Paul Hoffmeyer Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I've been holding the steering wheel of large commercial vehicles since '68 (18 wheelers). Before that a variety of jobs including a year and a half with Boeing Aircraft and part of one summer as lot man for the used truck lot of the then largest volume Dodge dealer in the U.S. Paul H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilmot andy Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm at work now, professional firefighter / paramedic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jordan Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 School teacher for Los Angeles County Office of Education, Juvenile Court Schools. I work in a lock down detention facility for adjudicated minors (males). I just got 2 new kids today - 14 years old. Very sad. It wouldn't be so bad but the DOJ (Department of Justice) has laid down so many rules that the probation staff is afraid of the kids. Long story. It hasn't happened yet but as soon when the kids realize how much power they have there will be a riot. Then they will blame the teachers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezeldoc Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 School teacher for Los Angeles County Office of Education, Juvenile Court Schools.I work in a lock down detention facility for adjudicated minors (males). I just got 2 new kids today - 14 years old. Very sad. It wouldn't be so bad but the DOJ (Department of Justice) has laid down so many rules that the probation staff is afraid of the kids. Long story. It hasn't happened yet but as soon when the kids realize how much power they have there will be a riot. Then they will blame the teachers. I know what you mean, I used to deliver government food to the jails,probation camps and juvi halls. Some of those kids were worse than guys in the mens jails!! I had this one kid that would always bust my chops and one time he got me when I was in a bad mood and was giving me crap when we were unloading 50# bags of rice, I looked at the counsler and smiled at him and he nodded back. well I had 2 bags in each hand for a total of 200# and I handed them to super kid and he went down like a sack of taters!! All the other kids were laughing and ribbin him to no end, never had any more problems out of him. But you are right it is sad to see them in there for lack of better parenting. then that goes to another problems with the schools..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furylee2 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I guess I'll jump in. I manage the R&D computer LAB for a telemarketing company. No, not the ones who calls you during dinner (that's another branch of the company), we do the “Press 1” for this, “Press 2” for that. We have well over a fifteen hundred computers with anywhere from 48 to 96 phone lines plugged into each. They are in data centers in different cities around the country. When I started we process 1-900 calls for things like the Psychic Network . Now we do things like process calling card calls, and take all the votes for “Dancing with the Stars”. I’ve been here 14 years. Before that, for 8 years I was a maintenance tech on the equipment for a company that manufactured computer tape and floppy disks. I was “downsized” when the manufacturing was moved over to China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42PlyDeluxe Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 I own a sign shop in Kane'ohe Hawaii. We do decals, etch glass, banners, signs, magnets, car wraps.. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Got any of these in your shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reddie Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 I am a middle school custodian until August of this year when I plan to retire. John R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackster Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 I have a boring job.I am a field technician. I work on Automatics doors (like in Hospitals and stores) I use to be the manager, but I realize I hate people. So now I drive in the confort of my van all over southern california and work roughly two or three hours of the day in between driving from jobsite to jobsite and looking for all tin out there. . . .I love it, but its boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42PlyDeluxe Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Got any of these in your shop? yep. little magnet.. Can make that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46mopar. Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I spent several years in the maintenance end of dairy plants. A few of those years were spent in Allentown, Pennsylvania for Beatrice Cheese. You should be glad you never worked in China http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hTXWDxwAzMnaG5-qBCuueaKf9ZLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony WestOZ Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Wander what they would do to bank and Wall street executives that cause a nations economy to collapse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezeldoc Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Wander what they would do to bank and Wall street executives that cause a nations economy to collapse. I sure would like to find out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hiebert Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Tuesday (01/27) will mark 23 years as a Border Patrol Agent. (NOT the blue guys at the Ports of Entry, the green guys that patrol the borders between the POEs.) I'm currently the Deputy Chief Patrol Agent (#2) for the Buffalo, NY Sector covering from Erie, PA to Wellesley Island, NY. Started accessing this site when I was the Patrol Agent In Charge of the Carlsbad, NM Border Patrol Station a "few" years ago. Did a stint in Detroit in the interim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Do you really get a bunch of Canadians sneaking in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallytoo Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 i've been a self-employed consulting forester for 11 years, and worked for another forester for 7 years prior to that. no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrism1 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Last 8 years working for company that builds Automatic Pharmacy pill counting systems and Workflow software. Used to do installs and emergency repairs but last 3 years been doing work as a Customer Support Specialist. Before that was 7 years working as Customer Service Engineer for company that built entertainment and driving simulators doing installs and contract preventive maintenance. Both companies have a world wide customer base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15Mike Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I currently work for the Hartford Insurance Co as an auto damage appraiser . I've been there for 12 yrs and unfortunately a long way from retirement .. ( Jealousy here ..) .... and oh yeah i work part-time for the Baltimore Ravens . I'm the Beer man , you know , the guy who runs through the stands yelling " COLD BEER HERE .... HEY MILLER LITE " and believe me it's blast ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry in Bozrah Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I work for General Dynamic, Electric Boat in CT as a Piping Designer.(25 yrs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankwilson Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Build custom harley and choppers during the day... www.pbchoppers.com work on my 49 at night. Thats not me in the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Maxwell Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm thinking about upgrading my Sportster to something like your Arach bike. What's something like that gonna set me back? I would get some custom airbrush work on as well. Build custom harley and choppers during the day...www.pbchoppers.com work on my 49 at night. Thats not me in the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankwilson Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Not sure but i would guess probably between 20-30K. Could take your sportster in on trade too. You should see the sportster we just put a hardtail on. Let me know if your interested. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49roadster Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Retired after 30 in Law Enforcement 15 yr. ago. Just play with old cars now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacTexas Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Retired Accountant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry in Bozrah Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'm thinking about upgrading my Sportster to something like your Arach bike. What's something like that gonna set me back? I would get some custom airbrush work on as well. That really looks BAD A@@... The car doesn't look bad either! Great site but where's your car? TK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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