Topic: Occupation in the Real World?

[tool14]

facilities tech for pharma headquarters

[Fabricator]

     I suppose the "screen name" gives it away...   I run a small fabrication and machine shop (with a wide variety of fairly large equipment) website: www.crmfabrication.com   I serve manufacturing facilities and other businesses (and anyone else who stops by) with fabrication, repair and machine work.  Most of it is done on short notice, and ofter at early hours, and the majority of it is stainless steel.   For this reason, I place a lot of importance on being able to do things "in-house".  I work alone at the moment (recent layoff  ) and and rely on Travis (posted above) and a few other fellas when things get out of control; which pretty much describes most days. 
     I enjoy anything mechanical, and find "old stuff" more appealing than "new stuff", as the "new stuff" tends to be devoid of character, style, or curvy lines...Speaking of which    I love my wife (married nearly 12 years) and our first child.  In my "free time" I tinker on old trucks and bikes, and goof around in general with the aforementioned ladies   I had a '78 CX-500 in college, and have been a fan of bikes since.  I did not; however, get another bike until about a year ago, and it was a CB750. 

[starshiplazyboy]

I work at a vet clinic as a veterinary technician.  The rest of the time I don't spend in school I'm doing side jobs with a carpenter friend of mine.  It's been paying the bills despite tough times. 

[bucky katt]

I work at a vet clinic as a veterinary technician.  The rest of the time I don't spend in school I'm doing side jobs with a carpenter friend of mine.  It's been paying the bills despite tough times. 

small or large animal vet? i worked at a surgical center for horses for a while when i lived in florida

[SpAmSoNiTe]

Went to college and got my degree in Flight Technology and Operations and am a commercial-rated pilot with a whopping 210 hours(read, need LOTS more experience before someone will even LOOK at me for hire).

Current day job is a "Line Service Technician".  Basically, a glorified full-service gas station attendant for aircraft .  It's actually a pretty cool job(other than not-so-stellar pay) since I work in downtown Cleveland, Ohio and get to see many actors/musicians coming through the airport due to a prime downtown location.

BTW, if any pilots in Northeast ohio/northwest PA need a right-side seatwarmer(err.. copilot), I work for Peanuts(experience)!!!   

[SteveD CB500F]

SpAm: Post in the Open Forum. There are a few pilots on here.

[Really?]

Got my airframe and powerplant license and ended up in IT.  Go figure.

[mattcb350f]

I drive one of these now:



..sometimes on days like this:



Been at this job for about 7 months now....been flying off and on since 2001

 Cheers, Matt.

[75cb550 (kyle)]

i work for an insurance company as an aftermarket warranty adjuster. a place for pissed off mechanics to go. i worked for a Ford dealer for 5 years. started there in high school and worked through Ford Tech program... now im here. dodging phone calls in a cubicle.... wow. that's depressing....

[socalenduro]

private banker for a major national bank...
everyones best friend these days

[wardenerd]

I am a retired Federal Prison warden.  I now work at a private college so my three children in college get free tuition.  I was retired before they started college and I will retire again when they graduate in 2 and 3 years.  I also officiate high school football and basketball.  My wife says I do not have enough to do.

[kghost]

Glad to hear that you got that Flying gig matt.

[Laminar]

Schooled as a mechanical engineer, practicing as a controls engineer specializing in turbo-machinery.

I get to play with stuff like this:



In places like this:

[climbingaz]

CFP

[wannabridin]

went to school for Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and work as a manufacturing engineer for a piston ring manufacturer.  we make rings from 13"-90".  it's an ok job, my 3rd since graduating in aug 07, so hopefully after i finish my MS in Materials Science and then get my MBA and my EIT i can find a much better job doing what i REALLY want where i want for WHAT i want!!!   

but for now, live at home with the folks, working so i can save money/pay off debt...  oh ya, and work on the old bikes

[Holubs]

Senior Systems Engineer for a company that supplies communications and navigation equipment for commercial and military aircraft.  Currently working on a satellite communications equipment program.

[motocyconomad]

CNC machinist
waterjet operator and shop managment

the pic in my avatar is when I too used to be a "Line Service Tech" at JZI
I do miss those "runway inspections" when the field was closed on the CB750 but not much else...

Going to finish my college up this year and next for computer networking

[socalenduro]

CFP

took the first part of the exam today.....final two parts tomorrow

[Frankenkit]

If that's what I think it is, it can be surprisingly difficult but rewarding work.  I was an assistant to a CFP and she often likened it to her time as a head nurse.

[myhondas]

CFP=Certified Financial Planner 

[Frankenkit]

that was my guess...

[socalenduro]

yes... sorry....
cfp=certified financial planner

and now im off for 6 more hours of testing.....

[elquenada]

Im a former music engineer and jingle writer, and now a middle school Spanish teacher.

Im actually considering going for career #3.  Im seriously considering getting a degree in electrical engineering.


 

[Prospect]

Airline Pilot for a major Canadian airline.  I got my private license when I was 16 and have been flying commercially since 1999.  Started flying float planes and then turboprops and now wide-body B-767.  Lots of exciting stories over the years and many more to come.  Mostly flying to Europe and South America. 

[seaweb11]

Where did you do your float plane stuff?