What Do You Do For A Living? [Archive] - RonFez.net Messageboard

Jennitalia

07-11-2006, 11:22 AM

I've been in the direct marketing field for about 9 years now. I kinda just fell into it. I have a degree in psychology, but I couldn't pay my bills on the awful salaries I had when I first got out of school. I became comfortable for the most part because my bosses have always been really cool and I was left alone and was able to pretty much do as I pleased. Work got done, clients were happy. But an office job is just not my bag. To have a job for the rest of my life that I couldn't care less about is just too depressing to me. I've made changes over the last few years in which I eliminated things or people that helped contribute to my misery. I also finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up…a massage therapist. I'm currently enrolled at the Swedish Institute and I absolutely love it. I'm so excited about this. The only thing now that is holding me back is this job. I thought I'd be able to stick it out for another year or two while I'm in school, but I figure, why be miserable if I don't necessarily have to? I really don't want to work in another office, but I would love to maybe get a receptionist job at a spa / therapist's office so I can get my foot in the door, but I'll probably settle for another office job, knowing it'll only be a temporary thing until my actual career as a massage therapist takes off.So, are you a student, or are you working. If you're working, do you consider it a "job" or a "career?" And, are you happy?

Tall_James

07-11-2006, 11:39 AM

Jennie - I've had a variety of  jobs in my 42 years of life, eventually ending up where I am right now in the online Medical Market Research industry. I'm happy here because the people here are cool and they let me do my own thing.  In return, I work hard and sell a lot of projects for them.  I've never had a real "career path" in my life (the curse of being an English major) but have always managed to pay the bills and keep a roof over my head.  I never wanted to set the world on fire and become some middle management asshole who gets hard at the thought of a promotion and a new job title.  My job is just what I called it - a job.  It is a way to allow me to be able to provide for the people I love and to give me the $ to be able to make sure that they are happy.  In return, that makes me happy.  People say to me "You could be a better VP of Sales than the current VP - why don't you shoot for that job?"  No thanks.  I just want to do my job from 9-5, go home, play with the kids and love my family.I'm rambling somewhat but what I guess I'm trying to say is that you should find something that makes you happy but don't let it be the whole reason for your being.  You are not defined by the job you have.

Sheeplovr

07-11-2006, 11:58 AM

I so hope mikey boy totaly explains what he does and is rolling in money also eli snow seams to be loaded to I think they are in cahoots bank robbers

kdubya

07-11-2006, 11:59 AM

Sheeplovr wrote: I so hope mikey boy totaly explains what he does and is rolling in money also eli snow seams to be loaded to I think they are in cahoots bank robbers Eli Snow runs the Planetary Orginization. He is way loaded.

terry1979

07-11-2006, 12:05 PM

I am 26 years old and I am now in my second Financial anlyst position.  I am working at a hedge fund and the money is decent but I really could care less about what I am doing.  It does not interest me at all.  My fiance is in the same industry and the same boat in terms of opinion about her career.  She is even more dissatisfied with her career because she has always been one of those people who can not leave work at work, fortunately for me the frustrations I have here, stay here.  Anyway, we have a plan which is probably not going to work in reality but we hope when the time comes we have the balls to at least try.  We are saving as much as we can now and in two years we plan on selling our apartment and quitting our jobs.  Our dream is to live and run our own restaurant in Martha's Vineyard.  We realize that most businesses, especially restaurants, fail and we do not intend on trying to open some place right away.  We want to rent a place and work in the industry for a year and not touch our savings, and then from there decide if it is feasible to make a place work. If not, we move back to NYC and rejoin the finance industry a year later, neither of us will even be thirty by then so I do not think we will be behind the eight ball.In reality, this may never come fruition....but for now, it gets us through the days to have a goal.

phixion

07-11-2006, 12:24 PM

im 22 right now im working for an eduscation technology company, jasmine technologies. its a young company just getting off the ground the main office is here in NY but most of their business right now is in texas. i spent the first year and half after graduation at stony brook where i i got drunk and high everyday for a year and half. i took another semester off after that to find a job. i ended up workin in a crummy little supermarket. but onc ei reentered school, not stony brook, my gpa sky rocketed from a 1.17 to a 3.77 go me. so right now i work and am a student full time. trying to be a highschool history teacher maybe even english if i can just stick to english lit and stay away from american 'classics', getting to argue about presidencies all day though now that may be a life for me

mendyweiss

07-11-2006, 12:29 PM

phixion wrote: im 22 right now im working for an eduscation technology company, jasmine technologies. its a young company just getting off the ground the main office is here in NY but most of their business right now is in texas. i spent the first year and half after graduation at stony brook where i i got drunk and high everyday for a year and half. i took another semester off after that to find a job. i ended up workin in a crummy little supermarket. but onc ei reentered school, not stony brook, my gpa sky rocketed from a 1.17 to a 3.77 go me. so right now i work and am a student full time. trying to be a highschool history teacher maybe even english if i can just stick to english lit and stay away from american 'classics', getting to argue about presidencies all day though now that may be a life for me 1.17? Fat,drunk and stupid is no way to go through life son.

EliSnow

07-11-2006, 12:37 PM

I'm a lawyer for a large law firm in NYC.  I've been with the same firm for about 8 years.  I get paid really, really well (and get to post here during the day), but the hours are horrible.  I'm actually looking for a new job right now either as an in-house attorney or as an attorney at a smaller, better-lifestyle firm.

Tall_James

07-11-2006, 12:48 PM

EliSnow wrote: I'm a lawyer for a large law firm in NYC.  I've been with the same firm for about 8 years.  I get paid really, really well (and get to post here during the day), but the hours are horrible.  I'm actually looking for a new job right now either as an in-house attorney or as an attorney at a smaller, better-lifestyle firm. My wife went from a big corporate firm in NYC to in-house at a major national retail firm here in Mass.  She's much happier now that she's not a slave to billable hours.  It's better for our family also in that she's actually able to spend time at home instead of working all hours of the night and weekend for some insane client.

kdubya

07-11-2006, 12:52 PM

I am the Director of Residence Life and a Judicial Officer for a University in the DC area. It pays very well, and is a lot of fun. I have been in the field 7 years. In grad school I had an assistanceship that payed my way through school. Nothing beats a free masters, well maybe doing 2 chicks at once, but whatever. Hopefuly in a few years I will take over some more departments and move into a Dean position.Like Mr. Snow my job allows me to play online through out the day.

EliSnow

07-11-2006, 12:58 PM

Tall_James wrote: EliSnow wrote: I'm a lawyer for a large law firm in NYC.  I've been with the same firm for about 8 years.  I get paid really, really well (and get to post here during the day), but the hours are horrible.  I'm actually looking for a new job right now either as an in-house attorney or as an attorney at a smaller, better-lifestyle firm. My wife went from a big corporate firm in NYC to in-house at a major national retail firm here in Mass.  She's much happier now that she's not a slave to billable hours.  It's better for our family also in that she's actually able to spend time at home instead of working all hours of the night and weekend for some insane client.That's what I hope is the outcome of my search.

PhishHead

07-11-2006, 01:04 PM

EliSnow wrote: I'm a lawyer for a large law firm in NYC.  I've been with the same firm for about 8 years.  I get paid really, really well (and get to post here during the day), but the hours are horrible.  I'm actually looking for a new job right now either as an in-house attorney or as an attorney at a smaller, better-lifestyle firm. Eli what law school did you go to and which firm if you dont mind me asking.  Is it large in terms of Clifford Chance and Skadden or large in terms of 100-200?

