What do we do for a living?
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Michael Zeleny
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A perpetual student of philosophy moonlighting as a [strike]serial entrepreneur[/strike] performance artist.
hrb02
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commercial real estate owner/manager
poortrader
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Graduate student in business. I can't wait to start making money again.....more toys.
I make money sportsbetting - the caa was a goldine this year. I have lost enough money in other ventures (and supported myself betting on the NBA) that I've had enough trying to be in some sort of socially acceptable business. I own several cars (each one bought used from an AMERICAN) including a subaru outback with a desktop computer in place of the radio. I live in a relatively poor area in a state which doesn't charge income tax. Aside from research and watching the games, I spend my time with my kid and my wife.
both are considerable expenses.
i'm in the market for a diesel truck or suburban. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, but I have already decided to buy american...
both are considerable expenses.
i'm in the market for a diesel truck or suburban. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, but I have already decided to buy american...
AStone
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Independent college-level educator teaching new cutting-edge (Nobel laureate spawned) ideas in systems theory applied mainly to biological systems from cells to ecosystems to interested people in my community,
many of whom are professionals who can't get the ideas at intro level in mainstream schools.
I'm far from 'filthy rich',
but at least I'm having fun,
living my dream, buying food,
paying for a roof, own several guns...
AND ... I ain't workin' fo' da' man.
Nem
many of whom are professionals who can't get the ideas at intro level in mainstream schools.
I'm far from 'filthy rich',
but at least I'm having fun,
living my dream, buying food,
paying for a roof, own several guns...
AND ... I ain't workin' fo' da' man.
Nem
GoLambo
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I work a lowly warehouse job for an internet gun company. So in a sense I get to play with guns all day, but in practice I get to play with mail all day. It's fun, easy, and it gets my by until I start school later this year. And it's hard to beat guns, parts, and ammo at cost.
I drive a 89 Toyota Hi-Lux Pickup and a 87 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II, both of which are tons of fun, dead reliable (both are nearly 20 years old with only transmision work done), and made in japan (heck, they even got the gas hatch on the wrong side). I like to help americans and american companies, but I don't think I could afford to drive an american sports car. Plus, I can't think of one off the top of my head with a 50/50 weight split...
I drive a 89 Toyota Hi-Lux Pickup and a 87 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II, both of which are tons of fun, dead reliable (both are nearly 20 years old with only transmision work done), and made in japan (heck, they even got the gas hatch on the wrong side). I like to help americans and american companies, but I don't think I could afford to drive an american sports car. Plus, I can't think of one off the top of my head with a 50/50 weight split...
AStone
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Just imagine what "1000" feels like. (I.e., 100 X 10).
Woohoo!
Which, by the way, relates to what else I do for a living:
I read/write posts on THR (just cause it feels good & contributes to my <cough> enlightenment).
rangerruck
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electronics, technician, oh the heck with it, computer geek.
Analog electronics tech, but becoming digitalizified. I fix the transmitters for a major market TV station, along with a whole lot of other equipment, plus I design and build things we can't get "off the shelf." It pays well but the hours aren't very good.
I started out in radio, both doing techie work and as a disc jockey (we had actual 45s and 33s back then; the 33 was a black powder round,* of course) and have tried my hand at writing SF and technical stuff. I have very little formal education, just a High School diploma, a lot of books, and most of all, I have worked for and with some really talented engineers who were willing to share what they had learned.
--Herself
PS: I drive a 12-year-old Toyota. But now that I find myself unexpectedly divorced, I may be getting my MGB out and seeing about having it put back in working order! Wish me luck, it's been garaged since late 1995....
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* They were round and the vinyl they were made from started out as a black powder, at least.
I started out in radio, both doing techie work and as a disc jockey (we had actual 45s and 33s back then; the 33 was a black powder round,* of course) and have tried my hand at writing SF and technical stuff. I have very little formal education, just a High School diploma, a lot of books, and most of all, I have worked for and with some really talented engineers who were willing to share what they had learned.
--Herself
PS: I drive a 12-year-old Toyota. But now that I find myself unexpectedly divorced, I may be getting my MGB out and seeing about having it put back in working order! Wish me luck, it's been garaged since late 1995....
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* They were round and the vinyl they were made from started out as a black powder, at least.
AStone
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Ain't we all?
I remember those!
Congratulations. You found what was worthwhile outside of "mainstream" higher education, and are much the wiser for it.
Nem
gunsmith
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I deliver pizza
before that a ranch hand
before that was taxi driver.
before that I was a loomis fargo driver/guard.
Before that armed Revenue Escort for SF MUNI
b4 that messenger/ process server
b4 that "woofer" in County Cork , Ireland.
Willing Worker On Organic Farm
before that I wasted years thinking playing
guitar and smoking pot and drinking would lead to something....it did...it led me to Alcoholics Anonymous
I hope to go to community college this year and am thinking of EMT, even if it doesn't lead to work I figure it's a good skill to have if tshtf
before that a ranch hand
before that was taxi driver.
before that I was a loomis fargo driver/guard.
Before that armed Revenue Escort for SF MUNI
b4 that messenger/ process server
b4 that "woofer" in County Cork , Ireland.
Willing Worker On Organic Farm
before that I wasted years thinking playing
guitar and smoking pot and drinking would lead to something....it did...it led me to Alcoholics Anonymous
I hope to go to community college this year and am thinking of EMT, even if it doesn't lead to work I figure it's a good skill to have if tshtf
AStone
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More, please?
