a super field technician with a permanent office base lol

TONY TAT2 · Post by **TONY TAT2** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 6:49 am

Tractor/Trailer Mechanic.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:49 am

Quote, originally posted by DoubleBaril Â»Work for the IRS, only the Canadian version LOL me too.I'm mostly a software testing analyst with some project management thrown in for "excitement."

BurnOnyx08 · Post by **BurnOnyx08** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:54 am

I am a constable with the Ottawa Police Service, assigned to patrol the Vanier area. Hands down, best job in the world.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:58 am

My job is one that sounds interesting, but really isn't . I'm a bee pollen inspector, or as I like to call it... bee pollen impurity extrication specialist (it makes me sound more important!) . I work for a fast growing health food company - Y.S. Organic. I sit in a little white room all day with one other woman picking impurities out of 80 lb barrels of bee pollen. We work on a totally custom made machine. It has a huge hopper on top that the bee pollen is dumped into, then the bee pollen falls down onto a conveyor belt that is about 2-2.5 feet long. We have small plastic hoses that are connected to a large shop vac that we use to "pick" the impurities i.e. bee heads, bee legs, small twigs, small rocks, etc. out of the bee pollen as it travels down the conveyor belt. After traveling down the conveyor belt, the bee pollen falls back into the barrels and is ready to be packaged. It's a very tedious job. As a matter of fact, I couldn't even tell you the number of people they've hired to do this job over the five years I've been there and they don't last more than a day or two. My co-worker and I are the only ones that can stand to do this job without falling alseep or getting really dizzy. It's a decent job. The pay is good, it's close to home. etc. and for whatever reason we seem to be getting more business despite the economy which is always a good thing .On a bit of a side note, if any of you out there are health nuts, check out Y.S. Organic products at Dominick's, GNC, Vitamin Shoppe and many other small and large health food stores. Another one of our best selling products is raw, organic honey if anyone's a honey lover.On another side note, I thought I'd add this picture of me in my "uniform" (a hair net, yellow Y.S. t-shirt and the newly added, ever so fashionable white lab coat) :

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 11:33 am

Im a Maintenance Tech at the local hospital. I also have a part time gig that helps people make & save money. I enjoy both.

Old Tele man · Post by **Old Tele man** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 11:38 am

...recently retired aerospace/defense electronics engineer...I played with electrons

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:52 pm

Licensed Professional in the Medical Field, but not currently practicing. May go back sometime and strongly considering going back to university to broaden my horizons.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:36 pm

Quote, originally posted by BurnOnyx08 Â»I am a constable with the Ottawa Police Service, assigned to patrol the Vanier area. Hands down, best job in the world.Vanier, eh? I bet you see all kinds of stuff there...

03VibeOttawa · Post by **03VibeOttawa** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:13 pm

Quote, originally posted by Sputnik Â»Vanier, eh? I bet you see all kinds of stuff there... Heh, I was just going to write something similar.I'm a real estate appraiser (commercial and residential).

Vinlandr · Post by **Vinlandr** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 11:51 pm

IT for Automotive Software companyhttp://www.carrus.ca/automotiv...e.asp

MotoAce51 · Post by **MotoAce51** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:20 am

Quote, originally posted by tpollauf Â»Me, I'm a field engineer for Honeywell International. Mechanical engineering is my degree but I prefer to be the "hands on" guy and get dirty. I travel all over NW Ohio and love it. Fixing Boilers, Chillers, pumps, furnaces & A/C systems for large commercial customers. I love it Its nice to see someone else like this. Too many engineers these days just want to sit behind a computer and not see the real world applications.

KITT222 · Post by **KITT222** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:40 am

I WANT to eventually become an aerospace engineer for NASA. But if the private space exploration sector displaces NASA, I'm going into automotive design. Then I also work with Dr. E. Brown with his many experiments, which explains why I can't drive over 88mph.

tinknocker105 · Post by **tinknocker105** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:05 am

