What is your job?

[49Reo]

Good for you. You work hard, enjoy your retirement. What is the hotrod; vintage tin, or modern stuff?

Regards,
49Reo

[jmbo]

Semi-retired now but worked for years in the toy and game industry.  Started as a board game designer for Western Publishing (Golden Book)  Worked my way up to divisional director of their sound book division, spent a hitch as VP of marketing for Tiger/Hasbro Toys, new business development VP for a slot machine company, and finally heading up design and development for a Canadian toy company.

Today I "work" from home dabbling in new product development, computer design, and inventor relations.  I burnt my ties, and haven't worn anything but jeans, sweats or shorts for six years.  Between jobs I work on my hot rod and when things start getting too much like a real job I jump on my bike (formerly Triumph - recently Difter) and head for the back roads.  That's my life and I'm sticking to it.

[ChilliDrift]

I was in the Navy  from 90-96 and got my electronics training in the communications field and for the last 14 yrs have been employed witht he phone company.  It is interesting how many members are former military.

[DC]

I'm an independent IT project managment and QA consultant.  I mostly support everything related to pharmaceutical industry manufacturing systems, making sure the client is in compliance with the FDA, and that consumers have safe products to use.

Before that, I spent many, many years in the defense industry, building both aircraft and IT systems for DoD customers.

[45 Bravo]

Been awhile since I've been on here, relocated and now I am a Chef on a train in Colorado! Lovin' every minute of it! To work in a kitchen with a window is almost unheard of, but to work in a kitchen where the scenery changes in the blink of an eye is Awesome!!! 

Hey I know that train, runs out of Canon City west towards Salida.
Been there many times, just waved at the train, never rode it.

Alas, I am stuck in MS. so  doubt i will see the train again anytime soon.

it's an old quoth, but soo true..

Wish I was There!!

45 Bravo

[michaelh42]

Been part of the digest for a little over a year and have been riding my Drifter for almost two years.  Final decided I could post my job/career.  I do some very different work as you are about to see. I am a Donor Coordinator and work for the CT Eye Bank.  I Evaluate potential donors, talk to their families and facilitate the donation process. I work with donation of eyes, bone and skin for transplant and research. I have been here for almost three years and before that I worked for the local organ bank and was a Paramedic. I also was a supernumerary for a local PD ;-) but enjoy medical more.

[vagabondjay]

served the US ARMY from 89-97  as a wrench, lived in Atlanta worked for Ford and hen Volvo diesel mech. did a 2 yr apprenticeship and became a tattoo artists..been 12 yrs now tattooing.. I owned my own tattoo parlor for about 9 years...tattooing in sunny FL!

[annieoakley]

Been awhile since I've been on here, relocated and now I am a Chef on a train in Colorado! Lovin' every minute of it! To work in a kitchen with a window is almost unheard of, but to work in a kitchen where the scenery changes in the blink of an eye is Awesome!!! 

[Varooom]

Just got a new job as Director of Charity Operations for the Institution Recycling Network (ir-network.com). We recycle furniture and donate it to the charities around the us, Central America and the Caribbean.
Good fun,
Varooom

[CDNRatMan]

  Wow lots of military experience on this forum. I joined the Canadian Military at the tender age of 17, 1972, Heavy Equipment Operator/Driver. Served in a number of duty stations across Canada and the north seems to be were I spent most of my time. A 5 year tour in Germany, Back to a northern radar site, retired from the reg forces in 1992, 37 years old. Followed duty Spouse to 5 years in Colorado Springs, I worked as the Motor Pool Boss at Fort Carson as civilian contractors. Presently in the Royal Canadian Air Force Reserves and have just past 40 years in uniform.
3 more years before they throw my crazy old butt out to the curb.

[FloridaDrifter]

I spent a decade as a radio announcer.  Still voice commercials from time to time.  I've been teaching Math in public schools for almost 10 years.  Only work 180 days a year...lots of riding time!

[49Reo]

It's interesting how many members of this site are of military background. A salute to all of you, for the sacrifice to keep America free.

