What do you do for work??

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 4:35 pm

iMoses wrote: Yes, I'm employed at one of those places where people bring their dogs in....

Me, too. Of course, we're a dog food company.....

jchapell · Post by **jchapell** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:01 pm

Analyst at Wells Fargo Advisors...in 4 years there it's gone from Gallatin Asset Management to AG Edwards to Wachovia to Wells.

Long scooter rides help with the stressful markets these days...

jprestonian · Post by **jprestonian** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:18 am

I hesitated answering, because I haven't been here long, and most of you do not know me, but I am a contract killer.

No, seriously -- I have been looking for a steady paycheck for 37 months, and picking up a web design or video editing gig here and there, and working a few hours at the local scooter shop to not quite make ends meet.

So, a family member recently bequeathed me $4000. With that, I paid some back rent, and started the steps to begin a courier service using my scooter. I've started slow, as I only have one other unemployed friend with a scooter, and I really did not want demand to outstrip supply. It seems since I have been trying to get the courier gig off the ground, the scooter shop has needed me more than ever... and I do depend on them being there for me when I need it, as well. So, this has caused the launch of the courier business to go much slower than I would have expected.

However (and this is the part I hesitate to mention, as it will sound completely spammy, but I promise you, it is sincere), I also took part of that $4K and invested in an electronic cigarette system, as I really wanted to break my $6.50/day nasty, unhealthful habit. It has worked incredibly well (I have not had a cigarette in 20 days), and fortunately, I was approved to become an affiliate of this company.

If you or someone you care about smokes, and would like to explore a potential product that can save both money and health, I would appreciate any and all referrals to tinyurl.com/nosmokeTN. The company is owned by James Cameron's brother, and the product is very high quality, offering 30-day money back guarantee, free shipping in the U.S. and lifetime warranty on all non-consumable components.

If I could help people stop smoking, that might be the best job I have ever had, regardless of what it pays... and it sure beats being blacklisted in one's industry for refusing to help notable crooks steal from other companies and taxpayers, I assure you!
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dshanson · Post by **dshanson** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:25 am

I'm a student and the University of Houston! and I have a couple of jobs, one at a burrito place called freebirds, and one at a retail shop called tuesday morning.

I have worked at subway, kroger, two different whataburgers, pizza hut, a law firm, freebirds and tuesday morning...and im only 22. I think 7 jobs in 6 years its pretty varied.

Oh yeah I mowed the lawn for 3 dollars (for front and back...) from age 12-17. I finally just stopped doing it because my dad wouldnt give me a raise

inspyre5 · Post by **inspyre5** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:01 am

Hello all. First post here. I work in digital media at Technicolor and create/deliver movie and tv series files for download. This is a great site.. Thanks for all the information. Looking forward to contributing in the community.

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:13 am

inspyre5 wrote:Hello all. First post here. I work in digital media at Technicolor and create/deliver movie and tv series files for download. This is a great site.. Thanks for all the information. Looking forward to contributing in the community.

Welcome to MB inspyre5! Come out and join is for a ride sometime: LAScooterGroup.org

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:51 pm

dshanson wrote:I'm a student and the University of Houston! and I have a couple of jobs, one at a burrito place called freebirds, and one at a retail shop called tuesday morning.

I have worked at subway, kroger, two different whataburgers, pizza hut, a law firm, freebirds and tuesday morning...and im only 22. I think 7 jobs in 6 years its pretty varied.

Oh yeah I mowed the lawn for 3 dollars (for front and back...) from age 12-17. I finally just stopped doing it because my dad wouldnt give me a raise

University of Houston huh. Lorenzo Charles(NC State player who had that dunk to beat Houston in NCAA champ game) died the other week. Phi Slama Jama

basil46 · Post by **basil46** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:38 pm

I am a full time Banquet server at major hotel under Starwood Corp. for 12 years. FACT! I am profoundly deaf and proud owner of Buddy 125.

CWO4GUNNER · Post by **CWO4GUNNER** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:35 am

Full time retired since 2004. Been working full time since I was 13 so at the age of 47 decided it was time to reflect.

What I did do was sweep factories at at 12 to 16.
At age 15-17 work in a loading dock loading simi-tractor trailers with cases of paint.
At age 17 graduated from high school early and joined the Navy and and became a weapon specialist (hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, & electricity) for 8 years earning the rank of E6 and then Joined the Coast Guard doing a host of different jobs from ship combat training, emergency diver, anti-terrorist force protection, so much I cant list it all and visited more then a dozen countries repeatedly. I retired from the Coast Guard as Chief Warrant Gunner 4 in 2004 at the age of 47. I can honestly say that I have been blessed as God has directed my path and have experienced more then most people do in 2 life times, so if I die tomorrow I Ok with that although Im still having fun.