I am a sheet metal worker and work for a great small mechanical contractor called PROAIR installing hvac systems in Southern Calif. My second job doesn't pay anything but is just as gratifying is being Assistant Scoutmaster and Merit Badge Counselor for Boy Scout troop 67, my oldest son's troop.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:54 am

sigh...I don't have a career yet...just a job, but my mom once told me you can't ever be JUST anything(when I got my first job at Sonic)....so anyways, with that said.... I am currently in Order Filling at a Wal-Mart Distribution Center. I sign out hundres of labels and I place them on boxes and boxes for 12hrs a day.... I have a minimun production rate of 480 cases/hr that I have to reach. Pros:-I make $15.50/hr after only 3months-I only work Sat, Sun, and Mon so the rest of the week is free-My time with the company from working at the store stays with me-They match up what I put into my 401k up to 6% of my check-If a holiday lands on a day that I'm off work (Tues-Fri) I get 12 hrs to use whenever, like VacationCons:-My back hurts all the time-My hands cramp-I sweat all day-I miss out on family gatherings over the weekend -I work for the "Evil Empire"

DeClerq · Post by **DeClerq** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:55 am

I'm a Medical Laboratory Scientist working for LabCorp.I run all kinds of tests on all kinds of specimens, be it blood, serum, plasma, and other bodily excretions. Also set up and read micro cultures and susceptibilities. Fun stuff.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M...ntist

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:03 am

Quote, originally posted by DeClerq Â»I'm a Medical Laboratory Scientist working for LabCorp.I see white Base '09-'10 LabCorp Vibes around this area all the time ! My mom was saying I should see about getting a job for LabCorp picking up specimens from doctor's offices, etc. just so I could drive a Vibe as a work vehicle .

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 12:10 pm

I'm a full time student. Finance Major with emphasis in banking. People say school is better than a job. I don't buy it. I mean.. either way you're tortured, but at least you GET paid to do a job, and I have TO pay to go to school.. Halfway done!

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:31 pm

Quote, originally posted by KITT222 Â»I WANT to eventually become an aerospace engineer for NASA. But if the private space exploration sector displaces NASA, I'm going into automotive design. Then I also work with Dr. E. Brown with his many experiments, which explains why I can't drive over 88mph. So what kind of material are you using to generate that 1.21 gigawatts these days? I hear plutonium is out of style...

BrettZ · Post by **BrettZ** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:05 pm

Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â»-I miss out on family gatherings over the weekend I hear ya. I'm in the same boat with shift work. Missing family gatherings and family cabin/camping trips is starting to get to me.

DeClerq · Post by **DeClerq** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:01 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»I see white Base '09-'10 LabCorp Vibes around this area all the time ! My mom was saying I should see about getting a job for LabCorp picking up specimens from doctor's offices, etc. just so I could drive a Vibe as a work vehicle .I've seen 1 or 2 LC Vibes around here, but the majority of our courier cars in this area are Chevy HHR's.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:21 am

Quote, originally posted by DeClerq Â»I've seen 1 or 2 LC Vibes around here, but the majority of our courier cars in this area are Chevy HHR's.

KITT222 · Post by **KITT222** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 2:11 am

Quote, originally posted by CAMOGIRL Â»So what kind of material are you using to generate that 1.21 gigawatts these days? I hear plutonium is out of style... Organic waste. Mr. Fusion makes it easy!

DressedInBlack · Post by **DressedInBlack** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:31 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»I see white Base '09-'10 LabCorp Vibes around this area all the time ! My mom was saying I should see about getting a job for LabCorp picking up specimens from doctor's offices, etc. just so I could drive a Vibe as a work vehicle .i saw a LabCorp Vibe a few weeks ago...it was an awesome color. kinda like a sky blue metallic with a tinge of light green. i liked the color because i havent seen it before but i wouldnt get a car that color for myself.oh....as per the thread...i work at a performing arts theater.

MotoAce51 · Post by **MotoAce51** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:36 am

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»I'm a full time student. Finance Major with emphasis in banking. People say school is better than a job. I don't buy it. I mean.. either way you're tortured, but at least you GET paid to do a job, and I have TO pay to go to school.. Halfway done! Your totaly correct. I am so much happier in my field than I ever was in the school side of things. Especially since school vs real world are usually different. (at least in my field)

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:33 am

Quote, originally posted by DressedInBlack Â»i saw a LabCorp Vibe a few weeks ago...it was an awesome color. kinda like a sky blue metallic with a tinge of light green. i liked the color because i havent seen it before but i wouldnt get a car that color for myself.A Mystic Blue Metallic LabCorp Vibe!?! That's so much cooler then the white ones we have around here ! I'm seeing what they have for job openings around here right now !