Badinia

07-11-2006, 01:14 PM

I have a design degree, and I do technical apparel design for a popular footwear manufacturer.  It's long hours, but a cool environment, and I get to travel to Asia about once a year.  It's always different and interesting and the pay is good, but I want to leave it all and do stand-up for no money.  So...yeah.Regards, Virginia

newport king

07-11-2006, 01:16 PM

after high school i delivered drugs for a year. that was cool. then after that somebody got me a job at the phone company, for awhile i really hated it. same monotonous shit every day. peoples houses are dumps in jersey city. but then i started weighing the good with the bad...i really like the guys i work with we play cards every day, the bosses dont fuck with us, its like an extended family. kinda like ladder 49 but without all the fire. i stay somewhat active and i'm not cooped up in some cubicle. my fastball never got over 85 so i'm not doing what i would really like to be doing but this'll do.

Sheeplovr

07-11-2006, 01:27 PM

I do technical apparel design for a popular footwear manufacturer. wheres our Free kicks?size 14 for me

ChrisTheCop

07-11-2006, 01:34 PM

I'll never tell.

Badinia

07-11-2006, 01:36 PM

Sheeplovr wrote:  I do technical apparel design for a popular footwear manufacturer.  wheres our Free kicks?size 14 for me    Wow, that's pretty big for a girl.

reeshy

07-11-2006, 01:38 PM

ChrisTheCop wrote: I'll never tell. Garbage man???????

reeshy

07-11-2006, 01:39 PM

Well...I'm not a fucking nurse anymore...HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!

EliSnow

07-11-2006, 01:58 PM

PhishHead wrote: EliSnow wrote: I'm a lawyer for a large law firm in NYC.  I've been with the same firm for about 8 years.  I get paid really, really well (and get to post here during the day), but the hours are horrible.  I'm actually looking for a new job right now either as an in-house attorney or as an attorney at a smaller, better-lifestyle firm. Eli what law school did you go to and which firm if you dont mind me asking.  Is it large in terms of Clifford Chance and Skadden or large in terms of 100-200?Went to NYU, and now working at a firm on the size of Skadden.  We're one of Skadden's competitors.

PhishHead

07-11-2006, 02:07 PM

EliSnow wrote: PhishHead wrote: EliSnow wrote: I'm a lawyer for a large law firm in NYC. I've been with the same firm for about 8 years. I get paid really, really well (and get to post here during the day), but the hours are horrible. I'm actually looking for a new job right now either as an in-house attorney or as an attorney at a smaller, better-lifestyle firm. Eli what law school did you go to and which firm if you dont mind me asking. Is it large in terms of Clifford Chance and Skadden or large in terms of 100-200?Went to NYU, and now working at a firm on the size of Skadden. We're one of Skadden's competitors.   Ah very cool, i clerked at Clifford Chance 1st year. It was aight, nothing special just a huge ass firm though.  I didnt end up a lawyer though.

docgoblin

07-11-2006, 02:07 PM

newport king wrote: after high school i delivered drugs...   That's exactly what I do, if by "deliver" you mean stand on the corner and wait for my "customers" to come by.

Jujubees2

07-11-2006, 02:21 PM

Well after getting a B.S. and a M.S. in Marine Biology (what the hell was I thinking?), I decided that I like sports much better and for the past 18 years I have been employed as a Sports Information Director.  The money isn't great (but a good perk is free tuition for spouse/kids which my wife already has taken advantage of with a second master's and she's now working on a PhD and hopefully the kids will take advantage of it) and the hours can really suck (lots of nights and weekends) but I have blast doing it and I can't imagine myself doing anything else so i guess you could call it a career.

Sheeplovr

07-11-2006, 02:22 PM

Wow, that's pretty big for a girl.if the yare girl shoes then i'll take them anyways i just am a fan of free stuff

Don Stugots

07-11-2006, 02:36 PM

i have done a few different things in my life for work.  I graduated from CSI in 96 with a BA in communications.  all i wanted was to be on the radio.  never happened.  I floated from job to job, i was a carpenter for a few years and hated it from there i went to work for the board of ed. of nyc.  i was a para while i went for my masters.  i had to take care of this handicapped kid which meant i got to wipe his ass since he was in a wheel chair.  that last 2 months.  from that i got back into construction but on the management side.  i now work for a nation wide company that focuses on retail stores.  do i like it?  no, i fucking hate it.  do i get paid well?  yes.  am i good at it?  yes.  better than i thought.  i am tough but fair and have a great rep with subs and clients.  but i still hate it.  it more stressful than air traffic control and i work really long hours and at times 6 days a week even 7.  i am on call 24 hours a day and work on tight dead lines.  since we are looking into moving I will be thinking aobut a career change.  i am leaning towards property management or fac. management.

PhishHead

07-11-2006, 02:39 PM

oh yea, I am a Lease Administrator.

Ogre

07-11-2006, 02:54 PM

I barely made it out of High School and went to work for Pizza Hut, became a store manager by the age of 20 and the Father of 2.  I worked for Dominos Pizza for some time and my marriage hit the shitz.  After my ex took the kids and moved back home, I fell into a huge alcohol and drug trap that sucked me down like a whirlpool.  I then had the bright idea to move to Florida, the last place you want to be when you are running from a drug and alcohol addiction.  It was there I sold Kirby Vaccums door to door and Insurance while working at a Lobster House near Disneyworld.  I took BIll Murray's cue and joined the service primarily to get straight.  I wound up in the Army served my time, saw foriegn lands, took up arms in defense of my country and was a better man for my experience.  I worked as a bouncer in some Bars and nightclubs along the way.  I worked in Tampa Fla during the same time Ron and Ron were giants there.  Little did I know that our paths would cross again.  I came back to NoVa after my time was up and found work as a bartender, club manager, then a Chef/ more like a cook (sorry ESD) a beer truck driver and then managed a club again.  I broke a vertabrae in my back and was laid up for months and rediscovered RNF when they were on very late at night.  After I could walk upright again I took an internship for the RNF show, JDubs of Hideout fame was the one who gave me a chance. JDubs nothin but love for you man, you are the best.  I knew that I needed to change my life and get away from the booze or life would be just a series of relapses.  After RNF and The Hideout I went to work at XM.  I had a lingering Vicodan problem that was a result of multiple surgeries and a really bad staph infection and taking way too much for way too long.  I beat that only to realize how much I missed the boys.  It was then I realized that the RNF show was special and I did not have the desire to work in corporate radio, just for them.  I had been developing a BBQ catering following and decided to follow my dreams once more, so I pursued being my own Boss.  Now I am on the verge of opening up the first of what I hope to be many BBQ locations.  I want to compete on the BBQ circut and will be making the journey to Memphis in May next year.  I have found that money, while it does buy you nice things, is not the root of happiness.  As long as you are cool with the person in the mirror, things have a way of working out.  I know this sounds more like this is your life, but sometimes I wonder how I got from Pizza Hut to here.  I feel like I am in group.  Love you all, even the crazies.

Sheeplovr

07-11-2006, 02:57 PM

I worked for Dominos Pizza for some time and my marriage hit the shitzwow not only did you work at Domino's but your life fell apart much liek a chain of dominoslessend learned - never work at dominos

narc

07-11-2006, 03:14 PM

This is a great thread, and is making me feel better about some of my decisions so far. I hope to someday prosecute, and that's the reason I went to Law School, but it's easy to second guess yourself when everybody goes and works cushy firm jobs making ridiculous loads of cash. I have no problem with the loads of cash, but I'd never be happy doing that kind of law. So for me, hopefully, it'll be way less cash doing something I adore. I just have to get hired first (since most prosecutors offices don't hire until you pass the bar.)

Don Stugots

07-11-2006, 03:27 PM

best thing about this thread is that if i ever need a lawyer i know who to email.

