Buc McMaster Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Just being curious, I wonder what you folks do the earn your keep in this world....... Me? I work in the mobile auxillary power industry. Sounds pretty fluffy, huh. Ever wonder what makes a dump truck, or aerial lift, or winch truck work? It's auxillary equipment mounted on the truck that does it. Pumps, transmission-mounted power takeoffs, gearboxes and other such stuff that pulls power from the truck's engine/transmission powerplant and delivers it elsewhere to perform work. Outside of a 12-year stint in retail music, I've been at it since 1976. Started out on the workbench, swinging a lead-headed hammer and busting knuckles on a regular basis. Now I work at the sales counter, handling phones and walk-in customers, solving the world's problems one truck at a time. (And taking the time to check in on the forum!) How about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Soil Conservation Technician with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. One of my designs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I work as session musician specialising in acoustic folk and jazz. Sometimes I gig and have cut vynyl. Listen to Love grows where my Rosemary goes by Edision Lighthouse and Lets go to San FRanciso by The Flowerpot men. More recently I have supported Metallica at the Lees Cliff Hall in Folkestone and a song I co wrote hit number 3 in Iceland In my dreams I sell vehicle tracking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkharmony Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Used to be a Copywriter. Now I manage a team of Internet Copywriters for a large US retailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Building Maintenance Supervisor at the local community college. I handle all the HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing issues. And yes, it's a full time job! Music is my love, it just doesn't pay the bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 i work as a customer service rep on the floor of a large casino. many great performers have played here and i often see them walking around the floor before shows, usually to and from the gym. i wish i was them as i see the pass me in the aisle on the way to soundcheck or the room while i'm surrounded by those i'm glad i'm not - street people, problem gamblers, seniors wasting away. most exhibiting various degrees of ignorance, carelessness and self-neglect with no one to blame but they never stop trying. i get paid for 8 hrs of this ironic carmic b*itchslap with a healthy side order of daydreaming and lyric writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderful remark Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I am a photographer, I shoot people... weddings, families and couples.. yes a portrait photographer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted July 29, 2010 Author Share Posted July 29, 2010 ......i wish i was them as i see the pass me in the aisle on the way to soundcheck or the room while i'm surrounded by those i'm glad i'm not..... See here.......If I Just Wasn't Me Sorry.......couldn't resist....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 See here.......If I Just Wasn't Me Sorry.......couldn't resist....... great line, buc. i'm living it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCarlos Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Retired police sergeant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Historian, National Park Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 University Professor - Technical Theatre and Design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninblack Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 You all have such interesting jobs. Me. A plain old dime-a-dozen lawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 After more than 20 years owning my own Real Estate Appraisal firm, I dropped the carefree life of a business owner and joined forces with one of the "Big Banks" and now am a National Review Appraiser. I get to review appraisals from all over the country and try to decide if they are legitimate or not....... some days I really need my guitars for stress relief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Delivery problems, international shipping company. Yes, one of the problems I deal with is damages. When they come to me, it's definitely not pretty. The stories I could tell . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Thirty-five year veteran social worker here. I work in a long term care centre. I do love my clients and will do whatever I can for them but I am very tired, and getting up for work every day to go in and deal with chronic dysfunction and chaos is taking its toll on me. Luckily I'll be winning the 50 million dollar lottery this Friday and will be retiring. I will win the lottery. I will win the lottery. I will win the lottery. I will win the lottery. I will win the lottery. I will win the lottery. I will win the lottery. I will win the lottery. I will win the lottery. I will win the lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Soil Conservation Technician with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. One of my designs: That ought to hold them 'taters at bay. The Rip Rap we have to work with now-a-days. ' I work in an office, pushin' papers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I'm a school bus driver. Kind of like being semi-retired...lol...Been off work since school was out June 2, and don't start back until Aug 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Delivery problems' date=' international shipping company. Yes, one of the problems I deal with is damages. When they come to me, it's definitely not pretty. The stories I could tell . . . [/quote'] Seen any busted up Gibsons lately?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitric Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Educational Welfare Officer. Brendan Devereux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl M Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 The worst day job I ever had, when gigs were slow a few years ago, was 'catching' lumber coming off a belt at the sawmill. The absolute worst few weeks of my employment life.:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGibs Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I am a physician. Specialist in internal medicine. Worked as a GP and in an emergency ward long ago. Then was a physician in a military hospital and a cheef of the medical service of a unit in the Bulgarian Army with a rank of captain. Left the army in 2003. Since 2006 I am a medical representative for a french homeopathy drugs company - Boiron. Till now. The last job gave me the money to buy M-R GIBS, THE GALE and other musical gear and the freedom of the soul to be able to play&sing&compose songs. My boss is my fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Librarian, here http://jnml.wordpress.com/ (the intrepid searchers amongst you can find a pic of me performing at our Centennial). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMELEYE Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Retired lo these past 7 years or so from being a school counselor. Now I just do whatever my (still working) wife expects. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, housework, home maintenance .... wish I was back in middle school! Ce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Chartered Accountant. But I really wanted to be a lion tamer..................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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