What do you do for a living?

[J-rod]

just curious what everyone here does for a living/career


im an autocad draftsman for a surveying engineering firm. do all the autocad work and research.



next........

[stanggrrl]

Computer geek by education. In reality I'm an autograph hound for payroll (SOX Auditor). Thank you Enron, WorldCom and Sarbane-Oxley.

(I still develop and maintain databases in my spare time and do web page maintenance and admin.)

[racefan]

The Offical Jap Assassin For SCS!!!!! (Veteran Counselor)

[PHFIRENO7783]

Partner in an Ice Cream Business......Hopefully a 911 dispatcher after Tuesday, I have to wait and see if I pass my test.

[axles of evil]

student during the year and swim coach in the summer... graduating in april time to find a real job.

[Viper_ed]

Manager of Auditing & Systems Development for a Purchasing Consultant.

[INSANELY CRAZY]

aluminum welder at united defense. i work on the tanks at war.. i see some stuff that nobody wants to see includinig me,but it's my job...

[03 OW SVT]

Self employed, Little Debbie snack cake distirbutor...Yummy!:twothumbsup:

[SonofaBish]

I'm an Actuary... graduating in May with my B.S. in Actuarial Science (a math degree, with more statistical modeling and financial economics) and staying in the actuarial field...

To make a very long, complicated job description short - I put a price tag on future unknown and contingent events...
spent a year interning as a pension actuary, but now work for Highmark - so I do the pricing and all the complicated statistical calculations that determine how much you pay for health insurance... :) if you pay alot, sorry bout ur luck

[One Sweet Day]

I work in a lab at UPMC, was in the Med Tech program, but decided I don't want to pursue it. The lab isn't really about science anymore...it is just putting a little tube of blood on the right machine...boring! I actually have been looking into schools/classes to do work on cars. Even looked into some racing schools. Really I have no idea what I want to do.:confused:

[burntire]

I fix this site when it crashes.

Airline Pilot.

[blkp42e]

Director of IT at Wright Automotive Group

[Killercanary]

I'm a medical sales representative. I sell everything and anything related to health care from band-aids to EKG machines, vaccines, and even lab instruments that Dana might have used (hematology, chemistry, immuno assay, etc).

I also sell electronic health/medical record software, laboratory information systems, and cosmetic lasers. If its in a doctor's office, I sell it. I've been doing this since graduating with a BS in Biology over 6 years ago and I LOVE it.

[shawnsvtcobra]

Work at local hospital.

[Steve-0]

Current student at wyotech... graduating on March 23, hopefully have a job lined up somewhere before then. If anyone knows of anything by all means let me know!:thumbsup: Resume is ready to be sent out.:o

[393rag]

Work as a construction project manager/estimator and am working on getting my own construction company going that I started about 2 years ago. Also considering getting into trucking.:goodidea:

[INSANELY CRAZY]

Work as a construction project manager/estimator and am working on getting my own construction company going that I started about 2 years ago. Also considering getting into trucking.:goodidea:

i just gave up trucking for that local welding job, so if you need some info on trucking, ill tell you what i know... :awsome:

[Pure Stock]

I have two jobs:

Bonfire Builder
What they do: Gather discarded wood from trash bins, beaches, construction scrap heaps and similar areas to expertly build bonfires.


And I also do this in the spring through fall.

Golf Ball Diver
What they do: Search the depths of golf course bodies of water to find lost golf balls to refinish and resell.

:creep:

[J-rod]

I have two jobs:

Bonfire Builder
What they do: Gather discarded wood from trash bins, beaches, construction scrap heaps and similar areas to expertly build bonfires.


And I also do this in the spring through fall.

Golf Ball Diver
What they do: Search the depths of golf course bodies of water to find lost golf balls to refinish and resell.

:creep:

so you avoid uncle sam :sticktonge:

[Pure Stock]

I used to be on the books when I worked for Lays.

It was a very difficult job that required an immense amount of concentration.
I had to give it up though.

My title was Potato Chip Inspector

And I was to oversee potato chips on an assembly line and check for overcooked or clumped chips to discard.

