What is your job?

[greenbarn]

Good deal, Troll.  Just be careful of those big heavy truck rotors- hard on the back...

Wow kaw.addict - that's big...

[CDNRatMan]

  Good for you Troll, keep busy and active.....

Kaddict   I used to get to ride the rails with the train crews from Sioux Lookout ON to either Winnipeg or east to Hearst, and your right nothing beats the view on a full moon night ride through the brush in Northern Ontario.....

Troll come March I might need your help with a resume because I'll be looking for a real job after 40+ of not having a real job........

[Troll]

   Well, Kiddies, I've started a new career....In addition to my computer business and my recently retired from Motorcycle Rider Ed. business, and my ASE Master Tech job, I've added a commercial auto parts delivery job to my resume'. 25 hours a week, $10 an hour, easy work. This was needed for two reasons...Hanging a round the house all Winter when I can't ride was making me crazier than normal, and it is a supplement to my Soc. Sec. disability "income"...Driving one of those Turkish built Ford express vans....more fun and games. I really missed the auto industry, so now I'm back in it. Gonna stick some in my IRA and some in my ROK box for Drift-In, next year....

[pcarrell]

I've seen the pistons in those engines.........they're the size of dinner plates!

[kawasaki.addict]

Diesel mechanic on locomotives cant beat the view lol

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[MikeakaFred]

If you can read this, someone along the way did their job . I was a high school English teacher. Where I taught made every day different and the perks weren't bad either. I worked 185 days a year and the rest or the time was playing with my toys. Decent salary and I retired at 55. Many of my former students are now my friends.

[greenbarn]

And the degree does nothing except get you weird looks from other engineers when they find out you ride a motorcycle and work on cars, and also from other riders who can't believe that I'm an engineer.

That's OK GD.... We'll treat you just like the regular bikers!!   I was a validation engineer in a former job, so I worked almost exclusively with engineers.  A great lot of fellas...

[gdrudd13]

Our Brothers/Sisters in Wisconsin know all about aviation as they host what is considered the Sturgis of the Aviation World...........Oshkosh!

One of these days I want to go there. My grandpa (who was also an engineer) went up there many times as a representative of the aircraft company he worked for. He said it was pretty incredible.

What's that they say.....  It doesn't take a rocket scientist to appreciate a great bike....     It must help, though

This made me laugh. I actually took several classes that dealt extensively with rockets. And the degree does nothing except get you weird looks from other engineers when they find out you ride a motorcycle and work on cars, and also from other riders who can't believe that I'm an engineer.

[greenbarn]

Currently I am employed as a Research Engineer at NIAR (National Institute for Aviation Research). I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University.

What's that they say.....  It doesn't take a rocket scientist to appreciate a great bike....     It must help, though

[Troll]

B'Gosh   

[bikerbob5864]

I love the Aviation field. My Father was a pilot and my Uncle was a Blimp Pilot during WW2 chasing subs. Physical limitations forced me to relinquish my Pilots license and I miss it very much. Our Brothers/Sisters in Wisconsin know all about aviation as they host what is considered the Sturgis of the Aviation World...........Oshkosh!

[gdrudd13]

Guess I never posted anything, here goes...

Currently I am employed as a Research Engineer at NIAR (National Institute for Aviation Research). I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University. What my job entails is designing the test structures and methods for doing static and fatigue structural testing on full-scale aerospace components. Basically what that means is we pull on airplane parts to make sure they don't break as part of the aircraft getting its FAA certification. Sometimes we test aircraft/components that have seen service to see how strong they still are.

As for other jobs, I have worked in the food industry (not a restaurant though), did interior trim carpentry/remodeling for several years in college, did a stint working as a delivery person on the college campus, and worked for a short time putting farm implements together in Oklahoma before ending up at the company I work for now with various job titles. Where I work now, I have worked as an engineer, in the instrumentation lab, and also for several years disassembled military aircraft so they could be inspected for cracks, corrosion, or other damage to help sustain the rest of that aircraft type still in active service.

This pretty much covers my work experience. Not bad for being a young guy lol.

[Reveen]

I'm a graphic artist working for my local city government. Great job, get to be creative, great hours, love what I do!

