What do you do for work??

Hwarang · Post by **Hwarang** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:46 pm

I thought I answered this, but can't find my reply in the thread.

I'm an interactive designer and user experience consultant. I help companies plan, design and build websites, mobile applications and other online properties. Some of my clients are Microsoft, 3M (Post it, Scotch, Littmann, ESPE, Filtrete), UnitedHealth Group, Jostens, Coldwell Banker, BMW, Thomson Reuters/WestLaw, Cargill, TimeWarner, Best Buy ... currently I work for an agency in MPLS, and don't do much freelance.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 4:06 pm

The IT shop for the US's largest pet food company. I did Technology Planning (reviewing new stuff, like the Blackberry in 1999, for internal suitability) for 10 years or so, and lately have been on a multi-year effort to convert our business and plants to SAP.

Lendlees · Post by **Lendlees** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:06 pm

I'm a market research consultant...or as my web site tag line says: I help people get the information they need to make smart decisions. Mainly I work in technology, but also have been doing a lot of pro-bono research for our local school district.

Silver Streak · Post by **Silver Streak** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:29 pm

Custom ukulele builder. Retired former government laboratory research director.

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:38 pm

Brain surgeon by day, superhero by night.

Alb brajn · Post by **Alb brajn** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:38 pm

I'm a full time student at the University of Texas. However during the summer I am an intern at Premier Realty where I do marketing via social networks.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:13 pm

Silver Streak wrote:Custom ukulele builder. Retired former government laboratory research director.

And some fine-looking ukes on your website, if I do say so. My young son (with a little help from me) built one from a Grizzly or some such kit last year, and he's turning into a good player. Perhaps we'll upgrade him for a highschool grad present

thumbuddy · Post by **thumbuddy** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:50 pm

I am a manufacturers representative dealing in noise and vibration control. Most of my work these days is in architectural acoustics.

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:54 pm

thumbuddy wrote:I am a manufacturers representative dealing in noise and vibration control. Most of my work these days is in architectural acoustics.

Got anything that will (practically) help reduce vibration on scooter-mounted video cameras?

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:56 pm

thumbuddy wrote:I am a manufacturers representative dealing in noise and vibration control. Most of my work these days is in architectural acoustics.

Bet youve done some recording studios.

MYSCTR · Post by **MYSCTR** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:19 pm

She: CTS for ISD meaning she keeps about 1200 computers running at all times and that is just her school. She also is a cycling official (road/track/mtb). She also is a soccer referee & she makes quilts!

He: Sales & Installation Crew Managment/Training for Trinity Stairs Inc in Frisco, TX on the custom side.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 12:57 am

ericalm wrote:
thumbuddy wrote:I am a manufacturers representative dealing in noise and vibration control. Most of my work these days is in architectural acoustics.
Got anything that will (practically) help reduce vibration on scooter-mounted video cameras?

What he said ^

trukntommy · Post by **trukntommy** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:27 am

Truck driver. I deliver mostly floor coverings(carpet, tile, rugs) to cities in southern Arizona(Tucson, Sierra Vista, Nogales, Safford, etc). I see a lot of Home Depots and Lowes. Been driving 13 years.

BootScootin'FireFighter · Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:31 am

BootScootin'FireFighter wrote:I'm a Ninja, see my avatar?

Ok, I guess I can try to be serious too...

I'm a fulltime "Firefighter/EMT" in Northern Virginia (across the river from Washington). Been doing it for over 8 years, and my usual assignment is Driver/Pump Operator of the Engine, covering the western portion of the County. I also sometimes ride the "backstep" position on the Engine, or drive the EMS unit.

toycoma98 · Post by **toycoma98** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:01 am

I dont work, but i get over $2,500 a month.

SteveK · Post by **SteveK** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 11:21 am

EE by formal training. Started a temperature measurement device manufacturing company with 6 others out of University. Sold the business. Presently doing business in Solar RE.

Our future's so bright, we gotta wear shades.

Blackshirt · Post by **Blackshirt** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:57 pm

I'm a KC-135 Crew Chief for the Nebraska Air National Guard. I'm basically the maintenance coordinator for my airplane and get to go with her all over the world. If you'd like to see some of my videos from Air Refueling Ops, go here: http://www.youtube.com/user/buckeyemike20?feature=mhee

These were taken a few years ago when I was with the Ohio ANG. Some have sound, some don't. It's loud up in these old planes. I always thought that if I ever re-paint my Stella it'll be in Air Force flat airplane gray and I'll dress her up like my plane.