Schomer · Post by **Schomer** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 3:12 am

My first post! Just picked up a 2007 Blur 150 and looking forward to cruising the coast of Santa Cruz (where I live).

During the work week, I'm an iPhone/iPad software designer at Apple.

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:06 am

Schomer wrote:During the work week, I'm an iPhone/iPad software designer at Apple.

Do you work at One Infinite Loop?

Schomer · Post by **Schomer** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:09 am

ericalm wrote:
Schomer wrote:During the work week, I'm an iPhone/iPad software designer at Apple.
Do you work at One Infinite Loop?

I do!

Hwarang · Post by **Hwarang** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:38 pm

Schomer wrote:
ericalm wrote:
Schomer wrote:During the work week, I'm an iPhone/iPad software designer at Apple.
Do you work at One Infinite Loop?
I do!

[+1]

bgwss · Post by **bgwss** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:12 pm

CWO4GUNNER wrote:Full time retired since 2004. Been working full time since I was 13 so at the age of 47 decided it was time to reflect.

What I did do was sweep factories at at 12 to 16.
At age 15-17 work in a loading dock loading simi-tractor trailers with cases of paint.
At age 17 graduated from high school early and joined the Navy and and became a weapon specialist (hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, & electricity) for 8 years earning the rank of E6 and then Joined the Coast Guard doing a host of different jobs from ship combat training, emergency diver, anti-terrorist force protection, so much I cant list it all and visited more then a dozen countries repeatedly. I retired from the Coast Guard as Chief Warrant Gunner 4 in 2004 at the age of 47. I can honestly say that I have been blessed as God has directed my path and have experienced more then most people do in 2 life times, so if I die tomorrow I Ok with that although Im still having fun.

cool neat blog as well!

batgirl101 · Post by **batgirl101** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:45 pm

corporate catering is what I've done most of my life, and i enjoy working with food. if i weren't doing this I'd be retired and volunteering my time at an animal shelter.

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:38 pm

Schomer wrote:My first post! Just picked up a 2007 Blur 150 and looking forward to cruising the coast of Santa Cruz (where I live).

During the work week, I'm an iPhone/iPad software designer at Apple.

Go Banana Slugs!!!!!!!!!!!

mhgay89 · Post by **mhgay89** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:09 pm

I'm currently working at the University of North Texas as an administrative specialist. But I also have my nursing degree, so I'm hoping to use that more soon.

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:33 pm

ericalm wrote:
Schomer wrote:During the work week, I'm an iPhone/iPad software designer at Apple.
Do you work at One Infinite Loop?

Sure, the folks with the snazzy Cupertino address get all the attention, while nobody cares about a lowly retail Specialist, Part-Time (retired).

The only job I've ever regretted quitting. (Staffing hours were getting trimmed to the minimum due to economic freefall at the time, but I needed full-time work and got a job offer elsewhere.)

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:49 pm

TVB wrote:
ericalm wrote:
Schomer wrote:During the work week, I'm an iPhone/iPad software designer at Apple.
Do you work at One Infinite Loop?
Sure, the folks with the snazzy Cupertino address get all the attention, while nobody cares about a lowly retail Specialist, Part-Time (retired). The only job I've ever regretted quitting. (Store hours were getting trimmed due to economic freefall at the time, but I needed full-time work and got a job offer elsewhere.)

Ha, yes they do! I'd work for them, but they keep rejecting my applications to work full-time wiping the sweat off Jonathan Ive's brow. "Sorry, he never sweats."

Own stock? Apple stock surpassed $400 today, making them the world's second highest valued company, behind Exxon. Apple's market value is more than Intel and Microsoft combined. That's what I get for not buying a ton during the Scully years.

Schomer · Post by **Schomer** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:49 pm

TVB wrote:
ericalm wrote:
Schomer wrote:During the work week, I'm an iPhone/iPad software designer at Apple.
Do you work at One Infinite Loop?
Sure, the folks with the snazzy Cupertino address get all the attention, while nobody cares about a lowly retail Specialist, Part-Time (retired). The only job I've ever regretted quitting. (Store hours were getting trimmed due to economic freefall at the time, but I needed full-time work and got a job offer elsewhere.)

I care! And I'd rather be part time retired, like you.

One thing I love about riding my scooter... not being able to use my iPhone at the same time. It's an awesome disconnect for me!