I did receive a promotion and was head potato chip inspector on line #3. ;)

[chevydad]

double post, somone delete it please

[chevydad]

i'm a landscape foreman,mower,truck driver,equipment operator,mechanic for landscapeing company

also do it on the side.
gonna put a bid in on a big mowing job this spring, if i get it then i'll be on my own.

[cam303]

I am a Journeyman electrician in th I.B.E.W....I run a service truck so I get around a bit.

[madmaxin22]

Parts advisor-Wright Dodge

[Silverhatch]

I'm a Union Carpenter by day. Manwhore by night:hump:

[Rodeheaver's]

i just turn wrenches all day and people give me money for it..........its not really a job

[fast4ord]

Class A CDL truck driver, drive triaxle, haul equipment for a paving/construction company. Enjoy my winters off.

[Steve-0]

i just turn wrenches all day and people give me money for it..........its not really a job

I can't wait for that.

Hiring by chance?:)

[thelast50ho]

Im a Class A CDL truck driver for Allegheny Steel Dist. in Inianola PA. I haul Steel coils, steel sheets, Slit coils and anything else they want me to haul. I also do most of the mantainence on the trucks and any fabricating or welding that needs done on there trailers.

[KBCobra]

Sales @ Day Chevrolet in Murrysville. If anyone needs a deal, lemme know...they own 15 dealerships with every make of cars, can sell anything @ any dealership including Fords!!

Got a nice Yellow c6 z06 in the showroom, any takers?

[Silverhatch]

Sales @ Day Chevrolet in Murrysville. If anyone needs a deal, lemme know...they own 15 dealerships with every make of cars, can sell anything @ any dealership including Fords!!

Got a nice Yellow c6 z06 in the showroom, any takers?

That sir, is valuable information!

[yeahloh95]

i work at rockland mfg in the engineering dept. doing 3d draftwork and designing constuction equipment.i graduated in aug with a mechanical eng deg.

[SonofaBish]

Got a nice Yellow c6 z06 in the showroom, any takers?

Dear god, i wish

[Cam99]

Sales and service for local heating and cooling company. If anyone needs a good deal on a heating or cooling system let me know. ( I do all my own bidding and pricing) We do it all, standard HVAC, duct fabrication, geo-thermal, hybrid, etc. with stores in Norvelt and Irwin.

[burnoutman]

Auto body tech. been doing it for 35 years have seen a lot of changes in the industry. I mainly do the frame work and sheet metal. :goodidea:

Joe :)

[N8Miller]

Kost Tire service/sales manager.

[3ggt2]

cable guy /comcast (day) beer drinker at night!

[Rodeheaver's]

I can't wait for that.

Hiring by chance?:)sorry dude, just hired a new guy on thursday, call me come summertime..

[383taman]

Manager/tech/secretary at a shop in cranberry.
with him at night.


cable guy / beer drinker at night!

[JETHRO]

Professional steering wheel tester for Sheetz. (I haul food in an 18 wheeler.)

[chugger95]

I am graduating with my bachelor of science in HVAC Technology in May. I currently work as an installer at Automatic Controls Service in the summers but hopefully will get a better job when I graduate doing design work or commercial HVAC maintainance.

[PSPstang]

Parole Officer, been so for past six years. I am also one of the municipal police certified firearms instructors for the office.

i was a deputy sheriff for the 2.5 yrs prior to this job.....i get a kick out of all the gun talk on this site because amazingly i am one of the last people you'll hear talking abouts guns even though i wear one everyday for employment.

[Rio94gt]

Currently an undergrad at Duquesne University. I will graduate this spring with my bachelors in Biology and next spring i will graduate with my Masters degree in Forensic Science and Law. Yes i get to do CSI stuff. My part time job for now and has been fo the last 7 years is Pizza man at Italian Village Pizza. Recently promoted to manager. Yay.

[Smallville]

Another "wrench". Mostly computer diagnostics and engine performance stuff but to make the money you gotta beat flat rate, right? so I turn wrenches too. Would be nice to go specialized someday. Perhaps lifted trucks or maybe fast mustangs, lol. Wherever would I get involved with those? :biglaugh:

[gmkillr]

Im a journeyman machinist @ Union Electric Steel Corporation, I swing shifts, & work lots of hours for descent pay. Ive been here for about 7 & 1/2 years and its all right, I guess, wish I didnt swing shifts. Once the old lady gets on her feet a little better w/ Aflac, (she's a sales rep if anybody's interested) maybe I can quit my job & actually get a job that id love to do. ( Not positive what that would be but I have a few things in mind.)

