What is your job? OT

[Dodgefran]

I do NOTHING exciting. I retired from public school teaching in 2001; running a Martial Arts school (30 yrs) in 2006 due to a guy named Arthur Itus; Found out (in 2004) that my "pension" wasn't going to cut it, so I now work at AutoZone.

I pull in "pin money" as a videographer/producer for our local public access TV. I have a Hot Rod show called "Artistry on Wheels" where I interview people about their cars at the local Cruise Nights in the area. Believe me when I say that the older cars are more interesting to hear about than the muscle cars. Some of the techniques used to do body work on the 30's and 40's cars makes for a good show. The muscle cars seem to be a bolt on "rebuild". Anyways.............that's what I do.

[woodie49]

I am a CPA in California and work as the CFO of a video game company. We publish MMOG's (Massivelt Multi-player Online Games) that gamers log onto from all around the world and play against each other. Mostly, players like to kill each other (like WW2 combat) but I figure its better in cyberspace than realtime.

[dirty dan]

I'm a Purchasing Agent buying capital industrial equipment (reactors, clarifiers, cat crackers, etc...) for Jacobs Engineering.

[Chester Brzostowski]

Don,

I’m your manager but besides that I have worked in Field Service of run-time electromechanical systems for some 35 years as:

Field Engineer

Operations Technical Specialist

Engineering Specialist

Field Service Manager

Technical Support Manager

Customer Call Center Manager

Depot Repair Manager

Logistics / Special Projects Manager

Looking forward to selling hot dogs on the beach, maybe sooner then I would like.

Chet...

[Jim Yergin]

I am an attorney and a partner in the law firm of Culin, Sharp, Autry & Day, P.L.C. in Warrenton, Virginia.

Jim Yergin

[Don Coatney]

Don,

I’m your manager but besides that I have worked in Field Service of run-time electromechanical systems for some 35 years as:

Field Engineer

Operations Technical Specialist

Engineering Specialist

Field Service Manager

Technical Support Manager

Customer Call Center Manager

Depot Repair Manager

Logistics / Special Projects Manager

Looking forward to selling hot dogs on the beach, maybe sooner then I would like.

Chet...

Chet;

Vending hot dogs on the beach sounds like a good idea? Problem is there is no beach in Tennessee.

[fstfish66]

ive worked in the flexo graphic printing industry most of my life,, since i was 18 years old,,now going on 52 yikes,,, 12 hour shifts for 32 years,,,

ventured out of printing and bought a semi tractor in the late 1980, was young and dumb,, it turned out to be a night mare,,bought to old of a truck,,1969 corn binder 250 cummins 13 speed,,no creature comforts,,now the goverment has there nose so far in to the trucking world,,its a disaster,, couldnt play music or play with cars driving for a living,,so went back to the only thing i know,,printing food and medical packaging,,,

i am in prepress,at the printing company,, we are extremelt busy,,8 presses around the clock 24/7 and most holidays,,,ok ready for a big laugh??? we only have 1 customer,,proctor and gamble,, we print the over wrap bags for BOUNTY & CHARMIN,,

by the way,,GLEN CAMBELLL was once upon a time the hottest session guitarest on the west coast,,till he went on the road to fil in for the out of his mind BRIAN WILSON of the beach boys,, when GLENN went on the road with the beach boys for 2 years,,,JAMES BURTON then became the hottest session player,,and is on more hit recordings then any other guitarist,, if any one remembers a group called the CHAMPS,, ( TEQUILA ) FAME,,,that was a trio,, jimmy seals,dash crofts of seals and crofts of the 1970s and GLENN cambell,,FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT CARE,, LOL

always love marty robbins,,

Edited April 9, 2010 by fstfish66

[epix1718]

Analytical Chemist

[BloodyKnuckles]

I specialize in historical renovations and old house restorations. Working on old houses and old cars puts me in a different world. It's almost like going back in time all the time. I truly enjoy what I do.

BloodyKnuckles

[rockable]

I am run a company that sells hydraulic and pneumatics components and systems to people who build machinery of all kinds. Been at it 31 years and am looking forward to the day I can join you guys who wait for your retirement check to come in the mail.

[48Dodger]

Radiology by night.....build hot rods by day.

48D

[Don Coatney]

Job Hunt

1. My first job was working in an Orange Juice factory,

but I got canned. Couldn't concentrate.

2. Then I worked in the woods as a Lumberjack, but just

couldn't hack it, so they gave me the axe.

3. After that, I tried being a Tailor, but wasn't suited for it --

mainly because it was a sew-sew job.

4. Next, I tried working in a Muffler Factory, but that

was too exhausting.

5. Then, tried being a Chef - figured it would add a little spice

to my life, but just didn't have the thyme.

6. Next, I attempted being a Deli Worker, but any way

I sliced it...I couldn't cut the mustard.

7. My best job was a Musician, but eventually found

I wasn't noteworthy.

8. I studied a long time to become a Doctor, but didn't

have any patience.