Schomer · Post by **Schomer** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:51 pm

ericalm wrote:
TVB wrote:
ericalm wrote:Do you work at One Infinite Loop?
Sure, the folks with the snazzy Cupertino address get all the attention, while nobody cares about a lowly retail Specialist, Part-Time (retired). The only job I've ever regretted quitting. (Store hours were getting trimmed due to economic freefall at the time, but I needed full-time work and got a job offer elsewhere.)
Ha, yes they do! I'd work for them, but they keep rejecting my applications to work full-time wiping the sweat off Jonathan Ive's brow. "Sorry, he never sweats."

Own stock? Apple stock surpassed $400 today, making them the world's second highest valued company, behind Exxon. Apple's market value is more than Intel and Microsoft combined. That's what I get for not buying a ton during the Scully years.

And we're just getting started... the iPad is barely a year old.

Which reminds me... it would be cool to have a mount on the scooter for my iPhone to act as a GPS. Time to search the board for ideas…

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:57 pm

Schomer wrote:I care! And I'd rather be part time retired, like you.

Being "retired" from part-time work isn't easy to live on, even here in the midwest.

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:11 pm

Schomer wrote:Which reminds me... it would be cool to have a mount on the scooter for my iPhone to act as a GPS. Time to search the board for ideas…

Have a look at http://www.ram-mount.com/ . They seem to make the best stuff. There are a few out there, though, including some cheaper imitations on eBay.

inspyre5 · Post by **inspyre5** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 2:39 am

Skootz Kabootz wrote:
inspyre5 wrote:Hello all. First post here. I work in digital media at Technicolor and create/deliver movie and tv series files for download. This is a great site.. Thanks for all the information. Looking forward to contributing in the community.
Welcome to MB inspyre5! Come out and join is for a ride sometime: LAScooterGroup.org

Thanks! I'll definitely try to make it out.

iMoses · Post by **iMoses** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:54 pm

dshanson wrote:I'm a student and the University of Houston! and I have a couple of jobs, one at a burrito place called freebirds, and one at a retail shop called tuesday morning.

I have worked at subway, kroger, two different whataburgers, pizza hut, a law firm, freebirds and tuesday morning...and im only 22. I think 7 jobs in 6 years its pretty varied.

Oh yeah I mowed the lawn for 3 dollars (for front and back...) from age 12-17. I finally just stopped doing it because my dad wouldnt give me a raise

Dang I miss Whataburger... guess what I'm having for lunch as soon as I get in town next month?

Star Pizza.... but then it's Whataburger for dinner... or maybe Ninfa's or Pappa's... Del Sol maybe... dang ok, ok... Whataburger it is!

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:10 pm

And a Shiner?

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:12 pm

iMoses wrote:
dshanson wrote:I'm a student and the University of Houston! and I have a couple of jobs, one at a burrito place called freebirds, and one at a retail shop called tuesday morning.

I have worked at subway, kroger, two different whataburgers, pizza hut, a law firm, freebirds and tuesday morning...and im only 22. I think 7 jobs in 6 years its pretty varied.

Oh yeah I mowed the lawn for 3 dollars (for front and back...) from age 12-17. I finally just stopped doing it because my dad wouldnt give me a raise
Dang I miss Whataburger... guess what I'm having for lunch as soon as I get in town next month?

Star Pizza.... but then it's Whataburger for dinner... or maybe Ninfa's or Pappa's... Del Sol maybe... dang ok, ok... Whataburger it is!

I miss Mel Tillis. Whataburger, not so much! In high school it was the place to go late at night (not much open to minors in Ft. Worth after midnight back then) and inevitably get in trouble, almost get in a fight, etc. Also, flat burgers!

heatherkay · Post by **heatherkay** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:50 pm

The quality of the Whataburger is entirely dependent on the location. One will be great, the next will be sketchy (at best). YM totally MV.

I miss Taco Cabana more.

theflash784 · Post by **theflash784** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:51 am

I worked for a local police dept for 31 years before retiring. I starting in dispatch, went into the parking enforcement/aban auto and then finished up in animal control. Now I help to look after my three grandchildren. I am looking forward to the time when they will be in school and I will have some time to myself so I can ride my scooter more. I would love to write some sceince fiction novels one of these days.

mr_salty · Post by **mr_salty** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:10 am

dogs in the office? i'm a software developer at a small web company where they let us bring our dogs in...

also sometimes i get to deliver balloons by scooter (this is very emphatically not recommended, fwiw!):

RobbieD · Post by **RobbieD** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:11 am

I am an Optician. Mostly lab work making lenses for all us four eyes.