[Viper_ed]

I am also one of the municipal police certified firearms instructors for the office.


Cool! Didn't know that about you Russ. Let me know if you ever want to come play with some of our full auto toys! :highfive:


i get a kick out of all the gun talk on this site because amazingly i am one of the last people you'll hear talking abouts guns even though i wear one everyday for employment.

I just wear one everyday! :D Although it almost was for employment, but I didn't take the job.

[coralcoupe1993]

Education Management.

[scott5]

I am currently going to PIA (pittsburgh insitute of aeronautics) to be a airplane mechanic. I have about 18 months to go them im out in the real world for good. Also why i am going to school i work at a ford dealership(meegan ford) deatiling cars. Anyone want their car detailed i do work on the side.. lol Im always looking for some extra cash.

[Bluemeanietsi]

FujiFilm Medical Systems, Most of the hospitals in Pittsburgh use our xray processing equipment, out east I have a lot of Image storage systems.

[Rol232]

Been working at the cranberry township shit plant 5 years now. Studying Administration of Justice at Pitt with the hopes of becoming a police officer. I'm considering active duty army for a bit out of college to further that.

[2000GT]

This week I sell business forms and promotional prodcuts to car dealerships. Next week, I will be testing software for a different company. It is a career change for me, but I am going to have a lot of opportunities with this new company. Plus, it is a huge jump in pay:pepper:

[Twin01cobra]

Parole Officer, been so for past six years. I am also one of the municipal police certified firearms instructors for the office.

That's cool:goodidea:




i was a deputy sheriff for the 2.5 yrs prior to this job.....i get a kick out of all the gun talk on this site because amazingly i am one of the last people you'll hear talking abouts guns even though i wear one everyday for employment.


I bet the reason you don't talk about guns is because it's part of your job and the reason why we talk guns is cause it's another hobby for some of us just like cars.

[wick]

I am a heavy equipment operator on an environmental landfill. We deal with chemicals such as Hexavalent chromium, lead, acid, iron, cadmium just to name a few. I do what I want and have a good time doing it.

[PSPstang]

you hit the nail on the head.
:goodidea:

[TBone7281]

Java programmer for a company in Uniontown.

[Martin0660]

Staff Engineer for Kennametal.

Bob Myers

[fork5o]

full time drinkin at penn state. unfortunately graduate next december in accounting. over the summer ive been interning at the nuke plant in shippingport but this summer im lookin for a business company internship

[fx-man]

Partner in a small tv production company dowtown called animal. We make commercials mostly. We shoot, edit, and do visual effects and 3d animation. The 3d animation and visual effects end of it is my gig (hence the name fx-man :)). Basically make a buck doing something that I love to do.:goodidea:

[coralcoupe1993]

If someone is looking for a job in inside sales, pm me I can give you details. Just need a degree and some experience. Entry level salary is low (35-45K) but pay is very aggressive at the one year mark. I am a good MGR to work with, my team loves working because we have a blast here!

[RUSH2112]

IT Contractor in Information Systems. Graduated May last year from Robert Morris with a BS in Information Systems. I hold 4 microsoft certifications.

Full time beer whore :Beer:

[coralcoupe1993]

IT Contractor in Information Systems. Graduated May last year from Robert Morris with a BS in Information Systems. I hold 4 microsoft certifications.

Full time beer whore :Beer:


Cool! I have a degree from RMU. I graduated in 03. Do you remember seeing a white LX 5.0 with Cobra Rs and a Saleen wing? That was my everyday skit before Someone paid me too much for the car. :biglaugh:

[RUSH2112]

Cool! I have a degree from RMU. I graduated in 03. Do you remember seeing a white LX 5.0 with Cobra Rs and a Saleen wing? That was my everyday skit before Someone paid me too much for the car. :biglaugh:

Sorry. I went to RMU from 04 to 06. Only need 2 years since I already had my Assoc deg in Civil Engineering.