9. Next, was a job in a Shoe Factory. Tried hard but

just didn't fit in.

10. I became a Professional Fisherman, but discovered

I couldn't live on my net income.

11. Managed to get a good job working for a Pool Maintenance

Company, but the work was just too draining.

12. So then I got a job in a Workout Center, but they said I

wasn't fit for the job.

13. After many years of trying to find steady work, I finally got

a job as a Historian - until I realized there was no future in it.

14. My last job was working in Starbucks, but had to quit because

it was the same old grind.

15. SO, I TRIED Retirement AND FOUND I'M PERFECT FOR THE JOB!---and LOVING it!!!

[greg g]

Did you actually retire or are you sill in anticipation phase???

He is something my father said;

When I was just a kid and living at home, my mother and foather always were giving me things to do.

When I got a bit older I got a job, and the boss always gave me stuff to do.

I joined the Navy and the Chief always had stuff for me to do,

When I left the Navy, I got aother job and got married, believe me with two bosses there was always something to do.

So then as I thought about retiring and my wife passed away I was worried that I wouldn't be able to figure out what to do with nobody around to tell me.

I needn't have worried, I can find plenty of stuff to do all on my own. But what I want to know is where did I ever find the time to work????

[Don Coatney]

Did you actually retire or are you sill in anticipation phase?

Offical date has been moved to the first of August.

[Don Coatney]

Time to bring this to the top again as we have several new members with the new forum.

 

My update, I retired about 3 years ago. About 2 years ago I got bored and went to work (part time) at Lowes.

[Plymouthy Adams]

I also retired about 9 months back...so far though not bored...no intensions of going back to the other man's schedule..hope to continue with that thought..

[greg g]

still retired.

[Dodgeb4ya]

I'm a modern day car Mechanic but also work on 30's/40's and 50's MoPar's doing restorations.

Bob

[Mark D]

Cool thread to revive, just read each entry, fascinating to see the variety. Seeing as I've never contributed here's my shtick..

I trained In highschool as an electro-mechanical draftsman, worked for Raytheon in '82/83 revisionist drawings for the patriot missile systems and BEMEWS early warning radar installations in tule Greenland. Quickly got tired of drawing nuts and bolts so I found a job working for civil engineer. Shortly after that I went to work for a small architect as an apprentice and he convinced me to go back to school (Boston Architectual College), worked for him for a couple years on a few ground up midrise towers in Boston and a few custom residences, then the early 90's happened and the real estate market fell apart. Went from on from there into high tech serving in facilities planner, project manager, and eventually development director roles for Digital Equipment Corp, and BOSE. Bose flew me around the globe and I built factories and office for them in the USA, Tijuana, Ireland, and the Netherlands. For the last seven years ive worked for an "off-price" retailer here in mass known as TJX on the NYSE. I'm responsible for planning, design and construction for the home office here in Mass, as well as an office in Los Angeles and NYC. This career path has been good to me, no complaints at all. If all goes as planned, retirement from my first career will occur for me in about eight years at about 56 years old. That's when the wife and I plan to find a few acres in the Carolina's, and where I'll put up my dream garage and fill it with projects that will take me a lifetime to complete.

[49roadster]

Worked 30 years as a Police Officer and now retired for the past 19yr,

[Frank Elder]

Worked 30 years as a Police Officer and now retired for the past 19yr,

Have you ever thrown any squids in the tank?  

[oldodge41]

I started out working for the school district summers when I was 14 and then as a grocery store stock boy when I was in high school. Left there to run heavy equipment and be a dragline-oiler in open pit coal mines after graduation. That was dying in the late seventies around here so I went to work in a glass factory making picture tubes for televisions, and radar screens for the military. Went through a maintenance electrician apprenticeship in the glass works and worked as an electrician there. Took a position as a controls/instrumentation technician within the plant. After 24 years with the glass works the plant was closed and moved to China. I went to work as a construction electrician for about three years before being hired by Penn State University as a instrument/meter technician at their coal fired power plant. I am now the maintenance supervisor for PSU at two power plants. We have everything from 1930's vintage coal handling equipment to a modern combustion turbine with heat recovery boiler.We are currently transitioning away from coal towards natural gas . I have moonlighted as a truck driver in 18 wheelers pulling coal dump trailers too. Always been a shadetree mechanic. I get that from my Dad. Retirement is still about 9 years away. 

[moparbenny]

i was a welder/fitter/sheet metal worker at a company that made fire hydrants..but they fired for always being late...not my fault!..I couldn't park anywhere near  the place!       

[Greg F]

Here's my office. You'll notice that nice new paint job, that was paid for by taking our retirement in bankruptcy. Only 21 more years to go....UGH

[mayflower48]

I have been a machinist for 51 years.  20 years in engine machine business.  Last 15 making parts for collector cars.  Retired now, still working some just to by parts for the 1948 Special Deluxe.  ( It is just like the first car I owned )