Clutch

07-11-2006, 03:29 PM

27... 7+ years doing technical support for a software company, in the telecommunication field ... If you've heard "this call may be recorded for quality assurance purposes"... my company is one of a few who do the recording and such ...

Hottub

07-11-2006, 03:34 PM

I have a job. The pay is ok, the bennies are pretty good, and I am system administrator.Mainly, I take the clients submissions, and get them ready for print. I have a handful, who are just masterful. I can get them ready to go in about 5 minutes. Then check here for about an hour and still be able to justify my time. If you check who's online between 7:30am and 4pm, I am a constant.Then I have some asshole, designer-wannabe's, who will send a Quark with no fonts, no pictures and an impoper layout, and it is my job to make it look like gold. IN 1 HOUR! I can usually pull it off. I am good at what I do. There is a level of stress with the deadlines, but I almost always come through.My commute is 5 to 10 minutes. A plus! I am SA, so I have dummy e-mail accounts, unlimited downloads, unfiltered net access all day long. I can listen to XM while working, which is nice. Sometimes, if it is slow, I can go over to the shop and schlep cartons of paper for a while. Keeps me fit and trim!Bottom line. I've got a tolerable job, flexible hours, enough money to pay for my over taxed house.Is it my dream job? Not by a long shot. But at this point, I am not in a position to stake my claim. Too much on the line with the house, the wife, the kids. I can't afford to be without a paycheck.

mdr55

07-11-2006, 03:35 PM

I'm a mad doctor.<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/devil2.gif" /> At
least that's what my clients tell me. They get me mixed up with our
real doctor even though I tell them that I'm not a doctor. But what do
you expect. They're all crazy! <img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wacko.gif" />  After awhile you just play along.<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/rolleyes.gif" /> Didn't I tell you to take your meds and stop doing that drug shit. You want to end up in the hospital or jail again. <img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/nono.gif" />

SatCam

07-11-2006, 03:36 PM

I won the lottery

PhishHead

07-11-2006, 03:40 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote: best thing about this thread is that if i ever need a lawyer i know who to email.  Dont go to Eli most likely you will be billed at 500-800 an hour

Hottub

07-11-2006, 03:45 PM

As a quick aside to Narc. My best friend, Fatback, worked for the Bergen County Prosecutor's office for a couple of years. The money sucked. The hours were brutal, but he had a bone to get up in front of the court and do his thing. He did pretty well.Somehow, he hooked up with a firm that specialized in school board law. Worked there for a while. Was passionate about the work, but wanted to be on the other side. For the past 5 years he has been on the school board for X Township. Never went back to law again.Another friend, fresh out of school, landed a job at a huge NYC firm. Started at almost 6 figures. Worked his balls of for 12 to 15 hours a day for almost 2 years. One day said Fuck You. Took up Day Trading. Was done by noon. Played 18 holes every day. Mopped up at night. Never went back to law.I'm just saying...

furie

07-11-2006, 03:46 PM

i'm an inspector for DHS-TSA. it's a career and yes, i like my job.

This message was edited by furie on 7-11-06 @ 7:47 PM

BoondockSaint

07-11-2006, 04:07 PM

I fly a Starship across the universe divide.

docgoblin

07-11-2006, 05:02 PM

Since my last joke went over like a car crash I'll get serious. I graduated in 1980 and was told I had some acting chops, so I went to Nassau Community College (on Long Island) to study acting (don't laugh, one of my classmates was Eddie Murphy, who stayed there for a month, then got hired for SNL). When I left there I bummed around off-Broadway for a few years not making any money. I survived as a stock runner on Wall Street. Since the acting thing was going nowhere, and I had gotten married, I began working full-time in the securities industry. After four years of marriage ended in an amicable divorce, I decided to go back to school for art, so I went to The School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. Their view of art and my view ended up being vastly different, so I left there and started selling copy machines on Long Island in 1986. I also started doing radio work at Hofstra University (WRHU) with some buddies who actually paid to learn radio from the school, while I was getting a free education. I decided radio was the life for me, so I started working at small stations on the east coast, WLIR and WGBB on Long Island, and WVLT (Mix 92) in Vineland, NJ. When I realized that radio was not going to afford me the lifestyle I would require (like being able to pay the rent). I started working for an Evironmental company in 1988, selling enviromental waste clean-up services to large manufacturers and industrial companies. When that company (Safety-Kleen) made the Fortune 500, some of the top administrators decided that embezzling funds was the way to go. Unfortunately they were caught, the company went into bankruptcy and I left in 1992 to work in a more stable union job (Food Service) in New York City, Where my late night deliveries introduced me to Ron and Fez dot Net. Being re-married, and now with two children I decided I had to get my act together. I've been with the food service company ever since, now as Director of freezer operations. I also went back to school a few years ago for Computer programming/Networking (Earning a BS with a 98.6 GPA). I do networking and computer repairs on the side. I also do an editorial cartoon for three local Long Island papers. You can view some of the archived 'toons here: <a href="http://www.amityvillerecord.com/common/Archive.html" target="_blank">http://www.amityvillerecord.com/common/Archive.html</a> (click on the opinions tab on the left). 

This message was edited by docgoblin on 7-11-06 @ 9:04 PM

Sheeplovr

07-11-2006, 05:04 PM

Dont go to Eli most likely you will be billed at 500-800 an hourin ass

Don Stugots

07-11-2006, 05:04 PM

PhishHead wrote:  STUGOTS1 wrote: best thing about this thread is that if i ever need a lawyer i know who to email.   Dont go to Eli most likely you will be billed at 500-800 an hour there isnt a r&f.net discount?

EliSnow

07-11-2006, 05:09 PM

EliSnow

07-11-2006, 05:10 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote: PhishHead wrote:  STUGOTS1 wrote: best thing about this thread is that if i ever need a lawyer i know who to email.   Dont go to Eli most likely you will be billed at 500-800 an hour there isnt a r&f.net discount?If I had a choice in my rate, there would be.

PhishHead

07-11-2006, 05:13 PM

EliSnow wrote: PhishHead wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: best thing about this thread is that if i ever need a lawyer i know who to email. Dont go to Eli most likely you will be billed at 500-800 an hour I am within that range, although closer to the low number.  Yea i figured you were, my dad was a consultant for Wachtell for their law firm administrator for a little bit.

OGC

07-11-2006, 05:14 PM

I am an electical engineer, which means I get to sit at a computer and help design integrated circuits all day long. I only went to school 2 years after high school and got a job in this industry at an entry level 26 years ago and learned as I worked. I slowly worked my way up the ladder and now have a pretty good paying job. For the most part, I find the work easy, it is usually 8 hours a day except for a week or so every few months when a project is scheduled to be sent out when I may have to work a few hours of overtime. I get to leave my work behind me when I leave my office. I get 3 weeks of vacation every year, some stock options every couple of years, pretty good bonuses a couple of times a year and a 6 week paid sabbatical every 5 years. I love my job. Some times I can't believe I get paid to do what I do.

SatCam

07-11-2006, 05:28 PM

I'm a energy analyst for Brewster Jennings & Associates

flipper21

07-11-2006, 05:40 PM

I am a degreed Mechanical Engineer.  Why I ever went this route, I don't know.  Spent 17 years working my way up the engineering ranks to Director of Engineering for a large elevator company.  Then I burnt out.Jumped ship from the corporate world last year and combined my engineering vocation with my woodworking avocation.  Went on a 2 week, 3000 mile motorcycle ride to clear the mind.  I then took a $25K pay cut to work as a high end cabinet and furniture designer.  Normal hours, little stress and no direct reports.  Now I working on a way to sell more of the furniture I design and produce out of my home shop.