Bioinformatitian?
Nem
MRI/CT technologist and Radiology physics instructor.
Another Subaru owner here. I used to work for Ford. My dad worked for Ford. I can get the employee discount but gave up due to very poor service.
I bought the Subaru because it fit my needs the best. 4WD, (goes like heck in the snow), starts and runs every time, great service from the dealer, and I get 28-33 mpg.
Used to own a Mercury Tracer (Mazda 323 built in Mexico).
If the American car companies want us to buy American then why is it ok for them to buy foreign?
Where were your shoes made? Mine were made in America.
Another Subaru owner here. I used to work for Ford. My dad worked for Ford. I can get the employee discount but gave up due to very poor service.
I bought the Subaru because it fit my needs the best. 4WD, (goes like heck in the snow), starts and runs every time, great service from the dealer, and I get 28-33 mpg.
Used to own a Mercury Tracer (Mazda 323 built in Mexico).
If the American car companies want us to buy American then why is it ok for them to buy foreign?
Where were your shoes made? Mine were made in America.
Nashmack
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I'm a Distribution Generalist (glorified paperboy), I drive a Saturn, it's a Toyota driveline, but built in Spring hill TN.
Seeing as how I drive around a major city at 2-5 AM every morning and usually have a sizeable lump of cash in my pocket (tips and billing), I open carry. I got stopped last night by the Londonderry NH police Dept, what a fiasco that was! 3 cruisers...and they were telling me that i was wrong to be carrying a gun in my vehicle.
Seeing as how I drive around a major city at 2-5 AM every morning and usually have a sizeable lump of cash in my pocket (tips and billing), I open carry. I got stopped last night by the Londonderry NH police Dept, what a fiasco that was! 3 cruisers...and they were telling me that i was wrong to be carrying a gun in my vehicle.
Rock45
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Biomedical Engineering Tech
25 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs after 4 yrs in the USAF.
Chevy truck guy myself...'05 Silverado Duramax/Allison
'85 GMC Pickup
'76 Chevy K5 Blazer
And the proud owner of a '99 Dodge Intrepid, a really great car!
Bryan
25 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs after 4 yrs in the USAF.
Chevy truck guy myself...'05 Silverado Duramax/Allison
'85 GMC Pickup
'76 Chevy K5 Blazer
And the proud owner of a '99 Dodge Intrepid, a really great car!
Bryan
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Pro-gun Graduate Professor
I recruit as many people on campus as I can, to attend the local, indoor shooting range with me. We need more pro-gun people on campuses.
Prior to becoming a professor, I was a public school administrator.
Before administrative life, I was a public school teacher: Spanish, English and Bilingual/Multicultural. I also instructed Hunter Safety courses. I also owned a Taekwondo school and had an FFL.
Doc2005
I recruit as many people on campus as I can, to attend the local, indoor shooting range with me. We need more pro-gun people on campuses.
Prior to becoming a professor, I was a public school administrator.
Before administrative life, I was a public school teacher: Spanish, English and Bilingual/Multicultural. I also instructed Hunter Safety courses. I also owned a Taekwondo school and had an FFL.
Doc2005
Firefighter/Paramedic
Actually, I am an Engineer/Paramedic. The engineer is a rank (between firefighter and Captain). The engineer drives the apparatus just like the engineer on a train drives the engine: an engineer on the FD drives a fire engine and runs the pump.
I have worked full time as a paramedic for over 20 years in one of the highest call volume EMS systems in the country. Our response area is bigger than some states and we are the FD that provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the Las Vegas strip. I now work at one of our slower stations and still personally averaged over 110 calls per month last year. I have worked years where I personally responded on more than 2000 calls for the year. I have spent considerable time working on the busiest paramedic unit in the world which covers the center of the Las Vegas strip. Here is a link to our website: http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/fire/firedept.htm
FWIW, we are an ISO Class 1 department.
If you watch any of the shows like cops or the paramedic related shows where they ride along with law enforcement/fire/EMS crews for a TV show, you probably have seen me in action when they are riding in Las Vegas. If you watch the New Year's eve celebration stuff, we are the guys walking around inside the barriers on the strip with the orange Level 4 body armor.
Actually, I am an Engineer/Paramedic. The engineer is a rank (between firefighter and Captain). The engineer drives the apparatus just like the engineer on a train drives the engine: an engineer on the FD drives a fire engine and runs the pump.
I have worked full time as a paramedic for over 20 years in one of the highest call volume EMS systems in the country. Our response area is bigger than some states and we are the FD that provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the Las Vegas strip. I now work at one of our slower stations and still personally averaged over 110 calls per month last year. I have worked years where I personally responded on more than 2000 calls for the year. I have spent considerable time working on the busiest paramedic unit in the world which covers the center of the Las Vegas strip. Here is a link to our website: http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/fire/firedept.htm
FWIW, we are an ISO Class 1 department.
If you watch any of the shows like cops or the paramedic related shows where they ride along with law enforcement/fire/EMS crews for a TV show, you probably have seen me in action when they are riding in Las Vegas. If you watch the New Year's eve celebration stuff, we are the guys walking around inside the barriers on the strip with the orange Level 4 body armor.
Snagglepuss
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Eighth grade Earth science Middle school teacher. 20 years. Keeps me young at heart.
OH25shooter
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4 years military then 25 years in LE. Now retired and back to being a normal civilian.
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