Blackshirt · Post by **Blackshirt** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:06 pm

purple wrote: Occasionally, we'd take turns going to the cockpit
to suck down a little pure oxygen for "hair of the dog"...

There is absolutely nothing better for the TDY (temporary, on-the-road duty) 0-dark:30 Sunday morning hangover than climbing up into the jet and grabbing 10 minutes on 100% O2. Especially when we're TDY to Vegas.

Witch · Post by **Witch** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:12 pm

I just lucked out big time and got a sales job at Sportique in Boulder!

So I can now kind of sort of say that I have Buddy and Stella scooters. Ok, ok, so they're technically not mine... yet.

It's only a matter of time, now!

The more I get to ride the Buddys though, the more I really want one! I'm still head-over-heels about my GTV, but there is something to be said for being short and liking the little bitty Buddy as far as stability (I can actually flat-foot it). Haven't braved a Stella just yet.

Edwub · Post by **Edwub** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:30 pm

I'm a scientist, who left the biotech industry a few years ago and am now halfway done with getting my PhD.

ComboOrgan · Post by **ComboOrgan** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:33 pm

PhD student in nuclear engineering.

Cutting carbon though research, and cutting carbon by riding my scoot instead of a car

PeterC · Post by **PeterC** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:39 pm

I'm a former ad agency copywriter, now semi-retired and writing articles and reviews for firearms publications.

BootScootin'FireFighter · Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:49 am

Blackshirt wrote:http://www.youtube.com/user/buckeyemike20?feature=mhee

That's pretty awesome!

LivinThaDream · Post by **LivinThaDream** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:45 am

I'm a 911 call taker and dispatcher. Tough work, but I love it.

I have a Bachelor of Social Work and and Associate Degree in Accounting. May pick the Accounting back up one day and go for a CPA. But I was in school from age 5 to 25, and I am burned out from it.

Lotrat · Post by **Lotrat** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:05 am

I design data center critical physical infrastructure.

misslunablu · Post by **misslunablu** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:54 pm

I'm an account executive for fine jewelry and timepieces for an auction house.

robby · Post by **robby** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:57 pm

wolfchs · Post by **wolfchs** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:22 am

... a commissioning engineer. in short, i make sure newly installed mechanical systems (hvac, plumbing, fire, etc.) work properly

Akaipaps · Post by **Akaipaps** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:26 am

I breed Papillon and Phalene dogs. I also show them in American Kennel Club conformation shows (think Westminster).

I can think of no better way to lose money than showing dogs!

davidschap · Post by **davidschap** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 3:02 am

I run a computer shop for Navy Medicine... Booooorrriiinng but all good. Wanted to be a rockstar but didn't work out.

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:11 am

I am now a marketing Creative Director. Given that the industries I've worked in previously (mostly newspapers, magazines and other media) and many past clients (record companies, auto companies, ad agencies etc.) have all imploded over the past few years, and that many of my friends are struggling to get by, I'm grateful to be anything, anywhere, at all.

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:20 am

One of my latest projects...

still shifting · Post by **still shifting** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:26 am

I am a professional psychic... Really. R

smithrw · Post by **smithrw** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:11 am

I'm retired and work part time on a golf course. It's a great job.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:39 pm

A LOOOooong time ago, on this very thread, I stated "Detention Officer". I am in the process of amending that...I am now doing that part time so I can pursue my first love...the piano! www.honkytonk-keys.com.

Good times boogie music!

--Keys

WoodWurkur · Post by **WoodWurkur** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:47 pm

I am an instructional designer mostly working for DoD contractors. We develop the instruction used by various schoolhouses across the military establishment and I have had a blast doing this for about 14 years now! I have helped teached pilots to fly and others how to sew, take pictures, use various weapons systems, and EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about the fresh water condensing systems on Navy ships...

It still gets me out of bed every morning - oh, and I spent a career as an enlisted guy in the Air Force as well...

Great thread!

mandyinnorman · Post by **mandyinnorman** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:18 pm

Incredibly fascinating thread! Lots of really neat jobs out there.

I work in highed education administration at the University of Oklahoma. I specifically work in Residence Life (housing.ou.edu). I am on the education side of our department. I also teach a couple of sections of freshman orientation in the fall and usually a class, during the spring, for freshman students who made below a 2.0 (rehab for bad grades). I have a lot of fun at work but it can also be high stress (responding to suicide attempts, sexual assaults, fights, hospital transports). My eventual career goal, I think, is to be the director of student housing at a much smaller school...