Tenbatsuzen

07-11-2006, 05:43 PM

I'm looking to completely change careers... I want to segue out of what I'm doing now, and into something similar in a different field. The problem is, people seem to look down on me on my past experience.  It makes the job hunt more difficult, first overcoming the bias on the experience, and then what skills I can offer. It's tough - the job hunt is driving me slightly nutty. I've almost been debating going back to school and getting my MBA, something I swore that I would NEVER do.

Tenbatsuzen

07-11-2006, 05:47 PM

The fields I'm looking to get into are: Property ManagementHospitality Management Event/Promotions Management Problem is, I only have "real" experience in one of those fields.  The other two I'm interested in, and have knowledge of, but have no applicable experience.

BrownTown

07-11-2006, 06:11 PM

I'm a Field Engineer for a Metro-Ethernet Company.In english that means I'm a dude that designs, installs & maintains the physical connections that my company's customer's network connections (internet, LANs, MANs and such) run on. Ironically, one of my company's major customers is Skadden (a name I've seen mentioned quite a few times in this thread). I make decent money (though not as decent as I think I should for how much/hard I work, though that's hardly a unique feeling), but I'm considering a career jump as I think it's time to really chase the dream. I'll be dead before I know it, and I want to be able to say I legitimately tried to live the dream as opposed to just got by doing something less (not financially, mind you).

EliSnow

07-11-2006, 06:12 PM

narc wrote: So for me, hopefully, it'll be way less cash doing something I adore. I just have to get hired first (since most prosecutors offices don't hire until you pass the bar.) Actually, the Manhattan (New York County) D.A.'s office hires before you pass the bar.  JFK Jr.  was working there, and didn't pass the bar until his third time.

nevnut

07-11-2006, 06:31 PM

I am a survey crew chief. I work for one guy who owns the company w/ 3 other employees. I do some land surveying but my main job is construction surveying. I get to tell all the construction workers where to build their stuff. A little stressing at times, but very challenging and a lot fun, different jobs all the time. The pay and vacation time is good, but the insurance sucks. I get to set my own hours but sometimes it's too many, the boss' office is at his house, my office at mine and sometimes I'll go for weeks without seeing him. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/dry.gif" border="0" />

Evilpete

07-11-2006, 06:32 PM

I work in Bank of America's Midtown offices in Rockafeller Center
assiting the housekeeping and internal meetings department.  I for
the most part make sure all the pantries on each floor are running
right and are stocked, while also making sure all catering for meetings
are delivered and set up accordingly. It isnt' a sexy job, but I get a paycheck in the end, and that is all that matters

FreshJ

07-11-2006, 06:42 PM

My job is to keep a job to pay the bills, beyond that I am working on some great ideas that I cannot tell you about because you did not sign the non-disclosure agreement that was sent to you.  What you say you didn't get it.  Sure you did it was in the email that said, Viagra for reel Cheep.  Didn't you open that one?

MobCounty

07-11-2006, 07:03 PM

I am a Concept artist for games and film with my own studio.It took me a bit to get my shit together.  Before that I was on the path of sadness:JanitorMcDonaldsSecurityMill laborFry cookPizza cookPizza deliveryDelivery (other)Flower deliveryTshirt printingPark maintinanceVideo game parlorEngraver, sign makerLandscapingHouse paintingSnack shack operator

Fallon

07-11-2006, 08:34 PM

High School Custodian.Good job, very good pay.

Tenbatsuzen

07-11-2006, 08:35 PM

Fallon wrote: High School Custodian.Good job, very good pay.    Do you have a fedora and a stripey sweater?

FUNKMAN

07-11-2006, 08:37 PM

Fallon wrote: High School Custodian.Good job, very good pay. <img height="240" src="http://alternatezone.com/thebreakfastclub/images/tbc0620.jpg" width="360" border="0" />

Jennitalia

07-11-2006, 08:42 PM

Fallon wrote: High School Custodian.Good job, very good pay. <img height="235" src="http://www.davidlouisedelman.com/images/john-kapelos.jpg" width="255" border="0" /> When I was a kid, I wanted to be John Lennon... Right on!

narc

07-11-2006, 08:47 PM

<hr color="cococo" align="left">EliSnow wrote: narc wrote: So for me, hopefully, it'll be way less cash doing something I adore. I just have to get hired first (since most prosecutors offices don't hire until you pass the bar.) Actually, the Manhattan (New York County) D.A.'s office hires before you pass the bar. JFK Jr. was working there, and didn't pass the bar until his third time.<hr color="cococo" align="left">
I know about Manhattan, Da Bronx, Philly, Miami, etc. I'm not wild about living in any of those places. They're great, I'm sure. Just not for me. Also I heard it's pretty impossible to get hired in the Manhattan DA's office unless you really have your shit together or, well, know someone like JFK jr.

suggums

07-11-2006, 10:14 PM

i work at a a major bookstore chain that begins with a B (jokes on you, they all start with B)and mojo is my co-conspirator in selling books on tape out the back d--errr i mean he's my manager.no i don't like it and i wish i could just go to school and not deal with a 25-35 hours of work on top of it every week, but the spendy lifestyle i live neccessitates an income.all my friends who are fresh out of college haven't been able to get real jobs, yet my friend who has a steady job that provides enough living expenses hasn't come anywhere near leaving college.northern virginia is retarded, retail is retarded, and yet i want to go into an even more retarded career: filmmaking 

This message was edited by suggums on 7-12-06 @ 2:20 AM

GregFromBuffalo

07-12-2006, 01:20 AM

I've been working for UPS since I turned 18...thought it was just a great job while I was going to college, but I never figured out what I really wanted to do for a living...and I still havent...I'm still here...don't know how I lasted this long, but the money, job security, and especially the benefits and pension(they pay almost $13/hr just for that) are too good to go anywhere else...I'm more than half home to retiring(I'll be fully vested at 48)....but it is a godawful place to earn a living...they work the shit out of you, my back is destroyed, and they treat their workers like shit...the only good thing about it is that its a union shop(Teamsters)...They don't really fuck with me anymore, and its sad to say that its come to a point now that I am pretty much only looking out for myself, but its the only way I mentally can make it through the day...I know the job market isnt the greatest out there, so I count my blessings...It helped when I finally took responsibility for putting myself in the situation that I'm in now, and not bitch about it all the time...I made my bed, I have to sleep in it...But even if I do finish my last year and change of college, I still don't know what the fuck I'd want to do....Oh well, only 17 more years until I qualify for the Senior PGA Tour...So I got that going for me; which is nice.

Sheeplovr

07-12-2006, 02:01 AM

Actually,
the Manhattan (New York County) D.A.'s office hires before you pass the
bar.  JFK Jr.  was working there, and didn't pass the bar until his
third timeIt's for me to belive andy Kenedy passed a bar them micks like to drink

Don Stugots

07-12-2006, 02:11 AM

EliSnow

07-12-2006, 05:30 AM

Sheeplovr wrote:  Actually, the Manhattan (New York County) D.A.'s office hires before you pass the bar.  JFK Jr.  was working there, and didn't pass the bar until his third time  It's for me to belive andy Kenedy passed a bar them micks like to drink It took him three times to do it, but he did pass it.  If he hadn't passed it on the third attempt, he would have been fired.  I worked there as a paralegal about 11 years ago, and one of my best friends is a deputy chief there.  It was a really great place to work.

mendyweiss

07-12-2006, 05:59 AM

Health Physicist for a consulting firm.Good pay and interesting workBut the most interesting and difficult job I ever had, was as a waiter in the Catskill mountains, to pay for college and grad school.Met alot of crazy people including alot of VERY old school entertainers.Hackett, Hal Linden, Freddy Roman, Alan KingYou try feeding 30 hungry Jews, 3 times a day!!

