What do we do for a living?
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U.S.SFC_RET
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Retired U.S. Army
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U.S. Army Instructor
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U.S. Army Instructor
Pork Fat
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Electrician/electrical supervisor at small local defense contractor. Of necessity, due to home here and cabin in Shenandoah valley, guns are on 1 every 2 years plan.
Everyday driver is '02 Subaru Forester, no domestic all-wheel drives available with manual transmission, proving the ascendance of Wuss Nation.:banghead: When I want to feel like a man again, I drive my '91 full size Bronco. It's kind of hard on the wallet, but after 160,000 miles that 302 still pulls strong. Bring back the Bronco, with solid axles on both ends and a Powerstroke V-6. And a STICK SHIFT standard. Sorry. Wuss Nation gets to me.
Everyday driver is '02 Subaru Forester, no domestic all-wheel drives available with manual transmission, proving the ascendance of Wuss Nation.:banghead: When I want to feel like a man again, I drive my '91 full size Bronco. It's kind of hard on the wallet, but after 160,000 miles that 302 still pulls strong. Bring back the Bronco, with solid axles on both ends and a Powerstroke V-6. And a STICK SHIFT standard. Sorry. Wuss Nation gets to me.
What do I do, you ask? I help keep the jets in the air so we can get steel on target! 
And it looks like I might be deploying in the January timeframe-ish, so MONEY!
Of course, being an A1C (E-3) I don't make so much, but saving isn't too hard since most expenses are paid for.
And it looks like I might be deploying in the January timeframe-ish, so MONEY!
Of course, being an A1C (E-3) I don't make so much, but saving isn't too hard since most expenses are paid for.
I forgot to mention I own a 2003 Ford F250, Turbo Diesel, 4WD short bed (80k miles). Unlike many, this one has been off road many times. I have driven off road all night several times. Dig around the inside and you will find plenty of live and expended ammo rolling around. Empty ammo boxes in the bed along with an assortment of steel targets. It has had several big game animals lying in back and has the inside of the tailgate caved in from hauling a 55 gallon drum full of wheelweights destined for cast bullets. This isn't a show truck.
Oh and I got a BMW 325i also. It's all dat.
Oh and I got a BMW 325i also. It's all dat.
JoseM
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I'm a Utilities Engineer for a small municipality. I review drawings for new construction that is proposed and I tell the design engineers what can and cannot be accepted. I also answer any questions about Utilities (water/sewer/storm water) and I get called for any emergencies (i.e. my house just got flooded).
Most days it's slow...but when it rains here, it pours (yes, that was a stormwater pun)
Most days it's slow...but when it rains here, it pours (yes, that was a stormwater pun
)gruvinbass
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Perpetually broke electrician, thanks to buying all the goodies i can get.
modifiedbrowning
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Inventory Control Technician (Inventory and Shipping/Receiving). It don't pay that much but, hell I get to live in Montana.
geek4life
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Army National Guard and a student.
pittspilot
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Was an Aerobatic flight instructor, but wanted to live,
so now I am a litigator, specializing in aviation law.
so now I am a litigator, specializing in aviation law.
Dionysusigma
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Professional arms dealer, planning to go back to school this summer for a degree in engineering, film, English/writing, and/or photography. Drive a '95 Crown Victoria, nearing 180,000.
Have done mostly retail--Borders Books, Drew's Tobacco World, Wheaton (MD) Music, and Target (briefly). Have also worked as a Medicare filer.
Have done mostly retail--Borders Books, Drew's Tobacco World, Wheaton (MD) Music, and Target (briefly). Have also worked as a Medicare filer.
thumper723
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Current:
Navy Officer (LT) / Helicopter Pilot (SH-60B)
Previous:
Mechanical Engineer (GM Supplier)
Mechanical Engineering Intern/Coop (Pratt & Whitney / Sikorsky)
Machinist/Prototype Maker
Welder (self employed & worked for a couple contractors)
Truck Driver (family business)
Truck Mechanic (you drive, you break, you fix)
Crop Duster (Bell 206/204 [UH1A])
Cranberry Bog weed-puller
Future? Thinking of going to law school for patent law, been flying helicopters for 8 out of the last 11 years, and am getting burned out. As of late, have lost too many friends in non-combat accidents due to an aging and unreliable aircraft that should have been replaced/upgraded 5 years ago.
Navy Officer (LT) / Helicopter Pilot (SH-60B)
Previous:
Mechanical Engineer (GM Supplier)
Mechanical Engineering Intern/Coop (Pratt & Whitney / Sikorsky)
Machinist/Prototype Maker
Welder (self employed & worked for a couple contractors)
Truck Driver (family business)
Truck Mechanic (you drive, you break, you fix)
Crop Duster (Bell 206/204 [UH1A])
Cranberry Bog weed-puller
Future? Thinking of going to law school for patent law, been flying helicopters for 8 out of the last 11 years, and am getting burned out. As of late, have lost too many friends in non-combat accidents due to an aging and unreliable aircraft that should have been replaced/upgraded 5 years ago.
RonC
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Professor of Environmental Engineering at an engineering university.
Started by getting drafted in '67 after 2 years in college. Went back to college 2 years later.
Now, I work with mining and petroleum companies to develop technologies that permit them to meet environmental requirements as inexpensively as possible. We developed a technology that uses microbes to treat acid mine drainage. We feed the microbes composted livestock manure. So, I often shovel s... manure for a living.
At the invitation of mining companies, I do environmental audits of mining operations in South Africa, Mali (West Africa), Brazil, and India. I help set up water treatment and sanitation operations as well as solid waste disposal in Nepal.