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:40 am

I've seen some LabCorp Vibes around here too. But they are dark blue. Haven't seen any white ones.

DressedInBlack · Post by **DressedInBlack** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:11 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»A Mystic Blue Metallic LabCorp Vibe!?! That's so much cooler then the white ones we have around here ! I'm seeing what they have for job openings around here right now !it isnt the mystic blue. i like that color too...this was more of a "mystic blue meets seafoam green" color...

psiu · Post by **psiu** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:31 am

I'm finishing out my apprenticeship as a Low Voltage Installer Tech. What do I do? Anything that isn't power--we do voice, data, security, hvac controls, sound, video, etc, pretty much all of it.I get to go to different places so it's an interesting field. In the last year I've been in a couple Ford plants, in the tunnels under a Detroit library, on top of the cooling towers at Wayne St, and right now I'm working at Metro Airport.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:43 am

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»I've seen some LabCorp Vibes around here too. But they are dark blue. Haven't seen any white ones.1st or 2nd gen?Quote, originally posted by DressedInBlack Â»it isnt the mystic blue. i like that color too...this was more of a "mystic blue meets seafoam green" color...1st or 2nd gen?

09vGT · Post by **09vGT** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:59 am

Second Gen

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:01 am

Quote, originally posted by 09vGT Â»Second Gen2nd gen FTW !

Old Tele man · Post by **Old Tele man** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:22 am

...you'll need a "fluxgate capacitor" to exceed 88 mph...and then you'll back where you started from in the future (ha,ha).

PlatinumVibe08 · Post by **PlatinumVibe08** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:50 pm

Fascinating the variety of intelligent folks who drive Vibes. 44 years old and back in school to embark upon a second career as a RN. Earned a B.S. in education in 1990 and spent the past 20 years as a motorcycle safety program administrator and then sales manager at a motorcycle dealership. Currently working at the local hospital as a Telemetry Technician while they put me through nursing school.

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03VibeOttawa · Post by **03VibeOttawa** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:30 pm

Quote, originally posted by PlatinumVibe08 Â»Fascinating the variety of intelligent folks who drive Vibes. I agree. I also find it cool that my buddy, who's a CMA (accountant), and also my office book keeper drive Vibes. Smart, practical people with Vibes!

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:01 am

Quote, originally posted by PlatinumVibe08 Â»Fascinating the variety of intelligent folks who drive Vibes. 44 years old and back in school to embark upon a second career as a RN. Earned a B.S. in education in 1990 and spent the past 20 years as a motorcycle safety program administrator and then sales manager at a motorcycle dealership. Currently working at the local hospital as a Telemetry Technician while they put me through nursing school. I'm just starting nursing school with the LPN program this year (11-12) and then the RN the next year. Interestingly, I was originally an education major, but decided that I need more flexibility and the ability to go do something completely different (but within scope) whenever I like. How far are you into your program?

Water boy · Post by **Water boy** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:24 am

What a variety of jobs and careers we have.I spent 30+ years performing the miracle the salesman sold. What was sold rarely matched what the customer thought they bought.Various industries:GroceryBankingRetailMedicalVendingFoodserviceI was trained on vacuum tubes so I've seen all of the changes related to 'puters.Started my own company, about 10 years ago, servicing business equipment. Then I switched over to selling supplies. I've sold just about everything that didn't require a license or a permit.I started another company to sell bottled water for home and office. Also I do custom labeling of the 16.9oz water bottles.Still starting another company to sell colloidal silver on the internet.I also work at Kohl's 2-3-4 days a week unloading the truck and putting the goods on the sales floor.I got my very first paid job at eight years old and have been working ever since. My full resume' is larger than most Sunday papers.I've done just about everything except keep the money I made.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:52 am

Quote, originally posted by PlatinumVibe08 Â»Fascinating the variety of intelligent folks who drive Vibes. 44 years old and back in school to embark upon a second career as a RN. Earned a B.S. in education in 1990 and spent the past 20 years as a motorcycle safety program administrator and then sales manager at a motorcycle dealership. Currently working at the local hospital as a Telemetry Technician while they put me through nursing school. SR is great, but the fun stuff comes into play when you have to put that ACLS into practice

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