[mikeymustang]

Electronics tech/computer geek for US Steel Braddock Pa ... work on remote contorl locomotives and cranes also work on Kress carriers ( big monster truck slab haulers) and order trucks/equip for 2 steel plants

Mike

[stanggrrl]

Sorry. I went to RMU from 04 to 06. Only need 2 years since I already had my Assoc deg in Civil Engineering.

I graduated from there in 1990 when it was RMC. :rolleyes: Moon Campus.

Are Drs Kohun, and Woratchek(?) a/k/a Dr Database still there in CIS/MIS? I went through COBOL hell there....

[coralcoupe1993]

I graduated from there in 1990 when it was RMC. :rolleyes: Moon Campus.

Are Drs Kohun, and Woratchek(?) a/k/a Dr Database still there in CIS/MIS? I went through COBOL hell there....

Cool! It was RMC when I stated. I was at Moon for all but 1 of my classes. Nice Campus!

[93Cobra5.0]

I am currently going to PIA (pittsburgh insitute of aeronautics) to be a airplane mechanic. I have about 18 months to go them im out in the real world for good. Also why i am going to school i work at a ford dealership(meegan ford) deatiling cars. Anyone want their car detailed i do work on the side.. lol Im always looking for some extra cash.


I think you'll like it. That was my m.o.s. in the airforce. I was crewchief for the f-16 and f-22 raptor.. Now I'm an electrician. I dont like it so much. haha good luck! :goodidea:

[SAC81]

I do IT support, even thought I have a degree in US History. Go figure. My company is probably best known for owning Central Blood Bank.

Trying to get into IT security, applied for a security position with my company and have an interview this week. As far as I know I'm the only candidate at this point. Wish me luck.

[One Sweet Day]

I think we have enough new people to add to this one:thmbsup:
I'm bored and curious. Here is a pic of the lab coat btw...bad one,but oh well.
http://a512.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/37/l_649f824b88cb1c6f0ff85a45491a6037.jpg

[no1fordgirl]

A little late as usual, lol.....

I have an Associates Degree in Medical Transcription. I work at home for a company in Virginia. I type medical reports for hospitals, mainly in PA, but have typed for hospitals all over the US. It's really easy and typing is like a hobby for me, so I don't ever really feel like I'm workin.

[billyNOTnice]

I Just got out of the military after 4.5 years of service in the Air Force. It's about time i go find a job.

[coralcoupe1993]

I Just got out of the military after 4.5 years of service in the Air Force. It's about time i go find a job.

Nice! I more respect for military than anyone else! Thanks!:highfive:

[scott5]

Nice! I more respect for military than anyone else! Thanks!:highfive:

x2:goodidea:

[One Sweet Day]

I Just got out of the military after 4.5 years of service in the Air Force. It's about time i go find a job.
Thank you for your service! Coming from a military full family I know the sacrifices it takes!:awsome:

[SAC81]

I do IT support, even thought I have a degree in US History. Go figure. My company is probably best known for owning Central Blood Bank.

Trying to get into IT security, applied for a security position with my company and have an interview this week. As far as I know I'm the only candidate at this point. Wish me luck.

LOL

Got the job. I now do IT security. It ****ing rocks.

[Stangzrule]

Right now nothing. Laid off from Sony last month in a big "reduction in force". Was there 9 years. Before that in the Air Force for about 8 years. Just figuring out what I want to go back to school for in fall.

[One Sweet Day]

Right now nothing. Laid off from Sony last month in a big "reduction in force". Was there 9 years. Before that in the Air Force for about 8 years. Just figuring out what I want to go back to school for in fall.


cool. thank you also!:awsome:

[weareweird69]

I run Heavy Equipment for the Local 66 Union. :) When im not doing that, i help my dad with construction work.

[low12lightning]

Current student at wyotech... graduating on March 23, hopefully have a job lined up somewhere before then. If anyone knows of anything by all means let me know!:thumbsup: Resume is ready to be sent out.:o
Fabricator/ in house entertainment for Domination Chassis. Attended same school as Steve-O. I think i learned more entertainment skills then fab skills at school.