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 12:34 pm

theflash784 wrote:I would love to write some sceince fiction novels one of these days.

Start tonight.

Brainstorm several ideas, and pick one. (Probably best to start with a short story instead of a novel, but that's your call.) List the main characters with a brief description of each, then write a one-page synopsis of the story.

Tomorrow, re-read that, make adjustments if necessary, and start writing. Resume writing the next day. Lather, rinse, repeat.

There's a simple difference between wanting to write a novel someday, and writing a novel. A writer writes. Ya gotta make time for it, every day. It doesn't have to be a lot of time every day, but you have to do it, and you have to make it a habit. I speak from experience: for years I wanted to make comics. Too many years. Not any more. I'm producing a graphic novel. It's going to be years before I have anything I can show for it (you think writing a scene takes a lot of time, try drawing it all), but I'm Doing The Work. If you want to write a science fiction novel, that's what you need to do: start writing (that's the hard part), then keep writing (that's the even harder part).

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:09 pm

TVB wrote:A writer writes. Ya gotta make time for it, every day.

Same with a musician. I GOTTA play the piano everyday or I feel something is missing...

--Keys

whelmsworth · Post by **whelmsworth** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:15 pm

I'm a tech geek (or so my son says).

I design and install automation systems for peoples houses. I integrate audio, video, lighting, security and environmental controls together and put them on the TV. They control the whole house with a remote control. Kinda Jetson'esque.

I also do screening rooms for the movie dudes in Hollywood. Not very nice people to work for but it pays the bills.

But but but,,,,,I'm toying with the idea of opening a mobile CO-OP. Yes yes, I'll deliver your "medicine" right to your door!!! Now I just need a 1967 split window VW panel bus as my delivery mobile and I'm set!

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:55 pm

TVB wrote:
theflash784 wrote:I would love to write some sceince fiction novels one of these days.
Start tonight.

Brainstorm several ideas, and pick one. (Probably best to start with a short story instead of a novel, but that's your call.) List the main characters with a brief description of each, then write a one-page synopsis of the story.

Tomorrow, re-read that, make adjustments if necessary, and start writing. Resume writing the next day. Lather, rinse, repeat.

There's a simple difference between wanting to write a novel someday, and writing a novel. A writer writes. Ya gotta make time for it, every day. It doesn't have to be a lot of time every day, but you have to do it, and you have to make it a habit. I speak from experience: for years I wanted to make comics. Too many years. Not any more. I'm producing a graphic novel. It's going to be years before I have anything I can show for it (you think writing a scene takes a lot of time, try drawing it all), but I'm Doing The Work. If you want to write a science fiction novel, that's what you need to do: start writing (that's the hard part), then keep writing (that's the even harder part).

Comics was my dream for a while, but it requires a lot of discipline. Drawing requires a lot of practice, and though I get better when I practice, but I don't keep at it. A lot of people seem to think that if you "can draw," everything just kind of comes out a certain way, fully formed. If it sucks, it's because you can draw, just not so well. If it's good, it's because you can draw better. But, no, like music, it requires practice.

Writing may be even tougher. Among my primary group of friends (most professional writers or editors), there are four of us who have not written published books, novels, comics or some combination. Among those, only one is now a full-time novelist. He spent several years without a full-time job, doing almost nothing but writing and pitching, writing and pitching, writing and writing some more.

GrittyTacoman · Post by **GrittyTacoman** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:08 pm

Love the Boxer-pride in your avatar, Whelmsworth!

mhardgrove · Post by **mhardgrove** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:26 pm

I'm a drug dealer... Well, kinda. I'm a Certified Pharmacy Tech, spend my time making anything from Chemotherapy to oral solutions for a hospital.

huskerchic · Post by **huskerchic** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:36 am

I'm a art director / graphic designer / jack-of-all-trades at a printing company. I also freelance when I have time.

I'd love to work for the red cross and help with disaster relief.

Kimka · Post by **Kimka** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:15 am

I'm a banker / Mortgage Lender. Not a real fun business to be in these days. Scootering definately helps with stress relief.

gunsntexas · Post by **gunsntexas** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:52 pm

I'm an IT Architect for a bank.I try to help the business make good technology decisions.

iMoses · Post by **iMoses** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:43 pm

ericalm wrote:
iMoses wrote:
dshanson wrote:I'm a student and the University of Houston! and I have a couple of jobs, one at a burrito place called freebirds, and one at a retail shop called tuesday morning.