[chief]

[ot]You are so right! I remember when you had to get an operator to make an overseas telephone call... and it might take you hours to get through![/ot]

[ot]You know, this is kind of off topic, but my Wife just leaned over my shoulder to see what I was doing........and we both commented about how truly amazing this medium really is. We're both of an age that in out 20's there was no such thing as Internet, cell phones, and all this stuff. I still find it amazing. I mean.........when I was in school, you had to take out a loan to buy a television and you bought it at a furniture store! What sparked this is that I saw a post from a pediatrician in Poland!!!! amazing.........
sorry............I'll go away now....................

Bob[/ot]

[bikerbob5864]

[ot]You know, this is kind of off topic, but my Wife just leaned over my shoulder to see what I was doing........and we both commented about how truly amazing this medium really is. We're both of an age that in out 20's there was no such thing as Internet, cell phones, and all this stuff. I still find it amazing. I mean.........when I was in school, you had to take out a loan to buy a television and you bought it at a furniture store! What sparked this is that I saw a post from a pediatrician in Poland!!!! amazing.........
sorry............I'll go away now....................

Bob[/ot]

[Jobi]

Pediatrician-in-training.

[moosewing3]

Former power lineman, ran strip clubs for a few years, was self employed for a few years with my own utility construction company building high speed network (trunk lines) when the internet was new. Got sick of all the travel, sold out and have been a federal correctional officer for the last 14 years.

[Backinsaddle]

I've been doing video production for over 30 years. Videographer, audio engineer, editor, and lighting. I've been lucky to travel  and get paid. I've shot everything from webcasts, live concerts, broadcast news, national marketing campaigns, and movie trailers.

BackinSaddle

[Milky1112]

I guess most former Military types like the "Outside looking in" type of lifestyle that being a "biker" gives. I'm sure most of you are well aware that most of the 1% clubs are loaded with former Military and were started by WW2 Vets looking for the excitement and comradeship  that they had experienced in the War. Setting ourselves apart from the "Civilians"is what it's all about, being different in a world of conformity and standing out away from the crowd, rather than blending into it. Within the Motorcycle world, riding a Drifter is really standing out, and saying "Look at me"!!
Like I've always said,"It's all about the show!!!" If you haven't been in the Military, being a Biker just shows that you have the will and the heart............Maybe that's why we all call each other Brother/Sister.      Semper Fidelis

Well put sir. I do miss the comradery we developed in the military because no matter what branch.. who you work with day in and day out becomes your family. It's something that's hard to find on the Civilian side of the world. As for riding a drifter? Just something about that old school look that draws me in. Been an old car guy most of my life.. so only a natural fit for me.  Thanks to all who have served, or who have family that has served as well.  I will gladly call all of you here my brother/sister.  Semper Fortis.

[bikerbob5864]

I guess most former Military types like the "Outside looking in" type of lifestyle that being a "biker" gives. I'm sure most of you are well aware that most of the 1% clubs are loaded with former Military and were started by WW2 Vets looking for the excitement and comradeship  that they had experienced in the War. Setting ourselves apart from the "Civilians"is what it's all about, being different in a world of conformity and standing out away from the crowd, rather than blending into it. Within the Motorcycle world, riding a Drifter is really standing out, and saying "Look at me"!!
Like I've always said,"It's all about the show!!!" If you haven't been in the Military, being a Biker just shows that you have the will and the heart............Maybe that's why we all call each other Brother/Sister.      Semper Fidelis

[CDNRatMan]

  I said the same thing when I first came here was seemed to be a large number of military members or ex military here.....

[greenbarn]

Somebody needs to do a study on why so many military folks are riding Drifters!!   Although I didn't serve in the military, my Dad did, and I have the utmost respect for you guys.  Thanks for your service.

[Milky1112]

Med retired from Navy after 13 years.. (Aviation Electrician), Worked for Boeing for a while building/testing 787 Dreamliners.. Moved to FL with wife where i now do Tech Support for a cable company (internet and phone stuff) Wife is still active duty Navy. So we have a another year here then maybe back to Cali, or WA state again.

[bikerbob5864]

Author, lecturer, traveler, bum, philanthropist, and U.S. Marine Extraordinaire!!!
Former Marine, Former Deputy Sheriff, Security Supervisor for the Howard Hughes(Las Vegas Casinos)Corp. Unfortunately I am now Medically Disabled......and like Troll.........Winter drives me nuts!!
I like old Military Rifles.......and Love my Country, but most of all........of love my Wife.....she is my Rock

[greenbarn]

Sounds like you've "been around the block", Zig.   Now you have time to ride the Drifer around the block....