I teach courses in fundamentals of environmental engineering; mathematical modeling of contaminant fate and transport; natural and engineered environmental systems; mining and the environment; engineering teamwork and communications.
And, I am the only motorcycle riding, gun shooting, banjo playing faculty on campus.
Ron
Started by getting drafted in '67 after 2 years in college. Went back to college 2 years later.
Now, I work with mining and petroleum companies to develop technologies that permit them to meet environmental requirements as inexpensively as possible. We developed a technology that uses microbes to treat acid mine drainage. We feed the microbes composted livestock manure. So, I often shovel s... manure for a living.
At the invitation of mining companies, I do environmental audits of mining operations in South Africa, Mali (West Africa), Brazil, and India. I help set up water treatment and sanitation operations as well as solid waste disposal in Nepal.
I teach courses in fundamentals of environmental engineering; mathematical modeling of contaminant fate and transport; natural and engineered environmental systems; mining and the environment; engineering teamwork and communications.
And, I am the only motorcycle riding, gun shooting, banjo playing faculty on campus.
Ron
Iron Mike
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I work for a large pharmaceutical co., I fix the machines that make the drugs. The money's not great but at least I get to lve in New Jersey.....
Two Dodges and a jeep
Two Dodges and a jeep
MikeIsaj
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Was a Corrections Officer until my knee fell apart. Now I spend time playing with my horses and moving other peoples horses. Drive an F-250 Super Duty, the best of the big three for horse hauling.
Horses are a lot like inmates, except they are smarter, smell better and appreciate what you do for them.
Horses are a lot like inmates, except they are smarter, smell better and appreciate what you do for them.
Fire4Effect
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Active Duty Marine, helicopter door gunner, and mechanic. I am also a Aerial Gunner Instructor .50cal machine guns, 500 rounds of belted API, and some moving targets... Can I get a OOH-RAH... 3 more years to retirement...
Made in America... 1 Harley-Davidson
1 Nissan X-Terra... Made in Tennesee, at least that's what the sticker said...
.50cal machine guns, 500 rounds of belted API, and some moving targets... Can I get a OOH-RAH... 3 more years to retirement... Made in America... 1 Harley-Davidson
1 Nissan X-Terra... Made in Tennesee, at least that's what the sticker said...
aguyindallas
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I am a Finance Manager at an Acura dealer. I am the guy that takes your money at the end of the deal . Long hours, great pay, company car.
Have owned several Fords...currently a 2005 F-150
Agirlindallas....she works at the other Airline still posting profits...Southwest! Down with the Wright Ammendment!
She drives a 2005 Acura TL, which was made in Marysville, Ohio.
. Long hours, great pay, company car.Have owned several Fords...currently a 2005 F-150
Agirlindallas....she works at the other Airline still posting profits...Southwest! Down with the Wright Ammendment!
She drives a 2005 Acura TL, which was made in Marysville, Ohio.
rangerruck
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armedandsafe has more credits than homer simpson!
Currently disabled due to medical problems.
Spent the first 15 years of my working life as an EMT/Paramedic. Spent the following 12 years as a newspaper reporter.
Daily driver is a 2004 Chevy Lumina sedan.
My baby, currenty in storage until health improves, is a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1, 428CI CobraJet I've owned since it was new - all original except for tires, belts, hoses and battery.
Spent the first 15 years of my working life as an EMT/Paramedic. Spent the following 12 years as a newspaper reporter.
Daily driver is a 2004 Chevy Lumina sedan.
My baby, currenty in storage until health improves, is a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1, 428CI CobraJet I've owned since it was new - all original except for tires, belts, hoses and battery.
Another Rocket Scientist here.
Degrees are Mech. Eng. w/ MBA
Have been:
Gun Counter Sales at a sporting goods store
Medical Seating Engineer
Field Engineer with Locomotives (Not the guy who drives them, I directed troubleshooting and repair of digital subsystems)
Now I'm a Rocket Scientist (aka Payload Test Engineer). Actually it's pretty easy once you get the 3 basics:
-Pointy end up
-Gas in the middle
-Fire out the bottom
And certified gun-nut, although I let my C&R expire, I still have a little picture ID from the Sherrif's office
Degrees are Mech. Eng. w/ MBA
Have been:
Gun Counter Sales at a sporting goods store
Medical Seating Engineer
Field Engineer with Locomotives (Not the guy who drives them, I directed troubleshooting and repair of digital subsystems)
Now I'm a Rocket Scientist (aka Payload Test Engineer). Actually it's pretty easy once you get the 3 basics:
-Pointy end up
-Gas in the middle
-Fire out the bottom
And certified gun-nut, although I let my C&R expire, I still have a little picture ID from the Sherrif's office
fiVe
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Info Tech Specialist (GS-2210-12) for the Navy (Civil Service).
carnaby
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Another nother rocket scientist. Almost finished the PhD. in Aerospace engineering. With a wife and two kids, this means I'm poor. Can't wait to get a real job and fill the ol' gun cabinet with goodies.
SilentStalker
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Just graduated college in December, jobless, but currently seeking employment, have been for several months. I have been offered some stupid jobs like at Lowe's and crap but nothing worth biting on yet. By the way I went to school for Graphic Design so if anyone knows an AD agency or something LOL, then please by all means help a brother out. The interviews I have been on so far are from people that do not want to pay jack, like less than $25K a year which isn't anything. I don't want to get rich but I would like to live comfy.
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