This message was edited by mendyweiss on 7-12-06 @ 10:04 AM

crb1

07-12-2006, 06:13 AM

I'm a technical writer.  Exciting, yes?  The job itself is pretty interesting at times, and tedious at others.  The nice thing is that my job is rather autonomous, so I get maybe 5 e-mails a day.  My boss doesn't micro-manage, which is cool because can set deadline, set priorities, etc.  I actually have a degree in Marketing, which is pretty much useless except for the fact that it is a business degree.

ThisIsCharlie

07-12-2006, 06:25 AM

I worked at the Bronx DA for 6 1/2 years.  Most fun you'll ever have at a job (unless you can land Earl's gig).  I worked Sex Crimes and then Organized Crime so  have great stories at cocktail hour but keep in mind that it stinks when your there and everyone makes about 5 times what you do.  Getting a job in Manhattan is easier than you think.  I would start by writing Eli's Deputy Chief friend. 

angelinad128

07-12-2006, 07:23 AM

I'm a Mechanical Estimator for a Mechanical Contracting company in Long Island City Queens NY. Ireally cant complain about how much I make. I get alot of perks and I work for great people. It isa little boring so I consider it a job. If I was over the bridge In NYC working for a General Contractor I would be making WAY more and able to really move up so then it would be a career.  I was a communications major in college wanted to be in PR. I went way off course!

AKA

07-12-2006, 07:27 AM

I am a director in the foreign affairs department of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). In May 2001, a contract of sixty-six million United States dollars ($66,000,000) was awarded to a foreign company by my ministry. We sincerely need an honest person to work with and have agreed to share the money in the following percentages, 70% will be for us who will effect the transfer and 30% will be for you whose account is used to secure the funds. There is no risk involvement because applications will be made to the concerned Federal ministries and parastatal with official approvals given by the Federal government before the Central Bank of Nigeria will be officially empowered to wire the funds to your account by telegraphic transfer.

Jujubees2

07-12-2006, 07:29 AM

AKA wrote: I am a director in the foreign affairs department of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). In May 2001, a contract of sixty-six million United States dollars ($66,000,000) was awarded to a foreign company by my ministry. We sincerely need an honest person to work with and have agreed to share the money in the following percentages, 70% will be for us who will effect the transfer and 30% will be for you whose account is used to secure the funds. There is no risk involvement because applications will be made to the concerned Federal ministries and parastatal with official approvals given by the Federal government before the Central Bank of Nigeria will be officially empowered to wire the funds to your account by telegraphic transfer. Wow, count me in.  Do I send you my bank account number or should I just post it here?

terry1979

07-12-2006, 07:44 AM

AKA wrote: I am a director in the foreign affairs department of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). In May 2001, a contract of sixty-six million United States dollars ($66,000,000) was awarded to a foreign company by my ministry. We sincerely need an honest person to work with and have agreed to share the money in the following percentages, 70% will be for us who will effect the transfer and 30% will be for you whose account is used to secure the funds. There is no risk involvement because applications will be made to the concerned Federal ministries and parastatal with official approvals given by the Federal government before the Central Bank of Nigeria will be officially empowered to wire the funds to your account by telegraphic transfer. That is fucking hilarious....I used to get those e-mails all the time.  I always wondered if anyone was stupid enough to give their account info and fall for that.

blakjeezis

07-12-2006, 07:45 AM

Casket Model.

kdubya

07-12-2006, 08:37 AM

crb1 wrote: I'm a technical writer.  Exciting, yes?  The job itself is pretty interesting at times, and tedious at others.  The nice thing is that my job is rather autonomous, so I get maybe 5 e-mails a day.  My boss doesn't micro-manage, which is cool because can set deadline, set priorities, etc.  I actually have a degree in Marketing, which is pretty much useless except for the fact that it is a business degree.  I better not catch any spelling errors in your posts then. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/tongue.gif" border="0" />

Ogre

07-12-2006, 12:16 PM

MobCounty wrote: I am a Concept artist for games and film with my own studio.It took me a bit to get my shit together.  Before that I was on the path of sadness:JanitorMcDonaldsSecurityMill laborFry cookPizza cookPizza deliveryDelivery (other)Flower deliveryTshirt printingPark maintinanceVideo game parlorEngraver, sign makerLandscapingHouse paintingSnack shack operator  MobCounty- Thanks to your post I have added to my "things to do before I die" list.  Just so long as you are happy in life that is all that matters.  No disrespect meant to the highly edjukated folks in this community, but sometimes you learn alot about yourself when you depend on the most meanial jobs to get by.  I hope we all find what we are looking for in life, and kudos to you MobCounty for finding your life's calling.

Rockvillejoe

07-12-2006, 12:49 PM

PRIVATE DICK   NO SHIT 

hottyMCfez

07-12-2006, 12:52 PM

EliSnow wrote: I'm a lawyer for a large law firm in NYC.  I've been with the same firm for about 8 years.  I get paid really, really well (and get to post here during the day), but the hours are horrible.  I'm actually looking for a new job right now either as an in-house attorney or as an attorney at a smaller, better-lifestyle firm. Do you happen to know anything about CA labor laws?  Specifically overtime laws?  I need a lawyer in CA....

hottyMCfez

07-12-2006, 12:53 PM

I'm 23 and i work at a video game developter in CA.   I'm a software engineer.   Not sure why everyone elses posts are like life stories but thats all i need to share :P

This message was edited by hottyMCfez on 7-12-06 @ 4:53 PM

AKA

07-12-2006, 12:57 PM

suggums wrote: northern virginia is retarded, retail is retarded, and yet i want to go into an even more retarded career: filmmaking Right...right...and even more right...!Last spring I finished what I had hoped was the final edit of my documentary, but then left with the "what the fuck do i do now?" feeling. Ten years ago, I was working at a job that gave me a bit of a leg up in getting something like this exhibitied. Not only don't i have that now, but the times have really changed - very competetive and such. I've sent it out to a few festivals, and there are will continue to do so, but everytime i fill out the submission forms, and send in the check, I get to thinking, "Filmmaking is for suckers!"It was this thought that got me asking questions with other peeps here in NoVA, and after some brainstorming and handwringing, as well as some naysaying, I decided to go back to my experience working in rep exhibition and try and pull off a festival. Since that time (I worked several fests in DC back during the 90s), I have had a lot more marketing, PR and event planning experience, so much of this is actually coming pretty easily for me (right now).The initial plan is for something big next summer - "independent" is dead - "underground" is the new independent. With a DC Underground Fest already established, I had to look at other models and I think I found something that could actually fly - but I needed to see if it could happen, and if ultimately it would be worth my time.Hence - my longer than standared sig pic, which is also a banner (thanks Jon & Mikey), which is what I'm 100% focused on right now - THE SPOOKY MOVIE FILM FESTIVAL. This is my test balloon / canary in a coal mine. If things don't play out like I hope they will, the venue will let me cancel it out with no damage, which is great. I've got some really cool people helping me, and if we reach my second level of financial goals with this, we are going to have some reachh exceptional things going on. At least 3 theatres are signed on for various events - maybe a 4th (only one is linked right now). It's all very nerve racking and exciting and pretty much the only thing i think about anymore - asleep - awake - whatever.IF THIS WORKS - we are going to try and pull off a Documentary fest in the winter - and then really build off of all that to pull off something very cool and very unique - to DC - by this time next summer. NOT EASY, considering that last year there were over 100 film festivals in the DC metro area. At the very, very least, I'm finally getting hooked back in again. Hopefully by then, Suggums, you and Mojo can have a place to screen your no-budget homage to "Chuck and Buck."OTHER THAN THAT - for a living I do what I can piecing together various communications contract work - government, non-profit, for-profit and (these days) even the church. I have a lot of things that i do that i don't get any dough for, which is annoying, but at the same time is fine - I often worry that if I did follow my bliss, and I got paid for it, that I would ultimately regret that something i did because I loved to would simply because something I did because I had to.