When I am not working, I have fun with my three dogs, partner, and spending time with my nieces and nephews.

Meresankh · Post by **Meresankh** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:33 pm

I knew that most scooter riders were smart people, but I thought that was mostly conceit on my part. This thread proves that it's true!

Right now, I'm a real estate agent's assistant working in foreclosure real estate. It's one of the few legal ways to make money here in Vegas that doesn't have to do with hospitality or tourism.

Here in a few months, after I get to Austin, I'm plan to get back to doing something I love for a living: graphic design. Austin seems to have a wider variety of job opportunities than Vegas, and I plan to take advantage of that.

Rail 50 · Post by **Rail 50** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:44 am

Im a Transportation supervisor/Transit officer. In a former life I was a chauffeur, tour bus driver, charter bus driver and cheese wagon driver..that yellow thing in the picture. My avocation is radio broadcasting, (18 years)... What I would really like to do is wildland forest fire dispatching, or crew transport. (when I retire)

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 1:34 am

What can I say, we all make mistakes.....

still shifting · Post by **still shifting** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 2:43 pm

An interesting question might be; how many jobs, careers have you had thus far in your life? R

PeterC · Post by **PeterC** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 3:28 pm

Let's see: I've picked beans, worked as a drugstore soda jerk, sprayed trees for a local DPW, worked in a retail men's wear store, worked in a college cafeteria and later in the library, served in the U.S. military, worked for an international arms import/export firm, programmed for a Univac II computer, wrote ad copy and now write for firearms publications.

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:24 pm

still shifting wrote:An interesting question might be; how many jobs, careers have you had thus far in your life? R

Too many jobs.

And... not quite enough of them yet.

black sunshine · Post by **black sunshine** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:47 pm

i'm a user interface developer (read: web developer) for a marketing firm in Atlanta. i do a lot of Facebook app development (which is essentially coding websites still).

i also DJ around Atlanta (DJ name is the same as my name on here!), with 2 weeklies and a bi-weekly, and other gigs here and there. i play mostly dance music - i've done electro nights, hip-hop, britpop, 80s, 90s, goth-industrial, rockabilly, shoegaze . . . you name it, i can play it

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:54 pm

Right now I wish I worked in a walk-in freezer. ITS FREAKIN HOT!!!! Really though Im a warehouse slave. I pick up boxes, put them down, wrap them up, write them up, ship them out. I know what youre thinking, but It really isnt as exciting as it sounds.

iMoses · Post by **iMoses** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:28 pm

I'm a Scooterist!

It doesn't pay the bills.. for that I ride every morning to a large brick building, sit behind a computer and manage prepress files and digital content (my actual title is Digital Doctor). Yes, I'm employed at one of those places where people bring their dogs in, and we have paper airplane distance flight contest, snack time on Fridays and every once in a while they close the office and we watch a movie at a nearby theater.

Post by **polianarchy** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:19 pm

I've been a babysitter, nanny, barista, usher, concession manager, printer, deejay’s assistant, bookseller, box office clerk, projectionist, lead bookseller, community liaison office assistant, author events intern, library workstudy, library intern, bibliographic assistant, and I'm now a reference librarian and social media specialist.

Tam Tam · Post by **Tam Tam** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:31 pm

Used to work in gourmet foods (restaurant and retail - making pastries, selling caviar, catering, etc- fun, and ate well, but didn't pay too much), but 5 years ago made a paradigm shift and now work for Brinks Inc - The armored transport company.
It was 2 months after starting w/ Brinks 2006 that I bought my first scoot, and would commute. After 12 hours driving a metal box, scootering was the best thing in the world.
Now I'm a cashier (not in the 'paper or plastic?' sense) and all the money, coin and 'secure logistics' that goes thru our doors and on our trucks goes thru me and 6 other guys.
Long hours, but overtime is gravy on the biscuit. And at first, the other guys clowned me for driving the scooters, until I told them the gas mileage they get.
I've been told before that I have a 'mad scientist' vibe about me, so it sorta fits. You know, buzz up on a Blackjack or Stella, and then thunder away in a 10 ton armored truck like it ain't no thing.

izark47 · Post by **izark47** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:44 pm

Tech support rep #4 for a ISP.

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 4:08 pm

iMoses wrote:Yes, I'm employed at one of those places where people bring their dogs in, and we have paper airplane distance flight contest, snack time on Fridays and every once in a while they close the office and we watch a movie at a nearby theater.

I work at one of those places where we get to wear jeans every other Friday.

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