I have worked at subway, kroger, two different whataburgers, pizza hut, a law firm, freebirds and tuesday morning...and im only 22. I think 7 jobs in 6 years its pretty varied.

Oh yeah I mowed the lawn for 3 dollars (for front and back...) from age 12-17. I finally just stopped doing it because my dad wouldnt give me a raise
Dang I miss Whataburger... guess what I'm having for lunch as soon as I get in town next month?

Star Pizza.... but then it's Whataburger for dinner... or maybe Ninfa's or Pappa's... Del Sol maybe... dang ok, ok... Whataburger it is!
I miss Mel Tillis. Whataburger, not so much! In high school it was the place to go late at night (not much open to minors in Ft. Worth after midnight back then) and inevitably get in trouble, almost get in a fight, etc. Also, flat burgers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGLcNR1sWIc

peabody99 · Post by **peabody99** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:27 am

peabody99 wrote:"Forensics Liaison"
I work with people with developmental disabilities that have found themselves in the criminal justice system. It is never a dull moment dealing with caseworkers, judges, attorneys, cops, psychologists, what have you. The clients are often the most sensible party. I need to write a book or script for a sitcom.

Guess I should update since that was my Cleveland job. Moved to San Diego for spouses job and it took me a little while to find a job. While I was looking I volunteered at a local University's med school on a project looking at barriers to health care encountered by former inmates with HIV....got a job, just started and will under go an insane amount of training but I will be HIV testing ,counseling and partner notification AND doing syphilis investigations-trying to stop spread of syphilis by locating and treating patients and partners. While not easy work, I have been lucky to find rewarding and interesting jobs, but ones people don't like to hear much about in polite conversation.

Colinchristian · Post by **Colinchristian** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 4:13 pm

iMoses wrote:
ericalm wrote:
iMoses wrote: Dang I miss Whataburger... guess what I'm having for lunch as soon as I get in town next month?

Star Pizza.... but then it's Whataburger for dinner... or maybe Ninfa's or Pappa's... Del Sol maybe... dang ok, ok... Whataburger it is!
I miss Mel Tillis. Whataburger, not so much! In high school it was the place to go late at night (not much open to minors in Ft. Worth after midnight back then) and inevitably get in trouble, almost get in a fight, etc. Also, flat burgers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGLcNR1sWIc

Oh man I love Ninfa's. Amazing food...
And whataburger is great. I love their breakfast.

Anyway, I'm a Research Assistant at the University of Texas Medical School. I work in the Cancer research area. It's fun and rewarding work.

iMoses · Post by **iMoses** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:10 pm

heatherkay wrote:
I miss Taco Cabana more.

Closest one to KC is in OKC... 4 hours away...

If you want to ride we have a Facebook riding group Kansas City Scooter Riders

http://www.facebook.com/groups/370442457093/

We have a benefit ride this weekend, join us if you can.

scubadoobie · Post by **scubadoobie** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:50 pm

I work in curriculum and administration at one of the medical schools in Houston. I'm new to the world of scooting and, trust me, it's the only way to go in dealing with traffic and parking in the Texas Medical Center. Only wish I had discovered it sooner!

JohnnyScoots · Post by **JohnnyScoots** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:41 pm

was a morning host for an internet video/ radio company in San Diego until they laid everyone off to focus on mobile app development.

Back in Nashville, I have an interview for an SEO position tomorrow.

AWinn6889 · Post by **AWinn6889** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:49 pm

I work for a small, locally-owned "Books, Gifts, Toys, and Novelties" store, and attend college full time for a Graphic Design and Business Admin/Marketing double major.

jprestonian · Post by **jprestonian** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:08 am

JohnnyScoots wrote:was a morning host for an internet video/ radio company in San Diego until they laid everyone off to focus on mobile app development.

Back in Nashville, I have an interview for an SEO position tomorrow.

Good luck to ya. I've been looking for something stable here since 2008.
.

Ressikan · Post by **Ressikan** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:54 am

I'm a maintenance electrician in a loud, dirty, smelly forge plant. It's all about hydraulic presses, mechanical presses, and all the equipment it takes to make them run. It's not as bad as it sounds though.

The range of equipment we have goes from the latest and greatest techie stuff all the way back to 60's technology. We still have some CNC machines whose controls still use tubes.

2wheelNsanity · Post by **2wheelNsanity** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 1:29 pm

Full-time dad

, hubbie, and unemployed

biologist (entomology). I need a job anyone know of any? Ideal job would be a field entomologist for the Xerces Society

Modern Buddy

What do you do for work??

Done a few things...

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