This message was edited by AKA on 7-12-06 @ 5:01 PM

Don Stugots

07-12-2006, 12:58 PM

hottyMCfez wrote: I'm 23 and i work at a video game developter in CA.   I'm a software engineer.   Not sure why everyone elses posts are like life stories but thats all i need to share :P This message was edited by hottyMCfez on 7-12-06 @ 4:53 PM because we like to share with each other.  a few of us have even shared warm embraces.

Ogre

07-12-2006, 02:04 PM

<img height="450" src="http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Mptv/1330/8991_0007.jpg" width="377" border="0" />Because sharing in group is what we do.

SatCam

07-12-2006, 02:08 PM

What Do You Do For A Living?

post on message boards

Don Stugots

07-12-2006, 02:09 PM

SatCam wrote: What Do You Do For A Living? post on message boards shut it down, Sat has the best job.

runnerkid

07-12-2006, 02:14 PM

Badinia wrote: I have a design degree, and I do technical apparel design for a popular footwear manufacturer. It's long hours, but a cool environment, and I get to travel to Asia about once a year. It's always different and interesting and the pay is good, but I want to leave it all and do stand-up for no money. So...yeah.Regards, Virginia    Nike or Adidas? I do sales and grassroots for tech running for Puma in the northeast.

FUNKMAN

07-12-2006, 02:19 PM

<img src="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_RqvhdLVEWlcAFDajzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN 0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=13c6eu9qh/EXP=1152829025/**http%3a//pictureposter.allbrand.nu/pictures/Schipperkie/SlideShowPic632577906427343750.jpg" border="0" />   " I am Sr Network Analyst in a major corporation "

Don Stugots

07-12-2006, 02:19 PM

runnerkid wrote:   Badinia wrote: I have a design degree, and I do technical apparel design for a popular footwear manufacturer. It's long hours, but a cool environment, and I get to travel to Asia about once a year. It's always different and interesting and the pay is good, but I want to leave it all and do stand-up for no money. So...yeah.Regards, Virginia    Nike or Adidas? I do sales and grassroots for tech running for Puma in the northeast. oh yeah??  well Ron has his own radio show.

Ogre

07-12-2006, 02:28 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote:      oh yeah??  well Ron has his own radio show. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/clap.gif" border="0" />

writer_pete

07-12-2006, 02:45 PM

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; font-family: verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa">For 15 years I worked in the advertising industry. I started in the mailroom ...  and finally left the business as a creative director. I fled the heat and humidity of Toronto eight years ago to become a commercial director in Vancouver… but two weeks after I moved here the place went under. My wife is a banker… making good coin... so it allowed me to choose what I wanted to do next. I started writing. I currently have a script at Sony... but I've been down this road a few times and come away with nothing... so I'm not holding my breath. To bring in some cash I've been working in the marketing department of an embedded computer company. It gave me a chance to meet some new people... and work on new scripts when I have a little down time.

docgoblin

07-12-2006, 03:09 PM

suggums wrote: i work at a a major bookstore chain that begins with a B (jokes on you, they all start with B)  So I'm guessing it's Waldenbooks, right?

Badinia

07-12-2006, 03:15 PM

PhishHead

07-12-2006, 03:18 PM

docgoblin wrote: suggums wrote: i work at a a major bookstore chain that begins with a B (jokes on you, they all start with B) So I'm guessing it's Waldenbooks, right?   Walden is owned by Borders so in reality it doesnt matter.  Just like how B&N owns B.Dalton

FezPaul

07-12-2006, 03:32 PM

Truck Driver, my work history reads a lot like MobCountys'. Not the greatest job in the world, but I get to listen to XM for 10 hours a day,  I sleep in my own bed every night, and the work's easy, unless the road is icy, or 60 mph wind gusts are trying tip over my trailer.Papa Bear has an english degree?Now I love him even more.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wub.gif" border="0" />

PapaBear

07-12-2006, 03:34 PM

I have an English degree? I didn't know that.

Death Metal Moe

07-12-2006, 03:35 PM

I'm the Parts Manager at a RV dealership near my house.  I started as a cleaner there scrubbing dirty RV rentals a little over 2 years ago and have moved up the ranks pretty quickly.  WE have 2 buildings and I work with the mechanics down in our service and parts department.  We have a large warehouse for service and a store front for selling shit.  I am in charge of keeping the store stocked, finding parts for customers, a lot of customer service, a lot of online research, a lot of phone work and a lot of warehouse activities.  I also am in charge of grilling when we have cook outs.I like my job and it pays fairly well.  What I really enjoy is it's equal parts blue collar and white collar.  One minute I'll be searching online for something in an old trailer or talking a customer through a problem on the phone and the next I'll be helping a delivery guy offload a truck or removing an old washing machine from a motorhome.  Since it's not an office the atmosphere is extremely laid back in the garage and back room, and we get to know our customers pretty well and joke around with them.  And I still get to joke around all day with my co-workers, which is the part I missed from my old carpenter's job.  Well that and I was making $29 an hour, but that was fucking crazy money and it's gonna be a few years before I can even think of making shit like that again.

sr71blackbird

07-12-2006, 03:37 PM

I work at a utility company and when people want natural gas and are over what the state says we allow, I determine the charges and inform the customer.  If the customer decides to go ahead with it, I send then an invoice and paperwork to start the process.  Once they send me the money and paperwork, I give it to someone else to generate a work order, while I create their account and register that their money has been received and I forward it off to accounting.  While I am doing this I am also fielding calls from plumbers who are trying to set up meter sets and also setting up a queue of prequalified leads for our sales group to contact customers that they were unable to determine if gas was available and at what cost.  I also work on special projects and support a few other groups at the same time.  I also research and claim jobs that are indicated to have been complete.  I use several kinds of maps and software and make in and outbound calls and I also cold call some people.  I try to steer unprofitable jobs into a profitable zone.  I use charts to determine capacity of existing customers and figure out if what they have is sufficient for what they are telling me they need, and if necessary, begin the process of our construction department to go out and change the size of existing customers gas services to handle a larger volume of gas, and we charge them for it, and suprisigly, there are many people willing to pay to use more of our product!  I also make judgement calls and grant incentives when I see fit.  I exist in kind of the netherworld between the marketing department and the construction department and the accounting department and customer relations. I love it!

This message was edited by sr71blackbird on 7-12-06 @ 7:40 PM

PapaBear

07-12-2006, 03:42 PM

I've worked in several photo labs (one hour and professional), stamped concrete, Navy CTO, retail management, bartender, homeless guy, factory worker, counselor at residential school for kids with behavior problems, and landscaper among other things.I've been delivering pizza for 4 1/2 years, now. I'm a loser, but I like it.

Draco

07-12-2006, 03:51 PM

I am a technician for a company here that does carpet cleaning, fire and water restoration, trauma clean up and many other sevices.  It's not a glamorus job but I am out of the office almost all day, and the earning potential is is real good for here.  The only thing that really sucks is being on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year.