[9secmach1]

Part owner of 2 Orthotic/Prosthetic offices, while studying to be a porn star by night. I also have an interest in Street Lethal Performance.

[speedracer]

I run Heavy Equipment for the Local 66 Union. :) When im not doing that, i help my dad with construction work.
I fix heavy equipment when "runners" break it lol

[coralcoupe1993]

cool. thank you also!:awsome:

X2!!!!

[panda]

pizza delivery at a place in avalon

[bgblockelcamino]

mechanic/fabricator

[chugger95]

I graduate from Penn College of Technology on the 19th and will be starting in the beginning of June with Siemens Building Technologies in D.C. as a Service Specialist in their critical environments building automation division.
So pretty much I will get to fix all of the controls in big laboratories and hospitals where the environment has to be perfect.

[SemperFiMustang]

Student and travel advertisement...benifits are pretty sweet too. right now its baseball season so the new add is a trip for a few nights to see the pirates play the yankee's at the new york stadium before its torn down...its preet sick.

[White5.0]

I work at south park golf course:woot1:

[HOTMARK7]

Work as a Machinist for GENERAL ELECTRIC loco engine plant in Grove City, and do powder coating on the side

[9secmach1]

Man, what a diverse bunch of guys on here ya know?! Hell together we can do ANYTHING! Pretty cool thread

[Shaggy]

Dirty Tractor trailer trucker

[INSANELY CRAZY]

Dirty Tractor trailer trucker


thats what i was before i got into united defense welding....

[laz2447]

Auto detailer...not a dealership either...small independent shop that has been around for 20+ years in Wash Pa...

In the summer I also coach high school basketball...

[Troll]

I sell rocks. Next to prostitution, quarrying stone for road building is one of the oldest professions in the world. yabba dabba do !!! :laughing:

[89 vert]

HVAC system installer (commerical,residential) and Fire Chief on the side

[Ralph]

Let's see:

Mechanical/Manufacturing Process Engineer for a specialized bearing modification/testing/inspection/manufacturing firm. Also responsible for oversight of a crew of a half dozen guys. Am the only person qualified at anything computer-maintenance related so I'm also the default IT guy. I'm also in at least one band at any time, do all the band booking for a rock club nearby, concert promoter (actually makes money), have owned (and will likely get into again soon) professional sound reinforcement gear for mobile events.

I wear many hats.

[torqueboxer]

Field supervisor for the cable company. When your watching the game in HD and all of those cubes start popping up on the screen......well i'm the guy who kicks the ass of the guy who put the box in.

[2001GTTT]

Im a fleetwash employee on the weekends (I was semis with a pressure washer) and during the week im a paintball referee at all american paintball park.

[tom panzo]

I'm a field service rep for Beckman Coulter. They manufacture all sorts of lab equipment.

[95riosnake]

I have a degree in Industrial Design from Virginia Tech, but can't get anyone in the Pittsburgh area to hire someone who graduated with a 3.6 gpa and can draw and sketch like a son of a bitch (drawing and sketching is the core skill you need to have in the design field).

I currently work at Cabela's in wheeling, they pay horrible, manage worse, and I spend ALOT of time pursuing any decent job I can find, and what do you know...there aren't any in Wheeling. I'm still tryin to find something in Pittsburgh, but I can't even get a response to any inquiries :mad1:

[Ralph]

I have a degree in Industrial Design from Virginia Tech, but can't get anyone in the Pittsburgh area to hire someone who graduated with a 3.6 gpa and can draw and sketch like a son of a bitch (drawing and sketching is the core skill you need to have in the design field).

I currently work at Cabela's in wheeling, they pay horrible, manage worse, and I spend ALOT of time pursuing any decent job I can find, and what do you know...there aren't any in Wheeling. I'm still tryin to find something in Pittsburgh, but I can't even get a response to any inquiries :mad1:

Take a course getting a cert for Autocad and they'll line up to hire you.

[DRRummel]

I work with a team of LAN Engineers designing and maintaining a large Microsoft LAN. We have 1650 servers at over 1000 different sites with about 106,000 workstations.