Regards and such,
Fred

[BigUgly]

Ok, After a year of being a college student I joined the US Army for 10 years as a 19DP. (Cavalry Scout Paratrooper) Spent 6 years are a member of 3/73 Armor, in the 82nd Airborne.  The only Airborne Armor Unit in the Free World. Followed by 4 years in 3rd ACR. Then I spent the next 12 years as a Program Director/Manager at a Sports complex. During those 12 years I worked as a bouncer at a very large bar that catered to 3500 Redneck cowboys on one side and 1500 thugs on the other nightly. It made for some very interesting closing times. with 15+ years as a self taught T-shirt designer doing graphic designs for mainly softball and other sports teams. Which landed me a job working for great company that allowed me to do design work for the NCAA, Disney and many other large corporations and groups. From there I moved back to my home town where I have been a ARC driver for the City of Carlsbad the last 3 years. ARC driver is the technical term for Trash Truck driver. I'm also a Foster Parent and to tell you the truth it is the hardest job I have ever held, but it is also the most rewarding. I still do T-shirt designs and car show flyers on the side when I have the free time. But lately all my free time as been on 2 wheels with the wind in my face and a shit eating grin.

[Fancy]

You all have such wonderful jobs! I have been a day care provider for the last 7 years and before that it was a lot of factory work. Once I came to terms that I don't deal well with authority I started my own business and set my own hours but I feel like I baby sit the parents of these kids more than the kids lol I live in a college/ factory job town so not many career choices. My dream job is a dog trainer and would love to be the next Cesar Millan but that won't pay my bills. I also have 2 wonderful boys and a fantastic hubby that is super supportive.

Side note: I never thought of myself riding a bike I took the class to keep my sister company and now I couldnt see myself without a bike - especially a drifter

[SpookWarrior]

You're smarter than the average bear Greenbarn.

[Gerhardberger]

I'm a Manager in one of the laeding Spanish Financial Institutions. Work had to rise equity, to list companies and to manage hibrid products to our clients. I'm also in charge of the Investor Relations Dept of my bank, and therefore do many presentations to foreign investors...

[greenbarn]

My job is an oxymoron.  Been doing it since I joined. Want to do it after I retire in 6 years at age 39.

Must  be in army intelligence?

[SpookWarrior]

My job is an oxymoron.  Been doing it since I joined. Want to do it after I retire in 6 years at age 39. 

[ratze]

motor city madness, born an raised in detroit, generous motors, rt

[Kimbershooter]

I have been hunkered down in my bunker by selling copiers, printers at a document solutions company. Lost my best job ever back in the end of 08. A rattlesnake in a monkey suit crossed my path. Corporate downsizing due to sales falling off (not mine, others!). Gave my territory to someone else and there was a huge drop off in sales. New sales manager did not do his homework.  Errrr, axe man.

[alamogeorge]

Avionics tech for US Air Force. I'm dual hatted. I work as a civilian during the week and then once a month put on the uniform for the weekend. Air Reserve Technician is what it's called.

The part I like the most about it is not what I do but the fact that the metals tech guys are my best friends and I can usually get anything made for my bike that I need. Lol!

[greenbarn]

we run an auto repair shop. 

[scottjacob]

after 8 years in the Navy Seabees, a couple jobs in construction and then truck parts sales, I went to work for the Postal Service. In Feb. 2010 I retired with 31 years Federal service. I now work(play) for the Florida Park Service, currently a member of AmeriCorps, stationed in the Florida Caverns State Park. . New career... now, a Park Ranger at the Silver River State Park.

[45 Bravo]

Hmm, several different jobs, currently a Graphic Artist for a newspaper, and IT specialist.
Thank goodness for windows machines, if everyone ran macs, I would just be a Graphic Artist.

45 Bravo
P.S. my nickname comes from my MOS when I was in the Army National Guard.

45 Bravo= Small Arms Specialist.   You break it I fix it...

[Acquit]

I'm Director of a Public Defense system in N. Central Washington.  It is a great job for a guy who likes to wake up every morning to take on the government.  I've been a lawyer for 18 years, before that I practiced forensic psychology.  In addition to a JD I have an MBA (strategic management) and an MA (psychology) and just prior to this job I taught Finance at Whitworth University.

I rode scooters in college in Seattle about 30 years ago, and in May I took the MSF course and bought a Honda Silverwing (Maxi Scooter) - I pretty much outgrew that and moved on to an '05 Vulcan Classic, I just sold the Silverwing, gave the Classic to my oldest son and bought a '03 Vulcan Drifter, love it - though I may need to find one with the larger engine over the off-season.