FezPaul

07-12-2006, 03:57 PM

PapaBear wrote: I have an English degree? I didn't know that. Oops! I meant Tall James.I love him even more.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wub.gif" border="0" />Papa who? Or is it whom?   <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/tongue.gif" border="0" />

Don Stugots

07-12-2006, 03:58 PM

you know i do hate my job but i feel better to know that i am not the only. FEZPAUL, i think you have the world beat.

sr71blackbird

07-12-2006, 04:03 PM

Draco wrote: I am a technician for a company here that does carpet cleaning, fire and water restoration, trauma clean up and many other sevices.  It's not a glamorus job but I am out of the office almost all day, and the earning potential is is real good for here.  The only thing that really sucks is being on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year. Always a carpet to be cleaned!  I clean offices with my wife on Friday nights

Draco

07-12-2006, 04:08 PM

Some people can be just nasty can't they?  Mostly with animal piss.

FezPaul

07-12-2006, 04:15 PM

Draco wrote: Some people can be just nasty can't they?  Mostly with animal piss. Hey Earl, we got any animal piss around here?

Don Stugots

07-12-2006, 04:16 PM

FezPaul wrote: Draco wrote: Some people can be just nasty can't they?  Mostly with animal piss. Hey Earl, we got any animal piss around here?no, ronnie we just ran out a few seconds ago.

zildjian361

07-12-2006, 04:21 PM

I produce the Howard Stern Show i live in conn. i have big teeth smelly gums and owe everything to BOSS, you know who i am <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/clap.gif" border="0" />actually i work in Carlstadt nj and sell beers at YANKEE STADIUM on weekends when there home, no joke<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/drunk.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wink.gif" border="0" />

FezPaul

07-12-2006, 04:29 PM

zildjian361

07-12-2006, 04:36 PM

ALL THE TIME<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/laugh.gif" border="0" />

Hottub

07-12-2006, 04:42 PM

I'll guess Northern Eagle for $200.

FezPaul

07-12-2006, 04:44 PM

zildjian361 wrote: I produce the Howard Stern Show i live in conn. i have big teeth smelly gums and owe everything to BOSS, you know who i am <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/clap.gif" border="0" />actually i work in Carlstadt nj and sell beers at YANKEE STADIUM on weekends when there home, no joke<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/drunk.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wink.gif" border="0" /> Did the talk about animal piss remind you of stadium beer?...I'm just sayin'....Next time ya see Bx J, tell him FezPaul says hello.  <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/bye.gif" border="0" />

This message was edited by FezPaul on 7-12-06 @ 8:45 PM

murfee

07-12-2006, 05:03 PM

i work for time warner cable nyc i get all the best perks like working in an a.i.d.s hotel needles all over the place people coming up too my van while i am eating my lunch and demanding i fix their cable,

Keotok

07-12-2006, 05:27 PM

I'm a crossing guard.  Yes, it's as boring as it sounds....

feralBoy

07-12-2006, 05:56 PM

I am a software programmer.   I program tax software (fun fun), and encryption/decryption software (even more fun).  I went to school for statistics though, so in addition to being able to program, I can also use words like heteroskedastic in a sentence.  I'm pretty sure I want to change professions fairly soon.....and that's the book jacket of my work life.

FezPaul

07-12-2006, 06:02 PM

Definition: Heteroskedastic is an adjective describing a data sample or data-generating process in which the errors are drawn from different distributions for different values of the independent variables

Lumber

07-12-2006, 06:14 PM

I`m a Director of Nutritional Services in a Long Island Med. Center

scorpion

07-12-2006, 06:20 PM

I have been a technical advisor for a Multiple Listing Service for about 9 years now.  Its not bad and I get to travel a bit.  Right now I am finishing up classes on SQL programming and want to do more on that side.  Besides that I have a small computer consulting company that deals with mostly health club companies.

Evilpete

07-12-2006, 08:35 PM

thanks guys, I actualyl feel good that I"m not the ony one with a dumb job!!!

drusilla

07-12-2006, 09:01 PM

i'm an athletic trainer for a college way out on long island. 
i  started working there 9 years ago as an intern when i was in
school, then came on full time afterwards.   i just
officially decided to leave yesterday.  i got a really good offer
at a school in the bronx that is closer to home, but i'm leaving
somewhere that i have this giant comfort level.  its for the best
though.  i was worked like a dog &
underappreciated.   on to bigger & better pastures.

WhistlePig

07-12-2006, 10:02 PM

I design and layout newspapers. Our small company (5 people) puts out a huge
variety of newspapers a month. I've been with the company since my boss
started it 10 years ago and it was just me and him for the first 3 years. Back
then I worked my ass off to keep the company going, and now reap the
benefits. I show up when I want, leave when I want, work from home often
and get paid pretty well. As long as I get my jobs done, my boss doesn't care
what I do. I guess he feels he owes me. And I still enjoy the work. I got into
this career because I was interested in it and enjoyed it--not for the money.

Jujubees2

07-13-2006, 05:57 AM

drusilla wrote: i'm an athletic trainer for a college way out on long island.  i  started working there 9 years ago as an intern when i was in school, then came on full time afterwards.   i just officially decided to leave yesterday.  i got a really good offer at a school in the bronx that is closer to home, but i'm leaving somewhere that i have this giant comfort level.  its for the best though.  i was worked like a dog & underappreciated.   on to bigger & better pastures. Does the school's name begin with a F?

Death Metal Moe

07-13-2006, 06:02 AM

Evilpete wrote: thanks guys, I actualyl feel good that I"m not the ony one with a dumb job!!! Yea, don't feel bad.  All of us pretty much have jobs that don't matter.  I mean everyone has to do something, and all of us doing our thing makes the world go 'round.  But in the end unless you're a someone kinda famous or extremely rich, your job isn't something you could entertain a whole room with.

WhistlePig

07-13-2006, 08:53 AM

Moe, at least you have a cool cat at your job! I envy that. How is Knuckles?

badorties

07-13-2006, 09:31 AM

for the last five years i provide technical and operational support in the corporate sales office of a major NYC department store ... i'm more or less a comfortably paid guy friday in retail -- it has its momentsmy office on the right side of the lighted traverse/bridge<img height="332" src="http://static.flickr.com/6/7643098_5896302917.jpg" width="500" border="0" />

drusilla

07-13-2006, 10:14 AM

Jujubees2 wrote: drusilla wrote: i'm an athletic trainer for a college way out on long island.  i  started working there 9 years ago as an intern when i was in school, then came on full time afterwards.   i just officially decided to leave yesterday.  i got a really good offer at a school in the bronx that is closer to home, but i'm leaving somewhere that i have this giant comfort level.  its for the best though.  i was worked like a dog & underappreciated.   on to bigger & better pastures. Does the school's name begin with a F?nope, but its close by

reeshy

07-13-2006, 10:28 AM

Lumber wrote: I`m a Director of Nutritional Services in a Long Island Med. Center So that's where I caught the Botulism!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A.J.

07-13-2006, 10:40 AM

Don't ask me about my business.<img height="160" src="http://img.interia.pl/rozrywka/nimg/Pacino_jako_Michael_647995.jpg" width="156" border="0" />

undressa

07-13-2006, 11:03 AM

I recently got a big job promo and am the "Hospitality coordinator" for a major NY hospital ER.  I love it, the hours are pretty good, the pay could would and should be better.  I spend my whole day being nice, seeing cool shit and solving problems.  Isn't it funny how half of these jobs we have all posted sound made up?Vaness

high fly

07-13-2006, 04:42 PM

" What do you do for a living?"   I typically respond that I am a gentleman of leisure.The truth is I am a carpenter who specializes in restoration, repair and remoeling of old, occasionally historic buildings.

This message was edited by high fly on 7-13-06 @ 8:43 PM

watson

07-13-2006, 09:35 PM

Logistics Director, Raw Materials Vaccines, Merck and Company, West Point, PA & Whitehouse Station, NJ

PilotJeff

07-14-2006, 06:00 AM

Wow, been a long time since I posted... but I'm a charter pilot and a flight instructor... thats right, a R&F fan teaching people how to fly.  Keep the blue side up.

reeshy

07-14-2006, 06:06 AM

I make a gazillion dollars a week, I'm better than anyone on this board and I'm better looking than you!!!!!!!

Jujubees2

07-14-2006, 06:44 AM

drusilla wrote: Jujubees2 wrote: drusilla wrote: i'm an athletic trainer for a college way out on long island.  i  started working there 9 years ago as an intern when i was in school, then came on full time afterwards.   i just officially decided to leave yesterday.  i got a really good offer at a school in the bronx that is closer to home, but i'm leaving somewhere that i have this giant comfort level.  its for the best though.  i was worked like a dog & underappreciated.   on to bigger & better pastures. Does the school's name begin with a F?nope, but its close byAh man, don't tell me you'll be wearing green.

hurlmon

07-14-2006, 11:13 AM

Ah man, don't tell me you'll be wearing green.Better green than a Ram ;)

Jujubees2

07-14-2006, 11:15 AM

hurlmon wrote: Ah man, don't tell me you'll be wearing green.Better green than a Ram <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smilewink.gif" border="0" /> Yeah, well the Jaspers might have Rudy as an alum but we got Captain Kangaroo!!!!!!<img height="336" src="http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/captain-kangaroo-1.jpg" width="200" border="0" />

drusilla

07-14-2006, 08:45 PM

wrong again!

HBox

07-14-2006, 08:50 PM

watson wrote: Logistics Director, Raw Materials Vaccines, Merck and Company, West Point, PA & Whitehouse Station, NJ   Guess who's getting a nasty PM when I can't get my flu shot or when it makes me autistic?

Coach

07-14-2006, 09:34 PM

I coach swimming...NOT TEACH IT!!!!BIG F-ing Difference!I am a professional and have to unteach half of the bad habits that swim lessons imbue...drives me nuts!And I am a really laid back guy!Fine! Mock and judge me!

This message was edited by Coach on 7-15-06 @ 2:22 AM

docgoblin

07-15-2006, 06:37 AM

Coach wrote: I coach swimming...NOT TEACH IT!!!!BIG F-ing Difference!I am a professional and have to unteach half of the bad habits that swim lessons imbue...drives me nuts!And I am a really laid back guy!Fine! Mock and judge me!   Yeah, but how is your board name relevant? I can't figure it out.

Gvac

07-15-2006, 06:44 AM

I sell auto body parts and supplies.  It's as exciting as it sounds, trust me.The pros are that I'm on the road all day, listening to the radio with no boss on my back.  My paycheck is different every week, sometimes pretty hefty and other times paltry.The cons are that I'm on the road all day and that my paycheck is different every week.

J.Clints

07-15-2006, 06:46 AM

I work in a manufacturing plant. Shampoo, mouthwash, lotion ect........

Badinia

07-15-2006, 06:56 AM

Coach wrote: I coach swimming...NOT TEACH IT!!!!BIG F-ing Difference!I am a professional and have to unteach half of the bad habits that swim lessons imbue...drives me nuts!And I am a really laid back guy!Fine! Mock and judge me!This message was edited by Coach on 7-15-06 @ 2:22 AM  Ugh...it's good to know that my butterfly stroke would make you throw up.  Very few people survive seeing it for the first time.

ShelleBink

07-20-2006, 09:48 AM

Currently I am unemployed.  I finished my internship, so I've applied to some places just to have a job for the next year, and hopefully finding something in my industry ((radio)). Other than that, I'm a beach bum and a ball buster

SinA

07-20-2006, 09:51 AM

Im a edittor

Knowledged_one

07-20-2006, 10:11 AM

i got a new job working in Indianapolis for Rolls Royce on the JSFhuge gov't contract for the next 18 years or so i am so set

nate1000

07-20-2006, 10:25 AM

feralBoy wrote: I am a software programmer.   I program tax software (fun fun), and encryption/decryption software (even more fun).  I went to school for statistics though, so in addition to being able to program, I can also use words like heteroskedastic in a sentence.  I'm pretty sure I want to change professions fairly soon.....and that's the book jacket of my work life.Oh yeah, fancypants? Well I am working on the CFA and can tell you how to use the Breusch-Pagan test to detect conditional heteroskedasticity, and how to compute robust standard errors to correct for it.  How bout them apples?

terry1979

07-20-2006, 10:33 AM

nate1000 wrote: feralBoy wrote: I am a software programmer.   I program tax software (fun fun), and encryption/decryption software (even more fun).  I went to school for statistics though, so in addition to being able to program, I can also use words like heteroskedastic in a sentence.  I'm pretty sure I want to change professions fairly soon.....and that's the book jacket of my work life.Oh yeah, fancypants? Well I am working on the CFA and can tell you how to use the Breusch-Pagan test to detect conditional heteroskedasticity, and how to compute robust standard errors to correct for it.  How bout them apples? mmmmmm, apples

patsopinion

07-20-2006, 02:52 PM

hey sexies I sell sofa beds.  Purley a low stress gig.

spot

07-20-2006, 03:06 PM

I run the parts dept. at a Ford dealership. The good part is I'm on the road a lot, so I can hear the buddayys.

narc

07-20-2006, 03:18 PM

<hr color="cococo" align="left">spot wrote: I run the parts dept. at a Ford dealership. The good part is I'm on the road a lot, so I can hear the buddayys. <hr color="cococo" align="left">

Do you buy your parts from Zielinski's, or Callahan's?
 
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Don Stugots

07-20-2006, 03:22 PM

this just came to me...... tell me, what do you do you for a living?  I Brive a Dus.  you Brive a Dus?  Yeah i Dus a Brive.

JarvisCocker

07-20-2006, 06:09 PM

Tall_James wrote:  EliSnow wrote: I'm a lawyer for a large law firm in NYC.  I've been with the same firm for about 8 years.  I get paid really, really well (and get to post here during the day), but the hours are horrible.  I'm actually looking for a new job right now either as an in-house attorney or as an attorney at a smaller, better-lifestyle firm.   ...and I've got my own radio show.

This message was edited by JarvisCocker on 7-20-06 @ 10:11 PM

Ogre

07-20-2006, 06:15 PM

nate1000 wrote:  Oh yeah, fancypants? Well I am working on the CFA and can tell you how to use the Breusch-Pagan test to detect conditional heteroskedasticity,... So wait a minute here...what you're saying is that Fez isn't gay?

more cowbells

07-20-2006, 10:13 PM

Hey guys and gals,  I haven't posted here in a long time due to the job that I have. I'm a flight medic for the police department. Do I like it? Hell yeah! you never know what your going to see out there and if you see me, it means something serious. Nothing like scrapin' people off the pavement!  The only thing that sucks about the job is that I'm always on call and live off of my pager. it can go off during dinner, dropping a deuce, busting a nut, anytime. Sure the pay is excellent, but the timing sucks sometimes.

TheQuestion

07-21-2006, 03:21 AM

more cowbells wrote: Hey guys and gals, I haven't posted here in a long time due to the job that I have. I'm a flight medic for the police department. Do I like it? Hell yeah! you never know what your going to see out there and if you see   me, it means something serious. Nothing like scrapin' people off the pavement! The only thing that sucks about the job is that I'm always on call and live off of my pager. it can go off during dinner, dropping a deuce, busting a nut, anytime. Sure the pay is excellent, but the timing sucks sometimes. Holy shit.  That is absolutely amazing.  I had no idea they still made pagers.